2018-19 NBA and Raptors thread

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

That’s pretty much what I’m talking about right there. Your team is in the semis and has yet to lose a game on its home court in the series. You really should be enjoying it. The Toronto fans they show outside sure seem to be.

I know I wish my team was still in it.

It's the hope that kills, you know? It's fun to be in this situation, but expecting anything out of it is how it ends poorly. The Warriors will win the title against either team, likely in a sweep. I'm just glad Durant got hurt so it could show they are very likely better without him, or at least way more enjoyable to watch. I think you'd agree we all wish the last three years could be replayed with Durant on anyone else (except the Lakers cause #### them).

[Senator Clay Davis]

Kawhi is the funniest guy in the league.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1130316886565167105

[TheAlpineOracle]

This Portland/Golden State game is unreal unless you are a fan of defence.

[Senator Clay Davis]

The Blazers were up by double digits in the second half in three of the four games and still got swept. Warriors are great and everything, but that's still horrendous from the Blazers.

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

The Blazers were up by double digits in the second half in three of the four games, and still got swept. Warriors are great and everything, but that's still horrendous from the Blazers.

Warriors are that good.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Not disrespecting the Warriors, but you still have to win one of those games.

[TheAlpineOracle]

Originally Posted by Yoho

Warriors are that good.

It’s more that Portland has been that bad in the second half. The Warriors look beatable for the first time in 5 years (assuming Durant stays injured).

[Senator Clay Davis]

Well for one thing the Warriors kinda lost three years ago. For another they really aren't looking that beatable, especially not by the Bucks or Raptors. Durant will be back for the Finals, although seeing as they are 31-1 in their last 32 games with Curry playing but Durant out, he doesn't even improve them that much.

[bluejays]

Decent start by the Raps. Both teams all offence. I hope ibaka can get some time to bang down low a bit. This outside shot hasn’t been great and you gotta have that diversity at all times to keep teams thinking.

[GirlySports]

Am I watching the west?

A 63 point quarter.

[jayswin]

32 point's for the Raptors, 2 from Kawhi in the first quarter? Kawhi's gonna get his points, so that's the kind of stat line that can easily lead to a win.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Dare I say, so far this looks like a basketball team, and not one guy and some scrubs?

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Dare I say, so far this looks like a basketball team, and not one guy and some scrubs?

Imagine if the Raptors could suddenly start shooting outside Kawhi? We could honestly sneak into the finals.

[bluejays]

Like I’ve said, Ibaka’s aggression can be an X factor. How they haven’t played him much to this point I don’t understand. Today he gets a chance and it’s working. Sure he’ll foul out but he’ll make hard fouls.

[jayswin]

Wow, AlpineOracle can say it's the Raptors fault all he wants when officiating comes up, but man it's insane watching. Just crazy,.

EDIT: Holy, even Jack Armstrong is starting to give in and go off on it, lol.

[greyshep]

Wow, refreshing to see some depth scoring/contribution! Lets hope they can sustain the inevitable second half push from the Bucks. Lets go Raptors!

[jayswin]

Let's hope Kawhi isn't actually nursing something though.

[The Big Chill]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Let's hope Kawhi isn't actually nursing something though.

Looks like that knee is bothering him. Jumpers are coming up a bit short. He's still playing great though

[flamingred89]

Dare I Say this is the best the raps have looked in the playoffs?

[flamingred89]

Also. The Bucks have a lot of punchable faces on their team.