Personally i'd still take the Raptors, seems like PJ knows how to play against Kawhi, and Harden/Capela is a nightmare matchup for Gasol just like for Jokic. They could still play Ibaka more minutes or even start him i guess, but if that's their adjustment so be it. Overall i guess we can still beat the Bucks, but the two regular season games made me fear them more, especially cause Bud is that good as coach.
Yup but at least he had that Finals experience. He would probably show more poise than Harden. On the other hand I am not too worried if we face Bucks/Philly in the Finals.
My sentiment is mostly based on the history of the two teams. Toronto has paid their dues. They have been a bad playoff teams for a few years. I think they are hungry and mature now. Leonard is a big upgrade over DeRosan. And adding Gasol gives them more options. The Bucks are this year's Raptors. Good regular season. Good talents. But need more experience to get there.
Bucks are on another level than Philly. Not the same ballpark but I get what you are saying. Postseason MVP list Lillard Durant Kawhi For now. Lillard might not make it but just giving him props. Harden being somewhere in the middle.
Fair enough, i mean, i might be very well wrong, in the end not much difference i guess, those are two great teams anyway.
You are right, but IMO the Bucks are better coached and played better than the Raptors during the Lebron years. It will get interesting.
I said this before yesterday's game: A healthy Kawhi is individually best player in NBA currently, better even than Durant because of his better defense and unbelievable focus. Remember Durant in his last playoffs with OKC? 1. Kawhi 2. Durant 3. Harden But if I'm building a team from scratch, I'll take Harden as its centerpiece because nobody makes his teammates better as he can.
Kahwi is such a breath of fresh air, how easy he gets his shots up from anywhere on the court. Harden while going on that amazing run still has to work way too hard for his shots and doesn't take full advantage of his talents. I'd definitely take Kahwi over anyone in the league. Really love watching the Raptors play and Nuggets too with the passing and body movement. Go North!
