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2019 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 25, 2019.

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Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors

Poll closed May 30, 2019.
  1. Warriors in 4

    8.9%
  2. Warriors in 5

    28.3%
  3. Warriors in 6

    25.6%
  4. Warriors in 7

    3.3%
  5. Raptors in 7

    24.4%
  6. Raptors in 6

    8.3%
  7. Raptors in 5

    0.6%
  8. Raptors in 4

    0.6%
  1. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    Ironically, Kawhi had the first laugh of the season, and he may have the last laugh of the season.
     
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  2. macan

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    3-1 lead..worriers ain't coming back this time!
     
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  3. WestendMassive

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    James would make it hard for Siakam on the block but Siakam could probably take advantage of James' inability to move sideways from the outside in, he's not bad at putting it on the floor and driving.

    Kawhi and Danny Green in tandem would make life hard for James. Does Chris have an advantage over Kyle? I'm not sure.

    Hope we find out next year
     
  4. HP3

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    Eh, if you thinks so, thats fine, I dont blame you. I disagree though haha.
     
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  5. Sanctity

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    Time for arrogance to take a fall....
     
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  6. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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  7. amaru

    amaru Member

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    Shows you the benefits of depth, and coaching that actually develops depth. All guys know their roles and are confident in them. Nurse has been outstanding thus far. Truthfully this should have been a sweep.

    Hard to believe that our former G League coach is better in big time moments than our “offensive genius” coach.
     
  8. Reeko

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    he’d have 1 ring, the ring he won when both Love and Kyrie were injured
     
  9. DreamShook

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    I hope Golden State comes back to win. @ me your displeasure.
     
  10. Zboy

    Zboy Member

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    Raptors it is.
     
  11. Hakeemtheking

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    Leonard saying "he doesn't play hero ball".

    That's exactly what's needed for your superstar to win in the playoffs. We can't be shooting step back 3s up a dozen. That kind of thinking only helps the other team.
     
  12. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    It's not over until it's over. Definitely a steep mountain to climb though.
     
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  13. Downtown Sniper

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    I cannot believe I thought Kawhi was a system of the Spurs and thought he wouldn't be anywhere near as effective outside of the organisation.

    I don't think I can possibly eat this much crow.

    Sorry James, but Kawhi is without a doubt the best player in the NBA.

    The composure the Raptors showed in those last few minutes was sensational. At Oracle no less. You'd think it was the Warriors who'd never been on this stage before with how jittery they were.

    I guess that's what happens when you don't have an alpha. Sorry Steph, you did it for one game? LMAO. For such an amazing player and one some people argue is the best in the league, it's going to be awfully embarrassing being in this many finals and having exactly the same amount of Finals MVPs as I do.
     
  14. Mazulis

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    A clear lack of masculine hormones!
     
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  15. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    Bingo.

    And Harden and CP would have been sitting on one ring from last year at the very least.
     
  17. amaru

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    It suck to admit it lol but we are really only comparable in the Harden/ Kawhi matchup and that’s for all intents and purposes equal.
     
  18. Mr. Space City

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    Just like that the warriors dynasty goes out like a fart in the wind.

    Beat the cavs without their 2nd and 3rd best player, blew a 3-1 lead, had to stack the deck with an OP team to beat them the next year, got bailed out by a cp3 hamstring injury, and are going to lose in the first finals where they actually have to work for it.
     
  19. LabMouse

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    Wow, so excited now!
     
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