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[EC Semifinals] (2)Toronto vs. (3)Philadelphia

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 23, 2019.

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(2)Toronto vs. (3)Philadelphia

Poll closed Apr 28, 2019.
  1. Raptors in 4

    3.2%
  2. Raptors in 5

    15.9%
  3. Raptors in 6

    55.6%
  4. Raptors in 7

    15.9%
  5. Sixers in 7

    3.2%
  6. Sixers in 6

    4.8%
  7. Sixers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Sixers in 4

    1.6%
  1. Reeko

    Reeko Member

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    How is Mr. Buckets an idiot? Tf?
     
  2. ghettocheeze

    ghettocheeze Member

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    Exactly.

    Butler on the Rockets right now would open up so much on both ends of the court.

    He can legitimately guard Durant and then also play 2nd leading scorer behind Harden. We would have loved that kind of intensity.
     
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  3. JW86

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    Embiid is really an awkward looking player, really wonder how he looks when he’s on. Love JJ. We could use his shooting.
     
  4. JW86

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    Maybe so but very risky, the guy’s full of himself as this throwback player who works hard.
     
  5. Mr. Space City

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    Kawhi is like a smarter, more efficient Kobe
     
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  6. JW86

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    Leonard!!!
     
  7. ghettocheeze

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    Kawhi gonna win this series by himself.
     
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  8. ghettocheeze

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    Embiid is never gonna win anything shooting threes.
     
  9. Air Langhi

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    But is he a fun guy?
     
  10. durvasa

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    I really hope Kawhi stays in Toronto.
     
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  11. malakas

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    I can't understand why so many Raptors are biting on his pump fakes. Let him shoot all he wants.
     
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  12. JW86

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    One part of me would like that, but to give LA another better star, story and see Beverley alongside KL would just be awesome.
     
  13. malakas

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    Great game. Now let's see how Philly will react. Embiid and Simmons were horrible and Harris just keeps proving that he's nowhere near a max player.
     
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  14. bmelo

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    Kawhi is best rn. Top d top o, physical, athletic, shines under pressure, clutch, champion blueprint, guards 1-4 positions. Amazing player
     
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  15. Koperboy

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    I loved how Kawhi tried to get everyone around him going during first quarter, especially Lowry and Gasol. Then he just took over. At one time during 3rd quarter, it seemed like he can't miss. He was insane.

    They double teamed him almost entire game and forced him into many turnovers. Still didn't help.
     
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  16. Koperboy

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    Simmons is not even a primary point guard on his team lol. He's not a max player unless he accepts the Draymond Green role.
     
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  17. ghettocheeze

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    Simmons, Lonzo, Fultz...

    Whoever drafts bad shooters in this era is screwed.
     
  18. Air Langhi

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    Fultz was a good shooter in college. He is more Rick Ankiel then just someone who can't shoot.
     
  19. Easy

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    I would never want an LA team to be good. I hope Leonard never goes there.
     
  20. Easy

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    Green shoots 3s if you leave him open. Simmons is too scared to even try it.
     

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