2018/19 Toronto Raptors Season Thread !! Go Raptors Go !!!

they seemed to come out with much more intensity on defense; each and every one of them. The playoffs are a different level of play. It might be on Nurse, that they didn't come out with the same intensityin game 1 as they did in game 2. The shooting was off game one, but that sometimes comes with an intensity of focus, and killer instinct.
Its funny how the crowd reacted to Lowry's first free throw points and his first 3 pointer. I was the same on my couch at home.

Great adjustment by Nurse. He coached a much better game. And Lowry bounced back.

Now we got to watch out for the refs.

I really like the Raps side of the bracket. Either of their next round opponents is much easier than say,MIL vs.Bos from the other side of the bracket. Raps can take out either Phil or Brooklyn if they played up to their expected potentials. But, first thing first they have to get by Orlando with no serious injuries.

curr3n_c1000 said:

Great adjustment by Nurse. He coached a much better game. And Lowry bounced back.

Now we got to watch out for the refs.

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Stark contrast from idea to get rid of them after game 1...lol.

I think the score was closer than what the game indicated. Raptors really dominated with a stifling defense. And wow Siakam was stellar. Kawhi had an off night was a Pillsbury turnover machine which was the main blemish on a solid playoff road win.

That was kick ass and in their barn. Leonard feeling better and was dominant. Bench showed up. Need the same effort from the get go for game 5 and the series should be over.

Is anyone in the league close to Siakim as the most improved player in the league? If he doesn't receive the award it will be a travesty!

Dawgger said:

That was kick ass and in their barn. Leonard feeling better and was dominant. Bench showed up. Need the same effort from the get go for game 5 and the series should be over.

Is anyone in the league close to Siakim as the most improved player in the league? If he doesn't receive the award it will be a travesty!

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Pascal hands down MIP which was my prediction from the start of the 2018/19 season. PSkills will be a big part of the equation for Kawhai to resign with Raps.

I really have enough of Boston:sorry:
But it's possible that Toronto will end up playing the Boston Celtics in the semi finals. Boston is capable of taking out the Freak in the second round.

mynameisearl11 said:

I really like the Raps side of the bracket. Either of their next round opponents is much easier than say,MIL vs.Bos from the other side of the bracket. Raps can take out either Phil or Brooklyn if they played up to their expected potentials. But, first thing first they have to get by Orlando with no serious injuries.

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Simmons is terrified of Kawhi. I like getting Philly and letting Milwaukee and Boston beat up on each other

Well with the Leafs out and the Raptors advancing. Go Raps Go!!!

I really, really hope Shaq is right. Getting by the 76ers is going to be tougher without JV, he owned Embiid.

Chuck is going to be sad, there's aren't many "big ol women" in TO.

Insidious Von said:

I really, really hope Shaq is right. Getting by the 76ers is going to be tougher without JV, he owned Embiid.

Chuck is going to be sad, there's aren't many "big ol women" in TO.

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Pure Nonesense

Kawhai Leonard vs. 76's is 13 wins and zero losses lifetime. Including 3 wins and zero losses in 2018/19.

Couple that with Kawhai's complete dominance of Ben Simmons. Lets not forget Kawhai is shooting 56% from the field and 54% from three!!!.

Raps in 5!!!!!

Gasol & Ibaka will be a very tough match up for Embid.

I don't mean to jinx the Raps from getting to the Finals. But, after what happened to the Leafs I can't wait for the Raps to beat up on Boston in the 3rd round!

New World said:

Pure Nonesense

Kawhai Leonard vs. 76's is 13 wins and zero losses lifetime. Including 3 wins and zero losses in 2018/19.

Couple that with Kawhai's complete dominance of Ben Simmons. Lets not forget Kawhai is shooting 56% from the field and 54% from three!!!.

Raps in 5!!!!!

Gasol & Ibaka will be a very tough match up for Embid.

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The Raps are awesome when they play as they did last night, the final score was not close as to how easily they won. 76ers won't be as easy but Raps should prevail. Leonard has a playoff gear and should dominate, Siakim just keeps getting better. Gasol is OK but I hope he has more than he has shown so far. He does distribute the ball well and has quick hands defensively but he misses a lot of scoring chances. Just hope Raps stay healthy, they win, preferably in 4 or 5, while Boston and Milwaukee kick the crap out of each other.

New World said:

Pure Nonesense

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You're probably right, Kawhi is a beast. He's shown me game in a Raps jersey that I've never seen before.

MLSE did say TFC would be first to win a championship, Raptors second and the Leafs would be the hardest to win a cup. Side note the Marlies won the Calder Cup last year.

Game 1 Saturday! Hope the Raps come out smokin' and make a statement!

Intrested to see if nurse throws kawaii on simmons or butler 1st game.

Philly did get better after the trade deadline. Tobias Harris is an effective weapon. Boban is someone we'll have to deal with too. They had a some time like us to get the new players acclimated and a whole playoff series too. They have all the tools. I'm just not sure they've figured it out completely like the Raps have.

Buttler, Reddick and Simmons, against Danny Green, Lowry, and FVV? On paper I'd give it to Phlly but we might actually have some better XFactor(grit) on our side.

Embid, Tobias Harris, and Scott(or Boban) against Kawhi, Pascal, and Gasol/Ibaka. On paper I think we win front court battles. I think we have the XFactor too.

Lastly both teams have probably hit their peak potential. its close, and we have home court advantage.

Our defense might still have a notch higher to go, if we increase intensity and sub in guys for rest with Anonoby, and McCaw and Powell.

it will be fun.

Philly in 6. I mean Raptors in 6.