Holy crap toronto just won 3 straight! I just assumed the bucks would be in the finals because they were playing so we'll all playoffs. My mistake. Kawhi really is like Kobe Bryant. Where is the dominant Giannis hiding?
I think Stephen A's criticisms of Giannis after Game 5 are accurate, no deep game, no consistant midrange game, no pet moves in the post, he is looking discombobulated when he is crowded in the paint, and this is the kid that people we looking to sweep his way into the NBA Finals. The bench production of Milwaukee has really been abysmal the last two games though. Not enough people gave Boston enough credit for beating themselves in the 2nd round, the Celtics really did all of the textbook things you could wish for if you want to lose in embarrassing fashion. Toronto on the other hand is a legitimate movement right now. I'm impartial to both teams, but Toronto deserves the spot in the Finals, it would be a fitting end to the decade they have had, Kyle Lowry isn't getting any younger, I think this will go down as a learning experience for the Bucks. We'll see....
I think Stephen A's criticisms of Giannis after Game 5 are accurate, no deep game, no consistant midrange game, no pet moves in the post, he is looking discombobulated when he is crowded in the paint, and this is the kid that people we looking to sweep his way into the NBA Finals. The bench production of Milwaukee has really been abysmal the last two games though. Not enough people gave Boston enough credit for beating themselves in the 2nd round, the Celtics really did all of the textbook things you could wish for if you want to lose in embarrassing fashion. Toronto on the other hand is a legitimate movement right now. I'm impartial to both teams, but Toronto deserves the spot in the Finals, it would be a fitting end to the decade they have had, Kyle Lowry isn't getting any younger, I think this will go down as a learning experience for the Bucks. We'll see....
This has been the point of why Harden is the MVP of the league over giannis. If giannis didnt have those great 3 point shooters around him (middleton, lopez, mirotic, brogdon) teams just crowd the lane and hes done. Send him to the line where he wont make FTs good enough for his level of star. Similar to lebron in that regard. Suprisingly horrible FT shooters for their usage. Harden rated as a plus defender this year with an historic offensive year. Harden even got 2 votes for ALL NBA defensive team. I know that doesnt mean much but its telling that the false narrative of no defense the last couple years is starting to fade.
The truly important questions are FINALLY being answered:
Klay Thompson says despite facing the Raptors in the Finals, he hasn't removed Drake from his playlist. "If it's a bad song, I'll skip it, but if it's one of his hits, I'll play it. ... If it's one of his soft R&B songs, I'll skip it, because I'm in kill mode right now."
Warriors played strong as hell on the road, gotta give it to em. Raptors really had the momentum until after halftime. No KD, Thompson, banged up Iggy and still pulled it out.
I want Toronto to win it all, but damn that was a solid finals performance. If Iggy (whom I thought was out of the game) would have missed that 3 at the end, who knows lol.
Toronto so lucky. No thompson. If they dont win this , its pretty embarrassing. Wish the rockets got to play this team with no durant, thompson, Looney, & limited hurt iguodala.
What do you think happens to the Rockets during free agency? I expect them to move CP. his contract is huge. I think he’s getting around 44M for the 21-22 season.
What do you think happens to the Rockets during free agency? I expect them to move CP. his contract is huge. I think he’s getting around 44M for the 21-22 season.
I see them coming close to big moves, not getting them done, losing bench depth due to money they can offer. Then signing a couple vet minimum players to try and replace guys so we will be just a bit worse. Not good enough to beat golden st but still somehow get it together and be better than the rest of the league
Andrew Bogut is the only Warrior with a positive +/- in this game and doesn't have a point
Van Gundy also just echoed my exact thoughts, Kyle Lowry not scoring well but his passing leading guys into close range scoring areas has been incredible in the 4th quarter
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I think Stephen A's criticisms of Giannis after Game 5 are accurate, no deep game, no consistant midrange game, no pet moves in the post, he is looking discombobulated when he is crowded in the paint, and this is the kid that people we looking to sweep his way into the NBA Finals. The bench production of Milwaukee has really been abysmal the last two games though. Not enough people gave Boston enough credit for beating themselves in the 2nd round, the Celtics really did all of the textbook things you could wish for if you want to lose in embarrassing fashion. Toronto on the other hand is a legitimate movement right now. I'm impartial to both teams, but Toronto deserves the spot in the Finals, it would be a fitting end to the decade they have had, Kyle Lowry isn't getting any younger, I think this will go down as a learning experience for the Bucks. We'll see....
This has been the point of why Harden is the MVP of the league over giannis. If giannis didnt have those great 3 point shooters around him (middleton, lopez, mirotic, brogdon) teams just crowd the lane and hes done. Send him to the line where he wont make FTs good enough for his level of star. Similar to lebron in that regard. Suprisingly horrible FT shooters for their usage. Harden rated as a plus defender this year with an historic offensive year. Harden even got 2 votes for ALL NBA defensive team. I know that doesnt mean much but its telling that the false narrative of no defense the last couple years is starting to fade.
Raptors to the Finals for first time in franchise history!!! Great comeback to close it out at home.
Kawhi the clutch! Dudes a baller. He might be the best basketball player in the world right now. Raptors to the finals.
That being said, Warriors in 5.
Klay Thompson says despite facing the Raptors in the Finals, he hasn't removed Drake from his playlist. "If it's a bad song, I'll skip it, but if it's one of his hits, I'll play it. ... If it's one of his soft R&B songs, I'll skip it, because I'm in kill mode right now."
Raptors in six.
If the raptors win the championship do they apologize for it?
Lol
I want Toronto to win it all, but damn that was a solid finals performance. If Iggy (whom I thought was out of the game) would have missed that 3 at the end, who knows lol.
^ Houston would find a way to lose.
Probably
^ Houston would find a way to lose.
Probably
What do you think happens to the Rockets during free agency? I expect them to move CP. his contract is huge. I think he’s getting around 44M for the 21-22 season.
^ Houston would find a way to lose.
Probably
What do you think happens to the Rockets during free agency? I expect them to move CP. his contract is huge. I think he’s getting around 44M for the 21-22 season.
I see them coming close to big moves, not getting them done, losing bench depth due to money they can offer. Then signing a couple vet minimum players to try and replace guys so we will be just a bit worse. Not good enough to beat golden st but still somehow get it together and be better than the rest of the league
^Idk Golden State may look different next year too. If they play like this without KT and KD...
Thompson isnt going anywhere if kd leaves
That and all the missed shots, Kawhi is going off too.
Van Gundy also just echoed my exact thoughts, Kyle Lowry not scoring well but his passing leading guys into close range scoring areas has been incredible in the 4th quarter