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On May 31 2019 12:42 ZenithM wrote: First game went about as expected. I didn't foresee that output by Pascal and that relative lack of output by Kawhi (I don't think he's at 100%, he doesn't have a lot of lift, limps after contact in the paint, is slow to come back in transition), but otherwise it's indicative to me of the teams' respective strength.
What I really like is that Kawhi makes the right play even when struggling, he can still draw smart fouls and make some tough 3 pointers. But if Durant comes back and Kawhi is still looking so slow, the Raptors are not winning this. Apparently Durant hasn't even practiced yet so they're safe for at least another game. It's a very real possibility that Durant doesn't play at all (in that case I would find it very funny for GSW to win ;D).
no one's 100% at this point, iguodala is re-injured as well, we'll have to see how bad it is. they've already said that KD is "highly unlikely" to play game 2. id probably say KD comes back game 4, if iguodala misses more than 2 games that would be super great for the raptors, and they should get OG back at some point too.
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Curry, Thompson and Green all look quite fresh. That's what's scary for Golden State right now. They can't realistically expect that much more from these 3 guys. One of Klay's patented "catches fire" games, maybe. Curry was not particularly well defended that game, and I expect the Raptors to identify that for Game 2.
The Raptors offense probably overperformed slightly this game, but their defense will remain good all the way. Pascal for FMVP
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Let's go Raptors! It was be so awesome to see Toronto win it all
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On May 31 2019 12:52 ZenithM wrote:Curry, Thompson and Green all look quite fresh. That's what's scary for Golden State right now. They can't realistically expect that much more from these 3 guys. One of Klay's patented "catches fire" games, maybe. Curry was not particularly well defended that game, and I expect the Raptors to identify that for Game 2. The Raptors offense probably overperformed slightly this game, but their defense will remain good all the way. Pascal for FMVP Can you imagine if spicy P wins that? I see no way it is mot kyle or kawhi, but if he stays red hot and you are right you can pick a Siakam themed quote for name for a month.
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On May 31 2019 13:10 JimmiC wrote:Show nested quote +On May 31 2019 12:52 ZenithM wrote:Curry, Thompson and Green all look quite fresh. That's what's scary for Golden State right now. They can't realistically expect that much more from these 3 guys. One of Klay's patented "catches fire" games, maybe. Curry was not particularly well defended that game, and I expect the Raptors to identify that for Game 2. The Raptors offense probably overperformed slightly this game, but their defense will remain good all the way. Pascal for FMVP Can you imagine if spicy P wins that? I see no way it is mot kyle or kawhi, but if he stays red hot and you are right you can pick a Siakam themed quote for name for a month.
lowry wont have the numbers to win mvp
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as i said a week ago... and this continues to be true... the Raptors' team defense keeps getting better every week. They only played 160 minutes together in the regular season.
On May 31 2019 12:42 ZenithM wrote: First game went about as expected. I didn't foresee that output by Pascal and that relative lack of output by Kawhi (I don't think he's at 100%, he doesn't have a lot of lift, limps after contact in the paint, is slow to come back in transition),
Cris Carter, who is very good friends with the Kawhi Leonard camp, says Leonard has tendonitis in both legs. He started with it in his left earlier in the playoffs and now he has tendonitis in both legs.
What is discouraging about Kawhi Leonard's long term future is the Raptors spent the entire year letting Leonard rest as much as he needed. Then as soon as Leonard puts it into Overdrive... puts the petal to the metal.. he ends up with tendonitis again in the same leg that gave him problems 2 years ago.
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I still think you are confused on the purpose of Load management. It is so that he can go full blast in the playoffs. Kawhi is on board with this as well, because no one is giving max money for a player who can only play 2 out of 3 playoff games.
Load management has been a success 3 more wins and then rest and get him ready for the next playoffs will be the goal again, no matter who he is with.
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Kawhi is limping around and he can't go full blast as ZenithM pointed out. Kawhi is playing hurt. Kawhi was healthy the first 9 games of the playoffs. In game 10 he started limping around.
After playing 9 regular season games and then 60 regular season games Kawhi's right quad tendonitis issue returns after 10 playoff games. This is bad news for Kawhi Leonard long term.
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Yes he is limping, yes he will get worse that is the nature of his condition. But for him to maximize his earning he needs to be able to show teams he can do the playoffs. Kawhi has shown he is not going to play if he doesn't want to based on health. The Raptors are not forcing him, this is his choice and working with their top notch training staff.
This is why I told you with utter confidence that he would play every game in the playoffs, now your confirmation bias is trying to somehow show that you were right, you were not. You simply don't understand the point of Load management.
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LOL , the load management protocol for Kawhi Leonard failed. Focus on the NBA... don't try to crawl inside my mind from across a web browser and tell me what I'm thinking.
So, back to the NBA... "The Lakers have their own channel... its called ESPN" https://streamable.com/dph1v
Some property management firm offered Kawhi Leonard a free $20 million penthouse condo if he re-signs in Toronto. I wonder if the NBA/NBAPA will have something to say about that circumventing the salary cap.
Isn't there a Starcraft2 Tourney called "King Of The North" ? This billboard is in Oakland, California.
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On June 01 2019 01:42 JimmyJRaynor wrote:LOL , the load management protocol for Kawhi Leonard failed. Focus on the NBA... don't try to crawl inside my mind from across a web browser and tell me what I'm thinking. So, back to the NBA... "The Lakers have their own channel... its called ESPN" https://streamable.com/dph1vSome property management firm offered Kawhi Leonard a free $20 million penthouse condo if he re-signs in Toronto. I wonder if the NBA/NBAPA will have something to say about that circumventing the salary cap. Isn't there a Starcraft2 Tourney called "King Of The North" ? This billboard is in Oakland, California.
its not circumventing anything if its not coming from or associated to the team. its like saying hey some toronto company wants kawhi to do sponsorship (at their own decision, not because the raptors brokered the deal etc) that it would count as circumventing the cap.
what the clippers did when they were trying to sign deandre jordan would be circumventing the cap:
https://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/08/25/nba-fines-clippers-for-attempting-to-circumvent-salary-cap-with-deandre-jordan/
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What a terrible failing, being the NBA finals up one game having Kawhi there playing, Kawhi almost guaranteed to get the max now. I wish I could fail like them. I'm not sure when we left the NBA. Just be glad you were smart enough to not put your money where your mouth was because I'm sure I could have came up with something glorious to be your quote!
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On May 31 2019 11:17 JimmyJRaynor wrote: nice to see all those ex-Raptors. Was Vince Carter around? i saw Stoudamire, McGrady, Curry, JYD, MoPete, Alvin Williams and Bosh are working the Canadian broadcast ...but ... no Vince?
as Gorilla Monsoon would say "Vince Carter is conspicuous by his absence here tonight".
There was a "Paul You Suck" chant where the ESPN booth had Paul Pierce doing some desk analysis. LOL I dont think this is suprising, the relationship between Carter and the Raptors didnt end very well
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On June 01 2019 05:25 Paljas wrote:Show nested quote +On May 31 2019 11:17 JimmyJRaynor wrote: nice to see all those ex-Raptors. Was Vince Carter around? i saw Stoudamire, McGrady, Curry, JYD, MoPete, Alvin Williams and Bosh are working the Canadian broadcast ...but ... no Vince?
as Gorilla Monsoon would say "Vince Carter is conspicuous by his absence here tonight".
There was a "Paul You Suck" chant where the ESPN booth had Paul Pierce doing some desk analysis. LOL I dont think this is suprising, the relationship between Carter and the Raptors didnt end very well "didnt end very well" is a massive understatement in this case. The relationship was more like chemotherapy. They gave him everything so that he could be the guy, and he ended up destroying the team from the inside. Im a 00s kid and I love VInsanity, but that was the height of unprofessionalism.
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KD still out for game 2.
If KD was pr/media savvy, in contrast to his moronic insistence of arguing with nephews online, he should know that this is the golden opportunity he's been waiting for all his life, legacy-wise and championship-wise.
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With Carter it could be something like his Grandma is in the hospital or something else personal as well. Its not like mccrady or bosh or damon left in super happy circumstances either.
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On June 01 2019 20:10 JimmiC wrote: With Carter it could be something like his Grandma is in the hospital or something else personal as well. Its not like mccrady or bosh or damon left in super happy circumstances either. For sure both parties were to blame, but Carter openly sabotaging his own games, telegraphing plays to opponents, was not the way to do it if he wanted out.
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How he left was bad, I just doubt with this much time passed, basically the whole org changed over it had to do with that. Either because he's still an active player or something in his personal life.
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with how long it has been since he left, the organization and the fans all gave him a nice return when he came back with the hawks. i honestly do not believe he's not there because of lingering issues with the organization. it could just be a personal choice, and there's no reason to say carter HAS to be there, he's not an involved player, he's not part of the organization.
if u think the raptors has any ill will towards him now, i'd say its 100% guaranteed that his number will be retired by the raptors.
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I agree with you, my bet is it had something to do with him being an active player. Every other guy was retired, it is not like Derozen was there, who will also have his number retired. It just seemed odd since guys after carter like Bosh have retired already.
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