NBA 2019 NBA Finals: (E2) Toronto Raptors vs. (W1) Golden State Warriors

[Bedards Dad]

11 of 12 quarters the Raps have been clearly the better team. I can live with that.

 

[Avs_19]

That was a weird game. It didn't even feel like a finals game but the Raptors did what they needed to do. All of the role players stepped up just like game one.

Steph was great and kept them in it for as long as he could.

 

[Bedards Dad]

No doubt and good on the Raptors for taking advantage.

I'm rooting for the Raptors but it would be nice if the Warriors got back to full strength. The Finals would feel hollow if Durant didn't come back.

Do you think the warriors or their fand felt that way winning a championship against an injured team?

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

danny buckets

 

[Del Preston]

Durant should rest up so he's healthy for free agency.

If the Raps win two more I don't want to hear any whining about injuries. The Warriors benefitted from major injuries to their opponents in all three of their championship runs.

 

[Reality Check]

Thompson, Durant, Looney, Cousins at half strength. It's a mash unit out there.

The Raptors are a high quality team but they'd have no chance if the Warriors were healthy. Not many teams in NBA history would have a shot.

Exactly.

If both teams came in completely healthy, who do believe would be the favorite? Toronto fans are understandable but people who just hate Golden State with every fiber are piling on.

That said, in current context, this series has gone on as predicted. Toronto was favorited in game 1 due to the layoff, Golden State won game 2 and Toronto will win game 3. I didn't see anyone say that it was a good idea to tryout Thompson tonight.

Hold out and see if he'll be able to play in game 4. That is the game I feel will decide this series.

 

[jasonleaffan]

Not sure Raptors can keep shooting the 3 like this going forward.

Why not? They've done it all year and finished with the most made three pointers.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Durant should rest up so he's healthy for free agency.

If the Raps win two more I don't want to hear any whining about injuries. The Warriors benefitted from major injuries to their opponents in all three of their championship runs.

Seriously, it's the nature of the beast.

It's like how Bruins fans are already trying to rev up the excuse machine if Chara is done for the cup final despite the series still being 2-2. Can't blame the opposition for beating what was in front of them

 

[CupofOil]

Do you think the warriors or their fand felt that way winning a championship against an injured team?

What injured team?

As an NBA fan, I want to see both teams healthy. That's all I'm saying. It didn't even feel like a finals game tonight.

 

[Neutrinos]

This shows it better. I thought they booted the guy trying to get him off of him. I would've tried to push a dude off of me after he ran me over like that too. This makes more sense since they were both wearing Blue.

I've always thought it was careless of the NBA to allow fans to sit so close to the court

Not only could a fan be seriously hurt, but so too could a player

 

[Deen]

Why not? They've done it all year and finished with the most made three pointers.

I hope they do, but I think they should be playing it to Kawhi. He quietly had 30 tonight and they didn't even really incorporate him too much. They should be going to him like he's Kobe.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

What injured team?

Rockets last year.

 

[jasonleaffan]

I hope they do, but I think they should be playing it to Kawhi. He quietly had 30 tonight and they didn't even really incorporate him too much. They should be going to him like he's Kobe.

You think they should change up what's been working? No thanks!

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

What injured team?

Cavs without Kyrie and Love!?!

Raps don’t give a f*** about GS injuries, Just like GS didn’t give a f*** about the cavs. Winning’s winning. Period.

 

[darko]

Even if Klay and KD are ready Raptors are still filled with talent. Guys like VanVleet and Kawri are still there. Kawri has 30 today (wasn't he supposed to be "shut down"), Serge Ibaka and Siakam are still there. This is a close series either way.

Raptors also have one of the best defenses in the NBA

Who is this Kawri guy?

 

[leafsfan5]

What injured team?

As an NBA fan, I want to see both teams healthy. That's all I'm saying. It didn't even feel like a finals game tonight.

1.) 2015 championship every team they faced didn't have their starting pg. In the finals Cavs didn't have Kyrie/Love
2.) 2017 Kawhi goes down (granted I think they win this regardless)
3.) 2018 CP3 down in game 5 of the wcf

 

[Bedards Dad]

What injured team?

As an NBA fan, I want to see both teams healthy. That's all I'm saying. It didn't even feel like a finals game tonight.

The Cavs, and more recently the Rockets.

Sure healthy vs healthy is best, but how often does that happen?

 

[GordonGecko]

haha all the excuses flying in here. Warrior fanboys are SALTY

Raptors dominating defensively and getting it done, very impressed

 

[Reality Check]

Rockets last year.

Yeah...That one got debunked this year once and for all.

And if we're going to play the Cleveland card in 2015, you better mention the suspension to Green in 2016.

As things stand now, Toronto in up 2-1 like they're supposed to be.

 

[CupofOil]

1.) 2015 championship every team they faced didn't have their starting pg. In the finals Cavs didn't have Kyrie/Love
2.) 2017 Kawhi goes down (granted I think they win this regardless)
3.) 2018 CP3 down in game 5 of the wcf

I forgot that both Irving and Love were injured that year. That certainly compares to what the Warriors are going through now.

I'm just saying that I, as a fan, want to see the Warriors get healthy. Tonight didn't feel like a finals game.

 

[kovacro]

I don’t think Kawhi is at 100% health but he’s been pretty darn solid in The Finals thus far.

He’s been seen on the limp here and there during the playoffs. I just think the Raps training staff has done an outstanding job him ready game by game. They have one of the best training staffs in the league.

He’s been a treat to watch.

 

[John Price]

The guy who sits under the basket for Raptors games is there too

Nice to see a STRONG NORTH following in CA

 

[bambamcam4ever]

What injured team?

As an NBA fan, I want to see both teams healthy. That's all I'm saying. It didn't even feel like a finals game tonight.

All 4 teams in 2015, Spurs in 2017, Rockets 2018.

 

[leafsfan5]

I forgot about the Irving and Love injuries. That certainly compares to what the Warriors are going through now.

I'm just saying that I, as a fan, want to see the Warriors get healthy. Tonight didn't feel like a finals game.

I agree that it's best if both teams are healthy. Buttttt that most likely means GSW in 5 so I'm okay with how this is going down

 

[Bedards Dad]

I forgot that both Irving and Love were injured that year. That certainly compares to what the Warriors are going through now.

I'm just saying that I, as a fan, want to see the Warriors get healthy. Tonight didn't feel like a finals game.

Thats your issue, lots of us enjoyed it.