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

[jasonleaffan]

are there more Raps fans than leafs fans in Canada? Have to think so.

Hard to say, I doubt it though. Comparing TV ratings between the two for the regular season should give you a good idea. Leafs have far more fans world wide that's for sure. Raps only look to have a ton of fans currently because the bandwagon is in full effect. I'm sure the same was said about the Jays during the bat flip playoffs but, where are those fans now?

 

[JoeSakic13]

My dreams have been crushed

That's what happens when you have a city synonymous with overpriced tickets go without a major sports championship berth in 25 years.

 

[JoeSakic13]

is OG coming back anytime soon for the raps?

They were saying 10 days out roughly for his recovery. So I'd estimate he travels with the team for games 3-4 potentially playing.

 

[razor ray]

If Durant sits I’ll take the Raps in 7.

 

[Big Z Man 1990]

I want Toronto to win for 2 key reasons.

1. I'm tired of seeing the Warriors win it every year.

2. Outside of the CFL, Canada has not had a "big 4" sports title since 1993, when the Blue Jays won the World Series, and the Habs won Canada's last Stanley Cup title to date (blame Bettman for the latter, his ouster is well overdue).

 

[jasonleaffan]

 

[razor ray]

 

[donghabs98]

are there more Raps fans than leafs fans in Canada? Have to think so.

It depends on your definition of "fan". If you're talking about hardcore fans then I'd say the Leafs should have more but if you're talking about fair weather/casual fans then I'd say the Raps have more.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

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f***ing Laker fans helping the GSW vote count in California

 

[JustJokinenAround]

raptors in 7 if KD doesn't play

 

[Say Hey Kid]

raptors in 7 if KD doesn't play

Agreed. Obviously Kawhi MVP in that scenario.

 

[kihei]

I'm guessing the Warriors in six games, but tomorrow night will be the big revelation, one way or the other. I don't know if I've looked forward to the first game of a championship series in any sport with less certainty about who should be favoured;. I won't have a clue until it happens.

 

[JoeSakic13]

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WTH Hawaii?

 

[Avs_19]

I hope the Raptors can pull it off and I think they have a good shot but it's hard to bet against the Warriors until they actually lose. I also already picked against them once this playoffs and that didn't go too well for me. At the very least I just want a good competitive series.

 

[JoeSakic13]

I hope the Raptors can pull it off and I think they have a good shot but it's hard to bet against the Warriors until they actually lose. I also already picked against them once this playoffs and that didn't go too well for me. At the very least I just want a good competitive series.

That's what a lot of commentators are saying right now. They think it's possible that Toronto can pull it off.....but they're not putting money down on it.

 

[Maestro84]

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Hahaha that’s amazing. I guess the raps are now “America’s team,” step aside Cowboys!

 

[yvrtojfk]

Hahaha that’s amazing. I guess the raps are now “America’s team,” step aside Cowboys!

 

[sparxx87]

That's what a lot of commentators are saying right now. They think it's possible that Toronto can pull it off.....but they're not putting money down on it.

That’s the best time to put money on it. If you see slanted odds and some realistic scenarios they could be wrong, go for it!

 

[Terry Yake]

****ing Laker fans helping the GSW vote count in California

lolwut

don't know any lakers fans who want GS to win

 

[Vamos Rafa]

lolwut

don't know any lakers fans who want GS to win

It was a joke. It doesn't apply this year, though.

But before this season, it was a common perception that Laker fans and GSW fans were BFFs. For one, the Warriors and Lakers have never been rivals. Their contending years have never coincided, so no playoff meetings to remember. Second, the LeBron factor. Laker fans wanted GSW to keep beating the Cavs so that LeBron would not catch up to Kobe's 5 rings. Little do most of them know, LeBron has already surpassed Kobe in terms of legacy.

Honorable mention: Clippers. Laker fans were sure as hell rooting for GSW in the 2014 series. And then after that series, GSW have pretty much owned the Clippers and Laker fans have had a joy witnessing that.

So yeah, Laker fans and Warrior fans have been BFFs for a while now. Well, until a potential playoff meeting. The animosity was short-lived after Kobe talked about destroying the Warriors this season with LeBron.

 

[dahrougem2]

I hope the Raptors can pull it off and I think they have a good shot but it's hard to bet against the Warriors until they actually lose. I also already picked against them once this playoffs and that didn't go too well for me. At the very least I just want a good competitive series.

Basically this. They're 18-1 in their last 19 playoff series'. I want the Raptors to win this series, but I have a very hard time betting against the Warriors.

 

[HockeyFan100]

I don't know if it's just me but it seems like the Warriors play better without KD. They'll surely need him against Kawhi though.

 

[John Price]

go north

 

[koyvoo]

Some street art that has popped up in Toronto over past 1-2 weeks-

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Damn I thought Canada was too nice to be hood like that.