Raptors Discussion: V83 | Next game : Jun 10, 9pm ET/6pm PT | RAPTORS LEAD SERIES 3-1

[Superstar]

There are enough threads on this board to whine about the Leafs without polluting the Raptors thread.

You're right...go Raptors!

 

[Stephen]

They also have Kawhi Leonard, a top 3 player in the league and best player in these playoffs, and a GM that knows how to make the team better and when to trade players...not "we can and and we will", then proceeded to overpay and buckle with the contract demands of his young players. Is Matthews a top 3 player in the league...why is he being paid like one? He gave no concessions to the Leafs on his 5 year contract, nothing, natta, and Marner is heading that way too...these guys don't love the Leafs enough, they are greedy...they want the good life in Toronto and the overpayments too, but haven't even won a dang playoff round.

The Leafs are more at the 76ers stage of their development curve if you want to use a cross sport analogy.

 

[Lou is God]

I'd rank the Mavericks 2011 and Pistons 2004 runs higher.

I wouldn't and I might put Cavs #2, but mostly because they were a Cleveland team. I'm not talking upsets from a talent perspective.

 

[kb]

As an American I think it would cool as **** for Toronto to take the NBA title. And if they do it will be the most shocking NBA title winner EVER. This only happens in the NHL where a long shot (even so they had the second most wins) comes from nowhere to win it all, the one thing that over the years that stirred me away from the NBA was it was never a mystery or surprise who would end up meeting in the finals, in the NHL its never like that, so it makes sense that it will be done by a NBA team in a hockey town.

Thank you my man. It's like Carolina winning the Stanley Cup.....

 

[kb]

Who?

Well, I guess this is right. I am talking about Toronto teams that have actually won championships recently, unlike the Raptors.

 

[DFF]

Well, true. I am talking about Toronto teams that have actually won championships recently.

Not world best though

 

[PM]

Can we plan the parade yet?

No! Coming from a lifelong Raptors and Canucks fan don't do it!

 

[kb]

Not world best though

Yes.....the National Basketball Association title.

 

[mix1home]

Leafs should sign Kawhi and Nurse.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

Leafs should sign Kawhi and Nurse.

Thanks, Tips!

 

[PM]

Kawhi has the best postgame interviews.

 

[yvrtojfk]

Durant coming back?

 

[razor ray]

 

[Plat87]

What a second half by the team! Showed alot of heart and had no quit in them...finish this off at home boys! Ibaka was tremendous and Kawhi was his usual beast self.

 

[Plat87]

No! Coming from a lifelong Raptors and Canucks fan don't do it!

Job ain't over yet!

 

[MJ65]

To all the die heart fans / supporters of Raptor - thanks

You guys deserve this and I truly hope that they can wrap it up in game 5 without going on road

 

[mikeyz]

The Leafs are more at the 76ers stage of their development curve if you want to use a cross sport analogy.

No. Because the 76ers core has actually won a playoff round.

 

[mikeyz]

No! Coming from a lifelong Raptors and Canucks fan don't do it!

Exactly. It’s first to 4, not 3.

 

[Cloned]

Bosh is scarily smooth for a rookie TV analyst.

Guy doesn't say the word "um" ever. He's smoooooooth. He's got the voice, he's go the player pedigree - go sign him up TSN/Sportsnet.

 

[The Nemesis]

ESPN's front page just pretending this game never happened.

What's basketball?

 

[Giuseppe Sallo]

Lost my voice. Incredible result. Just look at Curry/Klay/Green faces... Same feeling when Gianni got humbled.

Warrior fans think KD will save them... Raps have two games at home, and you lost two in your own barn. Crazy!

 

[Giuseppe Sallo]

The Leafs are more at the 76ers stage of their development curve if you want to use a cross sport analogy.

Get better defenders and Leafs will get better... Hockey is more difficult to win, so I do have hope.

Keefe = Nurse. Both worked at lower ranks and won titles. Its time to bring him up when Babs fail, dubas plan all along.

 

[bobholly39]

I really hope Durant comes back next time (assuming of course he *can* come back - he 100% shouldn't risk injury if it's not safe).

I want Raptors to win with no excuses on the other side.

 

[Woodman19]

I still think KD isn't playing. It's obviously an Achilles injury and just gamesmanship they keep teasing at his return.

 

[MikeK]

I still think KD isn't playing. It's obviously an Achilles injury and just gamesmanship they keep teasing at his return.

Agreed. I think he would have played game 4 if he was ready. I don't see the player risking long term injury when he's walking into UFA status this summer.