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Game #5 FINALS (3-1) Raptors vs Warriors June 10th, 2019 at 9:00pm in Scotiabank Arena
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A calming piece ....
Leonard is unflappable, and it appears the Raptors have taken on his identity. They are stone-faced and unimpressed. They are focused. They just swept two games at Oracle Arena against a team that has been intent on closing out an era in a gleeful manner. The Warriors may be hobbled and without Kevin Durant, but they still carry an intimidating championship aura. It gives them a significant edge over most teams — even elite ones. The Raptors are unfazed.
You can be that way when you have Leonard, the league’s stealthiest assassin. He’s not loud. He’s not flashy. But he’s there. He’s always there. He scored 36 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and snatched four steals in Game 4 seemingly without breaking a sweat, definitely without breaking a smile. He doesn’t dominate games in brilliant flashes like Stephen Curry often does. He’s an extended-release superstar; his game is one long, consistent display of greatness.
With Leonard, the opposition never seems to catch a break. And now all of the Raptors are playing that way. The Warriors are used to imposing their will with their shooting, ball movement, defense and versatility. Toronto is matching them in every area and exceeding them in versatility. Golden State’s injuries are a major factor, but ask Portland how difficult it is to exploit this team even when it’s limited. The Raptors are doing something special. They deserve to be on the cusp of their first championship. They aren’t simply benefiting from the Warriors’ limitations. They are adding their own layers of difficulty.
They’re not satisfied. Leonard won’t let them be satisfied.
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Apollo wrote: View Post
I hope it won't be enough. If I was Nick I'd put Siakim on him and have Kawhi on Klay or Steph.
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I feel this will be a very close hard-fought game. I feel our defence can absorb Durant's impact, but I'm more tentative about the impact he'll have on the Warriors defence, and how we're gonna remain consistent in finding the spaces we need to score. Hoping for a good shooting night from our backcourt in general.
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suspenders wrote: View Post
Don't know how to embed a tweet...
@FieldYates
"Jay Williams, who had dinner with Kevin Durant last night, said on Get UP this morning he "would be shocked" if KD doesn't play tonight".
have at it.Last edited by Demographic Shift; Mon Jun 10, 2019, 04:15 PM.There's no such thing as a 2nd round bust.
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inthepaint wrote: View PostI feel this will be a very close hard-fought game. I feel our defence can absorb Durant's impact, but I'm more tentative about the impact he'll have on the Warriors defence, and how we're gonna remain consistent in finding the spaces we need to score. Hoping for a good shooting night from our backcourt in general.
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