Where Do The Raptors Rank In The East?

[SkywalkerAC]

They don’t get the attention they deserve for a variety of reasons.

First...the Bucks are a small market team.
While a regular season steamroller there are some questions on the secondary scorers Bledsoe and Middleton. Bledsoe has evaporated twice now in consecutive years and Middleton runs like Demar did..30 points one night and 4 the next in the playoffs.

Still..they are in the favourite discussion ...just not as loud as the barkers for the two LA teams.

Bucks depth is also underrated. Doesn't win you the chip but can go a long way when youve got a top guy.

[SkywalkerAC]

Nugz, also underrated.

[Demographic Shift]

The Nuggets have come back from 7 down at the half to take a 9 point lead going into the 4th...in Milwaukee. The Alphabet still has 22 but on 20 shots. Malone is making Bledsoe and Middleton beat them and so far so good. Denver is on the SNOAB2B as well.


Coach Bud is having an epic meltdown ...just like in game 5.

[Zak24gege]

The Nuggets have come back from 7 down at the half to take a 9 point lead going into the 4th...in Milwaukee. The Alphabet still has 22 but on 20 shots. Malone is making Bledsoe and Middleton beat them and so far so good.

Coach Bud is having an epic meltdown ...just like in game 5.

Big 40 point 3Q

[Zak24gege]

Nice tribute to the victems of the crash and Kobe. LeBron gave a fitting speach.

[Zak24gege]

They start the Portland - Laker game with the 24 second violation - Nick's idea...

[KeonClark]

Nugz, also underrated.

Nugs are properly rated

anybody really think they can be in the finals? Thought so

[Zak24gege]

Nugs are properly rated

anybody really think they can be in the finals? Thought so

Now up by 12 with 2+ minutes to go!

[Zak24gege]

They started Giannis' brother tonight? Nuggets shoot almost 50% from 3 helps get the W.

[Zak24gege]

1 game closer to 1st!

[Demographic Shift]

Nugs are properly rated

anybody really think they can be in the finals? Thought so

They have about a 25% chance.
Murray and Millsap are still on the shelf but should be back for the playoffs
Porter Jr., Craig, Plumlee and Grant give them way more depth than either LA team.
They have playoff experience

And playing at altitude is a helluva home court advantage....

Lots has to break right for them but they can get there.

Raps n Nuggets....Steven A Smith will dissolve into a puddle of very loud babbling goo if it does.

[nba_4_life]

They have about a 25% chance.
Murray and Millsap are still on the shelf but should be back for the playoffs
Porter Jr., Craig, Plumlee and Grant give them way more depth than either LA team.
They have playoff experience

And playing at altitude is a helluva home court advantage....

Lots has to break right for them but they can get there.

Raps n Nuggets....Steven A Smith will dissolve into a puddle of very loud babbling goo if it does.

I so want that to happen now

[planetmars]

Giannis was helped off the court last night.. so he could be out for a few games (heard it was just a cramp or something). They are still 6.5 games up on first, but anything is possible right? lol.

Bucks still rock with Giannis hurt though. The other day Middleton scored 50 without Giannis. But yeah, would be nice to see the Bucks hit a bit of a slump.

[bertarapsfan]

Giannis was helped off the court last night.. so he could be out for a few games (heard it was just a cramp or something). They are still 6.5 games up on first, but anything is possible right? lol.

Bucks still rock with Giannis hurt though. The other day Middleton scored 50 without Giannis. But yeah, would be nice to see the Bucks hit a bit of a slump.

Ya 6.5 is a pretty big cushion but don't think 1st is completely out of the realm of possibility. We still have 3 games head to head (2 in T.O) a sweep can make up 3 games. They still have to play the 6ers 3 times, celtics pacers and heat twice. Then still have laker, nuggest, rockets mavs as tough western confrence games. Dont think they are going to win at the same pace after the all-star break.

[TrueTorontoFan]

question... do we want philly to win today... or boston... personally i'd rather boston win... it would solidify the heat in that 4/5 match up.. .and it looks like it will begin solidifying a solid second round match up of us VS boston.