2019 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Rd Discussion Thread

[Majingir]

Quote: Originally Posted by SPTO

For the long term success for the Raps this postseason Siakam has to be the clear number 2 option. That's the way he's played all year and he needs to maintain that to keep the Raptors offensive momentum going IMO.

Later on he'll be fine, but this is one matchup he could struggle with.

Worst case, maybe Ibaka comes in at PF and let Siakam face Magic bench?

[BleacherBum2310]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

What about them dont you trust? Gasol,Kawhi,Green all added. Gasol and Green likely in starting lineup with Kawhi. Green has been hottest 3pt shooter since deadline. Gasol turned Raptors into one of top passing and 3pt shooting teams in the league. Siakam is one guy in series I could see struggling since he struggled vs Magic during season.

It's more of a raptors joke. I know they are clearly a different team.

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Doesnt matter until they actually do different.

[Mintsa]

Quote: Originally Posted by BleacherBum2310

It's more of a raptors joke. I know they are clearly a different team.

This is what I’m talking about, and people have the right to do so because of the raptors past.......

But is this the season the joking stops ?

Will I be telling my kids, kids about kawhi and when everything changed ?

[dubcity]

Bucks in 6
Toronto in 5
Nets in 6
Celtics in 5

[ProfessaPackMan]

My man dub, I knew you would be a believer.

[BluFu]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

It’s crazy how quick they turn on you.

Hate to see it

Quote: Originally Posted by Mintsa

Is Kawhi the chosen one ? Is he the one that finally takes this infamous playoff flopping/pretending/choking team out of everyone’s mind set and leads them to a finals ? Am I living this life changing basketball fan time right now....?? Or is it going to wash, rinse, repeat, same old door mat raptors..... Is Kawhi the chosen one ?

Yes

[23]

yall better stop playing jeremy lin