Series Thread: 2) Toronto Raptors (56-26) vs. 3) Miami Heat (48-34)

[mr.hockey4242]

How is Deng so bad at inbounding the ball? And why is he the guy everytime?

 

[bksballer89]

Game was there to be had but went into a drought on offense late in the 4th and most of OT.

Oh well not too disappointed. I don't think Miami played well in either game (Toronto can say the same) but somehow we were able to take HCA.

I feel good about games 3 and 4

 

[Kold]

Still trying to figure out how Miami even let that get to OT...but moving on, I sort of feel like this series is over. I just cannot see Lowry and Derozan leading the Raptors to a series win

 

[bksballer89]

Still trying to figure out how Miami even let that get to OT...but moving on, I sort of feel like this series is over. I just cannot see Lowry and Derozan leading the Raptors to a series win

Typical road offensive funk were good for once and sometimes twice per game

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Despite how awful the Raptors have looked and despite the Heat now having HC advantage, the Raptors are still favored to win the series.

Lets hope last nights meltdown doesn't cost us a trip to the ECF.

 

[bksballer89]

Despite how awful the Raptors have looked and despite the Heat now having HC advantage, the Raptors are still favored to win the series.

Lets hope last nights meltdown doesn't cost us a trip to the ECF.

No surprise. Not a lot of people gave Miami a chance. The TNT boys prior to the series were so sure that Toronto would easily defeat us in games 1 and 2

 

[gordontrue]

How is Deng so bad at inbounding the ball? And why is he the guy everytime?

I thought Spo was gonna assault Deng for a second:

 

[WiggyRuss]

Jonas Valunciunas turned 24 today. He signed a 4 years 60 million dollar extension that i believe kicks in next year. Impeccable character and work ethic and a very good player. Id LOVE to have this guy on the Cavs.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Still trying to figure out how Miami even let that get to OT...but moving on, I sort of feel like this series is over. I just cannot see Lowry and Derozan leading the Raptors to a series win

thats the thing...Lowry and Derozan are just not guys i trust at all. DeRozan is gonna get PAID too...

i mean- obviously i trust them in that they are great players- i just dont trust them as the #1 and #2 guys on a team trying to get to the ECF....

the raptors really needed to address PF and they never did....that has hurt them substantially. They could hve too-- they EASILY could have swapped that knicks pick they own for ZBo and put a scare a little bit...but didnt happen.

 

[Shanemansj13]

So the Raptors threw away the first game and the Heat threw away this game but now advantage to the Heat even though they are not playing good.
I still don't know how you lose that game if you are the Heat. You shoot 49% to Toronto's 41% and 22% from 3. They missed 12 free throws, 12. They did outrebound Miami but only by 4. Ohh they the big one, Miami had 21 turnovers but Toronto only had 14 points off those turnovers. Miami had 24 points off of 10 Toronto turnovers so if you are Miami it is disappointing to lose that game but you still have the advantage.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Honestly, I wouldn't even worry about if it goes 7. It probably won't but Miami can win in Toronto no problem.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Honestly, I wouldn't even worry about if it goes 7. It probably won't but Miami can win in Toronto no problem.

I hope it goes seven...would love to see that Miami team have to slog its way through 2 seven game series' and all the physicality that goes along with that while the Cavs are patiently awaiting them and getting their rest.

 

[Heatles84]

Jonas Valunciunas turned 24 today. He signed a 4 years 60 million dollar extension that i believe kicks in next year. Impeccable character and work ethic and a very good player. Id LOVE to have this guy on the Cavs.

Lebron needs more help?

 

[Heatles84]

I hope it goes seven...would love to see that Miami team have to slog its way through 2 seven game series' and all the physicality that goes along with that while the Cavs are patiently awaiting them and getting their rest.

Yeah....god forbid you take on a challenge right?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

thats the thing...Lowry and Derozan are just not guys i trust at all. DeRozan is gonna get PAID too...

i mean- obviously i trust them in that they are great players- i just dont trust them as the #1 and #2 guys on a team trying to get to the ECF....

the raptors really needed to address PF and they never did....that has hurt them substantially. They could hve too-- they EASILY could have swapped that knicks pick they own for ZBo and put a scare a little bit...but didnt happen.

DeRozan would be decent on a team with two guys better than he is. The Bosh to LBJ and Wade, if you will (even though Bosh is an incredibly important player that is never given enough credit for those titles).

And if just to underline that issue, the Raptors have had 5 years to replace Bosh and haven't.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Raptors offense down the stretch of gms is sooooo bad

They can't shoot threes but keep taking threes. I don't understand it.

 

[purguy12]

Yes finally a good series. This one I will pay attention to.

 

[trojanfan12]

Still trying to figure out how Miami even let that get to OT...but moving on, I sort of feel like this series is over. I just cannot see Lowry and Derozan leading the Raptors to a series win

I agree. For a bit, it looked like the Heat were going to get greedy and take both games in Toronto. But, the Heat did their job and flipped HCA and I don't see them giving it back.

 

[trojanfan12]

I thought Spo was gonna assault Deng for a second:

Looked like Spo was gonna take the ball and throw it in himself.

 

[trojanfan12]

i mean- obviously i trust them in that they are great players- i just dont trust them as the #1 and #2 guys on a team trying to get to the ECF....

Agree. I think they both could be decent #2's and great #3's on a contender.