Series Thread: 2nd Round: Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia Sixers

[flyerhawk]

No doubt. There are lots of variables in this series which makes it really fascinating. I wouldn't argue with anyone picking either team in this series to win. I think that's how close it'll end up being.

Top to bottom the 76ers, IMO, have the more talented roster. The Raptors though have an identity and each player fits their roles perfectly. It'll just come down to which team executes better.

I think this series is going to be a real test for both coaches to see how they adapt in the playoffs.

While I don't think coaches can win you a series they can lose you a series. Time to see whether Brown learned from his mistakes last year and whether Nurse is playoff ready.

 

[Shanemansj13]

They're not trading Simmons at all

They could trade him for that robot that has Steph Curry range. That would be like 3 times the distance Simmons can and will shoot lol

 

[Shanemansj13]

Toronto in the past have been shit especially with Lowry shitting the bed but with Siakam breaking out this year and the addition of Gasol that will help the useless (for the most part) Lowry. Also, having Kawhi instead of DeRozan also helps lol

 

[raptorlife4]

Toronto in the past have been shit especially with Lowry shitting the bed but with Siakam breaking out this year and the addition of Gasol that will help the useless (for the most part) Lowry. Also, having Kawhi instead of DeRozan also helps lol

Well I do agree with you that Gasol and siakam will make a huge difference. Saying Lowry was useless is absolutely ignorant on your part. He had the best plus-minus in the first round of any player in the NBA. It's not just about scoring points the guy was a beast against Orlando

 

[raptorlife4]

 

[trojanfan12]

Raptors in 6.

 

[tducey]

Should be a good series, Raptors in 6 is my pick.

 

[msgkings322]

Raptors in 7

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

If the Raptors are ever going to win a game 1, today would be a great day to do it.

 

[Wamu]

I don't like the Raptors because they weren't made in America.

I don't like the 76ers becasue in 1984 Dr. J sucker punched Larry Bird while the Round Mound of Rebounds Sir. Charles was holding Larry Legend back.

But Kawhi now plays in Toronto so I can look past that whole foreign country thing for a series.


Go Raptors!

 

[Four4Four]

Sixers in 7 is my pick

Changing my pick, Sixers in 6

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Sixers in 7

 

[Taddy Mason]

got done what yard work i felt like doing. figured i'd settle down, make some smoothies, substitute milk with gin... a tad stronger than i was expecting, probably shouldn't of eye balled it. well, maybe i'll still be awake in 2 hours.

bring it home Zhaire.

 

[Taddy Mason]

 

[Four4Four]

So they called the travel on Simmons but missed the one on Kawhi

 

[Four4Four]

Ummmmm Brett, Siakam can shoot 3s. Stop having who's ever guarding him play off so far when he shoots.

 

[Taddy Mason]

Ummmmm Brett, Siakem can shoot 3s. Stop having who's ever guarding him play off so far when he shoots.

bad rotations.

77.8%/75.0%/66.7%

yikes

 

[Taddy Mason]

at least kork hit a three, but he don't need to be furkan out there. Zhaire can defend and i imagine will crash the boards. overall not too bad, all things considered.

 

[tlance]

1 thing is for sure:

Philly is not going to win this series by simply outscoring Toronto.

They are going to have to get some stops.

Their playoff defense has been really disappointing.

 

[Four4Four]

Damn Siakam and Kawhi have 17 each after 1.