Can Kawhi shock the world?

[MizzouFalcon]

The worst part about the Raptors advancing is the continuing stream of ghey-ass Game of Thrones references

Pick another show and I’ll adjust my references accordingly for the Finals thread.

 

[Bart]

The W's have a couple of great defenders they can throw at Kawhi in Iggy and Klay, better defenders than what he faced so far. That said, the Raptors have a good chance if guys like Green, Lowry and Vanleet hit their shots. Shaking of the jitters of being in their first finals for most of the Raptors players could be a concern for them especially the first couple of games. The W's need to take advantage of this and come hard to steal game 1. Should be a good series.

 

[Black Adam]

No.

what Tide said...

ain't got THAT kinda shock in 'em...

 

[msgkings322]

Pick another show and I’ll adjust my references accordingly for the Finals thread.

I nominate Seinfeld or 30 Rock

 

[MizzouFalcon]

I nominate Seinfeld or 30 Rock

 

[GNG]

Golden State wins in five.

 

[bksballer89]

Yes

 

[Robotech]

That Leonard dunk last night on Giannis had me saying, "My oh my."

Just moments later, that Giannis block on Kawhi's dunk attempt is one of the best I've ever seen, though.

 

[Shanemansj13]

The W's have a couple of great defenders they can throw at Kawhi in Iggy and Klay, better defenders than what he faced so far. That said, the Raptors have a good chance if guys like Green, Lowry and Vanleet hit their shots. Shaking of the jitters of being in their first finals for most of the Raptors players could be a concern for them especially the first couple of games. The W's need to take advantage of this and come hard to steal game 1. Should be a good series.

Ibaka, Green and Kawhi have all played in Finals games. Lowry and Gasol have gotten close but Lowry really has to be agressive and take advantage of his matchup with Curry. Green is the x-factor, if he can known down shots and defend Klay well, it gives them a fighting chance. He needs to be the "JR Smith" to the Raptors, like he was to the Cavs. Defend well and known down open shots, that's it.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Can? Yes.

Will? Let's find out.

 

[shopson67]

I am starting to think he can, and will. Can he beat Golden State and cement his place among the game's greats for all time?

He'll shock the world....by signing with the Lakers. Win these finals? Hell no.

 

[Myles]

Golden State is 5.

 

[Bart]

Ibaka, Green and Kawhi have all played in Finals games. Lowry and Gasol have gotten close but Lowry really has to be agressive and take advantage of his matchup with Curry. Green is the x-factor, if he can known down shots and defend Klay well, it gives them a fighting chance. He needs to be the "JR Smith" to the Raptors, like he was to the Cavs. Defend well and known down open shots, that's it.

Yes, Green easily has this potential to give the Raps the type of game you are describing. His defense last round seemed solid but his offense was a bit off. It'll be interesting to see if he bounces back. I like Green and think he is a great role player, he will definitely be the x-factor.

 

[Ickey Shuffle]

No Zaza Pachulia this time around, so why not. Anything's possible.

 

[Nole In Toronto]

Gonna be a great series, think it goes 6 or 7

Let’s go Raptors

He Stay

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Fify

What would be even sweeter is Wiggy disappearing for a few months to avoid the humiliation of being wrong as usual. Ordinarily a person like him would commit suicide - but - ….

 

[Sportsguy9695]

I would love to see the Raptors pull it off. Kawhi would cement his name in toronoto sports history. carter could never do it and that saying something.

 

[Myles]

Gonna be a great series, think it goes 6 or 7

Let’s go Raptors

He Stay

I think people are setting themselves up for disappointment. I think the Warriors will win this in 5. Heck, they may sweep it.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I think people are setting themselves up for disappointment. I think the Warriors will win this in 5. Heck, they may sweep it.

I highly doubt that. The Raptors are a much better defensive team than any team the Warriors have faced. Kawhi, Green, Lowry, Ibaka, Siakam, Gasol (even at his age) are all very good to great defenders. The W's are going to have to many wide open shots like they did vs Portland, their defense was pitiful.

 

[msgkings322]

I highly doubt that. The Raptors are a much better defensive team than any team the Warriors have faced. Kawhi, Green, Lowry, Ibaka, Siakam, Gasol (even at his age) are all very good to great defenders. The W's are going to have to many wide open shots like they did vs Portland, their defense was pitiful.

And Kawhi can lock down Curry which makes Klay their only prolific scorer without KD. Gonna be a battle.