2019 NBA Playoff Discussion

[Cheesebeef]

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the second my dad saw the play and the way Durant reacted, he scoffed at the idea that he would be back this season. Maybe if all the series went 7 and stretched the Finals that long. Doctors can smell BS from a mile away.

Only way he comes back is if the Warriors go up 2-0 in the Finals and his ego gets the absolute worst of him and tries to go out there on a bum wheel to prove they couldn't win without him.

Regardless, he's the belle of the ball come FA, especially since this Kawai looks like he's breaking down again, after missing most of last year and injury bonging him from the playoffs the year before that. besides, Durant is a lightning rod with the media, whereas Kawai barely registers a blip drama-wise.

 

[Ronin]

the second my dad saw the play and the way Durant reacted, he scoffed at the idea that he would be back this season. Maybe if all the series went 7 and stretched the Finals that long. Doctors can smell BS from a mile away.

Only way he comes back is if the Warriors go up 2-0 in the Finals and his ego gets the absolute worst of him and tries to go out there on a bum wheel to prove they couldn't win without him.

Regardless, he's the belle of the ball come FA, especially since this Kawai looks like he's breaking down again, after missing most of last year and injury bonging him from the playoffs the year before that. besides, Durant is a lightning rod with the media, whereas Kawai barely registers a blip drama-wise.

I know you didn't ask, but I have no clue whether Kevin Durant is staying or going. Neither does the media.
Just my 2 cents.

 

[95pro]

God I hope Cousins and Durant come back so they can blow the series for GS.

 

[Yuma]

God I hope Cousins and Durant come back so they can blow the series for GS.

LMAO!

 

[elindholm]

I know you didn't ask, but I have no clue whether Kevin Durant is staying or going.

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Russ Smith]

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Broussard got it from a text from KD (-:

 

[Russ Smith]

God I hope Cousins and Durant come back so they can blow the series for GS.

For Boogie I can see them just playing him a few minutes where he can't do much harm. For Durant you bring him back he's starting.

ButI agree with Cheese I've never quite bought that Durant is coming back, I think he's hurt more than they're letting on and it may be as simple as he thinks it will impact his Free agency if teams know.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

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[LoyaltyisaCurse]

God I hope Cousins and Durant come back so they can blow the series for GS.

Dreaming is free...

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Adrian Wojnarowski (@SportsTalkBarry)
5/23/19, 11:14 AM
Warriors forward Kevin Durant has suffered a setback during rehab for his calf strain and will miss the entire 2019 NBA Finals, a source tells ESPN.

That’s a parody tweet.

 

[Mainstreet]

In the Raptors win over the Bucks last night VanVleet really impressed. He brought the Raptors back with his 3 point shooting.

In the first half Giannis was allowed to travel at will on his drives to to basket. I guess they are not calling traveling anymore.

 

[Yuma]

In the Raptors win over the Bucks last night VanVleet really impressed. He brought the Raptors back with his 3 point shooting.

In the first half Giannis was allowed to travel at will on his drives to to basket. I guess they are not calling traveling anymore.

I always liked VanFleet. I think he would be good next to Booker.

 

[Mainstreet]

I always liked VanFleet. I think he would be good next to Booker.

He can play for sure not to mention spreading the court. He was awesome last night in the Raptors win.

I doubt the Raptors trade him.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The Bucks have some big decisions coming.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

https://sports.theonion.com/employee-using-up-sick-days-before-leaving-company-1834924125

 

[Yuma]

https://sports.theonion.com/employee-using-up-sick-days-before-leaving-company-1834924125

I thought it was going to be about TJ Warren!

 

[Mainstreet]

The Bucks-Raptors game should be fun tonight with the Raptors winning three straight games and the Bucks facing elimination at Toronto.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Leonard playing with sheer force of will power.

 

[Hoop Head]

Leonard playing with sheer force of will power.

Leonard is looking like the best player in the league right now. He's been great all postseason. I've seen some stats posted on Twitter how he's the first non-big that has a defensive rating under 100 since Pippen. Jordan never even achieved that in his prime.

 

[Mainstreet]

VanVleet has played a huge role in this series as well.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

As good as Leanord is playing...I just don't see Toronto standing a chance vs GS.

 

[Mainstreet]

Raptors win four straight games over the Bucks to go to Finals.

 

[Hoop Head]

As good as Leanord is playing...I just don't see Toronto standing a chance vs GS.

I disagree. I think the Raptors were the only team in the East that could beat the Warriors. I like their chances better than Milwaukee, for sure.

Just comparing starting 5's,

Marc Gasol, Siakam, Kawhi, Danny Green, Kyle Lowry vs
Bogut?, Draymond, Iggy?, Klay, and Curry.

Key bench players for Toronto, Ibaka, Norman Powell, and VanVleet. The Warriors are thin without Cousins or Durant, they have Livingston and Looney, maybe? If they get KD or Cousins back that will help their depth but I'm not sure how much it'll help them overall. Kawhi can shutdown KD, especially an injured KD.

 

[Mainstreet]

Final:

Raptors 100- Bucks 94

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

We all know the media is going to be tying this finals to the Zaza injury to Leonard and redemption to beat Dubs.