2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

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2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Lamrock on Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:46 pm

After disappointing losses to open their respective series, the Raptors and Sixers took care of business as expected to advance to the second round. The top four teams in the East are head and shoulders above the rest of the conference, and so after a snooze-fest first round both second round series are pretty intriguing.

The Sixers are loaded with talent, but haven't had much time to gel, have a questionable coach and don't have a strong bench. The Raptors are even more stacked and are seemingly the most complete team in the conference, but memes favor a letdown. I think with the coaching and personnel changes Toronto transcends their history and wins this series in 6 games. We'll see though.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby JaoSming on Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:55 pm

They the North, in 5
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby [Q] on Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:16 pm

Not your daddy's Raptors, they got Kawhi. they win in 6.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Kenny on Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:21 pm

Sixers in six. Aussie Aussie Aussie, go go go etc etc.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby NovU on Wed Apr 24, 2019 5:49 pm

Kawhi in 4. Chemistry over star loaded roster.

Siakam was a great surprise this season. Love it, he's fearless and focused. He should play a viral role once again in this series.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Kevin on Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:32 pm

Gasol's been terrific so far this playoffs when he guarded Vucevic, hope he can keep up with Embiid's size though. If Gasol at least slows down Embiid, I can see this ending in 5.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Andrew on Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:36 pm

Raptors in 6.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby air gordon on Thu Apr 25, 2019 2:26 am

Like to see buckets, embiid, and the enigmatic Simmons advabce. Think raptors got this though
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Kevin on Fri Apr 26, 2019 3:19 am

I'm rooting for Embiid so much because he's such a likable guy but talent vs talent with experience beats that shit always. Hope he at least balls out and doesn't get any major injuries though,
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby shadowgrin on Fri Apr 26, 2019 1:36 pm

Embiid and Butler to get into Kawhi's head. Sixers in six.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Kevin on Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:09 pm

Fun fact: Kawhi is 14-0 against Philly lol.

45 pts tonight shooting 69% while DeMar had 19 points on 33%
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby NovU on Mon Apr 29, 2019 4:20 pm

Siakem is incredible. You want 2 to 3 players to come up huge in the playoffs, and it's nice to see him playing like a superstar. 2 superstars + 1or2 allstar = championship. Kawhi being a league's top 3 talent for years, I am liking Raptors chance at the moment, thx to Siakem.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Dee4Three on Tue Apr 30, 2019 4:51 am

If the 76ers can't match Siakams energy, and just the overall defensive energy and tenacity of the Raptors as a whole, this series will end fast.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby air gordon on Tue Apr 30, 2019 7:59 pm

Jimmy buckets being the big baller. Great game. On to Philly and the boo's
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Jeffx on Tue May 07, 2019 7:49 am

Kawhi looks like he's moving in slow motion, and before you know it, he's at the basket. He does it so effortlessly, and never panics on the court.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby air gordon on Tue May 07, 2019 11:29 pm

great game by lenard.

what has ben simmons done since the nets series? i'm not even sure he looked at the basket/was involved in the offense in 4th qtr of the last game. i'd hate to say it but this is what happens when you don't & can't shoot the ball in the playoffs against good defensive teams.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Jeffx on Thu May 09, 2019 8:19 am

That dunk Kawhi threw down on Embiid was vicious.....damn!

Embiid is getting roasted on social media.....folks are saying he's sick from "Kawhiitis"....LOL

Shaq & Charles having fun at Philly's expense;


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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby [Q] on Thu May 09, 2019 10:32 am

Toronto vs Milwaukee will be an epic matchup
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Andrew on Thu May 09, 2019 12:20 pm

Ben Simmons has more field goal attempts than points thus far in the series. Pick the adjective that feels right for you; I'm going with horrendous. He needs that jumpshot, and the mentality to score when needed.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Kevin on Thu May 09, 2019 1:46 pm

A gem on twitter

When u have the option of shooting a 3 or going into space

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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Andrew on Fri May 10, 2019 12:24 pm

76ers have bounced back in this one. Simmons has two thirds as many points in Game 5 as he did in total through the first four.
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby air gordon on Fri May 10, 2019 11:53 pm

guess we jared dudley'd him into that performance ;)
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Andrew on Mon May 13, 2019 6:17 pm

What can contend with swishing a gamewinning shot as far as spectacular highlights and proverbial Playoff Moments are concerned? One that seems determined to touch every part of the rim before dropping in, of course.

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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby I Hate Mondays on Mon May 13, 2019 7:09 pm

Kawhi is baaad man. No disrespect for DeRozan and everything he has done in Toronto, but he couldn't have pulled that off in a million years. The front office decision is playing nicely for the moment. Let's get these boys to the finals and keep Kawhi now
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Re: 2019 Playoffs: (2) Toronto vs. (3) Philadelphia

Postby Kevin on Mon May 13, 2019 7:43 pm

first game 7 game winner in history and only the 2nd winner-take-all game-winning shot in history as well. Wow.
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