[Q] wrote:No mention of the Raptors' superb defense? It was as good as you can have against the Warriors. A lot of pressure and made them feel uncomfortable. Forced them into turnovers and shots that weren't ideal. Portland was too soft and sat back and let them do what they do best.
Plus they have outstanding individual defenders which helps a lot too.
Dee4Three wrote:What the Raptors did last night is EXACTLY how you compete with the Warriors on the offensive end.
Siakam: 32
Kawhi: 23
Gasol: 20
Van Vleet: 15
Green: 11
25 assists on 39 field goals.
Kawhi with 5-14, and as much as the media tries to paint the biggest stars as "solo acts", that's not what win games. Curry, LeBron etc in no way shape or form won by themselves.
As I stated in the other thread. Offensively the way Toronto attacked GS is exactly the way you compete better with the Warriors, and exactly how you attack good individual defense. Ball movement (25 assists on 39 made shots), body movement (Picks and screens), using more of the floor, and getting everybody in a rhythm, not just one or two guys.
And again, this Warriors team that was on the floor is NOT a super team. They literally have two offensive studs, and do not have the depth that Toronto does. If they can put the clamps on ONE of the two (Klay or Curry), holding them to an average game, Toronto has a great chance of winning.
Great job by Toronto, lets see how the Warriors respond.
Jeffx wrote:Dee4Three wrote:What the Raptors did last night is EXACTLY how you compete with the Warriors on the offensive end.
Siakam: 32
Kawhi: 23
Gasol: 20
Van Vleet: 15
Green: 11
25 assists on 39 field goals.
Kawhi with 5-14, and as much as the media tries to paint the biggest stars as "solo acts", that's not what win games. Curry, LeBron etc in no way shape or form won by themselves.
As I stated in the other thread. Offensively the way Toronto attacked GS is exactly the way you compete better with the Warriors, and exactly how you attack good individual defense. Ball movement (25 assists on 39 made shots), body movement (Picks and screens), using more of the floor, and getting everybody in a rhythm, not just one or two guys.
And again, this Warriors team that was on the floor is NOT a super team. They literally have two offensive studs, and do not have the depth that Toronto does. If they can put the clamps on ONE of the two (Klay or Curry), holding them to an average game, Toronto has a great chance of winning.
Great job by Toronto, lets see how the Warriors respond.
Charles Barkley nailed it when he said today's NBA players are as dumb as rocks. Instead of taking advantage of mismatches and attacking the Warriors IN THE PAINT (like Toronto did), too many cats settle and jack up threes (I think Sir Charles was taking a shot at Houston). Missed threes lead to long rebounds, which leads to fast break baskets for the opposition.
NovU wrote:Jeffx, except that today's offense is all about creating and attacking the mismatches. There is a reason why position less bball thrives now days, to reduce mismatches at all positions. You simply dont let your Jordan go 1 vs 1 against opponent's best defender anymore.
[Q] wrote:No mention of the Raptors' superb defense? It was as good as you can have against the Warriors. A lot of pressure and made them feel uncomfortable. Forced them into turnovers and shots that weren't ideal. Portland was too soft and sat back and let them do what they do best.
Plus they have outstanding individual defenders which helps a lot too.
air gordon wrote:Siakam for prez if he can repeat 2/3 of that hero game the rest of the series. Aside from him and vanfleet, there wasn't much attacking the paint, no?
Warriors no chance if Draymond plays like fat regular season Draymond again
Andrew wrote:I'd love for the Raptors to win it, but I'm going to say Warriors in 5. Or maybe that's a jinx. Probably not, though.
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