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May 31, 2019, 04:53:10 PM

Aside from that, they have no Cousins when they entered the playoffs. Meaning they should be used to it. That's not the reason why they are dominated in the paint. Toronto Raptors just play good in the offense and I noticed that GSW defense are focus too much on Kawhi. They didn't expect that other Raptors will step up and now should not be taken lightly.


Yes, next time I wont go Cousins. Steve Kerr risked too much there even though he just used him for the 2nd team.
Last time I checked that 2nd team can really score and for a lot of times they could get a lead from the opposing team.

I want him to go back to speed. Push the ball unto the paint and do it also with the 2nd team. They cannot do post up there. They are used to practicing a fast paced game rather than waiting for Cousins to set up in is post up.
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May 31, 2019, 04:06:42 PM
What I observed on game 1 is that the warriors became cold because of resting for 7+ days. Consider the fact that they are hot when the games are consecutive. Second is the open shots for Marc Gasol and Pascal Siakam. There were many uncontested shots for them in the three point line and also when pascal drives to the rim it's the end for them 14 out of 17 FG WOW. Pascal did had a great night. That's his career high points. A 35 point game. I guess raptors have a good shot after all.

Maybe they just enjoyed their vacation too much.  Grin. Anyways, it's a good thing that Toronto won game 1, makes this series more exciting, as I believed that this will be a chess match, game of adjustments and the first one to make mistakes will cost the game. Good strategy from Toronto in game 1, GSW wasn't able to adjust, (unexpected of Kerr), but it's still a long series, so let's see.
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May 31, 2019, 02:46:05 PM
I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.

It wasn't even a great game for Kahwi and they still won. I think the warriors did well in defending KL but not so much to his teammates. I agree on having KD increasing the warriors chance of winning.
They do focus on isolating Kawhi but they haven't realize that the other team members are capable on scoring.Look at on how siakam do play on this game 1

Very outstanding performance for him and same as with Gasol.Raptors do prevents out Curry and Klay to be on 3 point line which forcing them to make 2's instead.
They able to steal out game 1 but lets see on upcoming games on how warriors would adjust on that game 1 outcome.
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May 31, 2019, 02:16:00 PM
What I observed on game 1 is that the warriors became cold because of resting for 7+ days. Consider the fact that they are hot when the games are consecutive. Second is the open shots for Marc Gasol and Pascal Siakam. There were many uncontested shots for them in the three point line and also when pascal drives to the rim it's the end for them 14 out of 17 FG WOW. Pascal did had a great night. That's his career high points. A 35 point game. I guess raptors have a good shot after all.
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May 31, 2019, 01:43:30 PM
Cousins has limited minutes that's why they got abuse in the paint, but that is just game one, the game is far from over.  

Cousins is not yet 100% ready that's why his playing time is limited.

Aside from that, they have no Cousins when they entered the playoffs. Meaning they should be used to it. That's not the reason why they are dominated in the paint. Toronto Raptors just play good in the offense and I noticed that GSW defense are focus too much on Kawhi. They didn't expect that other Raptors will step up and now should not be taken lightly.

Lots of open shot by Siakam
Lots of open shot by Gasol (at one point, he even hesitate to shoot 3s and stay at the 3pt line. Still no Warriors came to defend him lol)
Uncontested and no efforts from GSW at some point to defend them especially in the rainbow area.

Overall from what I see in Game 1, Warriors were surprised from what Raptors did.

Surely this was already discussed on the GSW's table after the game and adjustments will surely be made in Game 2.
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May 31, 2019, 11:02:18 AM
Lets remember even Cavs almost beat warriors last year on the first game Lebron had a broken hand or whatever he had his hand and he played so awesome to win the game but JR Smith did what he does best and lost them the game. After that warriors played their hearts out and beat the cavs in 4 games ending the series with a sweep.

Raptors getting the first game is very important for raptors, because if they have lost this game it would mean they are definitely gone and will lose the series for sure, however now that they won it means they will probably lose the series but at least have a chance.

Kawhi and Siakam made super differences in this game, I don't know if they can continue like this for the series, if those two play like this raptors can definitely get the championship but I am not sure if they will.
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May 31, 2019, 10:53:06 AM
Now that was unexpected.

Siakam as the offensive player while Kawhi as the decoy.
Very well played by The Nurse.

It is like he already knew that Kerr will be putting all the defense in Kawhi and so he does use Siakam's ability to score.
Thumbs up to Kawhi also. I love players who are unselfish just so they could win the game.
He gave way to Siakam even though he might lose the Finals MVP if they win this series.
Well, he does have one already.  Grin
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May 31, 2019, 10:25:01 AM
Warriors is the best team in the NBA, it's just normal to gain a lot of fans.

Tonight, I wasn't expecting that Cousins will play but he did play tonight, I'm now seeing them having a chance of winning despite still down at the moment.
Golden State Warriors played so bad this game 1 of the championship. I thought they will rage on the second half but it didn't. On the first half, the Golden State Warriors really didn't play well, maybe it because of Kevin Durant? Even Cousins played, they are still not enough for this.
Hoping they will improve on game 2.

Why not saying that the Raptors were better in the game?
I believe that Raptors made the difference and dominated yesterday's game. It had nothing to do with GSW and KD, it was about Siakam that did an amazing game and pushed Raptors to the first win.
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May 31, 2019, 09:51:40 AM
I would not expect that, once the Raptors wins game 2, I am already expecting this series to go in 7.
This is a different series, the Warriors does not have the home court advantage unlike in the last 3 series they played, but I'm still confident despite not having the home court advantage that they can win in this series.
Long lay-off clearly one of the factor why the Warriors lost in game 1, too many turn-overs in the first quarter clearly shows the rust in them. They have been on this scenario before and they will adjust once they see the film. The Warriors just give too many open shots to the Raptors that they paid dearly.
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May 31, 2019, 06:12:22 AM
They might be down by two games and come back strong at their homecourt though. I think it's a 4-2 win by the warriors in this finals is Durant will play on game three in this series.
If the Warriors can steal Game 2 then it can be a series changer Smiley.

I know that Durant will not play in Game 2 so a steal in the next game will be huge for the Warriors. Remember how the Raptors stole Game 5 against the Bucks. It can happen too in this series. If there will be a steal win on the road it can change the odds of the series.

I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.

It wasn't even a great game for Kahwi and they still won. I think the warriors did well in defending KL but not so much to his teammates. I agree on having KD increasing the warriors chance of winning.
Maybe it wasn't but Siakam did a great game and he missed I think 2-3 of his total shots only. That is huge already. I'm hoping for the Warriors to steal Game 2 Cheesy.
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May 31, 2019, 05:59:43 AM
Congratulations to Toronto Raptors, I've wanted to see another team get this season's championship and I'm counting on them.

Game 2 the Raptors still has the advantage so it might be 2-0 on Monday.
I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.

Durant is not likely to play in game 2, - https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player-news/injuries
The advantage is on the Raptors, but I trust the Warriors to come back and win and tied this series.

They might be down by two games and come back strong at their homecourt though. I think it's a 4-2 win by the warriors in this finals is Durant will play on game three in this series.
I would not expect that, once the Raptors wins game 2, I am already expecting this series to go in 7.
This is a different series, the Warriors does not have the home court advantage unlike in the last 3 series they played, but I'm still confident despite not having the home court advantage that they can win in this series.
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May 31, 2019, 04:56:47 AM
I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.

It wasn't even a great game for Kahwi and they still won. I think the warriors did well in defending KL but not so much to his teammates. I agree on having KD increasing the warriors chance of winning.
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May 31, 2019, 04:52:35 AM
Congratulations to Toronto Raptors, I've wanted to see another team get this season's championship and I'm counting on them.

Game 2 the Raptors still has the advantage so it might be 2-0 on Monday.
I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.

Durant is not likely to play in game 2, - https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player-news/injuries
The advantage is on the Raptors, but I trust the Warriors to come back and win and tied this series.

They might be down by two games and come back strong at their homecourt though. I think it's a 4-2 win by the warriors in this finals is Durant will play on game three in this series.
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May 31, 2019, 04:40:56 AM
Congratulations to Toronto Raptors, I've wanted to see another team get this season's championship and I'm counting on them.

Game 2 the Raptors still has the advantage so it might be 2-0 on Monday.
I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.

Durant is not likely to play in game 2, - https://www.rotoworld.com/basketball/nba/player-news/injuries
The advantage is on the Raptors, but I trust the Warriors to come back and win and tied this series.
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May 31, 2019, 03:45:47 AM
Congratulations to Toronto Raptors, I've wanted to see another team get this season's championship and I'm counting on them.

Game 2 the Raptors still has the advantage so it might be 2-0 on Monday.
I think this is the time that they need Durant to defend Kawhi. Kawhi is just unstoppable along with Siakam on Game 1. Curry got his 6th consecutive 30 point game but the Raptors just shot better than the Dubs.

They just need Durant and the chances of them to win the championship will be higher. At their current roster, I don't think they will win.
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May 31, 2019, 03:42:54 AM
Warriors is the best team in the NBA, it's just normal to gain a lot of fans.

Tonight, I wasn't expecting that Cousins will play but he did play tonight, I'm now seeing them having a chance of winning despite still down at the moment.
Golden State Warriors played so bad this game 1 of the championship. I thought they will rage on the second half but it didn't. On the first half, the Golden State Warriors really didn't play well, maybe it because of Kevin Durant? Even Cousins played, they are still not enough for this.
Hoping they will improve on game 2.
I lose a lot of money in game 1, but will still be backing them in game 2.
Cousins has limited minutes that's why they got abuse in the paint, but that is just game one, the game is far from over.

Game 2 is interesting, looks like Durant will play which I'm hoping will happen, even if Cousins have to sit.

The warriors weakness has been revealed in game one wherein they can totally defend the paint. Siakam also exposed this weakness several times by bringing curry underneath the basket because the warriors have no legitimate center that can defend.
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May 31, 2019, 01:44:36 AM
Congratulations to Toronto Raptors, I've wanted to see another team get this season's championship and I'm counting on them.

Game 2 the Raptors still has the advantage so it might be 2-0 on Monday.
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May 30, 2019, 11:39:35 PM

Game 1 snatched by Toronto, its getting more interesting whether warriors will bounce back and tied the series.

Even if they will not bounce back in game 2, game 3 and 4 will be winnable by the warriors since it's their home court.
The crowd of the Raptors helps them to distract the Warriors, both teams have great crowd so home court advantage is a great help for them.

The warriors flow of offense tonight was not good, the defense of the Raptors made it happen, but this team as a champ will find a way to adjust in game 2, so let's just trust them in game 2.
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May 30, 2019, 11:30:03 PM
Warriors is the best team in the NBA, it's just normal to gain a lot of fans.

Tonight, I wasn't expecting that Cousins will play but he did play tonight, I'm now seeing them having a chance of winning despite still down at the moment.
Golden State Warriors played so bad this game 1 of the championship. I thought they will rage on the second half but it didn't. On the first half, the Golden State Warriors really didn't play well, maybe it because of Kevin Durant? Even Cousins played, they are still not enough for this.
Hoping they will improve on game 2.
Raptors are ready for them, each time warriors tried to take over raptors have a good answer and counter them, Leonard and Siakam are both amazing today, individually they've played their role perfectly.

Game 1 snatched by Toronto, its getting more interesting whether warriors will bounce back and tied the series.
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May 30, 2019, 11:20:10 PM
Warriors is the best team in the NBA, it's just normal to gain a lot of fans.

Tonight, I wasn't expecting that Cousins will play but he did play tonight, I'm now seeing them having a chance of winning despite still down at the moment.
Golden State Warriors played so bad this game 1 of the championship. I thought they will rage on the second half but it didn't. On the first half, the Golden State Warriors really didn't play well, maybe it because of Kevin Durant? Even Cousins played, they are still not enough for this.
Hoping they will improve on game 2.
I lose a lot of money in game 1, but will still be backing them in game 2.
Cousins has limited minutes that's why they got abuse in the paint, but that is just game one, the game is far from over.

Game 2 is interesting, looks like Durant will play which I'm hoping will happen, even if Cousins have to sit.
That's one what Kerr is worrying, that Cousins is still in bad shape. As for KD, based on what I read, KD is expected to miss first 2 game of NBA Finals. Well, atleast that's good he maybe out to play in their homecourt, hope so. Series is still 1-0, way to go, pretty sure Warriors will get back.
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