The Official 2019 NBA Finals Thread

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by KingSpeed, May 30, 2019.

  1. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    Too bad. I thought the Raptors had a shot tonight, but only a 10 point lead at the half? They’re toast.
     
  2. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    His defense especially. I wonder if Nurk would have gotten the respect that he's getting from the refs
     
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    Haha, yeah, let's see if they can hold a lead or maybe it was just a Blazers issue. We will find out.
     
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    This Raptors team's IQ and defensive talent is on a whole other level.

    This is what a real contender looks like.
     
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    Raptors looking good with balance.
    Going to be interesting to see if GS comes out with much more energy and keeps it close going into 4qtr.
    Pascal is a baller!
     
  6. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    This is what a real well-coached team looks like.
     
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    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    The defensive talent combined with a sound defensive philosophy from the coach is being displayed.
     
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    Maybe; I hate the "golden shower," though . . .
     
  9. TorturedBlazerFan

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    They’re gonna lose in 4 or 5.
     
  10. Tince

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    Warriors having a tougher time defending a team who is rolling out 4-5 shooters. That strategy or leaving Kanter, Aminu, and Harkless wide open was on display in the first quarter.

    Having said that, they've been down at the half for 3 straight games.
     
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    I'd gladly take that bet.
     
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    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    I'll take that bet 365 days a year...
     
  13. illmatic99

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    Raptor defense has been stellar
     
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    Yep. I wish Portland played that smart
     
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    This is the best defense GSW has faced in their run since the 2016 Thunder team that was up 3-1.
     
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    this is vintage gasol
     
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    Damn, these refs bailing out GSW
     
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    Siakam was the 27th pick in 2016.

    Can we find us a long and lanky athlete like him in the draft this year?

    Did you guys know Raps don't have a single lottery player on their roster?
     
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    Please go 7...
     
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    I see it's been mentioned briefly but I came to say that in this game so far, seeing how Raps are playing, the Blazers would've done even better with Nurk.
     
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