I think it depends on whether or not Kevin Durant plays . If he doesnt play Raptors can beat them. The Raptors won the 2 regular season games. I am Canadian and a huge Raptor fan I think we can compete with them !!! Also the Raptors bench has to play strong minutes.
I think the Warriors take this series in 5 or 6 games. They are too much even without Durant for the Raptors who rely heavily on Kawhi to win games. He will be able to will them to one or two victories but thats it as the Warriors will show why they're the best team in basketball.
My guess would be Warriors in 6. GS might be rusty, over-rested for game 1. Health is a key factor for the series. Will Boogie return, if so how effective will he be? Will Durant play at all, will he limit ball movement? Is Kawhi going to be 100%? Draymond has enough playoff experience to limit his offense.
No way Golden State wins in 4.
Toronto has a solid defense with length and able to switch most matchups.
Toronto further has a deeper bench.
As a consequence of defense, the game will be heavily played in the half court set.
As a consequence of the half court set, the scoring will be on average lower.
Lower scores will expand variance and that will favor Toronto.
As Durant currently is out,
I give the edge to G-State in 6-7 based on experience.
With Durant back, more like 5-6.
Yet, a Toronto victory is not inconceivable.
Toronto has a solid defense with length and able to switch most matchups.
Toronto further has a deeper bench.
As a consequence of defense, the game will be heavily played in the half court set.
As a consequence of the half court set, the scoring will be on average lower.
Lower scores will expand variance and that will favor Toronto.
As Durant currently is out,
I give the edge to G-State in 6-7 based on experience.
With Durant back, more like 5-6.
Yet, a Toronto victory is not inconceivable.
Toronto is in the finals for the first time in their history. In my opinion they can win this series (If Kawhi can continue his amazing ball, and if his teammates can help him like they did against the Bucks). They already beat GSW several times, they can do it again. I feel a big surprise this year, i think toronto can win in 7.
As a Warriors fan I was worried a little about game 1 because the Raptors were hungry, the fans were hyped for this game and they had momentum while the Warriors had rust being off for so long. I still think the Warriors win this series but its clear Toronto can play with them and they showed it tonight taking game 1.
NBA Raptors vs Warriors Championship
Being Canadian ,The Big Buzz across Canada is the Toronto Raptors and Basketball from coast to coast. The Toronto Raptors are becoming known around the world now and if all goes well may be the 1st country outside of the USA to Win the NBA Championship. They are making history
Winning the 1st game of 7 ,has everyone roaring and talking
what are thoughts on who will win?? who the best players are ??
Being Canadian ,The Big Buzz across Canada is the Toronto Raptors and Basketball from coast to coast. The Toronto Raptors are becoming known around the world now and if all goes well may be the 1st country outside of the USA to Win the NBA Championship. They are making history
Winning the 1st game of 7 ,has everyone roaring and talking
what are thoughts on who will win?? who the best players are ??