Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
I'm surprised at how much I really like this matchup. The raptors play aggressive D. I always thought the cavs looked their best against GS when they sold out on defense. Curry can't be stopped, but playoff D can fluster him. I thought JR Smith got way too little credit for how well he played on D against Golden state every year. Was really smart for the new look raptors to build around defense this year. I actually really liked how they matched up against GS last night.
Warriors are going to have to be a lot more disciplined on both ends in game 2. I don't think they were ready for that level of competition (particularly the defensive intensity and blitzing schemes of Toronto) after beating up a pretty awful Portland team.
Word is out today via Warriors sources that they're hoping/thinking for a Durant return in games 3 or 4. They may need him. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KC_Connection:
LeBron effect. When you're missing the greatest basketball player ever and one of the greatest athletes in any sport for the first time in a decade, you're going to take a hit.
No matter how many times you say this it will never be true :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by O.city:
Wasn’t them winning a foregone conclusion last year ? Ratings weren’t that low
It’s ok to say lebron drives ratings.
Not to some casual fans. They always think Lebron has a shot. I’m not saying he isn’t a big factor, but if you don’t think people are also just simply tired of seeing GS winning it all, you’re out of your mind. It’s pretty obvious that’s a factor. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Not to some casual fans. They always think Lebron has a shot. I’m not saying he isn’t a big factor, but if you don’t think people are also just simply tired of seeing GS winning it all, you’re out of your mind. It’s pretty obvious that’s a factor.
Not to mention Kawhi is a boring superstar who quit on the Spurs. Another factor, Toronto isn't even a USA city... [Reply]
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
TV ratings for NBA Finals game one down 18% compared to last year and the lowest TV ratings for an NBA Finals game one in 10 years.
Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88:
TV ratings for NBA Finals game one down 18% compared to last year and the lowest TV ratings for an NBA Finals game one in 10 years.
There was zero atmosphere at the bar I was at. Nobody gave a fuck. [Reply]
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Not to some casual fans. They always think Lebron has a shot. I’m not saying he isn’t a big factor, but if you don’t think people are also just simply tired of seeing GS winning it all, you’re out of your mind. It’s pretty obvious that’s a factor.
I admit. I turn in to watch Lebron pout, cry and throw teammates/coaches under the bus. [Reply]
