So how about them Dubs? Seems like they just want ALL the records...
(The funny part is that we all know dropping that game doesn't matter. There is no way that Warriors are losing this series.)
Man, I didn't think I'd get to use one of my favorite sports gifs already, but here we are. Things come, things go, but the Raptors...are still the Raptors.
As a long-time Raps fan who has thoroughly enjoyed a strong regular season, I'm
shocked at how many analysts didn't see this coming. Raps always lose the first game, and Orlando came in hot with some tough match-ups for Toronto.
That said, things look easily correctable. If 3-point shooting stabilizes a bit, defensive rotations aren't outright blown, and the point guard situation is brought under control then Orlando should be outmatched over the course of a 7-game series. Hopefully. What a terrible upset that would be for Toronto otherwise...
For what it's worth, I was also shocked by how many people predicted the Raps could make the finals. I expect the Bucks would crush them before that happen, if Toronto even makes it that far. Giannis & Co consistently look amazing this year, and feel like a team that knows exactly who and what they are.
Sometimes you have to prove yourself when the pressure is on, even if you have talent on paper. So far, Toronto (much like Philly) hasn't done that. Those two teams would be a great second round series for just that reason.