[NBA] Eastern Conference Finals
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KingsFanSince85
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As someone that was critical of Siakam in GM7 of the last series and the 1st two games of this series, I thought he played well on the whole tonight. He had a huge block on Brook Lopez in the second OT.
As poorly as Milwaukee shot the ball, I’m actually surprised they were in it at the end with a chance to win. Not sure that bodes we’ll for Toronto the rest of the series.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
He picked it up in overtime but the end of regulation saw him bricking 3/4 critical free throws that would have put the game out of the Bucks reach, sorta blew his rebounding assignments, then threw up an ugly shot to end regulation. It wasn't great.
mbkings10
G-League
Yeah, I supported Cousins when he was on the Kings, and wouldn't mind if he got a ring someday, just not this year with GS. I just can't cross over to the dark side.
No need for name-calling. If you don't care about him at all, why make a comment?
It's not about him getting a ring. It's about him being able to come back and actually play in the games, win or lose.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Dang. Kawhi Leonard might actually break into little pieces right in front of us before this game is over.
The fact that he is literally limping his team to victory now while spending the entirety of last season “too hurt to play” is certainly something.
kingsboi
Hall of Famer
The Effort Police
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I thought Milwaukee would take this series, but Toronto might have the better shot against GS. The Warriors are a pretty bad matchup for the Bucks.
PurpleHaze
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The Klaw injured, plays sensational through it, pushing Raptors to 3-2 lead over Bucks. Kawhi clearly best two-way player in the NBA - even injured! Sorry Greek Freak, great a superstar as you are you've met your match and he's overall better than you.
I think folks forgot how good the Raps were before Kawhi. Stay there, please.
Tetsujin
The Game Thread Dude
Giannis is only 24 years old and is pretty much playing in his first serious playoff run ever. He'll get there.
PurpleHaze
All-Star
I think so, eventually. Needs to improve outside shot, FT%, get better half court set, less forcing inside constantly. If ever gets consistent 3 point shot it's over- ungurardable! Defense even now very good but to get to elite level needs better foot work, working angles, certain killer instinct on D as much as naturally displays on offense. All that stuff Kawhi does in his sleep and has for years.
I think there's room enough for praise of both Giannis and Kawhi at this point. It doesn't matter to me which one might or might not be better "overall" - they're both a joy to watch.
KingsFanSince85
All-Star
Hence my comment in the FA thread weeks ago, proclaiming Kawhi as the top FA in the class. Which says A LOT considering KD is also in this class!
Not good mojo for George Hill. He seems to excel when the pressure is off of him.
I have not watched Giannis much at all before this series - he is overrated. Reggie Miller was right questioning his MVP candidacy. His shooting is too inconsistent anything outside of 5 feet - with most especially FTs. He has explosive athletiscm and great defense. And He's still young, so he could improve, but the Raptors have figured out their own defense for Bucks very well. Bledsoe and Mirotic have to do alot more scoring. During the Bucks wins, Lopez was picking up alot of slack. Brogdan had an awful game 4 which contributed substantially to that loss.
The Raptors front line players are better interior players on the whole than the Bucks. The Raptors look more ready for the Warriors, but their guards are gonna get toasted just like Portland. Gasol will absolutely have to be a factor offensively against the Warriors if they have any hope of winning. For the Warriors assuming Durant doesn't return, Green will have to account for his fouling.
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