2020 NBA Season

[LogitechMouse]

It is safe to say that whoever wins tonight will win this series only having to win 1 of the next 2
With both teams not losing at home in this series yet I dont see anything changing tonight
BUCKS will win this match by another 10+ points win

A team who will win in Game 5 will increase their chances in winning the series. Game 5 is on the Bucks home. Now if the Raptors will steal a win on the road, it is game over for the Bucks. At this moment, home team wins so if the Bucks will win on this game they have a huge chance that they will on the series in 7 games.

Definitely, the odds of winning increases if anyone of the team won this pivotal game 5.

I can't watch the fight live as I'm on the road right now, but I did check the score in the second quarter at it was Bucks who are leading.

And then checking back right now, with 5 minutes left, the Toronto Raptors is leading 92-85, could be an epic ending.

Raptors steal a game on Bucks' home and they win 105-99.

Now Game 6 will be playing on their home and the chances of winning for the Raptors immediately increase. Leonard take away in the last minutes of the game and Vanvleet's threes help the team to get a win on the road. The Bucks will be back on the drawing board right now and they must come up with a new strategy.

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[peter0425]

It is safe to say that whoever wins tonight will win this series only having to win 1 of the next 2
With both teams not losing at home in this series yet I dont see anything changing tonight
BUCKS will win this match by another 10+ points win

A team who will win in Game 5 will increase their chances in winning the series. Game 5 is on the Bucks home. Now if the Raptors will steal a win on the road, it is game over for the Bucks. At this moment, home team wins so if the Bucks will win on this game they have a huge chance that they will on the series in 7 games.

Definitely, the odds of winning increases if anyone of the team won this pivotal game 5.

I can't watch the fight live as I'm on the road right now, but I did check the score in the second quarter at it was Bucks who are leading.

And then checking back right now, with 5 minutes left, the Toronto Raptors is leading 92-85, could be an epic ending.

Raptors steal a game on Bucks' home and they win 105-99.

Now Game 6 will be playing on their home and the chances of winning for the Raptors immediately increase. Leonard take away in the last minutes of the game and Vanvleet's threes help the team to get a win on the road. The Bucks will be back on the drawing board right now and they must come up with a new strategy.

Good game coming from VanVleet, scoring 21 points and hitting three's. On the other hand Middleton just scored 6 points but had a double double with 10 assists and 10 rebounds. Good steal from Toronto, I guess it's going to be Toronto now as the next game will be on their home court.

[Harkorede]

It is safe to say that whoever wins tonight will win this series only having to win 1 of the next 2
With both teams not losing at home in this series yet I dont see anything changing tonight
BUCKS will win this match by another 10+ points win

A team who will win in Game 5 will increase their chances in winning the series. Game 5 is on the Bucks home. Now if the Raptors will steal a win on the road, it is game over for the Bucks. At this moment, home team wins so if the Bucks will win on this game they have a huge chance that they will on the series in 7 games.

Definitely, the odds of winning increases if anyone of the team won this pivotal game 5.

I can't watch the fight live as I'm on the road right now, but I did check the score in the second quarter at it was Bucks who are leading.

And then checking back right now, with 5 minutes left, the Toronto Raptors is leading 92-85, could be an epic ending.

Raptors steal a game on Bucks' home and they win 105-99.

Now Game 6 will be playing on their home and the chances of winning for the Raptors immediately increase. Leonard take away in the last minutes of the game and Vanvleet's threes help the team to get a win on the road. The Bucks will be back on the drawing board right now and they must come up with a new strategy.

Of course the Bucks will definitely be needing a new strategy, If they are to stand a chance.

They've lost the last 3 games and on the verge of blowing the series after going 2 up in the first two games.

I strongly doubt the Raptors will lose the game 6 at Toronto.

[freedomgo]

Raptors steal a game on Bucks' home and they win 105-99.

It's their chance to be in the NBA finals,. wow! wasn't expecting this easy, was think Bucks will bounce back but they were not able to keep it until the end of the game. They have a big led early, but can't keep it... Leonard should be the MVP in the playoffs, provided they'll beat the warriors.
Bench players of the Raptors are very confident in shooting 3s that I didn't see tonight on the Bucks.

[bbc.reporter]

@freedomgo. Is it necessary to win the NBA championship to be chosen to be the MVP for the playoffs? Kawhi bringing the Raptors to the finals is not enough?

@Harkorede. I was reading articles about the Buck's coach. They say that he has also failed to bring a talented Hawks team to the finals hehe.

[Botnake]

@freedomgo. Is it necessary to win the NBA championship to be chosen to be the MVP for the playoffs? Kawhi bringing the Raptors to the finals is not enough?

Not necessary, there are some occasion in the past that the finals MVP came from the losing team.

It happened a long time ago - https://www.quora.com/Has-a-player-on-the-losing-team-ever-won-the-Finals-MVP

[Caladonian]

@freedomgo. Is it necessary to win the NBA championship to be chosen to be the MVP for the playoffs? Kawhi bringing the Raptors to the finals is not enough?

Not necessary, there are some occasion in the past that the finals MVP came from the losing team.

It happened a long time ago - https://www.quora.com/Has-a-player-on-the-losing-team-ever-won-the-Finals-MVP

Thanks for this link and if ever Raptors will be able to catch this one up and win the series from the Bucks, Kawhai can repeat that too if ever, but the series is not yet been over and after that the waiting WCF finals might be to good to handle but the ball is always round maybe dedications and the
desire to win can be enough to snatch it from them.

Let see if what fate will bring to kawhai and how he will manage to extend his heroic deeds.

[LogitechMouse]

@freedomgo. Is it necessary to win the NBA championship to be chosen to be the MVP for the playoffs? Kawhi bringing the Raptors to the finals is not enough?

Not necessary, there are some occasion in the past that the finals MVP came from the losing team.

It happened a long time ago - https://www.quora.com/Has-a-player-on-the-losing-team-ever-won-the-Finals-MVP

I sneaked into that website and I saw only one player. I'm not that good in history but maybe West won the Finals MVP because of his beyond the half court shot to beat the buzzer?? (Correct me if I'm wrong . ).

Harden who is the top contender for the MVP race is now gone and Giannis who is also a top contender is 1 game away from losing their opportunity to go to the Finals. If the Bucks will go to the Finals, Giannis is the top pick for the Finals MVP but if the Raptors will go Kawhi is the top pick or maybe Durant?? 

I wish for the Bucks to win in Game 6 so that it will be more exciting to watch in Game 7 .

[freedomgo]

@freedomgo. Is it necessary to win the NBA championship to be chosen to be the MVP for the playoffs? Kawhi bringing the Raptors to the finals is not enough?

Not necessary, there are some occasion in the past that the finals MVP came from the losing team.

It happened a long time ago - https://www.quora.com/Has-a-player-on-the-losing-team-ever-won-the-Finals-MVP

I sneaked into that website and I saw only one player. I'm not that good in history but maybe West won the Finals MVP because of his beyond the half court shot to beat the buzzer?? (Correct me if I'm wrong . ).

Harden who is the top contender for the MVP race is now gone and Giannis who is also a top contender is 1 game away from losing their opportunity to go to the Finals. If the Bucks will go to the Finals, Giannis is the top pick for the Finals MVP but if the Raptors will go Kawhi is the top pick or maybe Durant?? 

I wish for the Bucks to win in Game 6 so that it will be more exciting to watch in Game 7 .

This is only for the Finals MVP, Giannis and Harden's competition is on the regular season,  post season will not count.
Based on the link it only happened once, so it's not likely to be repeated again since it happened last year 1969.

If you are aware of what happened last 2015 finals where Andre Iguodala won the finals MVP, I was really thinking that time that it's coming from the losing team as Lebron James statistics are pretty good that time.

The source: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2015/6/22/8814633/andre-iguodala-justifying-the-most-valuable-player-nba-finals-2015

[Shinpako09]

The raptors sure had minimized Giannis output but still they lost to the other match-up. Lopez step up his game and also Bledsoe has done well in breaking the raptors defense. Though it's too early to celebrate but I guess it's a Buck's series and they will end it in 5 games.

Lopez connecting from outside makes them loss. Maybe aside from putting Giannis on hold, they should top Bucks from making outside. Well, we are still in game1, Eastern isn't as predictable that much compared to Western. I believe this series will be done in 7 in favor of Raptors, yeah I believe in Kawhi finals experienced.

This is the reason why I predicted Kawhi and Raptors will going to Finals. They have taken the lead in series from 2-0. Now, my prediction is getting near in becoming true. If they can sustain their play in next game, which I think they can. Then, they can rest before facing Warriors.

[mirakal]

The raptors sure had minimized Giannis output but still they lost to the other match-up. Lopez step up his game and also Bledsoe has done well in breaking the raptors defense. Though it's too early to celebrate but I guess it's a Buck's series and they will end it in 5 games.

Lopez connecting from outside makes them loss. Maybe aside from putting Giannis on hold, they should top Bucks from making outside. Well, we are still in game1, Eastern isn't as predictable that much compared to Western. I believe this series will be done in 7 in favor of Raptors, yeah I believe in Kawhi finals experienced.

This is the reason why I predicted Kawhi and Raptors will going to Finals. They have taken the lead in series from 2-0. Now, my prediction is getting near in becoming true. If they can sustain their play in next game, which I think they can. Then, they can rest before facing Warriors.

That would be a short rest only, but Leonard seems alright, that minor injury is not bothering him. I think Iggy would have a tougher job to guard Leonard in the series, well, Zaza Pachulia who injured Leonard is not anymore in the warriors, so he might be able to play in the whole series, but hoping Draymond would not play his dirty tactics in the game.

[batang_bitcoin]

I'm talking about Giannis and Bucks. Although the series is tied now between them and Raptors, I wish them luck that the next games would be them so they can face the champs. I hope that they'll take game 5 later.

Let's hope that they can find a method to dominate the Raptors, like game 2.

This series getting longer might make it difficult for them to take the Raptors down as Leonard had more experience and he can use that to be the bucks.
Warriors have a long rest, they will fresh in game 1 and Durant have more time to recover if ever he still wants to come back in the Finals.

If another win for the warriors would happen, I want Curry to be the Finals MVP.

Okay the game has ended and it was actually a very close fight. I can say that the Toronto Raptors has now the edge and confidence and can potentially won't let the series into game 7. The long rest for Warriors, they all deserve it because if most teams are wanting to take advantage especially up to the finals. They will do all of their best to win and end the series earlier and now here they are, waiting probably for the end of game 6 and win by Raptors but I badly want to see Bucks in the finals.

[Reid]

The raptors sure had minimized Giannis output but still they lost to the other match-up. Lopez step up his game and also Bledsoe has done well in breaking the raptors defense. Though it's too early to celebrate but I guess it's a Buck's series and they will end it in 5 games.

Lopez connecting from outside makes them loss. Maybe aside from putting Giannis on hold, they should top Bucks from making outside. Well, we are still in game1, Eastern isn't as predictable that much compared to Western. I believe this series will be done in 7 in favor of Raptors, yeah I believe in Kawhi finals experienced.

This is the reason why I predicted Kawhi and Raptors will going to Finals. They have taken the lead in series from 2-0. Now, my prediction is getting near in becoming true. If they can sustain their play in next game, which I think they can. Then, they can rest before facing Warriors.

That would be a short rest only, but Leonard seems alright, that minor injury is not bothering him. I think Iggy would have a tougher job to guard Leonard in the series, well, Zaza Pachulia who injured Leonard is not anymore in the warriors, so he might be able to play in the whole series, but hoping Draymond would not play his dirty tactics in the game.

Cmon. It is not just Draymond who does that. All of them are dirty when they want to stop the player but just cannot do it. Hell Kawhi might have also intentionally make Gianis bleed.

I hope fans of Kawhi wont get mad at me. Just kidding.

Gianis still have that fear or hesitation to score in the paint. Why the hell is he stopping?
The Greek Freak is getting afraid of an offensive foul. Damn Lowry keeps on getting in front him and tries to take the charge.
I just hope he gets back his confidence. I want to see slam dunks again, like every minute.

[stadus]

The raptors sure had minimized Giannis output but still they lost to the other match-up. Lopez step up his game and also Bledsoe has done well in breaking the raptors defense. Though it's too early to celebrate but I guess it's a Buck's series and they will end it in 5 games.

Lopez connecting from outside makes them loss. Maybe aside from putting Giannis on hold, they should top Bucks from making outside. Well, we are still in game1, Eastern isn't as predictable that much compared to Western. I believe this series will be done in 7 in favor of Raptors, yeah I believe in Kawhi finals experienced.

This is the reason why I predicted Kawhi and Raptors will going to Finals. They have taken the lead in series from 2-0. Now, my prediction is getting near in becoming true. If they can sustain their play in next game, which I think they can. Then, they can rest before facing Warriors.

That would be a short rest only, but Leonard seems alright, that minor injury is not bothering him. I think Iggy would have a tougher job to guard Leonard in the series, well, Zaza Pachulia who injured Leonard is not anymore in the warriors, so he might be able to play in the whole series, but hoping Draymond would not play his dirty tactics in the game.

Cmon. It is not just Draymond who does that. All of them are dirty when they want to stop the player but just cannot do it. Hell Kawhi might have also intentionally make Gianis bleed.

I hope fans of Kawhi wont get mad at me. Just kidding.

Gianis still have that fear or hesitation to score in the paint. Why the hell is he stopping?
The Greek Freak is getting afraid of an offensive foul. Damn Lowry keeps on getting in front him and tries to take the charge.
I just hope he gets back his confidence. I want to see slam dunks again, like every minute.

He cannot do his usual attack and spin move because the Raptors are smart enough to double or even triple him.
Sometimes it will result to a turnover so his confidence got lowered, his chance to score is better only in put back or when he is open, the Raptors just find the right way to defend Giannis but the Bucks failed to stop the scoring of Leonard, that despite Leonard is having a minor injury.

[harizen]

Majority talks about Kawhi Leonard but someone in the Raptors too did some big performance why they won which I also didn't expect.

I'm talking about Fred VanFleet. His hot shooting from the 3PT area (7 out of 9) is one of the reasons why Raptors able to narrow down the lead. He's also part of Kawhi's 9 assists. So unusual to see this guy doing consecutive shots on the rainbow area, at least on my observation.

Anyways, Kawhi Leonard is now almost on a 3rd rank on Toronto Raptors franchise playoffs score leaders history. Kyle Lowry and DeRozan are Top 1 and 2 with 1,100+ points. Kawhi has 500+ points and this is only the first time he played for the Raptors in the playoffs. What the hell, he can literally outshine all Raptors players if he will stay on the team.

[Fredomago]

Majority talks about Kawhi Leonard but someone in the Raptors too did some big performance why they won which I also didn't expect.

I'm talking about Fred VanFleet. His hot shooting from the 3PT area (7 out of 9) is one of the reasons why Raptors able to narrow down the lead. He's also part of Kawhi's 9 assists. So unusual to see this guy doing consecutive shots on the rainbow area, at least on my observation.

Anyways, Kawhi Leonard is now almost on a 3rd rank on Toronto Raptors franchise playoffs score leaders history. Kyle Lowry and DeRozan are Top 1 and 2 with 1,100+ points. Kawhi has 500+ points and this is only the first time he played for the Raptors in the playoffs. What the hell, he can literally outshine all Raptors players if he will stay on the team.

No questions to Kawhai's capabilities, he's dedication can pay everything out, glad to see that the supporting help coming from his teammates already been provided, they are showing what Kawhai bring them up, he's leadership makes the team very eager to win each games that they've got.

[jakelyson]

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Gianis still have that fear or hesitation to score in the paint. Why the hell is he stopping?
The Greek Freak is getting afraid of an offensive foul. Damn Lowry keeps on getting in front him and tries to take the charge.
I just hope he gets back his confidence. I want to see slam dunks again, like every minute.

It is the defense of Raptors that won't let him do what he normally does. Every time he drives, 4 bodies automatically box him from the paint. Any player will have a hard time scoring in that scenario. That is why it is important for the outside shooters of the Bucks to make the bucket. That what made them win in Game 1 when Lopez made his 3s.

[Jating]

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Gianis still have that fear or hesitation to score in the paint. Why the hell is he stopping?
The Greek Freak is getting afraid of an offensive foul. Damn Lowry keeps on getting in front him and tries to take the charge.
I just hope he gets back his confidence. I want to see slam dunks again, like every minute.

It is the defense of Raptors that won't let him do what he normally does. Every time he drives, 4 bodies automatically box him from the paint. Any player will have a hard time scoring in that scenario. That is why it is important for the outside shooters of the Bucks to make the bucket. That what made them win in Game 1 when Lopez made his 3s.

Right, that's why he settled for jump shots and even 3 point. Looks like this is one weakness of Giannis as he can't go one on one, he need some kind of momentum, unlike Kobe or James who can go on any player one on one specially if there is a mismatch in front of them.

Anyways, they really need to win the next game and force a game 7. I don't know what strategy they need to adjust, they have 0-2 advantage and can't seem to get a win after that.

[justdimin]

I can't believe people wrote off Raptors as soon as they got down 2-0 in the series, not only they have beaten bucks twice in a row on their home court they also managed to gain one game advantage over them on bucks court as well.

This is where it gets very tricky, now they are going north and they are going to play in Toronto which means Toronto actually has a big chance of winning this game and going to finals right away, that would give them some resting period as well which would be awesome for raptors and considering Durant is the biggest threat in warriors (don't know if he will still be out or not on the finals) raptors at least have Kawhi that could potentially slow him down.

Amazing Thicc boi at point guard to guard curry with some rough plays and Danny green as one of the best three and D players to respond to Klay as well so raptors match up with warriors as perfectly as it gets. However, if bucks win then 7th game will be in bucks court and I doubt raptors will be capable of another upset on bucks court in one series.

[mich]

Man was I wrong and congrads to the visiting RAPTORS for getting it done on the road
Interesting to see how much those odds have shifted now to favor TORONTO at home court