Generational.EP40

Leafs in cap crunch szn. I’ll give Dubas props if he’s able to convince Marleau to waive his NMC to help the team out as he has no obligation to do so with Toronto making their own bed with his contract. Would be huge and give them the relief to keep the core and have room to add. Him and Zaitsev are in the same boat - tricky situation that will need to be executed to perfection. ...as for the Kings unloading a contract(s), I could see the Leafs taking back Kovalchuk at 50% retained. If not, Trevor Lewis in all likelihood.

The Warriors are down in the finals for the first time since they’re 1st finals appearance in 2014

Kawhi on 1 leg and being quiet for the most part of the night ends the game with 23 points...a healthy Demar giving it his all would barely be able to do that with how much GS pressured. Levels.

1 of 4 down LFGGG

Hey now, let’s not abuse his powers now. Save 1 for this time of year every year and I’ll be happy

That’s it. That’s a dub after that shot

Warriors losing their cool. Previous years that’d be the Raps every time. Kawhi effect. That killer mentality. Mamba-ish.

Not surprised. Curry/Warriors don’t him to bail them out being that cherry on top for them. You can sort of tell they don’t expect to see him soon with how forcefully they rushed Cousins today. Reeks of desperation.

I think KD’s injury is more serious than everyone’s being told it is. He in all likelihood won’t play game2 and who knows beyond that...kind of get that feel with how much Kerr played Cousins tonight. Unnecessary to play him that much and it looks like he’s relying on him and forcing him to get back into a groove. Cousins has had a negative influence for his team today. Just don’t the decision to play him this much.

Kawhi’ presence has had such an effect on all the Raps players all season long. Years past, Kyle would let a call like that get the best of him and lead to an outburst and throw him off. He’s learned to just live with it and move on. So have a lot of players from years past. That’s a direct result of Kawhi’s mantra and habits.

Welcome to the Raps world since forever

Raps game to lose now. Have done everything possible to be in this position. Let’s close it out, no hiccups!

Kawhi’s Raps are really gonna be the one’s to end the GS dynasty...he gonna kill the Night King Warriors on 1 leg ok maybe not “end” it but a slight setback

At least Raps (SN/TSN) announcers are objective. I mean obviously they’re bias because they’re the team’s announcers but they’re not full out idiotic homers. They are rational for the most part and I enjoy that.

Kawhi is a machine ! He hasn’t had any offensive rhythm or breathing room yet he’s able to hit the open shots he gets which are very spread out and don’t come by consistently. Plus he’s limping and not even able to run up and down at his regular pace.

Tbf Raps did win the season series. Only people that don’t watch the Raps are surprised AKA casuals and majority of the US basketball audience lol. ...GS averaging over 115 points these playoffs. Raps are making them look human as they have them on pace for under 100. Poetic considering the Raps have clamped down on their own end all season long. It’s showing and paying dividends

These extended finals rest days are going to be everything for Kawhi. He just doesn’t have his legs under him tonight and all the defensive attention he’s getting isn’t helping either. Just gutting it out. Respects.

He’s definitely turned back the clock. Looks like his former self of 3-4 years ago when he had more juice and hop to his step. He’s emptying the tank this finals you can bet on that

Nice to see Siakam finding his offense and creating room for himself. Kawhi not so much but you can clearly tell he’s playing hurt so much respect to him!

GS are phasing out Kawhi and Siakam, forcing them to be passengers on offense. They have to find a way to get buckets. Lucky to be in a close game considering they haven’t done a whole lot offensively as well as Lowry although he’s been playmaking

I think you’re confusing me for someone else. What did I “break”? Lol

That felt like the 1st round of a championship 12 round fight lol Both teams sizing each other up. Surreal.

OP,