I don't give them a chance against GS but you never know. They made some serious adjustments against the Bucks.
Giannis played as good as he could but I'm sure he realizes that he can carry the team only so far. The off season will be interesting for him and the Bucks.
Kawhi trade looks even more incredible now for the Raptors. I liked the trade from the get go for them, now I wonder if he stays with the team? I think he does no matter the outcome of the finals.
Toronto played great together, I would LOVE to see them take down Goliath.
Yes, the Raptors came up big. To beat the Bucks 4 in a row is impressive.
If KD & Cousins only miss a game or 2, i don't give them much of a chance either. But, if they miss more? We shall see.
I don't know why but i think Leonard is gone regardless if they win or not. Who does really know? No one is my guess. Hell, Leonard himself probably doesn't know>LOL
I don't give them a chance against GS but you never know. They made some serious adjustments against the Bucks.
Giannis played as good as he could but I'm sure he realizes that he can carry the team only so far. The off season will be interesting for him and the Bucks.
Kawhi trade looks even more incredible now for the Raptors. I liked the trade from the get go for them, now I wonder if he stays with the team? I think he does no matter the outcome of the finals.
Toronto played great together, I would LOVE to see them take down Goliath.
Yes, the Raptors came up big. To beat the Bucks 4 in a row is impressive.
If KD & Cousins only miss a game or 2, i don't give them much of a chance either. But, if they miss more? We shall see.
I don't know why but i think Leonard is gone regardless if they win or not. Who does really know? No one is my guess. Hell, Leonard himself probably doesn't know>LOL
I hear rumors of Kawhi and KD for the clippers. Wouldn't that be a lick in the dick?
I don't give them a chance against GS but you never know. They made some serious adjustments against the Bucks.
Giannis played as good as he could but I'm sure he realizes that he can carry the team only so far. The off season will be interesting for him and the Bucks.
Kawhi trade looks even more incredible now for the Raptors. I liked the trade from the get go for them, now I wonder if he stays with the team? I think he does no matter the outcome of the finals.
Toronto played great together, I would LOVE to see them take down Goliath.
Yes, the Raptors came up big. To beat the Bucks 4 in a row is impressive.
If KD & Cousins only miss a game or 2, i don't give them much of a chance either. But, if they miss more? We shall see.
I don't know why but i think Leonard is gone regardless if they win or not. Who does really know? No one is my guess. Hell, Leonard himself probably doesn't know>LOL
I hear rumors of Kawhi and KD for the clippers. Wouldn't that be a lick in the dick?
Great series Alex, the way game6 started, I thought there was going to be a game7. But Kawhi just put the team on his back in the 4th. Was great comrodery for our country, my neighbors and I put a tv out in backyard and we all watched the game around a campfire, was a great time
2005 - London
2009 - Toronto
2010 - Buffalo
2011 - Toronto 1&2
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1 2018 - Fenway 1&2 2022 - Hamilton, Toronto 2023 - Chicago 1&2
Great series Alex, the way game6 started, I thought there was going to be a game7. But Kawhi just put the team on his back in the 4th. Was great comrodery for our country, my neighbors and I put a tv out in backyard and we all watched the game around a campfire, was a great time
Your team was better..good luck to the finals..
Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015. Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022 EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants to give teams another trophy to play for during the season and has been looking to European soccer leagues for inspiration.
Though he warned the ideas are still "in the conceptual phase," Silver told Marc Stein of the New York Times that the league is looking at two types of potential tournaments. One would culminate in a Final Four during All-Star weekend, while the other would take place at the end of the season, providing teams on the outside with a second chance at making the playoffs.
"It's incumbent on me to constantly be looking at other organizations and seeing what it is we can do better and learn from them," Silver said. "In the case of European soccer, I think there is something we can learn from them.
"I also recognize I'm up against some of the traditionalists who say no one will care about that other competition, that other trophy, you create. And my response to that is, 'Organizations have the ability to create new traditions.' It won’t happen overnight."
In soccer leagues around the world, clubs compete simultaneously in their domestic competition and cup tournaments. In England, for example, being crowned Premier League champion is the highest goal, though teams will also compete in the FA Cup, a historic trophy with roots in the 1800s. Some countries, including England, also have a League Cup to play for; it's generally regarded as a lower priority by the bigger clubs, which affords smaller teams a greater opportunity to succeed.
Silver has previously discussed the possibility of a new in-season tournament, though the league's current 82-game regular-season schedule poses a roadblock. In order to alter the calendar, Silver would need the NBA and the players' union to agree to any changes, which could necessitate lengthy negotiations.
Still, the 57-year-old says he hopes to shake up the traditional blueprint as soon as the 2021-22 campaign - the NBA's 75th season.
"I'm looking at things from a fan standpoint," Silver said. "I'm looking at how to create the most exciting season and experience, especially in a rapidly changing media market where fans are in essence voting every day whether they want to watch your product.
"Another marker for me is that we're a few seasons away from our 75th anniversary. I think that milestone gives us a pillar around which to think about the history of the league and experiment - maybe just for the 75th anniversary - with some potential changes."
I guess I would be a traditionalist, because I don't much care for that idea. Also, good luck getting the players' union to sign off on it. Without a lot of extra compensation, there's no benefit to the players adding more games to their season.
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad MLB dropped that stupid fucking World Series home advantage from the All-Star Game.
All-Star Games are pointless these days. Baseball is the only one where actually playing the game can be competitive. All the others are just circus events with no defense. And in every sport, some of the players everyone wants to see won't even play bc they don't want to risk injury.
I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad MLB dropped that stupid fucking World Series home advantage from the All-Star Game.
All-Star Games are pointless these days. Baseball is the only one where actually playing the game can be competitive. All the others are just circus events with no defense. And in every sport, some of the players everyone wants to see won't even play bc they don't want to risk injury.
I didn't realize MLB dropped that advantage. Geez, I'm out of the loop. Glad they did that though.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
I want to say that was baseball. I know the Colorado Rockies had to wait to play the WS for at least a week in 2007. May have been longer.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
I want to say that was baseball. I know the Colorado Rockies had to wait to play the WS for at least a week in 2007. May have been longer.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
2003 Mighty Ducks, never mind...
Mighty Ducks. That was the series. They were on fire then went ice cold and lost 4 straight.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
I want to say that was baseball. I know the Colorado Rockies had to wait to play the WS for at least a week in 2007. May have been longer.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
2003 Mighty Ducks, never mind...
Mighty Ducks. That was the series. They were on fire then went ice cold and lost 4 straight.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
I want to say that was baseball. I know the Colorado Rockies had to wait to play the WS for at least a week in 2007. May have been longer.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
What series was it that a team swept another and had to sit for like 10 days until the next series and then got crushed? Was that in Baseball or basketball?
2003 Mighty Ducks, never mind...
Mighty Ducks. That was the series. They were on fire then went ice cold and lost 4 straight.
So did the Rockies
Wasn't that team kind of a fluke, if I remember? They were a wc, had a middling regular season then got super hot the last month. In baseball, your average always comes back to bite you.
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Illegal picks are so bad with almost every GSW play, Draymond specifically, and none of them are getting called.
Siakm played amazing. His elevated play will be huge going forward.
Lowry taking those charges.
Gasol D'd up nice.
All these things made for a win considering Kawhi and Lowry weren't their usual selves and Curry had a very off night.
Where was the third quarter onslaught from GS that we usually see?
Keep it up Toronto!!!
How bad was Lowry? My God. They need points from him because you can't count on that type of production from Gasol every night. He disappears on the offensive end. And you can't expect Siakm to hit 14 in a row either. Great win though. It really stifling, even with Boogie back. I was impressed.
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If KD & Cousins only miss a game or 2, i don't give them much of a chance either. But, if they miss more? We shall see.
I don't know why but i think Leonard is gone regardless if they win or not. Who does really know? No one is my guess. Hell, Leonard himself probably doesn't know>LOL
You know we're gonna hear all kind of rumors.
Was great comrodery for our country, my neighbors and I put a tv out in backyard and we all watched the game around a campfire, was a great time
2009 - Toronto
2010 - Buffalo
2011 - Toronto 1&2
2013 - London, Pittsburgh, Buffalo
2014 - Cincinnati, St. Louis, Detroit
2016 - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ottawa, Toronto 1
2018 - Fenway 1&2
2022 - Hamilton, Toronto
2023 - Chicago 1&2
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Silver considering soccer-inspired midseason tournament
NBA commissioner Adam Silver wants to give teams another trophy to play for during the season and has been looking to European soccer leagues for inspiration.
Though he warned the ideas are still "in the conceptual phase," Silver told Marc Stein of the New York Times that the league is looking at two types of potential tournaments. One would culminate in a Final Four during All-Star weekend, while the other would take place at the end of the season, providing teams on the outside with a second chance at making the playoffs.
"It's incumbent on me to constantly be looking at other organizations and seeing what it is we can do better and learn from them," Silver said. "In the case of European soccer, I think there is something we can learn from them.
"I also recognize I'm up against some of the traditionalists who say no one will care about that other competition, that other trophy, you create. And my response to that is, 'Organizations have the ability to create new traditions.' It won’t happen overnight."
In soccer leagues around the world, clubs compete simultaneously in their domestic competition and cup tournaments. In England, for example, being crowned Premier League champion is the highest goal, though teams will also compete in the FA Cup, a historic trophy with roots in the 1800s. Some countries, including England, also have a League Cup to play for; it's generally regarded as a lower priority by the bigger clubs, which affords smaller teams a greater opportunity to succeed.
Silver has previously discussed the possibility of a new in-season tournament, though the league's current 82-game regular-season schedule poses a roadblock. In order to alter the calendar, Silver would need the NBA and the players' union to agree to any changes, which could necessitate lengthy negotiations.
Still, the 57-year-old says he hopes to shake up the traditional blueprint as soon as the 2021-22 campaign - the NBA's 75th season.
"I'm looking at things from a fan standpoint," Silver said. "I'm looking at how to create the most exciting season and experience, especially in a rapidly changing media market where fans are in essence voting every day whether they want to watch your product.
"Another marker for me is that we're a few seasons away from our 75th anniversary. I think that milestone gives us a pillar around which to think about the history of the league and experiment - maybe just for the 75th anniversary - with some potential changes."
I use to like the baseball all-star game before they tried to attach extra significance to the game.
It does feel like it's been a long time since the last game was played.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Lowry taking those charges.
Gasol D'd up nice.
All these things made for a win considering Kawhi and Lowry weren't their usual selves and Curry had a very off night.
Where was the third quarter onslaught from GS that we usually see?
Keep it up Toronto!!!
Great win though. It really stifling, even with Boogie back. I was impressed.