Well Rozier got hot, and the 76ers defense underperformed- not like them. Oh well….
Bigger play:
Toronto -4 1H
Toronto -6.5 The Raptors often play their best when strongly motivated, not so-so motivated. I think last year's 4-0 playoff sweep loss to the Cavs, 2 losses this year, and the best player in the NBA coming to town ought to do it. The Cavs have a few blowout losses in their future, as in their past(see Game 6 vs. Pacers), and I'm going to bet this very well could be one. Toronto at home, and a reasonable spread is go for me. The Raptors have the depth to play up-tempo, the Cavs are lacking in even a solid starting five. Unless a few Cavs are suddenly reborn, this series could get ugly. The Cavs just finished a grueling series with the Pacers which they barely won, at a slow tempo, and I think they'll be off their game early. Take a little Toronto 1Q too.
New Orleans +7 1H Curry a little rusty, the Pelicans playing all out(hopefully) on defense. The Pels should give the Warriors a strong first half, but may not hold up for the whole game. GS knows they are great, maybe a little over confident early. We saw the Warriors play "off" at times vs. a mediocre Spurs team.
Bigger play:
Toronto -4 1H
Toronto -6.5 The Raptors often play their best when strongly motivated, not so-so motivated. I think last year's 4-0 playoff sweep loss to the Cavs, 2 losses this year, and the best player in the NBA coming to town ought to do it. The Cavs have a few blowout losses in their future, as in their past(see Game 6 vs. Pacers), and I'm going to bet this very well could be one. Toronto at home, and a reasonable spread is go for me. The Raptors have the depth to play up-tempo, the Cavs are lacking in even a solid starting five. Unless a few Cavs are suddenly reborn, this series could get ugly. The Cavs just finished a grueling series with the Pacers which they barely won, at a slow tempo, and I think they'll be off their game early. Take a little Toronto 1Q too.
New Orleans +7 1H Curry a little rusty, the Pelicans playing all out(hopefully) on defense. The Pels should give the Warriors a strong first half, but may not hold up for the whole game. GS knows they are great, maybe a little over confident early. We saw the Warriors play "off" at times vs. a mediocre Spurs team.
