Is Cavaliers matchup best-case scenario for Raptors?
Should we consider this Raptors season a success? Is a Cavaliers matchup the best-case scenario for the Raptors? What player was the standout among Raptors this season? TSN NBA analyst Jevohn Shepherd joins Jay Onrait to discuss.
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Raps in 6!
i thought we woulda been scrapping for 9th place so im fucken stoked, great season for the boys
Raptors just aren’t a great team, they lack toughness, shooting and depth. Let’s see how things work out but confidence level is low against good teams.
With James Harden on the other side the Raptors definitely have a good chance.
4 keys to beating the Cavs:
1) They're slow footed and older – RUN-RUN-RUN they're a$$es off! 1st in the NBA for FBP… use it as a we@pon!
2) Win the battle of defense – Raps (5) and Cavs (8) in defensive rating. Be the bigger team, let them be the tallest.
3) Pass the ball – Raps tops in the NBA in assists, pass-ratings. Again, use it as a we@pon!
4) NEED that bench – Walter, Shaed, Mamu, CMB – WIN THE BENCH GAME. Must score, REBOUND, do the little things to disrupt. There is no reason why that 4 can't be better than the Cavs first 4 reserves. And don't be afraid Darko to use Lawson, Jackson, Battle (who sank 3's like a queen vs. the Cavs Oct. 31st), be open to what wins.
Lot of anti raptor weirdos in the comment section here.
Ugh. I expected better analysis from TSN. This is just wannabe ESPN shtic.
Better start hoping shots fall cus walter and ingram the only 2 shooters i think raps need a better shooting coach man
This won’t be easy but I’m a believer that the Raptors can pull this off and it’s the matchup the Raptors want because if they played the Knicks they’d be swept or lose in five
Raps absolutely need to get rid of potl by any means add quickley RJ for 3 first rd picks for Yanis.
Next yes Charlotte atl will surely be locked in for top 6 raps.
I could def see us pulling the upset
Yes, raps will roll through the cavs.
I said from start of season we be top 6 and i was right
Congrats on an above-expectation season, Toronto. Cavs in 4 though, you know the vibes.
Cleveland with the Gentleman’s Sweep. Not enough Starpower or Offensive Firepower. Great group of guys just missing pieces
"Absolute success!". Let's go, Raptors.
James Harden avg roughly 24 pts against the raptors last 3 years last 3 games 26 ppg . James Harden loves playing the raptors , they better have a defensive plan for him and Spida
Cavs in 4
I predicted 46 wins and 6 in the east before the season started. 5th in the east is great. All the basketball experts and content creators that said the Raps wouldn't make the playoffs are either dumb or simply didn't watch them last year. Hopefully we can steal a series win and continue to develop. Good job Raps.
Lets not get too cocky, remember the "We want Florida" with the Leafs a few years ago.
They really dodged a bullet!
Lol. The cavs are not a good match-up for Toronto. Cavs in 5.
Raptors beat cleveland 3 times before Thanksgiving. I dont think those games will have anything to do with this series outcome
Just them making the playoffs is already a great accomplishment. They have to just go out there and play with no fear, nothing to lose.
its absolutely a success that is why they need to enter the post season by hook or by crook..if they end play in,this will be the same as last year because they are sitting in top 5 from start to the last quarter of the season..
Drako & Quickly better not FK it up.
Huge success, most had them as a play in. It’s a young team. Give them time to grow. Just like Lowry raps it doesn’t happen overnight
Every time the Raptors played the Cavs this season the Cavs were missing several starters and it was before their trade. This is a completely different Cavs team now.
Walter is the key
Scottie Barnes is the reason LeBron ended his 17 year streak of 10 points or more ..
Is there a more unlikable phoney baloney than Jay Onrait. Cringe!!!