Spurs -1.5 favorites over Raptors tomorrow

[ceperez]

Based on recents stats, looks like this could be a blowout!

Raptors are down to one decent big ( Ibaka ), so I expect Aldridge to beat them up down low.

[BD24]

Dunno what's going on with Drew, but he's giving out the DAF-esque takes when it comes to LMA. Apparently, Kawhi's become god to some fans. Dude isn't the powerhouse Lebron is nor does he have the freakish height of Durant or Giannis. He's very good at what he does, so no one is going to lock him down, but they don't need to freak out and put combo-forward size on him either. The Raptors play big enough to where starting Poeltl makes sense. Run Forbes, White, DeRozan, Aldridge and Poeltl. Start DeRozan on Leonard, Forbes on Green, White on FVV, Jakob on Siakam and Aldridge on Ibaka. Make sure one of the bigs is near the paint any time Leonard has the ball, and if Kawhi ever turns his back on White, have Derrick dig. Tell Bryn never to leave Green. The Raps likely counter by bringing Danny inside like they did against GS. This is fine, because Green shooting twos is better for the Spurs than anything Leonard's going to do.

Most important thing is that the Spurs don't get into foul trouble. No swiping down, no erratic close-outs. Making sure Aldridge and DeRozan are able to play 36-plus minutes is key. They also don't want to supplement what should be an inefficient-shooting night from Toronto by giving them free throws.

I like that starting lineup. I’m a bit worried Pop is gonna grow Cunningham back in the SL for this game. Hope I’m wrong though.