Raptors: Darkhorse Finals contenders?

[Ghazi]

I'd say stranger teams have happened and worse teams have made the Finals... and the Pacers/Heat are full of flaws

Wouldn't bet my $ on it though.. but well coached, athletic, shooters, top 10 offensive and defensive efficiency... this team is more of a sleeper than Chicago or the Nets.

the Nets 4-0 record is due to 1 OT win and 3 1 point wins.. it is absolutely irrelevant. they would lose to Miami in 5.

[CitizenDwayne]

Hm...it's a possibility...don't really think they're thaaaat much worse than the current Pacers

[sook]

Pacers blow their load, Nets try to not implode. Thats been the case for the latter half of the season.

Just don't really see either deviating from course..

[Ghazi]

ultimately would have to doubt the Heat losing to this team, but it would be a fun entertaining series IMO.

but the Pacers with how offensively challenged they are definitely could.

[HarlemHeat37]

- They are absolutely awful in close games, due to a lack of a true #1 and poor coaching(vanilla play calling)..one of the worst "good" teams I've ever seen in close games, tbh, which has been a constant for the Raptors for a while

- Valanciunas is awful defensively and Amir Johnson is banged up

- Inexperience

- They match up terribly against the Heat, Miami has completely owned them this year, despite the Heat's regular season inconsistency

[Johnsyounger]

Can the Rators play D?

[Robz4000]

I'd say Washington has a better chance tbh, strictly because they match up better with the Heat. Doesn't matter anyway, only team with a shot at dethroning the Heat in the East is still the Pacers.

[Rogue]

Nets have the best record in the east since 2014 we have every reason to believe they can make a difference imho, which means them beating Miami or Pacers wouldn't be considered an upset. They're the best team in the east at this moment and they're supposed to win the conference.

[Thread]

Ain't the Suns--I know that.

tee, hee.

[resistanze]

Nets tanked to face Toronto

[Sybok]

Ain't the Suns--I know that.

tee, hee.

Nor the Lakers.

[ambchang]

The Raptors will have trouble getting out the 1st round, and about a 0% chance of going past the 2nd vs. the Heat.