2019 NBA Playoffs

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Wow what a stunning collapse by the Warriors

Was that a record for largest comeback in a playoff game?

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Saw this today on the relative importance of Curry and KD to the Warriors:

Over the last three seasons (playoffs included), the Warriors are plus-82 in the 2,965 minutes they've played with Durant on the floor and Curry off. That's plus-1.3 per 48 minutes. They're plus-579 in the 2,292 minutes they've played with Curry on the floor and Durant off. That's plus-12.1 per 48 minutes.

And in all those Durant-less minutes, Curry averaged 32.8 points per 36 minutes while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 39.8 percent from three.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2835661-steph-curry-turns-back-the-clock-reminds-nba-what-makes-him-special-without-kd

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Well that's series. Go Bucks, I guess.

Never make projections based on early returns.

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Toronto is definately the weaker team against Warriors, go Raptors.

What do you guys think will happen in a NBA finals with Golden State v the Raptors? I am much more of a NHL fan, but I will watch the NBA finals if the Raps make it. Apparently basketball has gotten kind of boring the last few years, as Golden State has annihilated everyone, making boring to watch.

The Raptors have proven they're tough, and the Warriors won't have home court advantage in the Finals for once (both the Bucks and Raptors had better records).  I think it's close to a true tossup; if forced to choose, I'll say Raptors in 7.

FWIW, 538's model currently has the Raptors as the favorites to win it all (47% vs 41% for GS and 12% for the Bucks).  But even Nate Silver acknowledges that the model may be a little too much in love with the Raptors.