On Sunday May 15th the Toronto Raptors defeated the Miami Heat. It took 7 games to win the Conference Final. This is the first time in history that the Raptors made it to the Eastern Conference Final. Raptors are set to play the Cleveland Cavaliers who has yet to lose a game in the playoffs. Despite the Raptors beating the Cavs in the season series, the playoffs are a new start. Anything could happen in the Playoffs.
The Raps top players haven't played well yet, so the Raps are hoping that they have a break out series and play like they have shown they can. Also the Raptors big centre is still questionable to play game one on May 17th. The Cavs on paper are the better team but the Raps determination and no give up attitude might make a difference in this series. Also Cavs have home court advantage so that might play a part in this series. This Eastern Conference finals is shaping up to be a really good series and being a Raps fan I am excited to watch how it pans out.
As it often does, offense leads to defense and vice versa. When shots started to fall, when crashing the glass bore fruit, and when dives to the rim went rewarded, the Raptors became more engaged defensively. Biyombo switched out and did a much better job of containing the Heat's guards than he did on Friday. The Heat need paint points to win, and they didn't get enough in Game 7.
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