After the regional finals, the finals will begin immediately.
The finals haven't even started yet, and various discussions and analyzes have already been carried out in forums and media.
"The brave will win!"
"I don't believe that the Raptors definitely have a chance!"
"I don't see any chance of the Warriors losing!"
"The Warriors have reached the Finals for ten consecutive years. Miracles can't always happen, right?"
"The Warriors' biggest enemy is injuries. Deng Fang is no longer magical. I bet on the Raptors to win!"
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In fact, as the comments said, the finals did have a lot to watch.
For the Raptors, they fought in 6 games in the Eastern Conference finals, and finally defeated the powerful Bucks with difficulty before advancing to the finals.
For the Raptors, advancing to the Finals is already their greatest achievement, which makes Torontonians extremely excited.
However, they will not be satisfied with this and will work hard for the championship.
As for the Warriors, they have reached the finals in a row and have always been the favorites to win the championship. They almost booked the championship in advance before the season started.
The Warriors easily defeated the Trail Blazers 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals, which made most people more optimistic about the Warriors.
However, the situation for the Warriors is not optimistic.
The first is Durant's absence.
Three days before the finals started, the Warriors officially announced that Kevin Durant would miss the first game of this season's finals, while DeMarcus Cousins' status was doubtful.
Durant has been officially ruled out for Game 1 of the Finals, and the Warriors said they have not yet decided whether to let Durant travel with the team to Toronto.
"We'll see where things go,"
"That's why it actually helps us to have so many days off before the Finals. So - we'll see."
Durant was injured in Game 5 of the second-round playoff series against the Rockets. He has been recovering since then, but Durant is still not allowed to conduct any on-court training with his teammates.
In the playoffs this season, Durant averaged 34.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 1 block in 39.1 minutes per game, with a shooting percentage of 51.3% and a three-point shooting rate of 51.3%.
The field goal percentage was 41.6%.
However, the Warriors still thrived without Durant. In the five games he missed, the Warriors won all the games, including sweeping the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals. Therefore, the outside world has been discussing whether the Warriors need Durant.
It is undeniable that Durant is very important to the Warriors. However, in the five games he missed, Stephen Curry regained his former MVP level - scoring 30+ points in each game and averaging 35.8 points per game.
points, 7.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists, shooting 46.6% from the field and 41.7% from three-point range, including a triple-double of 37 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals
Performance.
The Warriors also said that Cousins' injury is still not healed. Although his recovery has made great progress, big players often take longer to find their rhythm when recovering from injuries.
"If this is the regular season, then it's very simple, let him return to the starting lineup, give him a few minutes of playing time, let him find his own form and find his own rhythm."
"That was very simple, but now we are going to play the first game of the finals."
Cousins participated in the Warriors' last two confrontation trainings. He was injured in the second game of the first-round series against the Clippers. In the two playoff games he played, he averaged 12.5 minutes per game and scored 10 points per game.
5.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists, shooting 30.8% from the field.
Regardless, Cousins hopes he can return as soon as possible. "I think people know what I can do," Cousins said. "I just want to stay healthy. Of course, I want to help the team on the court and play what I love to play.
competition, but I also want to stay healthy. So this is an opportunity and hopefully I can do it."
Although Cousins' return is good news, it is of little significance compared to Durant's injury.
The second is Curry's injury.
Although Curry performed well, he was actually constantly injured.
Curry sprained his ankle in the first round, and dislocated his finger in the second round. In the series against the Rockets, he eliminated his opponent with one hand!
Although Curry recovered a lot from his injuries by the time he reached the Finals, these games in the playoffs also overwhelmed him.
Even if he is not injured, the defensive pressure Curry receives is top-notch and almost no one can bear it, let alone that he has been fighting with injuries!
I have to say that competing in the finals for consecutive years puts a lot of pressure on a player's body.
If Deng Fang hadn't been there, Curry would have been broken!
In fact, not only Curry, but almost everyone on the Warriors is gritting their teeth and persisting, and all players are covered in injuries.
Deng Fang knows all this best. He knows that this year in history is the most tragic year for warriors!
Deng Fang knows that the Warriors’ wave of injuries is still to come!
This year in history, the Golden State Warriors suffered a sudden wave of injuries. It came a bit suddenly, but also came, and it was a bit suffocating...
Curry sprained his ankle in the first round, dislocated his finger in the second round, and suffered muscle atrophy in his right leg during the Finals!
Durant tore his Achilles tendon, then forced a comeback, then suffered a desperate Achilles tendon rupture!
Klay first strained his thigh and was unable to hold on. After his return, he suffered a devastating ACL injury on the best night of his comeback!
And Cousins' condition has declined since his return from a torn quadriceps!
And Looney suffered a contusion on his left chest and a fractured rib cartilage!
There is also Brother Yi’s knee and calf injuries!
And Livingston’s knee and left hip injuries, which swell into balls after every game…
In fact, in the history of the 19th Finals, no one cared about how many injuries the Warriors had. Most people were thankful that the Warriors dynasty was at an end.
The Warriors did indeed come to an end due to injuries. At least at that moment, the tragic situation after the collapse of the dynasty was messy.
Deng Fang knew all this, and his biggest purpose in coming here was to rewrite this period of history!
Deng Fang firmly believes that if there were no injuries, the Raptors would have no chance of winning!
Even if there is an injury, even if Durant can't play, as long as Clay is fine, the Warriors can beat the Raptors!
