Toronto Raptors Podcast: NBA Finals prediction and what to expect from the Golden State Warriors

In the most anticipated period in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors will look to defy the odds against the Golden State Warriors.

The time has finally come for the NBA FInals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors to get started.

On the latest edition of the Tip of the Tower Podcast David Morassutti is joined by Jake Middleton and RJ Stacey to go over the team’s journey through the playoffs, factors that will impact the series including Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant plus their final predictions.

Here is a summary of what to look for on the latest episode, which you can also listen to below or download here.

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The podcast starts by discussing the significance of the Raptors being in the NBA Finals while looking back at the ups and downs from the team’s history. They look at some of the challenges Toronto faced in the playoffs and how it prepared them.

With the Finals starting in Toronto, the global media were in attendance for media which is not something the city has seen considering it has been a while since a team has been on this stage. A big part of the coverage has been about Drake and what has been said about him at both sides of the border.

David, RJ and Jake discuss Drake’s behaviour during the post-season and whether it is actually an issue worth talking about.

As they move on the series itself, David wonders what the Raptors can do to beat the Warriors in this series and what their biggest weakness will be. Can they take advantage of Kevin Durant being out for Game 1?

Kawhi Leonard has been every as advertised for the Raptors. What should the team expect from him in the Finals and how impressive has his performance been considering all the talk about his future.

To end the podcast, David, Jake and RJ provide their predictions and what they look forward to watching in the NBA Finals.

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