Published on: May 30, 2019 5:07 pm IST|Updated on: May 30, 2019 6:24 pm IST
The Game-1 of the 2019 NBA finals will see Toronto Raptors playing host to the Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Friday morning (IST).
Snippets:
Go all-access for the Eastern Conference Finals as the @Raptors defeat Milwaukee to advance to their first #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV in franchise history! #WeTheNorth?: GSW/TOR, Game 1⏰: 9:00pm/et – Thursday, 5/30??: ABC ??: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/SGadzZ21XN— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2019
Go all-access for the Eastern Conference Finals as the @Raptors defeat Milwaukee to advance to their first #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV in franchise history! #WeTheNorth
?: GSW/TOR, Game 1⏰: 9:00pm/et – Thursday, 5/30??: ABC ??: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/SGadzZ21XN
— NBA (@NBA) May 30, 2019
MATCH DETAILS: What competition it is? NBA Playoffs Series: NBA Finals, Game-1 The match will be played between Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors at Scotiabank Arena. The arena has a capacity of 19,800. Match Day: May 31, 2019, @ 06:00 AM IST
Broadcast details:
Sony Sports Network has the rights to stream NBA matches in India. Premier members can also catch the Live Action on SonyLiv App.
Regular Season Record-
Toronto Raptors: W-58, L-24 Golden State Warriors: W-57, L-25
HISTORY!Steph Curry and Draymond Green become the first teammates in @NBAHistory to both record a triple-double in the same postseason game! #SAPStatLineOfTheNight pic.twitter.com/dHQxr2T8zJ— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) May 21, 2019
HISTORY!
Steph Curry and Draymond Green become the first teammates in @NBAHistory to both record a triple-double in the same postseason game! #SAPStatLineOfTheNight pic.twitter.com/dHQxr2T8zJ
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) May 21, 2019
Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors regular season stats comparison (Per Game):
Raptors | Bucks
Games: 82 | 82 Points: 114.4 | 117.7 Field Goals%: 47.4 | 49.1 3-Point%: 36.6 | 38.5 Free Throws%: 80.4 | 80.1 Rebounds: 45.2 | 46.2 Assists: 25.4 | 29.4 Turnovers: 14.0 | 14.3 Steals: 8.3 | 7.6 Blocks: 5.3 | 6.4
6 – @warriors have won six NBA championships, tied with the Bulls for 3rd all-time!#NBAFinals BY THE NUMBERS: https://t.co/8zYp7zV7cz?: GSW/TOR, Game 1 ⏰: 9:00pm/et – Thursday, 5/30 ??: ABC ??: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/IhQ38SuKxU— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) May 30, 2019
6 – @warriors have won six NBA championships, tied with the Bulls for 3rd all-time!#NBAFinals BY THE NUMBERS: https://t.co/8zYp7zV7cz
?: GSW/TOR, Game 1 ⏰: 9:00pm/et – Thursday, 5/30 ??: ABC ??: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/IhQ38SuKxU
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) May 30, 2019
In almost all the parameters we considered above, Warriors have racked up better numbers this season. But it doesn’t put Raptors behind Warriors by any means. In fact, most of the Warriors’ offensive work was done by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant in the regular season, while Raptors have pints from the bench as well.
2019 Playoff stats:
Raptors | Warriors
Games: 18 | 16 Points: 104.9 | 117.3 Field Goals%: 44.1 | 48.7 3-Point%: 34.5 | 37.0 Free Throws%: 81.8 | 81.9 Rebounds: 42.8 | 44.4 Assists: 22.4 | 28.5 Turnovers: 11.8 | 14.3 Steals: 8.0 | 7.6 Blocks: 4.5 | 6.0
The above stats show that Golden State Warriors are dominating the stats, which means selecting their players could fetch all the Dream11 fantasy players some crucial points.
Players to watch out for: (Captain options)
Kawhi Leonard recorded 27 PTS, 17 REB, 7 AST in the @Raptors Game 6 win. The last player with that many points, rebounds, and assists in a #NBAPlayoffs series-clinching win was Michael Jordan (38 PTS, 19 REB, 7 AST) in 1991. pic.twitter.com/IVXpZI9UAZ— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) May 26, 2019
Kawhi Leonard recorded 27 PTS, 17 REB, 7 AST in the @Raptors Game 6 win. The last player with that many points, rebounds, and assists in a #NBAPlayoffs series-clinching win was Michael Jordan (38 PTS, 19 REB, 7 AST) in 1991. pic.twitter.com/IVXpZI9UAZ
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) May 26, 2019
Kawhi Leonard – Even in his short stay in Toronto, Kawhi Leonard is already a legend. His impact in the playoffs is as clear as the day from the fact that he is already the player with the most points in the playoffs for Raptors. It’s incredible as this is his first season in North, and the finals are yet to start.
It’s clear that between Warriors and their one more glorious chapter, stands the 2015 NBA finals MVP.
Talk about offense the defense, he is a two-way player, two-times NBA defensive player of the player.
Kawhi’s Numbers:
Kawhi Leonard – Dream11 Points earned in the last five games: 63.9, 61.9, 44.9, 58.3, 44.6
While in the last five games his numbers read: Points: 27, 35, 19, 36, 31 Rebounds: 17, 7, 7, 9, 8, 9 Assists: 7, 9, 1, 5, 5, 2
Raptors’ X-Factor – The unsung hero of Raptors’ playoff win over Milwaukee Bucks was Fred VanVleet.
In the last two games, he made the difference from the bench. He went 7-of-9 in Game-5 from the 3 points range, and 4-5 in Game-6. He has a value of just 6.5 points and could be handy for your Dream11 NBA fantasy team.
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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry – Kevin Durant‘s injury forced Stephen Curry to take the reins of this team once again, and now people and the NBA pundits have gone to the extent that perhaps Warriors are better off with Durant. For reasons that Curry is laying unbelievably well, like a candidate for the finals MVP.
Stephen Curry’s numbers:
Dream11 NBA Points earned in the last five games: 37, 36, 37, 36, 33
While in the last five games his numbers read: Points: 37, 36, 37, 36, 33 Rebounds: 13, 6, 8, 6, 5 Assists: 11, 3, 8, 7, 4
Warriors’ X-Factor – It’s Draymond Green. One of the most versatile players, and perhaps one of the best defensive players of all time, Green will be key inside the paint when the Raptors have the possession. He will bring the points into the game as well.
Combination: PG: Fred VanVleet SG: Klay Thompson SF: Kawhi Leonard (C), Alfonzo McKinnie PF: Pascal Siakam, Draymond Green C: Kevon Looney, Serge Ibaka
PG: Fred VanVleet, Stephen Curry (C) SG: Klay Thompson, Danny Green SF: Andre Iguodala PF: Pascal Siakam, Draymond Green C: Kevon Looney
GSW vs TOR Dream11 TEAM NEWS:
Toronto Raptors: Injured – No fresh injury concerns for the hosts. The players out of contention at the moment are OG Anunoby (knee surgery) and Patrick McCaw (personal reasons). Questionable – None at the moment. Suspended – None.
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Golden State Warriors: Injured – According to the official news, Kevin Durant is getting closer to making a return to the first team set-up. Though, the two-time reigning Finals MVP will not be playing the Game-1 of this series as he will have to participate in practice before he plays in the Finals.
https://twitter.com/SizeUpSports/status/1126341531101736961
Questionable – While first choice Center, DeMarcus Cousins is pain-free now and could be available for selection. However, the Warriors still have him listed as questionable for Game-1 Suspended – None.
GSW vs TOR Dream11 Teams (Starting Lineup; Probables):
From the bench (Probables):
INDIA FANTASY PREDICTION:
Toronto Raptors are at home and with no Durant in Warriors team, the hosts will start the game as favorites.
NOTE: THIS GSW vs TOR Dream11 MATCH PREVIEW IS BASED ON OUR RESEARCH AND UNDERSTANDING FROM VARIOUS NEWS SOURCES. YOU CAN SELECT YOUR OWN PLAYING 11 ON THE BASIS OF TEAM NEWS.