Toronto Raptors Shock the World by Winning Their First NBA Title

 Toronto Raptors handled business last night by winning game six 114-110, to win their first NBA Championship in franchise history.

First KD went down, then Klay Thompson went down with a knee injury late in the third quarter of game six, that later ended up being announced as a torn ACL. Despite all the injuries, the Warriors still fought, but it wasn’t enough Toronto Raptors was hungry for a championship.

Kawhi carries the team throughout the playoffs, but last night it Kyle Lowry who carried the Raptors in a closeout game. After being mocked for years about choking in the playoffs. Kyle showed Philly toughness and showed up where it mattered the most finishing with 26 points, ten assists, and seven rebounds.

Fred VanVleet was another key contributor in the Raptors winning in game six, finishing with 22 points, after hitting clutch three after three to take the life out of the Golden State Warriors.

Pascal Siakam has another clutch performance in one of the biggest games of his career thus far. Siakam finished with 26 points and ten rebounds. He was dominant in the paint and was getting any shot he wanted in the paint.

Serge Ibaka came off the bench and score 15 crucial points.

Kawhi Leonard, 2019 NBA Finals MVP, finished with 22 points and six rebounds.

Golden State missed nine three throws in this game and surprisingly only lost by four. Free throws could have helped them force a game seven, even with all the injuries that happened to them.

Steph Curry missed a game-winning three, he struggled shooting 3 for 11 behind the arc, but nonetheless still finished with 21 points.

Before Klay Thompson, went down with a knee injury, from a dunk attempt, that leads to getting fouled by Danny Green, he was shooting lights out. Klay Thompson ended with 30 points.

Draymond Green had another superb all-around game, finishing with 11 points, 19 rebounds, and 13 assists.

Andre Iguodala stepped up this game finishing with 22 points.

DeMarcus Cousins finished with 12 points off the bench.

With the offseason coming up, we will soon see if in fact will the Golden State Warriors dynasty break up.

We already know it’s a strong possibility Kevin Durant will sign a lucrative contract elsewhere in free agency.

After Klay Thompson, didn’t make any All NBA Team, which makes him ineligible for the super max deal, could he look to play elsewhere and have his own team? Only time will tell.

Will other GM’s start to be more aggressive to create for a championship contender roster, even it means trading one of their best players for it to happen?

Masai Ujiri made a gutsy call trading away Kawhi and firing Dwayne Casey, but it leads to an NBA Championship who can argue with those results.

We will soon what move Ujiri will make this offseason for the Toronto Raptors. They will need to do everything in their power, to retain Kawhi Leonard and sign him to a long term max deal.

Toronto Raptors vs. the Golden State Warriors 2019 NBA Finals Preview

Tonight will start game one of the 2019 NBA Finals between Toronto Raptors vs the Golden State Warriors.

This might end up being one of the most lopsided NBA Finals were about to watch.

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard averaged 31 points and 8 rebounds throughout the playoffs, but will he be able to match that performance when he will more than likely have to chase Steph Curry around screens. Also, Golden State has a plethora of defenders to guard Kawhi, such as Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, and possibly Kevin Durant if he plays.

A key factor to the Raptors even making this a respectable series, is which Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol will show up? Both players have been up and down throughout the playoffs, but as of late have shown up in big moments. If they don’t get star struck and show up this s could possibly be an interesting series.

Also, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell must play well as they did in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Basically, the Toronto Raptors team has to play perfectly in order to have a shot of beating the Golden State Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors come into the NBA Finals banged up, but that really hasn’t affected them throughout the playoffs. There’s a reason why this team has gone to five straight Finals, they have gone through each adversity and persevered through it. 

There are rumors that DeMarcus Cousins will play tonight in game one, if that’s true it could be a long series for the Toronto Raptors. 

Steph Curry has been averaging 27 points per game, six rebounds per game, and five assists per game.

Klay Thompson has averaged 19 points per game and 1.5 steals per game.

Kevin Durant who’s still questionable to play in the finals is averaging 34 points per game.

I have the Golden State Warriors winning 4-1 against the Toronto Raptors. Comment below or mention us on Twitter @blogaccess1on1, to let us know who you think will win the 2019 NBA Finals. 

Toronto Raptors Regains Home Court Advantage and Evens Series 2-2

Last night, was a must win for the Toronto Raptors, if they fell down 3-1 to the Philadelphia 76ers, they knew the series would be pretty much over.

Kyle Lowry actually showed up in the playoffs, he scored seven of his 14 total points on the first quarter. Lowry finally gave Kawhi the help he needed.

The Sixers, however were able to fight back in the first quarter to cut an 11 point lead to be only down 24-21 to end the first quarter, due to the contributions of Jimmy Butler and James Ennis III.

The Raptors and Sixers were going blow for blow in the second quarter, which lead to the Sixers being up 47-45, with a clutch three by Jimmy Butler to end the half.

Kawhi left his mark on the game as he usually does.

The third quarter, was nonetheless different from the second quarter, each team went shot for shot, Kawhi Leonard, Marc Gasol, Paschal Siakam lead the push in the third for the Raptors, whereas Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris, JJ Redick, and James Ennis III lead the push for the Sixers in the third quarter. Raptors-Sixers were tied 75-75 to end the third quarter.

Jimmy Butler scored the first few points in the fourth quarter from free throws. Kyle Lowry and Marc Gasol answered back with a jump shot and layup of their own to give the Raptors the lead 81-79 with 10:16 left in the fourth quarter. Both teams went back and forth exchanging the lead until Kawhi Leonard hit a clutch three over Joel Embiid and JJ Redick with the shot clock winding down, to give the Toronto Raptors a 94-90 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers with one minute left. That shot sealed the game and the Sixers could never regain composure.

Toronto went on to beat the Sixers 101-96 to even the series 2-2, the series will resume Tuesday in Toronto.

Kawhi Leonard finished with an astonishing 39 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists. Marc Gasol finished with 16 points. Kyle Lowry finished with 14 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. Danny Green finished 11 points. Serge Ibaka finished with 12 points and nine rebounds off the bench.

Jimmy Butler put the Sixers on his back again, finishing with 29 points and 11 rebounds. JJ Redick finished with 19 points. Tobias finished with 16 points and six rebounds, even though it looked like he was building a house with all the bricks he put up yesterday shooting 7 for 23 from the field. Ben Simmons finished with ten points. James Ennis III finished with nine points off the bench.

Sixers Survive to even Series 1-1

Sixers started off the game strong, which lead to a commanding 16 point lead in the second quarter. However, due to turnovers late in the second quarter, by Greg Monroe and Ben Simmons. Danny Green hit a late three in the second quarter which cut the Sixers lead to 13, the Philadelphia 76ers lead 51-38 at halftime.

In the second half, the Toronto Raptors were the team that started off strong, Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam lead the Raptors on a 25-18 run. This lead to the Sixers leading 69-63 at the end of the third quarter.

Sixers withheld every run Toronto, tried to make, Kyle Lowry hit back to back threes midway through the fourth quarter, to cut the Sixers lead to three 90-87. Tobias Harris sealed the game with two clutch free throws to give the Sixers a much-needed win, with a final score 94-89. The Philadelphia 76ers even the series with the Toronto Raptors 1-1. The series will resume in Philly Thursday night.

Jimmy Butler carried the team with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Joel Embiid had 12 points, six rebounds, and five assists while playing sick. JJ Redick finally found his rhythm game two and scored 11 points. Tobias Harris had nine points and 11 rebounds. Ben Simmons filled the stat sheet with six points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Sixers bench contributed 26 points, with the help of Greg Monroe, James Ennis, and Jonah Bolden.

Kawhi Leonard had another stellar performance with 35 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Paschal Siakam had another sleeper game finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Kyle Lowry had 20 points. Marc Gasol had a disappointing game with 5 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Danny Green also had a disappointing game with 3 points. The Raptors bench only contributed five points.

Philadelphia 76ers Makes Statement at the Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia 76ers made some very assertive moves during this year’s NBA trade deadline.

Going into the NBA’s trade deadline, the 76ers main problem was lack of depth, which was surprising, since last year it was one of their strong points.

But, trading for Jimmy Butler, they traded away key guys such as Dario Saric and Robert Covington.

The 76ers regained their depth, however, by trading for Tobias Harris, a well-needed stretch four and decent defender, Boban Marjanovic a 7’3 big man, who will definitely help with the lack of big man talent off the bench for the 76ers and Mike Scott. However, you have to give something up in order to get something in return, the 76ers traded away promising rookie Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, 2020 first round pick lottery protected, 2021 first Miami’s pick, and 2021 and 2022 second round picks, to the Los Angeles Clippers, in order for the trade to be accepted.

The Philadelphia 76ers traded 2017 #1 overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic for Jonathon Simmons, a 2020 first-round pick top 20 protected pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder and a second-round pick.

The 76ers received James Ennis from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the right to swap 2021 second-round draft picks.

Also, the Philadelphia 76ers traded for Malachi Richardson a young talented guard and 2022 second round pick from the Toronto Raptors.


The trades definitely raise the stakes for the 76ers coming out the East Conference, as long as everyone stays healthy. Only time will tell if that’s true.

Philadelphia 76ers Make Blockbuster Trade for Jimmy Butler

Today, the 76ers made a trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler. The 76ers traded Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless, and a 2022 second round pick, to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton.

The Sixers have been star searching for their final piece to create their own big three in Philly since last summer. After trading for Jimmy Butler, the search may finally be completed.

Although Jimmy Butler has been a headcase in both Minnesota and in Chicago, I believe he’ll fit in well in Philly considering Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid work hard, unlike the young stars in Minnesota, such as Andrew Wiggins & Karl Anthony-Towns.

Jimmy Butler tantrums finally got his wish and now has been traded to a team that’s ready to get to next level. Jimmy Butler has been averaging 21.3 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 4.3 assists per game this year.

Considering the continued struggles Markelle Fultz has been having it was time for a change. Since JJ Redick is a defensive liability, having him come off the bench is a necessity. Jimmy Butler may be the last piece to get the Sixers to claim the throne of the East and get past the Celtics and Raptors to face the NBA juggernaut Golden State Warriors possibly in the NBA Finals.

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Monta Ellis Potential Landing Spots

Monta Ellis was released by the Indiana Pacers last week. Ellis played for the Pacers for the past two seasons. Through his two seasons with the Pacers, he averaged 11.1 points per game.

Monta Ellis is 31 years old; he still has a lot to offer to a playoff team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of those teams who could use his abilities. Ellis could be the scorer off the bench the Cavaliers desperately need. Kyle Korver and Iman Shumpert were nonexistent in the NBA Finals.

Another playoff team who could benefit from his services is the San Antonio Spurs. Danny Green has been inconsistent this past season, Manu Ginobili is getting up their age. Monta Ellis signing to the San Antonio Spurs would improve their chances of beating the Golden State Warriors.

The Los Angeles Clippers would be another great landing spot for Monta Ellis. The Clippers need a good scorer/shooter on their roster for next season, after losing JJ Redick in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be another great landing spot for Monta Ellis. They need a spark plug off the bench, and Monta Ellis is that guy. The Thunder need some scoring production when Russell Westbrook and Paul George go to the bench to get some rest.

The Toronto Raptors is another team that could use Monta Ellis services. The Raptors need guard bench production after the loss of Cory Joseph in free agency to the Indiana Pacers.

We will soon see what team Monta Ellis ends up on.

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Cleveland Cavaliers Send the Toronto Raptors Home Early

The Toronto Raptors were playing an elimination game win or go home. The Raptors played today's game accordingly, they took control of the game for the first ten minutes of the game leading the Cleveland Cavaliers 26-17. But, the Cavaliers quickly answered back to end the first quarter tied 28 -28.

The second quarter is where the Cavs were able to create some distance from the Raptors. Kyle Korver was a key contributor to the Cavs second quarter run, Korver scored 16 points in the second quarter. Korver scoring outburst leads to the Cavs leading the Raptors 61-49 at the half.


In the third quarter, the Raptors showed the Cavaliers; they weren't going home easily. DeMar DeRozan found a way to get his shot off even with the constant double teams. Serge Ibaka hit several key jumpers in the third quarter to keep the Raptors in striking distance. Norman Powell even helped by hitting a few jumpers of his own. P.J. Tucker defense kept the Raptors in containment. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavs lead the Raptors 85-80.

In the fourth quarter, Kyrie Irving made it be known that the Raptors season was ending today and there would be no game five. Kyrie Irving scored the Cavs last 11 points from the six-minute mark to the two-minute mark.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 109-102. The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the winner of the Boston Celtics-Washington Wizards series in the Eastern Conference Finals.


LeBron James finished with 35 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Kyrie Irving finished with 27 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and four steals. Kyle Korver finished with 18 points and five rebounds off the bench. Channing Frye finished with ten points off the bench.

Serge Ibaka finished with 23 points. DeMar DeRozan finished with 22 points, eights assists, and four rebounds. Cory Joseph finished with 20 points, playoff career-high 12 assists, and six rebounds. P.J. Tucker finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and four steals. Norman Powell finished with ten points off the bench.

We will soon see how the Raptors front office operates this off season, to either keep the core group or shake things up, and go after other free agents this summer.