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Toronto Raptors In Uncharted Territory

Every NBA fan expected the Golden State Warriors to be in the Western Conference Finals. The same goes for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t in a unfamiliar position being in full health. The lone interloper in the NBA’s final four is the Toronto Raptors. Canada’s favorite sons have shed… Continue reading Toronto Raptors In Uncharted Territory

Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock

For the better part of the post-Michael Jordan era in the NBA, the Eastern Conference has been a subject of ridicule in NBA circles. It wasn’t unwarranted chastising as the East routinely fielded substantially weaker teams than its Western counterpart. They would have a good team or two, but no depth. Teams under .500 were… Continue reading Eastern Conference No Longer NBA’s Laughingstock