BKN Vs TOR Dream 11 Prediction: A win today takes the Raptors on the cusp of making it out of this series with a perfect record.
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Although things didn’t quite shape up in the manner they would have liked in game 2, the fact that the Raptors ended up with a win on the day is what matters. The side was surprisingly doled out a stern test, one the team prevailed in to take a 2-0 win in the playoffs.
After routing Brooklyn Nets in the series opener, the Raptors had things massively trickier the last time around. The side was pushed all the way by an improved Nets outfit to see us be engaged in a tie worthy of this round. Taking the Raptors all the way down to the buzzer, the Nets ultimately fell behind 104-99, a defeat which could mean the end of their aspirations of progressing from this stage.
While we still have five games to go in the series, the bygone defeat was more damaging than the thumping the Nets received in game 1. Despite sparing no expense to make life adverse for the raptors, they fell short, an outcome which showed that the best of their efforts stand little chance in front of a way superior and well-endowed Raptors setup.
Probable Winner
With a runaway lead in the series now, the Raptors can put the playoffs to bed with a third win in a row today. A 3-0 lead will put them on the brink of qualification into the forthcoming round, a spot well deserved given the manner in which they have largely bossed around the Nets till now.
We envision the Raptors having little jitters in emerging from today’s scrimmage with yet another win. The side takes on a downtrodden and downbeat Nets side, a team consisting of no confidence and tiring legs.
Probable Playing 5
Raptors
Fred, Kyle, Pascal, Ibaka, Anunoby
Nets
Temple, Caris, Joe, Rodions, Allen
Game Overview
NBA Playoffs 2019-20
Match: Raptors Vs Nets Game 3
Date And Time: 21st August, Friday: 11:00pm
Venue: The Field House, Orlando
Best Shooter
Raptors
- Fred, Kyle, Pascal, Ibaka, Anunoby
Nets
- Temple, Caris, Joe, Rodions, Allen
Best Ball Stealer
Raptors
- Fred, Kyle, Pascal, Ibaka, Anunoby
Nets
- Temple, Caris, Joe, Rodions, Allen
Bygone Encounter
Raptors Vs Nets: 104-99
Dream 11 Picks
Point Guard
Fred VanVleet has carried his electric seeding round form right into the playoffs as well. The point guard is an unstoppable force at the moment, a player who dropped a game winning 24-10 double-double for his side in game 2.
Shooting Guard
Slotting in next to Fred is Norman Powell who returned with the 24 points as well in that affair. Be it shooting from the deep on exploiting the wins, the shooting guard did it all at a time when the Raptors found themselves hard pressed for points.
In a team which looks set to have run its race in the playoffs, Caris LeVert is refusing to go down without a fight. Put to the sword, the shooting guard has persistently delivered for the club in a bid to maintain the side’s integrity with a 15-11 double-double the last time around.
This ambit of our Dream 11 side features Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot as well from the Nets. Massively improved, he maintained his staller touch the last time around as well with 17 points from the midrange region.
Small Forward
Garret Temple’s electric 21 points had a massive role to play in the Nets falling short by just five points in game 2. He shot a staggering 21 point performance, endeavours which alluded towards the radiant skill set he has in his artillery when it comes to delivering crunch performances.
OG Anunoby rediscovering his touch come the playoffs has given the Raptors much needed breathing space. Although he’s still far from his best, he’s following rekindle his form with his 5 points and 6 rebounds from last time enough to see us rope him inn
Power Forward
We massively crumbled the last time around but that doesn’t dissuade us from opting for Rodions Kurucs from the Nets. A steady performer, his tenacity has served him and his side well to maul oppositions in their attacking forays.
Centre
Serge Ibaka didn’t have the game we envisaged from him the last time around but after a pathbreaking display in game 1 and 8 points and 6 rebounds in game 2, he more than warrants a spot in our setup for today.
Star Player
His calibre and current form make Fred an instant pick as our star player while Caris is the pro player.
Dream 11 Team
Fred, Caris, Powell, Timothe, Anunoby, Temple. Rodions, Ibaka
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Dream 11 Disclaimer
All our selections are based on in-depth and astute analysis of the players partaking in the match and a perusal of other reasoning. Please incorporate a slew of factors while crafting your own side with this article serving as a guide to the match and players.
