BAE Index 5/2/16: The Toronto Raptors exercised demons

BAE Index 5/2/16: The Toronto Raptors exorcised demons

May 1, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (13) embraces Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) after the Raptors 89-84 win in game seven of the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul George turns back the clock:

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Remember when Paul George unfortunately broke his leg when playing in a Team USA basketball exhibition game and missed just about all of last season due to the injury? Thankfully he has fully recovered as evidenced by his incredible first round playoff series against the Toronto Raptors, and by this 360 dunk that he casually threw down in Game 7 of that series.

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The Toronto Raptors are fighting straw men

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After the Raptors won Game 7 against the Pacers Dwane Casey claimed that people were doubting the Raptors and it was what was driving the team. Considering that Toronto was the two seed playing at home against a seven seed, and was almost universally predicted to win the game, it is hard to find the people Casey is talking about.

Goran Dragic used the spin cycle:

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The Miami Heat dominated the Charlotte Hornets in Game 7 of their first round playoff series. Part of that was behind a quick start highlighted by Goran Dragic putting defenders in a blender.

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