Last year, nobody expected the Raptors to win a game in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Down 2-0, though, Toronto won two straight games at home and gave the Cavs their best shot.

Ultimately, though, it wasn't enough as Cleveland won the series in six games and went on to win the NBA championship.

Monday night, the Raptors go for revenge as they open up their second round series with the Cavs, on TSN.

 

Unlike last year, the Raptors are being given much more of a chance in this series thanks to the additions of Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker before the trade deadline and the fact that Cleveland's defence is struggling right now.

Still, there are people out there that are doubting the Raptors again, and one of those people is the 'Nature Boy', Ric Flair.

 

 

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Flair is a big fan of LeBron James and vice versa.

 

Ahead of Game 1 of the series, Flair gave an interesting prediction for the series that is sure to upset all Raptor fans.

Clean sweep from the Nature Boy.  Look, we're not saying he's wrong, he's arguably the greatest of all-time inside the squared circle, but we are saying it won't be easy for the Cavs, something fans agree with:

The Raps can ruin Flair's prediction with a Game 1 road win.  During last year's postseason, though, Toronto lost all three playoff games in Cleveland.

(H/T: Ric Flair)