And just like that, the Toronto Raptors find themselves down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Raps got thumped in Game 2 on Friday night, surrendering a postseason high 125 points in a 125-103 loss in Milwaukee. Toronto now finds themselves in dangerous territory, as 93% of teams reportedly go on to lose after being down 0-2. Head coach Nick Nurse isn’t buying it, however, and shared a very straightforward message about what he wants for his team in Game 3.
That wasn’t to the point at all!
Nurse wasn’t the only Raptor who chose to be rather blunt in his comments regarding Game 3. Kawhi decided to go with a few less words as he faced reporters following Game 2…
The Raps are 5-2 so far at home in the playoffs and are essentially in must-win mode heading back to Scotiabank Arena. Time will tell if the head coach (or rock star) is able to bring his guys back and make the series a best 2-of-3.
(H/T Josh Lewenberg)
