NBA Playoffs 2019: 3 Talking points from Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors - Game 6

#2 The Raptors overcome a 2-0 deficit

The Raptors beat the first seed Bucks

At the start of the series, the Bucks were arguably the favorites. The Raptors were fresh off a Game 7 series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks had time to rest after a "gentleman's sweep" against the Boston Celtics. This means they allowed their opponent to win one game to avoid the sweep. They beat the Celtics 4-1 and had time to rest before their series against the Raptors. The Bucks also swept the Detroit Pistons in the first round. In the first two games, it seemed like they could do the same against the Raptors.

The Raptors lost the first two games of the series. They lost Game 1 108-100 and Game 2 125-103. The series changed once the Raptors returned home. The Raptors won Game 3 118-112. The overtime win turned the series around. Toronto were down 2-1 but did something spectacular. They beat the Bucks in four straight games.

The Raptors had their ups and downs but fought their way to victory. They have more experience than the Bucks and it showed in this series. The Bucks are a team with a bright future but the Raptors' experience was too much for them. Certain players stepped up when it was needed (such as Kyle Lowry or Fred VanVleet) and it paid off. If anything, this series gave us a glimpse of a potential Eastern Conference rivalry for years to come. However, it was the Raptors who came out on top. A big part of their success revolved around their star forward Kawhi Leonard.

Leonard battled a leg injury throughout the series but managed to lead his team to victory. Leonard is already an NBA champion and could be on the verge of winning another, unless the Raptors' next opponent has something to say about it.