4. Raps Have All The Momentum

Momentum in sports is a beautiful thing. The Raptors have won three straight games including their last one in Milwaukee deflating the Bucks and their fans. This is the first time this season the Bucks have dropped three in a row. Probably because it's the only time they've gone up against the Raptors three games in a row. The Bucks will surely come out of the gate swinging but as soon as the Raptors make their first big run they better watch out because the flood gates will open fast.

5. The Role Players Have Swapped

Coming into this series, the main issue with the Raptors was the bench. The main focus of said issues was Powell and FVV. Before game three, FVV hadn’t had 10 or more points in a contest since game one of the first-round series. He earned the name "Steady Freddy" back in games three and four of this series averaging 17 PTS on 63% FG and 83% 3PT. It’s hard to expect that same production in terms of his shooting but anything close in game six should be enough to put this team over the edge. Powell has forever been a notorious Bucks killer and that has stayed true in this series. He’s averaging a solid 13 PTS on 44% FG and 40% 3PT after struggling a bunch in the first two rounds. To go along with those two, Ibaka has continued his steady play and at times has looked dominant. On Milwaukee’s end, their role players have gone ice cold. It seems in the past three games some combo of Brogdon, Bledsoe, Middleton, Lopez, Mirotic, or Ilyasova have lost the ability to play to their strengths. Maybe it's the Raptors suffocating defence maybe, the stage is just a little too bright. Despite Danny Green and Pascal Siakam losing their touch, the other guys have been able to step up and contribute enough to help Kawhi grab a win.

Obviously, these aren’t the only factors that go into winning a series-deciding game but they will sway the outcome in Toronto’s favour. Building on the momentum of their past wins and the fans cheering them on, the Raptors role players and Kawhi should get that extra boost to put them over the top. I can’t say I would be disappointed if Saturday doesn’t end in a win but if there’s a game seven, the chances of moving on fall drastically. This is by no means a “must win” for the Raptors but it sure feels like the best opportunity to move on.

No matter the outcome, Raptors fans need to relish this moment because who knows? I’m not going to say it, but you know what I’m getting at. We could be witnessing history and this run will be something most will never forget. Imagine how much better this memory will be if on Sunday morning you wake up and the Raptors have made the NBA Finals.