For starters, this is the first finals that the Golden State Warriors had to start on the road during their five year run. That alone makes these look different.
Secondly, this the first NBA Finals in eight years without LeBron James playing in the East.
Third, this is the Raptors first trip to the main stage.
So what did you think, Pounders? Was it what you expected? Anything stick out to you? Something to look for in Game 2?
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