2019 NBA Playoff Odds: Giannis, Bucks Open as Favorites over Raptors in ECF

The Toronto Raptors advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals with a thrilling Game 7 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but things only get more difficult from here.

According to Caesars, Toronto will be significant underdogs heading into the next round against the Milwaukee Bucks:

Milwaukee needed only five games to get past the Boston Celtics in their second-round matchup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has followed up an incredible regular season with a postseason that has been just as impressive, averaging 27.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. The players around him have done their job as well, as the Bucks went 8-1 through the first two rounds.

The Celtics entered the second round with high expectations, but Kyrie Irving and company were shut down offensively.

After going an NBA-best 60-22 during the regular season, it makes sense for Milwaukee to be favored in the upcoming series.

However, the Raptors won't go down without a serious fight.

Kawhi Leonard rested quite a bit during the regular season but it has paid off because he has been on fire during the playoffs. He entered Sunday averaging 31.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game and then blew it all away in Game 7, scoring 41 points while no one else on the roster topped 17.

This included the game-winner as time expired:

Kawhi Game Winner

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If he continues his current level of play, fans could be in for an exciting battle in the Eastern Conference Finals that could go all seven games.