By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Toronto Raptors are one victory away from defeating the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals and winning the title. With the best-of-seven series at 3-1 in favor of the Canadian side and changes in various stats lists not so probable at this point, it can be proper to check out the postseason rebounding list. Europeans are included heavily.
Hitting the boards
The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t around anymore, but only Kawhi Leonard and Draymond Green have pulled down more rebounds than Giannis Antetokounmpo during the NBA Playoffs. The Greek Freak finished with 183, 12.2 per match. Nikola Jokic follows in fourth place with 182 and Enes Kanter in sixth with 154. Raptors’ Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka will add on their tally, but for now are seventh and eighth with 137 and 134, respectively.
Players with the most rebounds in 2019 NBA Playoffs:
| Player | Team | Rebounds | Average |
| Kawhi Leonard | Toronto Raptors | 200 | 9.1 |
| Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors | 194 | 9.7 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | 183 | 12.2 |
| Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | 182 | 13 |
| Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 156 | 7.1 |