Series Thread: ECF: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavs

[WiggyRuss]

Kyrie needs to get it going

they havent really needed him yet---- he seems to be kinda feeling it out-- being more of a distributor---- focusing more on D.

They will need him next round in a huge way.

This round expect to see Love and Thompson continue to get more touches.

Thompson is just such a bad matchup for the Celtics. No one on that team can come close to running around with him and matching his energy and toughness on the boards.

and if they want to leave him alone- he will continue to finish at the rim- something he keeps on getting better at.

Thompson just keeps showing how important and versatile he is. The guy can guard anyone on the court--- is a great rebounder, can finish the pick and roll---- and you will never hear him complain and he shows up and plays everyday. His importance cant be overstated

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

they havent really needed him yet---- he seems to be kinda feeling it out-- being more of a distributor---- focusing more on D.

They will need him next round in a huge way.

This round expect to see Love and Thompson continue to get more touches.

Thompson is just such a bad matchup for the Celtics. No one on that team can come close to running around with him and matching his energy and toughness on the boards.

and if they want to leave him alone- he will continue to finish at the rim- something he keeps on getting better at.

Thompson just keeps showing how important and versatile he is. The guy can guard anyone on the court--- is a great rebounder, can finish the pick and roll---- and you will never hear him complain and he shows up and plays everyday. His importance cant be overstated

Wouldnt you agree that in general the Celts are a very good team but a terrible matchup against the Cavs basically top to bottom?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

i dont think any team in the East is a "good" matchup against the Cavs---- and that no team in the East would even push them

something i have been saying for weeks.

apparently others thought the Cavs might be pushed and lose a few extra games compared to last year because of how they played defense in the regular season.

that contention now looks asinine- as i said it would.

Im pretty sure you also said you thought that they'd lose more games then last year before making the finals.

 

[PIBuckeye]

2015 finals - Cavs had their #2 & #3 players injured and not available for the series - Merry Christmas Warriors - Warriors win 4-2*. Shocker.

2016 finals - both teams healthy - Cavs win 4-3.

2017 finals - I think its time for the Warriors to suffer some losses............

 

[Heatles84]

2015 finals - Cavs had their #2 & #3 players injured and not available for the series - Merry Christmas Warriors - Warriors win 4-2*. Shocker.

2016 finals - both teams healthy - Cavs win 4-3.

2017 finals - I think its time for the Warriors to suffer some losses............

Warriors lost Bogut in game 5 for the series. Draymond was suspended for game 5.

 

[LogicMan]

gonna be a blowout tonite !

 

[Mecca]

gonna be a blowout tonite !

On which side?

I think Boston wins tonight.

But, not in a blowout.

 

[Heatles84]

On which side?

I think Boston wins tonight.

But, not in a blowout.

I'm changing my prediction of Cavs in 5 to a sweep. In no way do I see Boston having a semblance of a chance at this series.

 

[PIBuckeye]

Warriors lost Bogut in game 5 for the series. Draymond was suspended for game 5.

Those don't come close to being equal. Bogut was out for games 5 & 6. big deal, he wasn't the #2 or 3 player on the team.... Green out for 1 game out of 6.

Kyrie and Love were out for the entire series.

who are the #2 and #3 players for GSW? Thompson and Durant?

 

[Heatles84]

Warriors lost Bogut in game 5 for the series. Draymond was suspended for game 5.

True or False, @PIBuckeye. The Dubs lost Bogut in game 5. Figured I fix the narrative you're trying to spin, since you want to rate my posts with a face palm.

 

[PIBuckeye]

True or False, @PIBuckeye. The Dubs lost Bogut in game 5. Figured I fix the narrative you're trying to spin, since you want to rate my posts with a face palm.

WTF? stop. stop trying to say your examples were remotely close to the losses the Cavs were handicapped with in the '15 series.

 

[Heatles84]

Those don't come close to being equal. Bogut was out for games 5 & 6. big deal, he wasn't the #2 or 3 player on the team.... Green out for 1 game out of 6.

Kyrie and Love were out for the entire series.

who are the #2 and #3 players for GSW? Thompson and Durant?

Bogut was out for games 5,6 and 7. It's a big deal because he guarded the paint for the Dubs. Draymond's the 4th option offensively for the Warriors - but he's probably their most important player in terms of system and defensive rotations. We saw how limited Golden St. was in game 5 without him.

Kyrie went out late in game 1.

This series went 7, not 6 like your posts indicates. The fact you can't even get this right lets me know your intelligence.

 

[Heatles84]

WTF? stop. stop trying to say your examples were remotely close to the losses the Cavs were handicapped with in the '15 series.

Not saying Bogut's the same skill level of Love and Irving at all. Let me know where I said that. In your original post, you said the Warriors were completely healthy the entire series - that's literally false. Also, Iggy had back issues starting game 6 (dude couldn't even jump to get a rebound).

Doesn't take away that the Cavs won the title. There's no asterisk. But you saying that the Cavs beat the Warriors straight up due to healthy is once again, false.

 

[PIBuckeye]

Bogut was out for games 5,6 and 7. It's a big deal because he guarded the paint for the Dubs. Draymond's the 4th option offensively for the Warriors - but he's probably their most important player in terms of system and defensive rotations. We saw how limited Golden St. was in game 5 without him.

Kyrie went out late in game 1.

This series went 7, not 6 like your posts indicates. The fact you can't even get this right lets me know your intelligence.

and ...... you went personal. fine. fuck you.

I stand corrected with the number of games. but I still win the argument.

the only one spinning is you. spare me about Green. he was out for 1 game out of 7! bogut out for 3 out of 7.

not even remotely equal.

 

[Heatles84]

and ...... you went personal. fine. fuck you.

I stand corrected with the number of games. but I still win the argument.

the only one spinning is you. spare me about Green. he was out for 1 game out of 7! bogut out for 3 out of 7.

not even remotely equal.

So........were the Warriors completely healthy? Not sure how that's you "winning the argument". And don't be such a sensitive little cuckold. I've said far worst on this forum and other posters don't soil their unmentionables.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

2015 finals - Cavs had their #2 & #3 players injured and not available for the series - Merry Christmas Warriors - Warriors win 4-2*. Shocker.

2016 finals - both teams healthy - Cavs win 4-3.

2017 finals - I think its time for the Warriors to suffer some losses............

Lots of people here looking to bet Cavs fans.
If interested, speak up.

 

[gordontrue]

Warriors weren't completely healthy in the Finals last year, but they weren't really that unhealthy either.

Bogust missed 2.5 games.
Love missed 1.5 games.

That series gets an overall stamp of health from me.

 

[Mecca]

I'm changing my prediction of Cavs in 5 to a sweep. In no way do I see Boston having a semblance of a chance at this series.

I'm hoping they have some pride and come out on fire.

If they are lackadaisical from the opening tip, Fin.

 

[Mecca]

True or False, @PIBuckeye. The Dubs lost Bogut in game 5. Figured I fix the narrative you're trying to spin, since you want to rate my posts with a face palm.

It's funnier than shit when people can't take their beliefs being challenged and resort to the almighty face palm.

Why post here if you are not up for a spirited debate?

* patiently awaits the Master- debater puns *

 

[Mecca]

Lots of people here looking to bet Cavs fans.
If interested, speak up.

I'm taking the Warriors in 5 with zero caveats on health.

I want the Warriors to fall so badly.

But, this is gonna be a beating of biblical proportions.