Series Thread: 1st Round: 4) Cavs vs 5) Knicks

[Cyder]

I mean, so do the Heat.

But a 3-1 lead for both teams seems promising.

It would be more promising if it wasn't the Knicks

 

[Cyder]

Chiefs fan here...

Even the one from 1970 was after my teams last damn one

 

[Wamu]

I mean, so do the Heat.

But a 3-1 lead for both teams seems promising.

Got more faith in the experienced Bucks digging themselves outta that 3-1 hole than the Cavs.

Maybe the Cavs can get the W tonight, that would be nice.

And I don't see the Butler-led Heat losing 3 in a row.

 

[ElPatron1]

Got more faith in the experienced Bucks digging themselves outta that 3-1 hole than the Cavs.

Maybe the Cavs can get the W tonight, that would be nice.

And I don't see the Butler-led Heat losing 3 in a row.

If either team (heat/knicks) lose game 6 they will both lose. That is assuming both teams lose game 5.

 

[WiggyRuss]

watching the game at home tonight.

Allen needs to grow a pair and not get his ass kicked by Mitchell Robinson.

Someone beside Mitchell and Garland need to make some outside shots to open up the lane- its one of the major reasons the Cavs have struggled.

The Cavs do not have enough shooting. Knicks are clogging the lane since Mobley does not have a reliable outside shot yet and Allen is pretty much a true center- decent jumper but no one is covering him outside the lane.

I would give Okoro or Stevens run for defense. Okoro is a good defender. They ran with him all year and now are changing it all up. Not a good move by Bickerstaff

I do not even think the Knicks have really played that great- which is kind of a worry in a way. I think the Cavs- outside of game 2- have just played terrible

and oh yah- Mitchell needs to play like the All NBA 1st or 2nd teamer he had been all year.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

If the Cavs lost tonight, the only time we'll see Wiggy again is to briefly shit on the Heat or Lakers.

 

[Shanemansj13]

watching the game at home tonight.

Allen needs to grow a pair and not get his ass kicked by Mitchell Robinson.

Someone beside Mitchell and Garland need to make some outside shots to open up the lane- its one of the major reasons the Cavs have struggled.

The Cavs do not have enough shooting. Knicks are clogging the lane since Mobley does not have a reliable outside shot yet and Allen is pretty much a true center- decent jumper but no one is covering him outside the lane.

I would give Okoro or Stevens run for defense. Okoro is a good defender. They ran with him all year and now are changing it all up. Not a good move by Bickerstaff

I do not even think the Knicks have really played that great- which is kind of a worry in a way. I think the Cavs- outside of game 2- have just played terrible

and oh yah- Mitchell needs to play like the All NBA 1st or 2nd teamer he had been all year.

Yep those are the big issues. No playmakers or shooters outside of Garland and Mitchell. Then you have two bigs that cannot spread the floor. Until Mobley can create his own shot and/or establish some kind of outside shot they have a clear ceiling. Especially with their lack of role players. It’s been an issue for two years now

 

[WiggyRuss]

Yep those are the big issues. No playmakers or shooters outside of Garland and Mitchell. Then you have two bigs that cannot spread the floor. Until Mobley can create his own shot and/or establish some kind of outside shot they have a clear ceiling. Especially with their lack of role players. It’s been an issue for two years now

LeVert is so inconsistent

Osman has been okay for stretches

when Okoro shoots well- the Cavs became a team that can beat anyone. The 3 spot has just been our achillees all year and its really showing in this matchup.

I do give the Knicks credit- they are better than I thought. They have a lot of guys. Brunson and Randle of course. Robinson has been the unsung MVP if you ask me. Barrett finally had a good game- which is scary he has only had 1 good game out of 4......Quickley is a solid bench guy.

I still think the Cavs top 4 guys- Garland, Mitchell, Allen and then Mitchell- give the Cavs more overall talent---- but Garland, Allen and Mobley need to grow up faster- they have looked overwhelmed at times--- and Mitchell needs to get some swag back.

 

[bksballer89]

Cavs came out like they're the team up 3-1

No sense of urgency

 

[ElPatron1]

Randle injuried

 

[Shanemansj13]

Offense matters in the playoffs now. Sloppy, paint clogged halfcourt offense that can’t rebound. Good way to lose in 5 games

 

[Shanemansj13]

Randle injuried

They don’t need him to win

 

[Shanemansj13]

Cavs came out like they're the team up 3-1

No sense of urgency

That’s literally the entire season lol. They got off to slow starts in almost every game. I wanna put that on Bickerstaff but it’s more than that. A young team should be motivated. I think their entire offensive scheme is flawed, it can’t work in today’s NBA. Problem is they don’t have the personnel to run an uptempo offense. No shooting or playmakers outside the big 2 and an inconsistent LeVert

 

[ElPatron1]

They don’t need him to win

I know that is the pathetic thing lol

I miss Markkanen…I know the Cavs won more games this year, but I think the team was better last year. Factor out the injuries and they prob would have won just as many games last year.

 

[thunderc]

They don’t need him to win

They certainly do to do anything past this series

 

[Shanemansj13]

I know that is the pathetic thing lol

I miss Markkanen…I know the Cavs won more games this year, but I think the team was better. Factor out the injuries and they prob would have won just as many games last year.

It’s more than that but he would help spread the floor. Problem is then they don’t have Mitchell so they are in the same situation as last year

 

[Shanemansj13]

They certainly do to do anything past this series

I could care less what they do after this lol. But they won’t beat Miami or Milwaukee with Randle regardless imo.

 

[ElPatron1]

It’s more than that but he would help spread the floor. Problem is then they don’t have Mitchell so they are in the same situation as last year

True, but they would have Sexton.

Either way they need to sign a wing desperately next year. Ingram or Brown…Throw some money at them…Basically anyone would be an upgrade.

 

[ElPatron1]

I could care less what they do after this lol. But they won’t beat Miami or Milwaukee with Randle regardless imo.

They might. They are a tough team. I would give them a shot if Randle can play…

 

[thunderc]

Might be time to play “What are you if Mitchell Robinson Dominates You”?