Series Thread: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals Thread

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Fair enough, I guess we have to agree to disagree. I'm taking the team I love team in the NBA because I am a homer right now.

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[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Fair enough, I guess we have to agree to disagree. I'm taking a well-rested Kyrie/Shump/Lebron/TT/Mozgov along with JR, Delly and James Jones off the bench over any team in the NBA with how they're playing right now.

I will say this:

Not moving up the Finals is the best thing for the Cavs.

Kyrie will have had nearly 2 weeks rest.

If he is healthy?

Things will be very interesting.

Good Luck.

I am not anti-Lebron, nor anti-Cavs *fans*.

I'm glad he went home.

I think his stated reasoning was....suspect?

But, it can't be seen as the wrong choice considering he's back in the Finals.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I guess...which is kinda like you banking on Kyrie some how being cured of tendinitis in a week. And good luck to you as well my friend!

Well a week a half of rest minus that game stint should get him to at least 85-90%. An 85-90 Kyrie can score 25 points and be effective. But Harrison playing like that, that wont happen again, he had like 25 points lol.

Is that a career-high? lol

 

[Across The Field]

I will say this:

Not moving up the Finals is the best thing for the Cavs.

Kyrie will have had nearly 2 weeks rest.

If he is healthy?

Things will be very interesting.

Good Luck.

I am not anti-Lebron, nor anti-Cavs *fans*.

I'm glad he went home.

I think his stated reasoning was....suspect?

But, it can't be seen as the wrong choice considering he's back in the Finals.

I definitely agree with you about them not moving up the finals. 2 days extra rest can mean the world. I guess I'll say Kyrie has been healthy for the majority of the playoffs, and he looked pretty healthy in game 4. With all the rest, I see no reason he won't be fine. Tendonitis is rough but not that horrible, especially with the physicians at his disposal.

I was one of the rare Cavs fans who didn't hate Lebron, and I actually rooted for Miami when he was there when they were in the Finals. The guy is fantastic and winning one for the hometeam would be pretty cool.

I think when all is said and done, all fans will be treated to an amazing Finals.

 

[Across The Field]

I guess...which is kinda like you banking on Kyrie some how being cured of tendinitis in a week. And good luck to you as well my friend!

Haha, fair enough. I will say, I'm taking an 80% Kyrie over 100% Harrison any day though...

 

[Across The Field]

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Aww come on... if you can't beat 'em, root for 'em, right?

 

[trojanfan12]

Plus if LBJ covered either one he would get burnt out. He isn't that type of Defender anymore. He gets tired quicker now a days.

Exactly, Lebron is still the best in the game, but this Lebron isn't the same one that was able to shut down D-Rose for long stretches. This one is older and has a lot more mileage on him. I think the Cavs could successfully use him on Curry or Thompson for short stretches during some key moments. But every minute he has to spend checking one of them will likely cost them later.

 

[LAD]

Well a week a half of rest minus that game stint should get him to at least 85-90%. An 85-90 Kyrie can score 25 points and be effective. But Harrison playing like that, that wont happen again, he had like 25 points lol.

Is that a career-high? lol

Well fortunately the Warriors don't have to depend on Barns' scoring to win games which has been proven in past series' so ANY scoring he provides is a bonus...unlike the Cavs & Kyrie. So I too, wish you Cavs fans good luck as well.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Well fortunately the Warriors don't have to depend on Barns' scoring to win games which has been proven in past series' so ANY scoring he provides is a bonus...unlike the Cavs & Kyrie. So I too, wish you Cavs fans good luck as well.

It is only a plus, we havent needed him so far, but of course playing this offense we will need him healthy.

 

[Across The Field]

Man I can't wait for this series to start. I'm gonna go golf, good arguing with you Dubs fellas/lady

 

[trojanfan12]

It's okay, Honey.

It happens to lots of guys.

It's never happened to me before. I swear.

 

[Hambombs]

Well as far as shooting they havent been very good from outside. Barbosa really doesnt count he averages less than 1 fgm from 3. Barnes is streaky. Iggy has never been a good shooter, he can sometimes. And green is below 30%, he can make them but sparingly. Not very consistent shooters at all.

If you add Steph and klay to the mix then warriors are better overall IMO. Those guys I named seem to hit them at the right time if that makes sense lol

 

[Beengay fudgepackers]

Aww come on... if you can't beat 'em, root for 'em, right?

Objectively speaking, you are comparing role players on the Cavs to prolific scorers on the Warriors. Players like Bogut, Iguodala, Barnes, Livingston, Speights and Lee are more than capable of shouldering more of the scoring load on the dubs, but they don't need to. Without Love and a hobbled Irving, the Cavs role players need to.

Anyway, it's perfectly fine that you are rooting for the home team. If my team were still in it, I am sure I'd be playing up their chances as well. But in all honesty, I could see the dubs sweeping the Cavs. If the Cavs win, I think it'll be in 6 or 7.

 

[Hambombs]

For reference, the Cavs have:

Kyrie: 48%
JR Smith: 39%
Shumpert: 37%
Delly: 36%
Jones: 35%

Against weaker competition though

 

[LAD]

It is only a plus, we havent needed him so far, but of course playing this offense we will need him healthy.

If he wasn't needed then why play him at all and why not allow him to rest up to this point?

 

[LAD]

Man I can't wait for this series to start. I'm gonna go golf, good arguing with you Dubs fellas/lady

Have a good one! See ya after game 1!

 

[Hambombs]

I don't know why we are just debating offense though. Warriors a better defensive team, passing team, just about equal rebounding the ball, very long versitile team.

 

[gordontrue]

I don't know why we are just debating offense though. Warriors a better defensive team, passing team, just about equal rebounding the ball, very long versitile team.

No doubt in the regular sesaon. Playoffs... that's up for debate:

 

[Nooone]

Exactly, Lebron is still the best in the game, but this Lebron isn't the same one that was able to shut down D-Rose for long stretches. This one is older and has a lot more mileage on him. I think the Cavs could successfully use him on Curry or Thompson for short stretches during some key moments. But every minute he has to spend checking one of them will likely cost them later.

I'd expect LeBron to be guard whoever they are looking to use as the screener in the pick n roll in the 4th with Shump on Curry. Then look to switch that. Probably the best way to limit curry's daylight

 

[Nooone]

as if it really matters what you do, guy can make a shot from anywhere, with anyone on him.