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

[OregonDucks]

Warriors were 1 point favorites in Game 3.... now 2.5 point favorites in Game 4

Apparently someone thinks their bricks they've been throwing up in game 2 and 3 are going to start falling now.

 

[Montalban]

Warriors were 1 point favorites in Game 3.... now 2.5 point favorites in Game 4

I can see that though because game 4 is basically do or die for the Dubs. They should come out more than ready to play. We will see.

 

[LAD]

Warriors were 1 point favorites in Game 3.... now 2.5 point favorites in Game 4

Honestly it's probably because of their ability to come from behind and win. They've proven that during the reg season and also in the playoffs...against Memphis. In fact, that series went the same exact way these finals have gone so far with the exception of the Warriors winning game one in that series with much more ease. It's only been three games and the Warriors are definitely still in it because of that game one win. After tomorrow we will see though.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[Nooone]

Oh but when LBJ shot


Yea no kidding! This guy is out there!

hmm?

 

[Nooone]

 

[LAD]

hmm?

Yea that was weird. On a regular basis I have trouble with this site when trying to quote. I'm not sure what the problem is.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

The point spread makes sense.
I think the perception is that the CAVS are getting tired and cannot possibly maintain the defensive energy.

That would explain some of the faith in GS to perform better as the series goes longer.
You saw a little bit of it in both of the last 2 games. The Cavs almost collapsed each time.

Delly actually was hospitalized for severe critical exhaustion and threatening dehydrations issues after game 3.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Apparently someone thinks their bricks they've been throwing up in game 2 and 3 are going to start falling now.

Warriors still favored to win the series, but down to -1.15

 

[GenJac]

Here are my questions though:
- Did Della get hurt in the second half or something, because they stopped putting him on Curry
- Why the hell did Shumpert and Thompson keep switching off on guarding Curry, Shumpert can't even keep up with the guy, so I'm pretty sure Thompson wasn't going to give him any challenge, I hope they make some adjustment here because if this continues to happen, Curry will find his shooting touch again
- If the Cavs didn't win last night, how many times would Lebron slap Shumpert on the face for throwing that inbound directly to Curry right in front of the 3 point line (granted he didn't make it), and why the hell did the Cav keep letting him inbound the ball?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

The point spread makes sense.
I think the perception is that the CAVS are getting tired and cannot possibly maintain the defensive energy.

That would explain some of the faith in GS to perform better as the series goes longer.
You saw a little bit of it in both of the last 2 games. The Cavs almost collapsed each time.

Delly actually was hospitalized for severe critical exhaustion and threatening dehydrations issues after game 3.

He prob knew tons of people there.
All in the knee replacement ward.

 

[GenJac]

Warriors still favored to win the series, but down to -1.15

I can understand game 2, the Cavs were on an emotional high after hearing how they were going to get swept. But to be down almost 20 to this team, even on the road, is something I didn't expect. Props to Lebron, if he pulls this off they will write books and movies on this season. No excuses, game 4 is a must win for the Warriors.

 

[Captain Confusion]

Honestly it's probably because of their ability to come from behind and win. They've proven that during the reg season and also in the playoffs...against Memphis. In fact, that series went the same exact way these finals have gone so far with the exception of the Warriors winning game one in that series with much more ease. It's only been three games and the Warriors are definitely still in it because of that game one win. After tomorrow we will see though.

You know the warriors are gonna come out and plaaaaaayyyyy......

 

[GenJac]

The only reason Delly got a chance was because of injury. The Cavs had no idea what kind of guy they had. They can say all they want, but if injuries hadn't injected Delly into the lineup the series would be different. Nobody on the Cavs can guard Curry like Delly.

 

[purguy12]

If someone like delly was playing D against LeBron like Delly is doing against Curry and LeBron had played as poor as Curry has- the media would be having an all out assassination of LeBron.

Curry has gotten a pass - when in reality he has played like 2 good quarters the whole series thus far. That cuts both ways- what if he gets going- and its not by chance, they are playing good D against him.

The double standard LeBron receives is ridiculous though- Durant, Curry, CP, - tons of guys get a pass - when anything LEBron does is magnified 10x more than i tshould be


I am just glad this has been one of the most entertaining finals I can ever remember thus far- all games down to the wire-




and Bron


basically averaging 40 10 and 10, LOL

UNREAL

I don't think he has gotten a pass. I hear a lot of negative stuff being thrown around. I have heard fake MVP, He isn't the player we thought, he is just a shooter who isn't shooting, He is soft. I heard a lot since last night.

To be honest he isn't being a leader. Also u are comparing apples to oranges. One is a great player and is in trying to be one of the greats and u have a player who is just An all star type player.

 

[GenJac]

It was amazing how Lebron kept things in control slowing down the pace while both sides were pumped after each possession. Took few threes and went for the perimeter plays was just amazing to watch. Then there's Matt who is probably not the Tony Parker class act but made it count when it was needed. He did amazingly well and his confidence was unquestionable. Probably slightly better than everyone else in his team but overall, that was a team playing really well! Not a fan of LBJ but that's just classy basketball right there!

Though I would want JR Smith doing much better in Game 4. Sorry Steph, you're too young to win a ring! There's no short cut in the NBA!

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I can understand game 2, the Cavs were on an emotional high after hearing how they were going to get swept. But to be down almost 20 to this team, even on the road, is something I didn't expect. Props to Lebron, if he pulls this off they will write books and movies on this season. No excuses, game 4 is a must win for the Warriors.

I think I heard this morning that the Warriors have been down double digits in 10 of their 18 games so far.

They are 5-5 in those 10.

One would think by now that they would play with much more sense of urgency.

It's really hard to say that a team looks like they are going through the motions alot of the time, but I watched the Heat Big 3, especially in regular season 4, and that's what these Warriors remind me of.

 

[purguy12]

I can see that though because game 4 is basically do or die for the Dubs. They should come out more than ready to play. We will see.

Yes it is do or die. This is it for them.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

He prob knew tons of people there.
All in the knee replacement ward.

Enough with the facepalms.
Its a joke (and a good one).
I agree with the reckless argument way may then the intentional one.