Series Thread: 2nd Round: Cleveland Cavs vs Toronto Raptors

[Wamu]

The fact that this guy has lost more Championships than he's won is what makes this quote so fucking bizarre.

Yep.

 

[DorianRo]

The injury excuse is lame as hell. Cavs fans 2 years ago couldn't use the Irving & Love injuries as an excuse. Last year Warriors fans couldn't use Steph's injury or Draymond being the jackass that he is as an excuse. And only someone that wants to nitpick would bring up the Celtics losing the first 2 games. All that matters is they advanced.

When you lose your first 2 home games against #8 seed, thats a cause for concerns.. Yes, they advanced but there is no way they would have if Rondo didn't go down.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I put 15K on the W's but I dont like going big on my team

I put 1k.

 

[tlance]

Losing the first 2 games at home, Only advanced because of the Rondo injury

Ok.

You can use the injury excuse. No chance the Bulls win those games if IT's sister doesn't die tragically hours before game 1. Maybe they get 1, not both.

It works both ways. The Celtics were the better team and they have proven that by taking the series lead against the Wizards.

 

[DorianRo]

Ok.

You can use the injury excuse. No chance the Bulls win those games if IT's sister doesn't die tragically hours before game 1. Maybe they get 1, not both.

It works both ways. The Celtics were the better team and they have proven that by taking the series lead against the Wizards.

Celtics proved to be the better team vs. the Bulls WITHOUT Rondo. I dont think they would have came back after going 0-2 down.

Wizards are a better team than the Celtics IMO. They just need to quit blowing stupid leads and keep their head in the game.

Wizards have gotten in this horrible habit of not keeping focused when they get a big lead. Thats been their Achilles heel. But if they can keep their game, not only will they beat the Celtic but they have a good shot of beating the Cavs or at least take the series 7

 

[tlance]

Celtics proved to be the better team vs. the Bulls WITHOUT Rondo. I dont think they would have came back after going 0-2 down.

Wizards are a better team than the Celtics IMO. They just need to quit blowing stupid leads and keep their head in the game.

Wizards have gotten in this horrible habit of not keeping focused when they get a big lead. Thats been their Achilles heel. But if they can keep their game, not only will they beat the Celtic but they have a good shot of beating the Cavs or at least take the series 7

Maybe not.

But, I am equally sure the Bulls would not have gone up 2-0 without the tragedy.

At the end of the day, what happened is in the past and the Celtics won. That is all that matters.

 

[DorianRo]

Maybe not.

But, I am equally sure the Bulls would not have gone up 2-0 without the tragedy.

At the end of the day, what happened is in the past and the Celtics won. That is all that matters.

IF we look at it in Black and White.. Yes they did. But still things happen to alter outcomes. Its why Ive been in favor of a shorter season. Which would help injuries from happening in the playoffs to a degree.

The NBA season is too long. So long it becomes a snooze fest with teams half assing it and finding reasons to "rest"

 

[Inimical]

Got Korver Ibaka and james in my DF.

 

[DorianRo]

Well lets get this tragedy over with. Raptors managed to play even crappier than the Pacers. Not sure how that was possible

 

[Inimical]

Wholly shit the Raptors suck on offense. Their D looks pretty good so far.

 

[DorianRo]

Wow Raptors BIGs are just unadulterated shit. Go up like men. WTF

 

[Inimical]

First bucket finally made. Raptors blowing lay ups, good way to lose this game.

 

[Inimical]

Wow Raptors BIGs are just unadulterated shit. Go up like men. WTF

Right that Ibaka lay up attempt against JR was horrible

 

[DorianRo]

Come on Lowry, its an elimination game. Try to go a few minutes and see whats up.

 

[DorianRo]

I dont know how you don't make any adjustments to a team that takes 3's all game the WHOLE fucking series . Mind Boggling. Especially when Raptors should have the advantage all day inside.

I would take the 3 ball away and make Cleveland beat you from the inside slashing. . You still got two Bigs in Valen, and Ibaka down low. Cavs will hurt far worse from outside than they will inside because they have more outside shooters than they do slashers/pentrators.

Clog the 3 line, deny the guys the ball, rotate defensively, you get beat? You got the 2 biggest guys on the court in the inside.

 

[DorianRo]

Wow.. The Raptors look so lost offensively and defensively out there. Its pitiful

 

[Shanemansj13]

I dont know how you don't make any adjustments to a team that takes 3's all game the WHOLE fucking series . Mind Boggling. Especially when Raptors should have the advantage all day inside.

I would take the 3 ball away and make Cleveland beat you from the inside slashing. . You still got two Bigs in Valen, and Ibaka down low. Cavs will hurt far worse from outside than they will inside because they have more outside shooters than they do slashers/pentrators.

Clog the 3 line, deny the guys the ball, rotate defensively, you get beat? You got the 2 biggest guys on the court in the inside.

Easier said than done, they are called 3 point specialists for a reason. Hand in the face and they still stroke it

 

[DorianRo]

Oh jeesh now DeRozan is down

 

[Shanemansj13]

He took one to the sausage and two eggs

 

[Shanemansj13]

Oh jeesh now DeRozan is down

Are all Canadians this whiney? Yes they are. A bunch of fucking pussies Shut up already