Series Thread: 4 Atlanta Hawks (48-34) vs. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers (57-25)

[TurnUpTheHeat]

The Tristan "Rudy" Thompson award?

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[gordontrue]

Hawks should have been hacking him last night once they caught up.

I don't see Tristan as hackable. He is a career 63%... that's 1.25 points per possession.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I don't see Tristan as hackable. He is a career 63%... that's 1.25 points per possession.

He had just went 1 of 2.
Much more pressure than usual.
It prevents LeBron from getting the crowd going as well as the 3 point shooters from getting into rhythm.

We've seen for 5 playoffs games vs the Hawks how it works out the other way.

 

[WiggyRuss]

you guys know who the highest scorer left in the NBA playoffs is?

he is on the Cavs- and his name is NOT LeBron James

AND THAT is why (among other reasons) LeBron James came to Cleveland to play with Kyrie Irving and Love and left Wade and Bosh.

 

[Heatles84]

you guys know who the highest scorer left in the NBA playoffs is?

he is on the Cavs- and his name is NOT LeBron James

AND THAT is why (among other reasons) LeBron James came to Cleveland to play with Kyrie Irving and Love and left Wade and Bosh.

That and the fact that Cleveland part deux Lebron is the cable version of Miami Heat Lebron.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

you guys know who the highest scorer left in the NBA playoffs is?

he is on the Cavs- and his name is NOT LeBron James

AND THAT is why (among other reasons) LeBron James came to Cleveland to play with Kyrie Irving and Love and left Wade and Bosh.

Oh. Good. He's figured out his shot is diminishing?

He came to Miami because he knew he could win titles.

 

[WiggyRuss]

That and the fact that Cleveland part deux Lebron is the cable version of Miami Heat Lebron.

just saying....LeBron came to Cleveland because of the long term outlook...and seeing Kyrie Irving leading the playoffs in scoring right now just shows you where the big picture is going...you gotta admit- at least if yo uhave watched the games- his defense has been pretty solid thus far too. not only that--- but irvings scoring has allowed lebron to focus on the defensive end more...hes 2nd in steals in the playoffs and has been stellar on that end and can put more energy in on defense when he doesnt have to score 30 every night....thats important stuff....

 

[Heatles84]

just saying....LeBron came to Cleveland because of the long term outlook...and seeing Kyrie Irving leading the playoffs in scoring right now just shows you where the big picture is going...you gotta admit- at least if yo uhave watched the games- his defense has been pretty solid thus far too.

In hindsight it's the right move, given that Bosh is having re-occurring blood clots. Still though, who knows what would've happened had he stayed in Miami. But I'm glad you're not too much of a homer to recognize that he didn't come back solely to play for Gilbert and win one for "The Land".

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

just saying....LeBron came to Cleveland because of the long term outlook...and seeing Kyrie Irving leading the playoffs in scoring right now just shows you where the big picture is going...you gotta admit- at least if yo uhave watched the games- his defense has been pretty solid thus far too. not only that--- but irvings scoring has allowed lebron to focus on the defensive end more...hes 2nd in steals in the playoffs and has been stellar on that end and can put more energy in on defense when he doesnt have to score 30 every night....thats important stuff....

You're long term outlook is a series loss away from changing.

#bookit

How many points did the players Kryie guarded score last night?
Schroeder looked like Westbrook.

 

[WiggyRuss]

In hindsight it's the right move, given that Bosh is having re-occurring blood clots. Still though, who knows what would've happened had he stayed in Miami. But I'm glad you're not too much of a homer to recognize that he didn't come back solely to play for Gilbert and win one for "The Land".

if the Cavs sucked no way does LeBron come back to Cleveland--- as it was- i think LeBron had to accelerate his plan to come back because of circumstance...

and it still sucks seeing Bosh missing out...any player missing the post season just sucks...its a lot funner to see everyone at full strength

plus- we just might get this Heat/Cavs series that EVERYONE wants...

 

[purguy12]

yep, well that's how it always is people change their stories. First it was. Cavs aren't playing well. Then they can't get to the Finals. Now it is, Cavs play weak competition and will lose in the Finals. While they haven't played their best in one game, they have been improving and that is with Love not playing his best and Lebron IMO not giving it his all. He knows he needs to save his best for the ECF and possibly the Finals. I just hope they can get it done and if they don't have a shot with a healthy team.

I don't think I heard people say Cavs won't make the Finals. I think 99% of the people said Cavs are the Fav in the east. I just don't think they are on the same level as the Spurs and GS.
Winner of the west wins it all.

 

[WiggyRuss]

You're long term outlook is a series loss away from changing.

#bookit

How many points did the players Kryie guarded score last night?
Schroeder looked like Westbrook.

Why Tyronn Lue's Game 1 plan pained Kyrie Irving, yet helped the Cavs

 

[WiggyRuss]

the regular season is just a lot different.

When defenses get tough in the post season and it turns into more of a half court game at times- you need guys with elite scoring ability. Kyrie Irving has that in abundance. He is really emerging right now as a big time offensive threat that the other team has to do something to counter. It will be interesting to see what the adjustments are for the Hawks and how LeBron benefits.

This Hawks team does seem susceptible to getting in their heads...Thompson and Delly especially have that ability...

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

the regular season is just a lot different.

When defenses get tough in the post season and it turns into more of a half court game at times- you need guys with elite scoring ability. Kyrie Irving has that in abundance. He is really emerging right now as a big time offensive threat that the other team has to do something to counter. It will be interesting to see what the adjustments are for the Hawks and how LeBron benefits.

This Hawks team does seem susceptible to getting in their heads...Thompson and Delly especially have that ability...

The Hawks make shots when they are way ahead, or way behind.

 

[Heatles84]

The Hawks make shots when they are way ahead, or way behind.

The Hawks are the very definition of "herp derp", I'm still in shock that Boston didn't win round 1.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

if the Cavs sucked no way does LeBron come back to Cleveland

Tell me, what was their record the season before lebron came back?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Why Tyronn Lue's Game 1 plan pained Kyrie Irving, yet helped the Cavs

Often times Teague plays the vast majority of minutes, so I'm not sure why Lue would be focused on a master plan to stop Schroeder.
And, both Horford and Milsap were having off nights.
Common sense at that point says you try to slow down whoever has the hot hand.
Kyrie was getting shredded, plain and simple.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Often times Teague plays the vast majority of minutes, so I'm not sure why Lue would be focused on a master plan to stop Schroeder.
And, both Horford and Milsap were having off nights.
Common sense at that point says you try to slow down whoever has the hot hand.
Kyrie was getting shredded, plain and simple.

obviously you cant read.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

obviously you cant read.

Obviously you're just a blind homer.
Kyrie can make some athletic type blocks, etc...but he's a poor defender.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Hawks won't get swept this time, but Horford has to give them more than game 1....had their chances, but when they did get back in it...he was really a non-factor in crunch time...max deal player? Gotta play like it NOW bro!