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Series Thread: 5) Indiana Pacers vs. 4) Cleveland Cavaliers

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playing like complete shit and only down 11 at half. Not bad, but Pacers need a complete overhaul for the 2nd half.

Oladipo missing 2 FREE throws hurts.
 

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Without a supporting cast against the Raps?

The Raps are better than the Pacers.

They might be better but not defensively. The role players can only play bad for so long and the Pacers defense has been great.
 

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That's why the +/- stat is awful
No its not. You have to know how to use stats. Also, my biggest problem with stats in general is you have to watch the game to get the whole story. Its only half of it.
 

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playing like complete shit and only down 11 at half. Not bad, but Pacers need a complete overhaul for the 2nd half.

Oladipo missing 2 FREE throws hurts.
I just can't believe how soft they are playing
 

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He does.

He and Wade didn't fit at all. And the Cavs have faced the Warriors every year, who are the far superior team.

That is why measuring individual greatness by ring count is so stupid.
Beg to differ. The ring he won in Cleveland he faced the same GS team he faced his first year in Cleveland, it was essentially the same two teams. His mind set and domination in that series that won him a ring in Cleveland should have been there in the first Finals and he'd have 2 rings with the Cavs instead of 1. Last year, yes GS was the better team, but you give me this effort we see today in the first two series against GS and the Cavs have won 2 of the last 3 Finals.

And him not meshing with Wade? They are best friends, they play fine together. That Heat team should have at the VERY LEAST won 3 out of 4 titles. Losing to Dallas was an upset.
 

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Hopefully lebron gasses out
 

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playing like complete shit and only down 11 at half. Not bad, but Pacers need a complete overhaul for the 2nd half.

Oladipo missing 2 FREE throws hurts.

What? They are shooting 55%. Cleveland is shooting 43% and 31% from 3.

The difference is Lebron and hustle. The Cavs offensive rebounding and 1 turnover.

You don’t know much about basketball. Why do you even post here? Lol
 

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Agree with PP, the Pacers are letting James beat them.
 

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Victor has 5 points and is 2/6. Needs to start scoring or creating.


He’s been awful.
James has been as good as ever.
Again, Pacers very fortunate to be ‘within striking distance’, even though this game will be won by the Cavs.

Also, If James can play all 48, no reason in a game 7 the Pacers shouldn’t have upped their best players minutes.
 

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What? They are shooting 55%. Cleveland is shooting 43% and 31% from 3.

The difference is Lebron and hustle. The Cavs offensive rebounding and 1 turnover.

You don’t know much about basketball. Why do you even post here? Lol

He's an idiot.
 

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Beg to differ. The ring he won in Cleveland he faced the same GS team he faced his first year in Cleveland, it was essentially the same two teams. His mind set and domination in that series that won him a ring in Cleveland should have been there in the first Finals and he'd have 2 rings with the Cavs instead of 1. Last year, yes GS was the better team, but you give me this effort we see today in the first two series against GS and the Cavs have won 2 of the last 3 Finals.

And him not meshing with Wade? They are best friends, they play fine together. That Heat team should have at the VERY LEAST won 3 out of 4 titles. Losing to Dallas was an upset.

You think him playing w/out Kyrie and Love is the same?
 

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James is 33 and putting up career numbers....fucking unreal.
 

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@tlance, @trojanfan12 you are both correct.

Not excusing James nor claiming Wall for retaliation.

Just pointing out that it doesn't get the same type of vitriol when it's not LeBron.
 

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He’s been awful.
James has been as good as ever.
Again, Pacers very fortunate to be ‘within striking distance’, even though this game will be won by the Cavs.

Also, If James can play all 48, no reason in a game 7 the Pacers shouldn’t have upped their best players minutes.
They also doubled Victor on numerous occasions. Will be interesting how the Pacers coaching adjusts. Myles Turner has to provide something. At least protect the rim better. Thaddeus/Sabonis/Turner need to put a strong body on Thompson. Pacers out rebounded by 7, but offensive rebounds, CAVS HAVE 17 MORE FG ATTEMPTS. Yikes! With all this being said, i still wouldnt feel bad about where they are at currently. All things considered.
 

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What? They are shooting 55%. Cleveland is shooting 43% and 31% from 3.

The difference is Lebron and hustle. The Cavs offensive rebounding and 1 turnover.

You don’t know much about basketball. Why do you even post here? Lol

The offensive rebounds by Cleveland result in more shots taken by Cleveland, it may be why their shooting percentage is lower. More shots, but more rebounds and second chances. LeBron himself is shooting like 88% and has what? 20 something points? Yes hustle and rebounding are contributing to Cleveland's success, and they are completely out playing Indiana. The Pacers sure don't look like they are shooting 55% and Oladipo is shooting like 2/10.
 
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