Series Thread: ECF: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavs

[Montalban]

You obviously don't understand Iggy's role.

The Warriors were playing 4 on 5 all night offensively, which allowed the Rockets to pressure the ball relentlessly. When they threw the ball to Bell or Looney, all they could do with it was kick it back out to one of the guards.

When Iggy catches the ball in those spots, he is hitting a cutter or attacking the basket.

The Rockets are not capable of applying the pressure that won them games 4 and 5 if Iggy is in the court. Totally different game.

If you are right, then Kerr deserves a lot of the criticism for trying to stick with a "Hamptons 5" style of play without the player who is key to its success. Its hard for me to believe Kerr is that dumb though.

 

[gordontrue]

You know, Kyrie may not have been able to contribute on the floor in the playoffs, but he is a huge part of why this game 7 is being played in Boston.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Thats crazy

 

[FakeBelieve]

Boston favorites to win at home.

Bettors are banking on LeBron wanting to go out on that last win in his home state.

I bet on Cleveland in the SportsHoopla bookie but I’ve been on a losing streak in there only rivalved by my real life.

 

[Wamu]

Thats crazy

Damn.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Alot on the line tonight in probably more then one way.

1. Im hoping for a great game 7. I certainly want Boston to win, but I hope we’re not talking about refs or injuries later tonight.

2. If Boston does end LeBrons Finals run, instead of all the he sucks and is overrated posts, I hope we’re talking about how insane it is in this era to have made it 7x in a row.
I highly doubt it ever happens again.

 

[tlance]

If you are right, then Kerr deserves a lot of the criticism for trying to stick with a "Hamptons 5" style of play without the player who is key to its success. Its hard for me to believe Kerr is that dumb though.

I am right.

It is very difficult and dumb to change a team's identify mid series. Especially when said team is 13-1 in playoff series over the last 4 seasons. I would say Kerr isn't dumb enough to do that.

They don't need to change their style. They simply needed to make a couple tweaks. The offense isn't as free flowing when 1 of the players isn't a threat, but, they still need to move the ball and use Bell/Looney as screeenrs off the ball instead of simply isolating KD every other possession.

 

[Wamu]

Alot on the line tonight in probably more then one way.

1. Im hoping for a great game 7. I certainly want Boston to win, but I hope we’re not talking about refs or injuries later tonight.

2. If Boston does end LeBrons Finals run, instead of all the he sucks and is overrated posts, I hope we’re talking about how insane it is in this era to have made it 7x in a row.
I highly doubt it ever happens again.

Well put. And

LET'S GO CELTICS!!!

 

[FakeBelieve]

Of course the LeBron storyline is huge but another story is Brad Stevens. I don’t think Doc Rivers could do this with this team.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Well put. And

LET'S GO CELTICS!!!

Maybe save this post for the next time you feel the need to tell me Im always negative LeBron.

 

[Wamu]

Maybe save this post for the next time you feel the need to tell me Im always negative LeBron.

No thanks.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Jeff Green getting the start.

If James comes out in assist mode mindset, Cavs are gonna get jumped.

 

[tlance]

Alot on the line tonight in probably more then one way.

1. Im hoping for a great game 7. I certainly want Boston to win, but I hope we’re not talking about refs or injuries later tonight.

2. If Boston does end LeBrons Finals run, instead of all the he sucks and is overrated posts, I hope we’re talking about how insane it is in this era to have made it 7x in a row.
I highly doubt it ever happens again.

At least not with 2 different teams.

The Dubs could possibly get there if they stay together. Working on 4 themselves.

 

[tlance]

Any predictions for LeBron's line tonight?

I am going truly epic:

53 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

Any predictions for LeBron's line tonight?

I am going truly epic:

53 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists

I'll be pretty surprised if he puts up 50 on the road.

 

[FakeBelieve]

Any predictions for LeBron's line tonight?

I am going truly epic:

53 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists

I predict LeCramp the Sequel.

 

[Raw_Bee808]

 

[Raw_Bee808]

Refs for tonight: Marc Davis, James Capers, Zach Zarba

 

[Black Adam]

Any predictions for LeBron's line tonight?

I am going truly epic:

53 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists

quite possibly, though i think Brad Stevens'll get his game plan more inot what they did game 5. meaning push the tempo and continually attack the basket. tire them out...

and when LeClown gets tired, he becomes more of a jump shooter...

and when he's a jump shooter, he's typically less dangerous...

if successful, i'd say his stat line looks more like 33-7-6...

least that's MY take on it...

 

[gordontrue]

Already nervous but I'm going to try hard to just enjoy the game no matter what happens.