Series Thread: ECF: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavs

[DJ Fieri]

Sure bur straight Finals is unreal. Never thought I'd see a team do that again. Despite the Conference we play in. So many players have made 1 or 2 and never made it again or won a title.

I think it's because he's LeBron to be honest.

but 8 straight Finals

 

[trojanfan12]

LeBron really did drag this team to the Finals....some of the role players stepped up here and there- but none of them had a game dominant game that was the reason the Cavs won....though Jeff Greens 19 and 8 last night was incredibly needed and Thompsons 10 and 9 with just great defense was big too.

Yes and no.

I mean, there's no question that Lebron was pretty much superhuman in this playoffs.

But things pretty much the only way he was getting out of the East. They avoided the Sixers in the first round and got a Pacers team that just isn't quite ready yet.

They got the Raptors who pee their pants at the very mention of Lebron's name.

Then, they got a Celtics team that was missing it's 2 best players.

What Lebron has done so far is amazing, but things set up about the only way they could for him to get out of the East.

 

[Wamu]

his "who's coming in second tonight" line at the 3 point contest is still a classic...

 

[Black Adam]

Reggie Miller talked a lot of shit also but I don't consider him in the MJ asshole discussion.

lol, speaking of classics no one'll ever forget how he dogged Spike Lee and the Knicks...

 

[DJ Fieri]

Yes and no.

I mean, there's no question that Lebron was pretty much superhuman in this playoffs.

But things pretty much the only way he was getting out of the East. They avoided the Sixers in the first round and got a Pacers team that just isn't quite ready yet.

They got the Raptors who pee their pants at the very mention of Lebron's name.

Then, they got a Celtics team that was missing it's 2 best players.

What Lebron has done so far is amazing, but things set up about the only way they could for him to get out of the East.

I think the Cavs would have beat any team in the EC if they had squared off.....James was an absolute fucking beast.

 

[Wamu]

Reggie Miller talked a lot of shit also but I don't consider him in the MJ asshole discussion.

 

[DJ Fieri]

And it's a longshot but I'm Mr Longshot.....

If James and the Cavs can beat the W's......I think it cements James as the best ever.

Below average coach and not enough of a supporting cast going vs a team that is loaded.....

They are also struggling without Iggy......who is the best defender they have against James IMO....

#NotgoingtobsurprisedifCavswin

 

[Black Adam]

ill take that action 5k that he does not end up on the lakers--- you only have to put up 3k.

Philly...

like i want him on the Lakers anyhow...

 

[DJ Fieri]

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Talking shit.....don't consider that to be that bad. Copmpetitive players get caught up in the moment.

Miller looks like an alien almost as much as Cassell....LOL.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Wow TT is useless lol

 

[Black Adam]

Different from MJ.

Defintely better to his teammates and family. Probably worse to everybody else.

His reaction when he was coaching the Pacers and Reggie Miller hit that game winning buzzer beater pretty much sums up Larry Bird. His expression never changed while utter pandemonium erupted all around him. Dude was an ice cold SOB. And that is why he was so great.

was funny how Magic Johnson and him are so tight to this day, even with their seeming difference in personality...

 

[Black Adam]

And it's a longshot but I'm Mr Longshot.....

If James and the Cavs can beat the W's......I think it cements James as the best ever.

Below average coach and not enough of a supporting cast going vs a team that is loaded.....

They are also struggling without Iggy......who is the best defender they have against James IMO....

#NotgoingtobsurprisedifCavswin

1) Dubs still gotta win tonight...

2) he ain't beating the Dubs...

 

[handicappers]

And it's a longshot but I'm Mr Longshot.....

If James and the Cavs can beat the W's......I think it cements James as the best ever.

Below average coach and not enough of a supporting cast going vs a team that is loaded.....

They are also struggling without Iggy......who is the best defender they have against James IMO....

#NotgoingtobsurprisedifCavswin

You mean the Rockets?

 

[Black Adam]

Talking shit.....don't consider that to be that bad. Copmpetitive players get caught up in the moment.

Miller looks like an alien almost as much as Cassell....LOL.

nope, no one's bad as Cassell...

sorry...

 

[trojanfan12]

I think the Cavs would have beat any team in the EC if they had squared off.....James was an absolute fucking beast.

Stop it.

Lebron was an absolute beast no doubt.

However, the Cavs were taken to 7 games by the Pacers.

If the Raptors had even one players whose balls have dropped, they would likely have taken the Cavs to at least 6 games.

Then, a Celtics team missing it's 2 best players, used Al Horford and a bunch of kids to take the Cavs to 7 games.

To accomplish that, it took what has been arguably the best playoffs he's ever played.

If the Pacers had more experience or the Celtics had Kyrie and Hayward, I doubt the Cavs get out of the East. Even with how Lebron played.

 

[Shanemansj13]

nah. just mostly like seeing his dick riders around here crash and burn...

you should've seen ths place after LeClown got the title in 2016. AND all the crazy spins put on it...

You’ve been waiting awhile. I will take 4 straight Finals appearances all day. That isn’t for the next 20-30 years. Most franchises will never see that. Enjoy it bc you won’t ever see a player like this again, willing his team to the Finals. Amazing

 

[Black Adam]

You’ve been waiting awhile. I will take 4 straight Finals appearances all day. That isn’t for the next 20-30 years. Most franchises will never see that. Enjoy it bc you won’t ever see a player like this again, willing his team to the Finals. Amazing

runner-up titles are ok for some, i guess...

 

[handicappers]

LeBron is remarkable. He should get the trophy now.

 

[Black Adam]

You’ve been waiting awhile. I will take 4 straight Finals appearances all day. That isn’t for the next 20-30 years. Most franchises will never see that. Enjoy it bc you won’t ever see a player like this again, willing his team to the Finals. Amazing

however, WILL admit that feats a great one for what it's worth...

 

[DJ Fieri]

1) Dubs still gotta win tonight...

2) he ain't beating the Dubs...

I think Houston wins to be honest but if GS wins.....it's going to set up a showdown between the 2 teams yet again.