Series Thread: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals Thread

[Shanemansj13]

If he wasn't needed then why play him at all and why not allow him to rest up to this point?

I cant answer that for you. I feel they didnt need him in that first half, but he looked good so that was a good sign and he didnt get injured.

 

[Shanemansj13]

as if it really matters what you do, guy can make a shot from anywhere, with anyone on him.

Yeah, just put Shump on him and let him go off. Everyone else shutdown. Seems like a great plan

 

[LAD]

Well a week a half of rest minus that game stint should get him to at least 85-90%. An 85-90 Kyrie can score 25 points and be effective. But Harrison playing like that, that wont happen again, he had like 25 points lol.

Is that a career-high? lol

Actually, what's funny is if you compare the numbers in the postseason the Warriors are better on paper. We shall see what happens during live play.

 

[LAD]

I cant answer that for you. I feel they didnt need him in that first half, but he looked good so that was a good sign and he didnt get injured.

LOL you can answer it but you don't wanna cause your answer would prove my point. I understand.

 

[Shanemansj13]

LOL you can answer it but you don't wanna cause your answer would prove my point. I understand.

Sure, up 3-0. We needed him so bad.

 

[Hambombs]

No doubt in the regular sesaon. Playoffs... that's up for debate:

It's a small sample size and warriors played the west cavs played the east

 

[Shanemansj13]

Actually, what's funny is if you compare the numbers in the postseason the Warriors are better on paper. We shall see what happens during live play.

Cleveland is #1 in offensive efficiency in the postseason.
Cleveland is #3 in defensive efficiency in the postseason. They played the #1 and #5 teams in defensive efficiency.

We will see lol

 

[LAD]

Sure, up 3-0. We needed him so bad.

Ummm, didn't he play in at least 2 of those first 3 games??

 

[LAD]

Cleveland is #1 in offensive efficiency in the postseason.
Cleveland is #3 in defensive efficiency in the postseason. They played the #1 and #5 teams in defensive efficiency.

We will see lol

Where are those numbers from? Because what I've found says something different. But the true test is actually playing each other. It will be a good series though.

 

[Shanemansj13]

It's a small sample size and warriors played the west cavs played the east

The top two in the East other than Cleveland. I just dont buy the east-west argument.
Memphis and Houston, didnt look any better than Chicago and Atlanta at times.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Where are those numbers from? Because what I've found says something different. But the true test is actually playing each other. It will be a good series though.

ESPN

 

[Shanemansj13]

GS did turn the ball over more than any team in the playoffs, Clevealand thrives off turnovers.

 

[LAD]

ESPN

Ahhh, take a look at basketball reference...and also cbssports

 

[gordontrue]

It's a small sample size and warriors played the west cavs played the east

The warriors had tougher competition... but that chart shows each teams defense relative to their opponents regular season offensive ability.

The interesting thing to me on that chart... the one series where the Warriors actually got in trouble was the one series they played great defense... while the one series where the Cavs got in trouble was the one series where their defense wasn't as effective.

There's no doubt the Warriors are an elite defensive team... but perhaps they are at their best when they are just running and gunning and paying more attention to the offensive side of the floor?

 

[LAD]

GS did turn the ball over more than any team in the playoffs, Clevealand thrives off turnovers.

Yes they did and most teams do thrive off turn overs. It's all part of the game.

 

[Hambombs]

The top two in the East other than Cleveland. I just dont buy the east-west argument.
Memphis and Houston, didnt look any better than Chicago and Atlanta at times.

Still better lol. Chicago and Memphis are kind of the same team but Memphis healthy is better IMO. Same withbhouston over Atlanta (who were shook) all throughout the playoffs. Memphis, Houston have a first team all nba player. Hawks, Chicago don't

 

[LAD]

The warriors had tougher competition... but that chart shows each teams defense relative to their opponents regular season offensive ability.

The interesting thing to me on that chart... the one series where the Warriors actually got in trouble was the one series they played great defense... while the one series where the Cavs got in trouble was the one series where their defense wasn't as effective.

There's no doubt the Warriors are an elite defensive team... but perhaps they are at their best when they are just running and gunning and paying more attention to the offensive side of the floor?

Maybe....but did you see how they looked when they only had 1 turn over in the first half of game 3 against Houston? Wholy crap! If they stopped turning the ball over other teams wouldn't have a chance!

 

[Hambombs]

GS did turn the ball over more than any team in the playoffs, Clevealand thrives off turnovers.

Houston defiantly thrived off them a lot too.

 

[LAD]

Still better lol. Chicago and Memphis are kind of the same team but Memphis healthy is better IMO. Same withbhouston over Atlanta (who were shook) all throughout the playoffs. Memphis, Houston have a first team all nba player. Hawks, Chicago don't

Interesting points...

 

[Hambombs]

Warriors have had to face 3 all nba players to get to the finals Lebrons team 0,FWIW