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

[gordontrue]

Memphis, Houston have a first team all nba player

Just realized that the Warriors are facing 1 of the other 4 NBA first teamers (other than Curry) in each of their 4 playoff series. Crazy.

 

[Shanemansj13]

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

I'll stick with a legit site, thanks anyway

 

[LAD]

I'll stick with a legit site, thanks anyway

hahahaha figures

 

[Hambombs]

Just realized that the Warriors are facing 1 of the other 4 NBA first teamers (other than Curry) in each of their 4 playoff series. Crazy.

Not Lebrons fault really just pointing it out lol

 

[Shanemansj13]

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

Yeah, healthy and they werent in the postseason. The hawks and bulls play better as a team. Houston is more individual play and Memphis sort of like CHI and ATL. All really close actually talent wise. Chicago is better than one of those teams IMO. Cleveland only won bc of Lebron, obviously.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Just realized that the Warriors are facing 1 of the other 4 NBA first teamers (other than Curry) in each of their 4 playoff series. Crazy.

That sucks. Now they get the BEST.

I hope he can find his jumpshot again, he would be unstoppable if he already isnt.

 

[Hambombs]

Yeah, healthy and they werent in the postseason. The hawks and bulls play better as a team. Houston is more individual play and Memphis sort of like CHI and ATL. All really close actually talent wise. Chicago is better than one of those teams IMO. Cleveland only won bc of Lebron, obviously.

My ranking of the teams IMO

Memphis
Houston
Chicago
Atlanta

 

[Shanemansj13]

My ranking of the teams IMO

Memphis (healthy)
Chicago
Houston
Atlanta

fify

 

[purguy12]

He takes out legs and nets

Yeah became a dirty player. 1 time ok 2nd time starting a pattern a 3rd time Dirty. 3 times in 2 series. not a good look.

 

[purguy12]

Yes, that has been the match up in the past. And, who wouldn't have trouble guarding LBJ in the paint?

Very true. The best defender I have saw in the post against LBJ has been Butler. He can contain him but LBJ still has a good chance to go off at least 1-2 times a series. Plus if that player gets into foul trouble then its over.

 

[purguy12]

Exactly, Lebron is still the best in the game, but this Lebron isn't the same one that was able to shut down D-Rose for long stretches. This one is older and has a lot more mileage on him. I think the Cavs could successfully use him on Curry or Thompson for short stretches during some key moments. But every minute he has to spend checking one of them will likely cost them later.

Yeah maybe like in the 4th Q or maybe 2-3 min a Q. He can't run around all over the court to try and defend Curry or Thompson. I think we will see LBJ on Barnes for most part and play a lot of help D.

 

[GNG]

The pride (Warriors) of California versus the pride (Cavaliers) of Ohio. It should be a good series.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah became a dirty player. 1 time ok 2nd time starting a pattern a 3rd time Dirty. 3 times in 2 series. not a good look.

It's called hustle. He works his ass off.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Very true. The best defender I have saw in the post against LBJ has been Butler. He can contain him but LBJ still has a good chance to go off at least 1-2 times a series. Plus if that player gets into foul trouble then its over.

Overall, Leonard is the best. Butler would the 2nd best. Then probably Tony Allen, but he cant guard him in the post. It is hard for anyone to guard him in the post regardless.

 

[purguy12]

Overall, Leonard is the best. Butler would the 2nd best. Then probably Tony Allen, but he cant guard him in the post. It is hard for anyone to guard him in the post regardless.

Yeah i forgot about Leonard,he would be my 1st pick then Butler.

 

[LAD]

It's called hustle. He works his ass off.

I wonder if your opinion would be the same if he were on another team and did the same thing to LBJ or Kyrie.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

My ranking of the teams IMO

Memphis
Houston
Chicago
Atlanta

I agree with this.
I can't put Chicago ahead of Houston because they had all of those long scoring droughts+ Howard/Harden would be the 2 best players on the court if they were playing head to head.

 

[purguy12]

That sucks. Now they get the BEST.

I hope he can find his jumpshot again, he would be unstoppable if he already isnt.

I would say Harden was the best. At least this year.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I wonder if your opinion would be the same if he were on another team and did the same thing to LBJ or Kyrie.

Shit happens, you cant blame a guy for giving on the floor. I dont understand how that is dirty, makes no sense.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I would say Harden was the best. At least this year.

LOL! Yeah he set some records, most turnovers in a game. Talk about clutch