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

[Montalban]

LOL at if you torture the stats.

That's a famous quote; I can't take credit for it. I like it though.

 

[Shanemansj13]

No one did, which furthers my stance that the Warriors blew it. If Curry hangs on to that pass after the last Cleveland miss and doesn't let it go OB with the Dubs leading by one, then they have to foul Curry or the clock expires.
But its not just that; they played with no sense of urgency believing they could turn it on any time they wanted. This time it came back to bite them. They need to play the entire game like they played the last 3 minutes of regulation when they erased an 11-point deficit just like that.

Yeah IF. If the Cavs dont get 3 blown calls and make shots it's a blowout. IF in Game 1, Shump makes that last shot, centimeters away from going in, it is 2-0.
Ohh well, it's a 5 game series now.

 

[Montalban]

Regardless of HOW it got there, the game went to OT with the Warriors having all the momentum, but YET, the Cavs still found a way to win.

Sorry, I have to give credit where credit is due (as much as I hate it).

Basketball is such a game of runs and emotions.
Warriors had it all going.

I figured the Warriors would destroy them in OT again.
Didn't happen.

So did I. But then I thought they'd kill them without Irving in there. Problem is, I think the Warriors thought the same thing and forgot that any team can beat any team in a short 5 minute span.

 

[Montalban]

Yeah IF. If the Cavs dont get 3 blown calls and make shots it's a blowout. IF in Game 1, Shump makes that last shot, centimeters away from going in, it is 2-0.
Ohh well, it's a 5 game series now.

Fair enough.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

So did I. But then I thought they'd kill them without Irving in there. Problem is, I think the Warriors thought the same thing and forgot that any team can beat any team in a short 5 minute span.

If they hadn't figured out by then, or for sure by now that they are in a dogfight with a very determined opponent, playing with house money as well as the best player in world then they should and will lose.

The Warriors think they are the Globetrotters playing the Washington Generals.

They need to play smarter/better in every aspect of the game.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Fair enough.

Nobody talks about the Speights missed, uncontested dunk to end the 3rd.

I'll bet the Warriors would like to have those 2 points on the scoreboard though.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yeah IF. If the Cavs dont get 3 blown calls and make shots it's a blowout. IF in Game 1, Shump makes that last shot, centimeters away from going in, it is 2-0.
Ohh well, it's a 5 game series now.

Totally agree.

Either Team could be up 2-0 at this point.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yep

Forget the NBA.

Oh. My. Good.

That picture is too cute!

Look at Suga Mama!

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Even the greats lose time & again. Afterall, nobody is perfect!

Is that you, Lebron?

Signed, MJ * Mr 6-0 in the finals*

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Fair enough.

Not used to folks being reasonable and civil here.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

If LBJ was shooting well or playing ok when it matters the most then yes but he just fades away at end of games and for this reason Im not really impressed. Its a nice story but to be Honest he needed to hit one of those game winners for me to make a big dal about it. his 2-28(again might be a little off) at end of games is just really bad to over see. This series easily can still be over 4-1 by GS. Getting 1 win means crap. 2 wins little more impressive.

Crap...in the grand scheme of the series...1 game means nothing, but in this case I think it does mean something. GS was being handled on their home floor w/o Love or Irving...that has to put some fear into them that they can get beat in this series if they don't bring it...more pressure on GS now...I'm anxious to see how they handle it.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Is that you, Lebron?

Signed, MJ * Mr 6-0 in the finals*

But a much worse record leading up to them.

So it's better to lose in round 1 than round 4?

I don't think so...ever.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Latest Odds Update:

Warriors -2 for game 3
Warriors -240 for the series
James -1000 to be totally bald before the age of 37

 

[Shanemansj13]

Latest Odds Update:

Warriors -2 for game 3
Warriors -240 for the series
James -1000 to be totally bald before the age of 37

I will take the opposite end of that. What are the odds like +920?

 

[Sgt Brutus]

I hope the French women win. And they need to go over 2.5 goals scored.

My SportsHoopla cash is dangerously low.

Yeah i got f*ck by the over, 1700 vcash down the drain.

Damn frenchies, never trust em

 

[Montalban]

If they hadn't figured out by then, or for sure by now that they are in a dogfight with a very determined opponent, playing with house money as well as the best player in world then they should and will lose.

The Warriors think they are the Globetrotters playing the Washington Generals.

They need to play smarter/better in every aspect of the game.

Ha ha! Too funny.

 

[Across The Field]

You can bet your life savings that Steph doesn't shoot 5-23 again

You can also bet your life savings Lebron won't shoot 11-35 again.

 

[Montalban]

Nobody talks about the Speights missed, uncontested dunk to end the 3rd.

I'll bet the Warriors would like to have those 2 points on the scoreboard though.

I did. It epitomized the whole Warrior effort in that game. How in the hell can a guy who is 6'10" not be able to dunk with a running start on a breakaway?

 

[Across The Field]

Things are different i agree. Stars from a couple decades ago could win with only a Robin to their Batman role. Now, guys need 3 stars or more to feel they can win. I say that because that somehow has become the new trend with superstars. In this case the Warriors are the exception since they really only have one superstar imo.

Not really. If you look back, historically there has normally been at least 3 studs per team.

Chicago had Jordan, Pippen, Rodman (greatest rebounder ever), Kerr (most proficient 3 pt shooter ever), Kukoc (one of the top 6th men ever), and several other very solid players.

The Lakers had Magic, Kareem, Worthy, Cooper, etc.

Boston had Walton, Bird, Parish, Johnson, etc.

San Antonio has had Duncan, Ginobli and Parker with some really good role guys

Really it's just been the 03-04 Pistons who've broken the mold as they didn't really have a superstar at all. Just incredible team ball.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

But a much worse record leading up to them.

So it's better to lose in round 1 than round 4?

I don't think so...ever.

So, Lebron > Jordan because he's been the last loser more times?

...umm, no.