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

[LAD]

Less depth is better apparently and the loss of two stars. You cant fix stupid or just a Lebron hater

I agree...your post was just stupid. What in the world, where in the world???

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I'm tired of hearing this crap from analysts and posters.

Love + Healthy Kyrie + Tristan + Delly >>>>>>>>>>>>> No Love + Gimpy Kyrie + Tristan + Delly


Pretend you're coaching the team... which one do you want?

I want the results of what I've seen the last 2 series.
You think you're beating the Warriors 4/7 in shootouts?

Defense wins.

I'm not saying you're better off without Kyrie, but Love hasn't been missed.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I'm tired of hearing this crap from analysts and posters.

Love + Healthy Kyrie + Tristan + Delly >>>>>>>>>>>>> No Love + Gimpy Kyrie + Tristan + Delly


Pretend you're coaching the team... which one do you want?

Its just so true. Anyone out there that tries to make an argument that the Cavs were better off with a season ending injury to Love is delusional. If the Cavs were healthy with Love, Irving and Varejao all ready to suit up they would, if not be the favorites, be at least even money in this series.

 

[gordontrue]

I want the results of what I've seen the last 2 series.
You think you're beating the Warriors 4/7 in shootouts?

Defense wins.

I'm not saying you're better off without Kyrie, but Love hasn't been missed.

The point is that Blatt/LeBron would've had a full toolbelt available rather than the currently depleted one.

There were plenty of games in the regular season - much to the delight of those hoping for Love to leave CLE - where Love spent a lot of time on the bench down the stretch.

With a full healthy roster... you can play people as the matchup dictates... you can bring in Tristan for longer stretches... you can give Delly or Iman or JR more minutes. And Blatt did plenty of that during the season when he had a full healthy roster.

 

[LAD]

You think you're beating the Warriors 4/7 in shootouts?

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I mentioned this a couple of days ago. A lot of teams when facing the Warriors have gotten caught up in the Warriors run & gun style of play and have lost trying to keep up. If the Cavs do this they're definitely at a disadvantage given that their best player isn't exactly having the best season/postseason in regards to his jump shooting.

 

[LAD]

With a full healthy roster... you can play people as the matchup dictates... you can bring in Tristan for longer stretches... you can give Delly or Iman or JR more minutes. And Blatt did plenty of that during the season when he had a full healthy roster.

This is exactly what Kerr has been doing & the point I was making earlier when I talked about them losing Speights and other bench players stepping up.

 

[gordontrue]

This is exactly what Kerr has been doing & the point I was making earlier when I talked about them losing Speights and other bench players stepping up.

Yeah, I think a big reason the Warriors are so much better than last year is because Kerr hasn't been afraid to take playing time from Iggy and Lee and Barnes and spread it around to other guys.

 

[LAD]

Yeah, I think a big reason the Warriors are so much better than last year is because Kerr hasn't been afraid to take playing time from Iggy and Lee and Barnes and spread it around to other guys.

Couldn't agree more. It is refreshing to discuss basketball with someone who can articulate what they're watching.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Game 1 is so tough to judge what will go down, the nerves are starting to hit

 

[Shanemansj13]

Game 1 is so tough to judge what will go down, the nerves are starting to hit

DEFENSE...DEFENSE....DEFENSE. And hopefully Bron Bron is on lol

 

[Sgt Brutus]

DEFENSE...DEFENSE....DEFENSE. And hopefully Bron Bron is on lol

Yeah can he please hit a shot beyond 3?

From the 3-point line, James is shooting 12 for 68 in the current playoffs, 17.6 percent, or barely more than one in six.

Man that is horrid!

 

[LAD]

Yeah can he please hit a shot beyond 3?

From the 3-point line, James is shooting 12 for 68 in the current playoffs, 17.6 percent, or barely more than one in six.

Man that is horrid!

LOL

 

[Sgt Brutus]

And who knows that Kyrie has... im thinking he's below 50%

But the narative won't be Lebrons two best players out with injuries, it'll be about how he can't win in the finals

 

[Shanemansj13]

Yeah can he please hit a shot beyond 3?

From the 3-point line, James is shooting 12 for 68 in the current playoffs, 17.6 percent, or barely more than one in six.

Man that is horrid!

Reminds me of MJ one year. He shot 19% and still averaged 30 too lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Panties in a wad. IMO you can only have one true team that you call "your team".

You make me laugh with this...lol

After Lebron left the Cavs, Russ had a Westbrook Avatar for quite a huge chunk of time.

He openly rooted for another Team.

But, I don't think it was any question that he is/was a Cavs fan first.

 

[trojanfan12]

LBJ isn't the #1 player anymore but he is still in the Top 3 or 5. He wouldn't be my #1 pick. His shooting just isn't there. Again this is not a bash. I have him in my Top 3 or 5. Still a great player. I know LBJ homers will freak out. Age does catch up and Mins.

I'm no LBJ homer, but Lebron is still the best player. The gap has closed considerably, but he's still the best.

 

[gordontrue]

All right. I'm off the grid until tomorrow.

Hopefully we're in for a good one tonight... unless its a Cavs blowout win which I'm totally fine with.

3 more hours.... I can make it...

 

[trojanfan12]

Correct, I am a Lakers fan as well as a Warriors fan. I'm not sure why that's a problem for you or anyone else as I'm free to support/follow any or as many teams as I'd like. In reference to you not knowing what I am I could say the same about you. I mean, who are you to judge me for not being in agreement with your obsession with LBJ? I come here to have basketball conversations and have been able to do so with others here. If you'd rather not do so that is your decision and please feel free to move right on past my posts without quoting them & I'll return the favor.

Additionally, while he was never truly a Heat fan, Shane spent an awful lot of time rooting for them when they had Lebron. So, he really has no room to talk.

 

[LAD]

Additionally, while he was never truly a Heat fan, Shane spent an awful lot of time rooting for them when they had Lebron. So, he really has no room to talk.

Well now, imagine that!

 

[trojanfan12]

Yes, clearly I can see that my support for more than one team has your panties in a wad. And while your opinion is welcome I happen to disagree and will continue to support BOTH teams as I see fit. In fact, I am even considering adding another team to that list.

THE HORROR!!