NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavs VS Golden State Warriors

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Cavs win tonight and Warriors win the series in Game 6.

or game 7.

This series might play out to being a true HCA.

We'll know more in about 12 hrs.

 

[tlance]

Westbrook is not known as a defender and neither is Durant.

No, but they can be when they need to, as they each showed against Golden State.

I definitely think Curry is the best offensive player in the league, but players like him and Steve Nash before him get slightly overvalued because people tend to underrate defensive impact.

If the NBA would just change the MVP award to the MOP award, we would not have to have this debate! Curry's accolades are well deserved, but he needs to play better the next couple games. Just because he won MVP, does not make him the best overall player.

 

[gordontrue]

Anyone see Curry's new shoes?

They're really, REALY bad.

 

[Black Adam]

ok, game 4. let us see what adjustments are made by Kerr...

THIS time they should be ready for the Cavs intensity level if the last game was any kind of a wake-up call...

 

[Heatles84]

Only 3 years younger and seemingly less durable.

How confident are you that curry has more years left at a high level?

Stephen Curry's only 28 as opposed to Lebron's 31. Lebron has logged by far more minutes than Curry. Curry doesn't endure the physical toll that Lebron does, not even close. Lebron's game is predicated on his overall athleticism which will deteriorate at some point in the future (like all athletes). Curry doesn't rely on the athleticism that Lebron does. Those are some points.

Edit: Just saw @trojanfan12 response. Great minds think alike?

 

[bksballer89]

No, but they can be when they need to, as they each showed against Golden State.

I definitely think Curry is the best offensive player in the league, but players like him and Steve Nash before him get slightly overvalued because people tend to underrate defensive impact.

If the NBA would just change the MVP award to the MOP award, we would not have to have this debate! Curry's accolades are well deserved, but he needs to play better the next couple games. Just because he won MVP, does not make him the best overall player.

I agree with this. I don't think he's the best player overall. I think he's top 3. I would take him over Westbrook and Davis. I would rank Leonard over Davis as well

 

[Heatles84]

I agree with this. I don't think he's the best player overall. I think he's top 3. I would take him over Westbrook and Davis. I would rank Leonard over Davis as well

ooooooooooo.....I never even considered that one.

I've never seen a defender like Leonard. That guy is just relentless.

Imagine if he was good as a distributor as Lebron and just as athletic? Jesus.

 

[DJ Fieri]

http://sportshoop.la/sportsbook/6-10-nba-golden-state-cleveland-9pm-et-abc.3155/

The early betting action favors the Cavs. IDK....they might have won their lone game in game 3.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Westbrook is not known as a defender and neither is Durant.

Westbrook isn't known as a defender?

He's actually pretty good.

 

[bksballer89]

Westbrook isn't known as a defender?

He's actually pretty good.

How many all defensive teams he made in his career?

 

[Black Adam]

http://sportshoop.la/sportsbook/6-10-nba-golden-state-cleveland-9pm-et-abc.3155/

The early betting action favors the Cavs. IDK....they might have won their lone game in game 3.

we might actually see a CLOSE game in this series tonight for once...

STILL think the Dubs take it, though...

 

[DJ Fieri]

How many all defensive teams he made in his career?

So the requirement to be considered a good defender is to make All defensive teams? if you don't.....you suck? GTFOH.

Westbrook may not be a great defender....but he's still a pretty good one. There's a reason GS was down 3-1 in the WCF.

 

[DJ Fieri]

I've heard some wild stuff here on tHoop but saying Westbrook isn't a good defender.......that takes the cake imo. He's an athletic freak that absolutely can play some defense.

 

[bksballer89]

So the requirement to be considered a good defender is to make All defensive teams? if you don't.....you suck? GTFOH.

Westbrook may not be a great defender....but he's still a pretty good one. There's a reason GS was down 3-1 in the WCF.

He's ok. Nothing special.

Yeah OKC went up 3-1 because their role players showed up. When their role player disappeared and they went back on depending on Russ and KD to win the game for them, they ended up losing 3 straight and getting eliminated

 

[gordontrue]

 

[DJ Fieri]

we might actually see a CLOSE game in this series tonight for once...

STILL think the Dubs take it, though...

I though game 3 was the Cavs best chance to steal a win and I was right. I'm on the fence about this game. I think the Warriors can come back and win but I'm also intrigued buy the home court advantage. IDK right now. I'm gonna wait a little closer to game time before I make a prediction.

 

[bksballer89]

Westbrook name never comes up in the discussion when you're talking about the best defensive guards in the league. There are several guards I'll take before I get to Westbrook when it comes to defense

 

[DJ Fieri]

He's ok. Nothing special.

Yeah OKC went up 3-1 because their role players showed up. When their role player disappeared and they went back on depending on Russ and KD to win the game for them, they ended up losing 3 straight and getting eliminated

I normally agree with a lot of stuff you say here in the NBA forums (as well as the PF's, if there was one person I'd want to have my back there it'd be you) but I vehemently disagree with you on this.

OKC's role players showed up.....yes. But, there is a reason why Curry made just 42% of his FGA's in the 3 losses to the Thunder. And I think we both know what that was.

 

[DJ Fieri]

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That's actually a great quote.

 

[True Lakers Fan]

Westbrook isn't known as a defender?

He's actually pretty good.

Actually I was thinking both Durant and Westbrook were pretty good on defense and that was the reason the Warriors had problems with them at the beginning - Was I wrong?