NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavs VS Golden State Warriors

[SlinkyRedfoot]

hmph, wonder if Wiggy did...

I did. Even during the game some.

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[gordontrue]

Agree. But I don't think you can expect Curry and Klay to score 20 points total per game either. Barnes is a solid player. He's going to hit open shots. He's no scrub and same can be said for Livingston.

Of course Curry & Klay will play better. And I'm not trying to say Barnes and Livingston are scrubs.

I'm just saying I'm happy with them taking 15-20 footers over Curry/Klay taking basically any shot.

Barnes, Livingston, & Barbosa took a combined 25 shots. Only 6 of them were inside 10 feet.

Credit to those guys for hitting their shots.

 

[bksballer89]

From my perspective, I agree that I see quite a bit of overreaction from the Anti-Cavs/Lebron crowd.

Speaking less about basketball and more about people's behavioral patterns, I think much of it stems from the nerves those folks had going into the game. Outwardly, they know the Cavs are fucked, but internally, I'm betting there was some "what if the Cavs win game 1" going on. A decisive Warriors' win releases all that and we're seeing it in the overreactions.

Honestly it will be difficult because I can't see Warriors losing every game in Cleveland which would require Cleveland to win 2 games in Golden State to win the series. Just don't see that happening

 

[bksballer89]

Of course Curry & Klay will play better. And I'm not trying to say Barnes and Livingston are scrubs.

I'm just saying I'm happy with them taking 15-20 footers over Curry/Klay taking basically any shot.

Barnes, Livingston, & Barbosa took a combined 25 shots. Only 6 of them were inside 10 feet.

Credit to those guys for hitting their shots.

Look at Barnes shot chart. Almost all of his made baskets were in the paint under the rim. Livingston made contested shots but those are shots he like over players shorter than him.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Honestly it will be difficult because I can't see Warriors losing every game in Cleveland which would require Cleveland to win 2 games in Golden State to win the series. Just don't see that happening

#NOCHANCE
#FUN

 

[Clayton]

What a weird game.

I have no predictions at this point but this could swing heavily either way.

 

[Vitamike]

The Dubs' bench outscored the Cavs' bench 45-10.

That's also known as Getting. It. Done.

The question will not be 'Will this change in Cleveland?' but rather 'How much will it change in Cleveland?'

Imma gonna say not enough.

 

[gordontrue]

"Not surprised by the overreactions."


What overreactions?

Most non Cavs fans felt the Warriors were the better team, felt the step up in class for the Cavs would be noticeable, knew the Cavs haven't looked good on the road, etc.., etc...

Warriors have now won 6 straight vs James (3 of them road games).
Series isn't over, but there is NO reason to think Cavs beat Warriors 4/6.

All will soon see that having Lue, Kyrie and Love won't change the end result.

Interesting summer coming up for Cavs if this plays out as I expect.

"What overreactions??"

Proceeds to post a gigantic overreaction.

You're a Heat fan. Go back and read some of the articles going into the 2012 Finals and - better yet - read some of the articles after the Thunder took Game 1 105 - 92. They will sound a lot like your post.

 

[Black Adam]

Look at Barnes shot chart. Almost all of his made baskets were in the paint under the rim. Livingston made contested shots but those are shots he like over players shorter than him.

well, when you're about a 6'7" guard...

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

"What overreactions??"

Proceeds to post a gigantic overreaction.

You're a Heat fan. Go back and read some of the articles going into the 2012 Finals and - better yet - read some of the articles after the Thunder took Game 1 105 - 92. They will read a lot like your post.

WRONG...
I said nothing in that last post that I haven't said since BEFORE the game.
Only change would be it was 5 losses in a row vs now 6, soon to be 7...

 

[gordontrue]

Look at Barnes shot chart. Almost all of his made baskets were in the paint under the rim. Livingston made contested shots but those are shots he like over players shorter than him.

Yeah Barnes did have some nice drives that he would convert on in any game. His first couple were jumpshots that I would give him any time he wants.

 

[Black Adam]

#NOCHANCE
#FUN

#PossibleFiveGamer

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Honestly it will be difficult because I can't see Warriors losing every game in Cleveland which would require Cleveland to win 2 games in Golden State to win the series. Just don't see that happening

That sounds reasonable. Game 2 seems like it's a big fucking deal.

 

[gordontrue]

WRONG...
I said nothing in that last post that I haven't said since BEFORE the game.
Only change would be it was 5 losses in a row vs now 6, soon to be 7...

I think you misread/misunderstood my post.

I was talking about articles from the media back in 2012 when the Heat and Thunder were in the Finals.

The general reaction after the Thunder took Game 1 handily was very similar to your reaction here.

 

[gordontrue]

#PossibleFiveGamer

Nah I think the Warriors will get one more.

 

[Black Adam]

The question will not be 'Will this change in Cleveland?' but rather 'How much will it change in Cleveland?'

Imma gonna say not enough.

you can sit there and draw X's and O's all night long, but you can't coach talent...

as we ALL saw last night these 2 benches aren't even CLOSE...

 

[avalon2423]

I believe the Warriors will win, but seems to many people are thinking its over now because of 1 game. The Warriors did what they were supposed to do and that was win at home. Its only 1 game. None of it means anything till someone wins a road game.

 

[bksballer89]

That sounds reasonable. Game 2 seems like it's a big fucking deal.

It really is. If Cleveland win then we have a 6 or 7 game on our hands because they won't lose both games in Cleveland. If the Warriors win, I really think this is done in 5

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

#PossibleFiveGamer

Moet? Or bring out the good stuff?

 

[Black Adam]

I believe the Warriors will win, but seems to many people are thinking its over now because of 1 game. The Warriors did what they were supposed to do and that was win at home. Its only 1 game. None of it means anything till someone wins a road game.

not trying to sound like a smart-ass, but based on what we've not only seen last night, but during a BUNCH of games between these 2 that's what we kinda have to base our feedback off of...