NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavs VS Golden State Warriors

[gordontrue]

but he didn't MEAN it...

honest...

In all seriousness... no one actually thinks that was intentional, right?

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Should win the series? I agree. Could win the series though? Plenty of unbiased fans (not me, I'm very biased) think they can... even now.

Of course COULD.
I (which means nothing) said 35% chance.

I think we all agree(?) that Cavs HAVE to win Sunday or they are toast.

 

[Black Adam]

In all seriousness... no one actually thinks that was intentional, right?

well, in MY estimation...

based on what we've SEEN outta Delly in the past...

he MAY not have, but it wouldn't surprise me if he DID...

 

[gordontrue]

Of course COULD.
I (which means nothing) said 35% chance.

I think we all agree(?) that Cavs HAVE to win Sunday or they are toast.

I think most people agree Cavs need game 2... and I won't strongly disagree. I think it would really hurt their overall chances and completely remove all margin for error... but I think the Cavs would be fully capable of winning 2 home games and getting back into the series.

 

[Black Adam]

Of course COULD.
I (which means nothing) said 35% chance.

I think we all agree(?) that Cavs HAVE to win Sunday or they are toast.

ain't THAT the truth...?

the Cavs drop Sunday's contest and in MY estimation this series is DONE-zo...and NO amount of spins will convince anyone otherwise...

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm sure @gordontrue will call this an "overreaction" but here's my take anyway.

In order to win the series, the Cavs have to win at least 1 game on the Warriors floor. Last night, Klay and Steph scored 20 points on 8 for 27 shooting. That was a great opportunity for the Cavs to take game 1 and get that needed road win out of the way. As well as put a tremendous amount of pressure on the Warriors. Instead, they lost by 15 because the Warriors bench stepped up big time.

Are we likely to see the Warriors bench play that well again? No. But we are also not likely to see Steph and Klay play that badly again, especially at home, so it kind of evens out and doesn't speak well for the Cavs chances.

Having said the above, this series is far from over and if the poor showing by Steph and Klay was more about the Cavs defense than about them just having an off game, the Cavs can come back and win the series.

My guess is though, the Warriors end up winning the series and the Cavs end up looking back at game 1 as a missed opportunity.

 

[The Oldtimer]

Of course COULD.
I (which means nothing) said 35% chance.

I think we all agree(?) that Cavs HAVE to win Sunday or they are toast.

Yeah Sunday is a MUST win game for the Cavs.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

How did you know what Delly would be up to? I wonder if he'd do that to DeMarcus Cousins????

but he didn't MEAN it...

honest...

In all seriousness... no one actually thinks that was intentional, right?

This sounds intriguing! I missed it. What happened? Delly put the stones to someone, or something?

 

[Black Adam]

This sounds intriguing! I missed it. What happened? Delly put the stones to someone, or something?

more like SMACK the stones, but you'd have to see the replay to judge...

 

[Black Adam]

 

[gordontrue]

This sounds intriguing! I missed it. What happened? Delly put the stones to someone, or something?

Still don't know why it was a foul... he got all ball.

 

[trojanfan12]

In all seriousness... no one actually thinks that was intentional, right?

Didn't look intentional to me. He was swiping at the ball and ended up hitting the wrong ball.

I see it as similar to when a guy tries to block a shot, misses the ball and hits the offensive player in the head. However, Delly has that reputation for being borderline dirty, so there's going to be some question as to whether or not it was intentional.

Interesting that it was Delly on Green because they both have that reputation. Had that situation been reversed, the same questions would be asked.

 

[gordontrue]

I'm sure @gordontrue will call this an "overreaction" but here's my take anyway.

In order to win the series, the Cavs have to win at least 1 game on the Warriors floor. Last night, Klay and Steph scored 20 points on 8 for 27 shooting. That was a great opportunity for the Cavs to take game 1 and get that needed road win out of the way. As well as put a tremendous amount of pressure on the Warriors. Instead, they lost by 15 because the Warriors bench stepped up big time.

Are we likely to see the Warriors bench play that well again? No. But we are also not likely to see Steph and Klay play that badly again, especially at home, so it kind of evens out and doesn't speak well for the Cavs chances.

Having said the above, this series is far from over and if the poor showing by Steph and Klay was more about the Cavs defense than about them just having an off game, the Cavs can come back and win the series.

My guess is though, the Warriors end up winning the series and the Cavs end up looking back at game 1 as a missed opportunity.

What an overreaction!!

Just kidding, I actually agree with everything you said.

The overreactions I was referring to were declarations that the series is over. You specifically point out that it is far from over.

 

[Black Adam]

Didn't look intentional to me. He was swiping at the ball and ended up hitting the wrong ball.

I see it as similar to when a guy tries to block a shot, misses the ball and hits the offensive player in the head. However, Delly has that reputation for being borderline dirty, so there's going to be some question as to whether or not it was intentional.

Interesting that it was Delly on Green because they both have that reputation. Had that situation been reversed, the same questions would be asked.

was on Iggy actually...

 

[gordontrue]

Didn't look intentional to me. He was swiping at the ball and ended up hitting the wrong ball.

I see it as similar to when a guy tries to block a shot, misses the ball and hits the offensive player in the head. However, Delly has that reputation for being borderline dirty, so there's going to be some question as to whether or not it was intentional.

Interesting that it was Delly on Green because they both have that reputation. Had that situation been reversed, the same questions would be asked.

I agree... if you watch... Iggy picked up his dribble and brought the ball up to his chest at the same moment that Delly went to give the foul. Delly's hand would have likely hit him in the arm if he kept dribbling.

 

[trojanfan12]

What an overreaction!!

Just kidding, I actually agree with everything you said.

The overreactions I was referring to were declarations that the series is over. You specifically point out that it is far from over.

Yeah, just had to get a little jab in at ya. All in good fun.

 

[trojanfan12]

was on Iggy actually...

Well, it would have been more fun if it was Dray.

 

[Black Adam]

Well, it would have been more fun if it was Dray.

NBA finals nut shot fight...

I dunno, would it draw ratings...?

 

[trojanfan12]

NBA finals nut shot fight...

I dunno, would it draw ratings...?

I'd probably watch.

 

[msgkings322]

Shaun Livingston for Finals MVP.

I don't know if people remember this....

The last time Cleveland played in Oracle was Christmas day. Curry & Klay were also uncharacteristically bad in that game. The dubs offense as a whole was missing. Livingston went 8/9 from the field.

No coincidence, can't shut everyone down.