What are the odds that either conference finals series is tightly contested?

[richig07]

The Cavs are so far head-and-shoulders better than these two teams.

Is it possible that we could see both GS and CLE unbeaten going into another Finals Rematch?

Watching Cleveland dominate Toronto, and WSH/BOS both look so sloppy at times, while playing zero defense out there. The last month has really been an indictment of the rest of the East after Cleveland. They practically slept walked through that series vs Indiana and still pulled off a sweep. Neither of these two teams have a chance, let's be honest.

Obviously, stealing a game from a superior team in a seven game series is very do able. However, it's hard to envision either series getting to a sixth game.

 

[msgkings322]

The Cavs are so far head-and-shoulders better than these two teams.

Is it possible that we could see both GS and CLE unbeaten going into another Finals Rematch?

Watching Cleveland dominate Toronto, and WSH/BOS both look so sloppy at times, while playing zero defense out there. The last month has really been an indictment of the rest of the East after Cleveland. They practically slept walked through that series vs Indiana and still pulled off a sweep. Neither of these two teams have a chance, let's be honest.

Obviously, stealing a game from a superior team in a seven game series is very do able. However, it's hard to envision either series getting to a sixth game.

I think the Spurs will still be a tough out for the Ws. Maybe even tougher than the Cavs.

 

[bksballer89]

I would bet money on both teams not making it to the finals undefeated. Very hard to see the Warriors sweeping the Rockets or Spurs.

My guess is Cleveland beats Boston in 6 games. Wizards in 5.

HCA would be huge for Boston

 

[SJ76]

East is pretty bad. Cleveland loses 1 maybe 2 games

 

[richig07]

I would bet money on both teams not making it to the finals undefeated. Very hard to see the Warriors sweeping the Rockets or Spurs.

My guess is Cleveland beats Boston in 6 games. Wizards in 5.

HCA would be huge for Boston

Oh, I would bet on it too. I'm just saying that there seems to be an outside shot.

Hard for me to see Boston beating Cleveland twice... even with HCA. LeBron is kicking into his post-season form, and they would shred that defense to bits. Same with Washington.

I think I'd lean towards betting GS to get to a sixth game, before CLE.

 

[trojanfan12]

I think the Spurs will still be a tough out for the Ws. Maybe even tougher than the Cavs.

If Aldridge and Gasol show up every game and Kawhi is healthy. I agree. That's not a knock against the Cavs either.

The Spurs are built to be a nightmare matchup for the Warriors. They like to limit possessions making it tough for the Warriors offense to get into rhythm, they defend the perimeter well and if Gasol and Aldridge are playing like bigs, they can attack the Warriors in the one place they are vulnerable.

The Cavs are built to essentially try to beat the Warriors at their own game with Lebron as the wild card/difference maker.

 

[tlance]

Oh, I would bet on it too. I'm just saying that there seems to be an outside shot.

Hard for me to see Boston beating Cleveland twice... even with HCA. LeBron is kicking into his post-season form, and they would shred that defense to bits. Same with Washington.

I think I'd lean towards betting GS to get to a sixth game, before CLE.

I think the opposite.

I do not see GS losing at home, and I do not see either team winning both at home. I think the series is more likely to be a sweep than it is to go 6, regardless of opponent.

One will lose, but the best chance of either series going 6 + is if Cleveland falls asleep for a couple games.

 

[tducey]

It's going to be Cleveland/Golden State in the final but I expect Cleveland to have a tougher battle than the Warriors.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I think the Spurs will still be a tough out for the Ws. Maybe even tougher than the Cavs.

i think the Spurs would be a lot tougher with Parker and a healthy Leonard......Warriors def. have caught a break.--- not that i thought they would lose to the Spurs- but id be shocked if it went passed 5 now.

 

[WiggyRuss]

I think the opposite.

I do not see GS losing at home, and I do not see either team winning both at home. I think the series is more likely to be a sweep than it is to go 6, regardless of opponent.

One will lose, but the best chance of either series going 6 + is if Cleveland falls asleep for a couple games.

Cleveland wont sweep this round.

I think Cleveland will win in 5, if not 5 then 6, if not 6 then 4, if not 4 then 7.

 

[msgkings322]

i think the Spurs would be a lot tougher with Parker and a healthy Leonard......Warriors def. have caught a break.--- not that i thought they would lose to the Spurs- but id be shocked if it went passed 5 now.

Leonard's gonna play, so he's healthy. Otherwise, we can say Curry wasn't healthy in last year's Finals

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

I'd put it at 50%

 

[DarthVedder]

I think that GS will prevail, but the Spurs won't go down without a fight. I don't see Boston (or Was) giving too much trouble to Cle.

 

[DorianRo]

With the way the Wiz play on the road and how Boston plays on the road and and SA missing Parker, and an injured Leonard, I dont see either being very contested.

I dont think the Celtics can compete with Cavs anyways but the Wizards could if they would get their heads out of their rears on the road. Probably wont happen though

 

[Shanemansj13]

Leonard's gonna play, so he's healthy. Otherwise, we can say Curry wasn't healthy in last year's Finals

Yeah an injury months or weeks before is the same as an injury that just happened the same week LOL

 

[msgkings322]

Yeah an injury months or weeks before is the same as an injury that just happened the same week LOL

Months LOL

 

[WiggyRuss]

Leonard's gonna play, so he's healthy. Otherwise, we can say Curry wasn't healthy in last year's Finals

yah lets give him 5 weeks

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Cleveland wont sweep this round.

I think Cleveland will win in 5, if not 5 then 6, if not 6 then 4, if not 4 then 7.

That narrows it down.
Maybe they win by forfeit after 3?

 

[TJL]

I would bet money on both teams not making it to the finals undefeated. Very hard to see the Warriors sweeping the Rockets or Spurs.

My guess is Cleveland beats Boston in 6 games. Wizards in 5.

HCA would be huge for Boston

I have it the other way around, I have them beating Wizards in 6 and Boston in 5.

 

[TJL]

East is pretty bad. Cleveland loses 1 maybe 2 games

The West isn't very good this year either though man.

It's been a two team race all year, and those two teams will face each other.