NBA 2015-2016
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Well that was embarrasing for Cavaliers. They could win Game 3 or even Game 4 too but I don't see them getting anywhere near Warriors at Oracle Arena. IMO they will split the next two Cleveland games and Warriors will finish them off in Game 5. Poor, poor finals.
You cannot outshoot Warriors. The blessing in disguise that Warriors defeated Thunders, is that they will annihilate Cavs, while Thuders likely would have found a way of bottling it.
Warriors demoralized Cavs,that margin of victory will let go all the hope you have in Cavs.
Bet you're happy now I didn't take it, eh?
Warriors will be going to Cleveland thinking of taking 1 out of 2 and finishing them off back home.
I never thought I'd say this but during the post game interviews last night I actually felt sorry for Lebron. He just looked bewildered, almost shell shocked. I think it hit home that he is 31 years old and since Steph Curry is 28, and Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are both 26 he may have already won his last Championship.
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I don't know how much truth there was behind those comments but some french pundits said that Golden State will win because basically they're not gonna get from Cleveland the same level of defensive intensity they received vs OKC and even Portland. Also that the OKC was a great way to prepare them for the finals.
Being sorry for that arrogant cock? How much did he promised winning with Miami, I think he counted up to seven and then said it will be more.
Really, he won only 2 titles with arguably the best team in the NBA back then. It is hard to see him getting any other title, especially with Golden State being this good, and Oklahama being quite good too (I think that them despite being bottlers would have been good enough to defeat Cavs). His best bet would have been going to a team that knows how to win titles like Spurs.
Imagine LeBron ups sticks this summer?
It's not over yet.
It's not over yet.
I don't see it
I know, I know, I'm not a fan either as you can probably tell from previous. However, it almost looked to me last night as if he was going to break down and cry. I'm a hater, but it appears there are limits. I must just be a nice guy really, really, really deep down.
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2006 Heat were one of only three teams in NBA history to overcome a 2-0 deficit in the Finals.
2006 Heat beat a Mavs team with only one legit scoring threat, Nowitzki, and Wade getting about a dozen phantom foul calls in the final four games.
I get it, just don't see it happening
They need to put the defeat behind them and play better defense in the next game.
If the Cavs win the next game, anything can happen. The only question here is the mental toughness of the Cavs. Do they believe they can do it? Does Lebron have another 45-15-5 in him? We'll see.
Did you watch the 2006 finals?
By the way, Wade made more field goals than any other player in that series (comfortably), and the second player wasn't even Nowitzki.
The question is though, do the Cavs have a player like Wade?
Ah, bless.
It's been a while, I've tried to forget it. Dirk was the only player to average more than 17 per game during the regular season, and for the postseason he was the only player to average above 19. Miami set up to limit Dirk and it was effective but did allow Terry to put up 22 per game during the series (and finish with 2nd most FGs but Dirk still averaged more points in the series), yet it was practically a one-man show all season long for Dallas.
There's been much debate over the officiating in the last two games, where Wade attempted 46 free throws to Dallas' 48. That said, Dallas should never have blown a big lead in the 4th quarter of Game 3. And missed free throws in late in Game 5 hurt as well. Then Terry went Starks-mode in Game 6.
Bet you're happy now I didn't take it, eh?
I am flabbergasted by the Cavs performance in these two games. I am at complete loss at their utter incompetence and unpreparedness so far. The defensive intensity has been severely lacking and they don't seem to have an offensive plan. Very disappointed.
Keeping my fingers crossed for a turnaround in Cleveland.
Go Cavs!
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This series is a pure matchup mismatch for Cleveland.
Kyrie/J.R. can't guard Klay/Steph, Lebron has to stop both Draymond/Andre. Bench and coaching edge goes to Golden State. Thunder had two alpha superstars and defensive stalwarts in Adams and Ibaka, Cavs have Mozgov and Thompson.
I can't see this series going more than 5 to Golden State.
Kyrie/J.R. can't guard Klay/Steph, Lebron has to stop both Draymond/Andre. Bench and coaching edge goes to Golden State. Thunder had two alpha superstars and defensive stalwarts in Adams and Ibaka, Cavs have Mozgov and Thompson.
I can't see this series going more than 5 to Golden State.
True, Nowitzki was their main man, but they had many weapons, and in that series Dallas were the favorites by some margin before the series started. And that was one of the main reasons why it was a really painful loss for Dallas (although after 2011, you should be feeling a little better now).
The debate about free throws isn't really relevant here. Wade took the series over, kept attacking, kept swinging, and he put the Heat on his back and led them pretty much on his own to the championship. He averaged 21 points per game more than the second player on the Heat roster (Antoine Walker). If Lebron (or even Kyrie) wants to take the game over do you think he won't get calls from the refs? If DeRozan and Lin can, I'm pretty sure Lebron will too.
The question is though, is anybody ready to step up? Cleveland are not really that bad. They just need to start swinging. If they win the next game, things could change very quickly. People are being misled about Cleveland's quality because of their lack of determination and effort. Only a week ago people were talking about the "unstoppable Cavs!". What happened? They just collapsed mentally in the first two games. Hell they weren't even beaten by Curry or Thompson. They were just beaten by effort, and sheer will. Look at this play:
What's amazing for me in this clip is not the three that Thompson made, but look at Green sprinting to get the rebound, leaving Jefferson (who is supposed to be "guarding him") for dead. Even if Thompson misses that, the Cavs have less than 50% chance of getting that rebound.
The series isn't over yet. It wasn't over when Toronto were humiliated and went 0-2 against the 'invincible' Cavs. They just need to be aggressive, and play with effort, and believe me, the refs won't stand in their way.
Kevin Love out of game 3. Big blow for the Cavs.
yup -
Maybe it's a blessing in disguise. Love hasn't been terrible (Kyrie has been worse)...but, it's obvious he and Kyrie are major defensive liabilities atm...maybe this enforced change in lineup, does some good.
He's played this series???
He had 17 points and 13 rebounds in game one.
Fanfeckingtastic. World beater, that KLove!
Fully expect Cavs to win today.
Has an MVP ever played this poorly in a Finals series? Curry has come up awfully small (be it because of foul trouble or whatever).
Love and Irving shouldn't play in the same lineup
Cleveland going all out in front of their own fans but sustainable for 3 more wins?
Still can't work out how much of Curry's ineffectiveness is down to Curry and how much is down to the Cavs, but game 4 will be interesting in that sense alone, if Cleveland can shut him down again.
Also Draymond Green demonstrably losing his shit during a time-out earlier.
Still can't work out how much of Curry's ineffectiveness is down to Curry and how much is down to the Cavs, but game 4 will be interesting in that sense alone, if Cleveland can shut him down again.
Also Draymond Green demonstrably losing his shit during a time-out earlier.
The best players adjust, overcome...find a way. He's come up awfully small
Maybe, just maybe Lue shouldn't play Love the rest of this series. Use that athleticism and physicality to their advantage. Expecting adjustments and a response from the Warriors in Game 4.
Was hoping the Dubs would win tonight but was kind of expecting it might not go well. Since the beginning of finals last year the Warriors are 0-5 in game 3s and 18-3 in all other games. Even though teams try not to let down after taking a 2-0 lead it is very hard to keep focused especially when the other team knows a loss effectively puts them out of the series. Roll on game 4.
As for Curry, the only really bad game he's had is game 1. His problem has been he hasn't been on the court enough because of foul trouble. He was 7-11 in game 2 and 6-13 in game 3 so he is shooting over 50%. He just needs to stay away from silly fouls.
As for Curry, the only really bad game he's had is game 1. His problem has been he hasn't been on the court enough because of foul trouble. He was 7-11 in game 2 and 6-13 in game 3 so he is shooting over 50%. He just needs to stay away from silly fouls.
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Being able to stay on the court is a minimum requirement. Getting into foul trouble constantly is a part of not playing well.
2 points at HT. That's shit, no matter how you slice it.
2 points at HT. That's shit, no matter how you slice it.
GSW just had a horrible shooting night...I expect them to take game 4.
Sorry the facts don't fit in with your hot take.
Blowoffs pretty much.
How was Draymond last night?
I didn't say he played well, just that he wasn't as awful as is being made out. His first half (as you point out) was dire, but he actually played ok second half and in fact ended up leading the Warriors in scoring (19 pts.). It is a worry for the Warriors though. It's ok when you're winning having one or two struggles but in a game like this the Warriors really needed him. I think he tried (especially 3rd quarter - didn't play much in the 4th since the game was essentially over) but he didn't get a lot of help from the rest of the team when the Cavs were blowing the doors off at the start of the second half. All in all though, I think it's fair to say that nobody on the Dubs exactly covered themselves in glory in game 3.
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