B
BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 17, 2015 10:28am
Ehh, I expect a sweep but won't be stunned if Boston pulls out one win. Two wins and I'd be a little concerned.sleeper;1722261 wrote:If the Cavs lose a game against Boston I'd be worried. They aren't though. The games won't even be close.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 17, 2015 10:33am
I'm not concerned. If anyone watched the game vs Detroit... that was the LeBron I expect to see in the playoffs. He had a greater focus than I've seen all season. He was making a conscious effort to grab rebounds, defend, and involve his teammates by creating open looks (not that he didn't all season, just to a lesser degree IMO). If the best they've got to put on him is Jae Crowder... game, set, match.
B
BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 17, 2015 10:42am
The Boston "fans" mindset was to let Lebron "get his" and lock down the other guys. That Kyrie, Love, JR, etc couldn't beat them.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1722267 wrote:I'm not concerned. If anyone watched the game vs Detroit... that was the LeBron I expect to see in the playoffs. He had a greater focus than I've seen all season. He was making a conscious effort to grab rebounds, defend, and involve his teammates by creating open looks (not that he didn't all season, just to a lesser degree IMO). If the best they've got to put on him is Jae Crowder... game, set, match.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 17, 2015 10:46am
lol, not many teams can prevent Kyrie from "getting his." He's got the best handles in the NBA.BR1986FB;1722272 wrote:The Boston "fans" mindset was to let Lebron "get his" and lock down the other guys. That Kyrie, Love, JR, etc couldn't beat them.
B
BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 17, 2015 10:47am
But he's not as good as Isiah Thomas....LOLDr. KnOiTaLL;1722274 wrote:lol, not many other teams can prevent Kyrie from "getting his." He's got the best handles in the NBA.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 17, 2015 10:54am
Well that's true...oh, THAT Isaiah Thomas...lolBR1986FB;1722275 wrote:But he's not as good as Isiah Thomas....LOL
B
BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 17, 2015 10:58am
Yeah, when I first saw that person post that I thought "well, duh...there aren't many PG's as good as the Pistons great" until I realized it was the other Thomas.Laley23;1722279 wrote:Well that's true...oh, THAT Isaiah Thomas...lol
It was very funny to read because the homerism in Boston is strong.
F
Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 18, 2015 2:45am
Kyrie will be in the same class as the original Isaiah Thomas when it's all said and done.
For the Celtic fans...the Cavs are 43 to 1 to win the series at Pinnacle Sportsbook.
For the Celtic fans...the Cavs are 43 to 1 to win the series at Pinnacle Sportsbook.
F
Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 18, 2015 2:52am
Correction...now 50-1 Cavs on the series. Also, the Warriors are now the favorites to win it all...not the Cavs...which wasn't the case for the last 2 months.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 18, 2015 10:04am
Hey guys, found out I can't go to the game tomorrow. Any of you interested in tickets? Selling them below Flash Seats asking prices. PM me if interested.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 18, 2015 10:54am
I know that numbers are tough for you and sometimes you struggle with understanding them so how it works is that when odds are the exact same, neither is a favorite over the other. They're co-favorites.Footwedge;1722418 wrote: Also, the Warriors are now the favorites to win it all...not the Cavs
Cavs odds 11/5
GS odds 11/5
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25151503/nba-title-odds-cavaliers-and-warriors-are-the-heavy-favorites
No thanks required for the free math lesson
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Apr 18, 2015 11:54am
In Toronto this weekend so I can't go tomorrow, but if the same situation comes up again let me know.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1722435 wrote:Hey guys, found out I can't go to the game tomorrow. Any of you interested in tickets? Selling them below Flash Seats asking prices. PM me if interested.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 18, 2015 12:19pm
Don't know where FW bets at (I think its 5dimes), but on sportsbook the Warriors odds are slightly better. +190 (19/10) for the Warriors and +200 (2/1) for the Cavs.lhslep134;1722437 wrote:I know that numbers are tough for you and sometimes you struggle with understanding them so how it works is that when odds are the exact same, neither is a favorite over the other. They're co-favorites.
Cavs odds 11/5
GS odds 11/5
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25151503/nba-title-odds-cavaliers-and-warriors-are-the-heavy-favorites
No thanks required for the free math lesson
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 18, 2015 12:27pm
Will do, Pick6. I'm definitely going Tuesday since I can't tomorrow, but I'll prob post on here if I ever can't go. Would prefer for some true fans to get to use them for the title run!Pick6;1722444 wrote:In Toronto this weekend so I can't go tomorrow, but if the same situation comes up again let me know.
F
Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Apr 18, 2015 8:46pm
You sir are a fucking idiot. You really are. Against the field of course the teams are not the favorites. But the team with the shortest odds are the Warriors...not the Cavs...which is a huge swing from what it was just a couple weeks ago. By pure definition, that makes the Warriors the favorites. And I've viewed multiple books...virtually all have the Warriors as the favorites. No math classes in law school I take it.lhslep134;1722437 wrote:I know that numbers are tough for you and sometimes you struggle with understanding them so how it works is that when odds are the exact same, neither is a favorite over the other. They're co-favorites.
Cavs odds 11/5
GS odds 11/5
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25151503/nba-title-odds-cavaliers-and-warriors-are-the-heavy-favorites
No thanks required for the free math lesson
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Apr 19, 2015 8:07am
Both of them at 11/5 is what I've seen everywhere. Can you link the places that have the Warriors as the favorites?
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 19, 2015 10:04am
This.Rotinaj;1722502 wrote:Both of them at 11/5 is what I've seen everywhere. Can you link the places that have the Warriors as the favorites?
Even if one or two random places have the Warriors slightly ahead, which I haven't seen, when the vast majority have them as co-favorites I wouldn't call one the favorite over the other. Especially when there are places that even have the Cavs as favorites.
http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/12702922/cleveland-cavaliers-enter-playoffs-favorites-win-nba-title
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Apr 19, 2015 10:11am
This is a stupid argument. Go Cavs!
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 19, 2015 10:22am
Welcome to the OCGOONx19;1722515 wrote:This is a stupid argument. Go Cavs!
GO CAVS
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 19, 2015 11:19am
Go Cavs! Better not come out like we started the season against the Knicks.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 19, 2015 12:35pm
They don't have Dion, so it should be better.Commander of Awesome;1722527 wrote:Go Cavs! Better not come out like we started the season against the Knicks.
[video=youtube;qafL8yYcMh8][/video]
[video=youtube;Mjs9FYhiyJI] fi[/video]
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Apr 19, 2015 12:43pm
Bill Simmons is also a name dropping douchebag Celtics honk.like_that;1722156 wrote:Bill Simmons said the series will go 6 (it will be tied 2-2 at one point). Chad ford also said it will go 6 games.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 19, 2015 12:47pm
Anyone going to the game?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 19, 2015 12:49pm
I am a little nervous. Haven't had this type of feeling in awhile for Cleveland sports. It is great.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 19, 2015 1:05pm
I feel it too. Been looking forward to this day since Lebron announced The Return, esp so bc all of the BS from the regular season becomes meaningless.like_that;1722535 wrote:I am a little nervous. Haven't had this type of feeling in awhile for Cleveland sports. It is great.