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BR1986FB
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May 15, 2015 10:47am
I don't want to sound cocky, because I try not to get that way with Cleveland teams, but I don't think ATL or WASH can beat the Cavs, even with the current injuries. I won't say it's a "lock" for them to be playing for a championship but I think they will get there.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1729228 wrote:obviously meaning rather than Atlanta. B/c if Atlanta is hot from 3, we wont get to the finals.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 10:48am
I'll say it; it's a lock. The Cavs will be playing in the NBA finals.BR1986FB;1729230 wrote:I don't want to sound cocky, because I try not to get that way with Cleveland teams, but I don't think ATL or WASH can beat the Cavs, even with the current injuries. I won't say it's a "lock" for them to be playing for a championship but I think they will get there.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
May 15, 2015 10:48am
at this point a couple days isn't going to matter. He's re-injured the same thing so many times now that he will just continue to do so. It will take all offseason to heal.sleeper;1729229 wrote:Not worried about Atlanta at all but yes I think the Wizards will be "easier".
I would just be happy if the Wizards can win 1 more game to buy some time for Kyrie to heal.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 15, 2015 10:48am
Does it involve not being hire-able by a big 4 firm? Can you tell us more about this splendid life of yours?Pick6;1729196 wrote:Some of us have a life that doesn't Involve living on a message board.
Pick, we're on pins and needles here waiting for answers because none of us have lives and only you do.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 15, 2015 10:52am
That's kind of how I feel. In the last 3 games we've played against Atlanta, they've hit 29/71 from three. That's 41% and making almost 10 per game.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1729228 wrote:obviously meaning rather than Atlanta. B/c if Atlanta is hot from 3, we wont get to the finals.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 10:54am
Dr. Zwick.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1729232 wrote:at this point a couple days isn't going to matter. He's re-injured the same thing so many times now that he will just continue to do so. It will take all offseason to heal.
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BR1986FB
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May 15, 2015 10:55am
No doubt but this isn't the same ATL team the Cavs faced earlier in the year. They have kind of come back down to Earth. They're good but they're not great.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1729236 wrote:That's kind of how I feel. In the last 3 games we've played against Atlanta, they've hit 29/71 from three. That's 41% and making almost 10 per game.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 15, 2015 10:57am
The game slows down in the playoffs, and it doesn't seem to be suitable to Atlanta's style.BR1986FB;1729238 wrote:No doubt but this isn't the same ATL team the Cavs faced earlier in the year. They have kind of come back down to Earth. They're good but they're not great.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 10:57am
Who's going to guard Lebron James? Carroll? They have no one.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1729236 wrote:That's kind of how I feel. In the last 3 games we've played against Atlanta, they've hit 29/71 from three. That's 41% and making almost 10 per game.
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BR1986FB
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May 15, 2015 11:00am
Agreed. The Cavs have shown they can score (if they have to although the KI injury could stymie that) or grind out 84-82 wins with defense. Not sure that ATL will be at an advantage with defensive battles in the 80's.like_that;1729239 wrote:The game slows down in the playoffs, and it doesn't seem to be suitable to Atlanta's style.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 15, 2015 11:10am
If Jimmy Butler can't guard LeBron, I don't know that there's anyone on the planet that can. The problem is that LeBron shot 40% for the series against the Bulls, 61/153. That's not going to get it done if the Hawks are hitting. Just saying...sleeper;1729240 wrote:Who's going to guard Lebron James? Carroll? They have no one.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
May 15, 2015 11:11am
Not sure if this has been posted yet but just saw 34% of people polled thought MJ could beat Lebron right now. You would have to be mentally handicapped to think this. Ridiculous.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
May 15, 2015 11:15am
Doesn't take a doctor to recognize chronic injuries from overuse and re-injuring.sleeper;1729237 wrote:Dr. Zwick.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 11:17am
Doesn't take a doctor to recognize that a few days rest can only make it better.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1729247 wrote:Doesn't take a doctor to recognize chronic injuries from overuse and re-injuring.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 11:17am
Could be? Not sure I understand the poll.Rotinaj;1729245 wrote:Not sure if this has been posted yet but just saw 34% of people polled thought MJ could be Lebron right now. You would have to be mentally handicapped to think this. Ridiculous.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
May 15, 2015 11:18am
sleeper;1729249 wrote:Doesn't take a doctor to recognize that a few days rest can only make it better.
If it weren't a chronic injury, then you'd be right.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
May 15, 2015 11:19am
Beatsleeper;1729250 wrote:Could be? Not sure I understand the poll.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
May 15, 2015 11:22am
This.wildcats20;1729253 wrote:Beat
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 15, 2015 11:22am
It will be good to rest the knees, potentially improving the condition slightly. However, even Kyrie said that nothing will "heal" the injuries until he stops playing for a few months.sleeper;1729249 wrote:Doesn't take a doctor to recognize that a few days rest can only make it better.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
May 15, 2015 11:22am
Sucks that Kyrie is hurt, but with him missing time, James not scoring much, Love out..it has forced the other guys to come through and they have.
If someone had told you cav fans before the series that Love was gonna be out, James only score 15 in a game, Irving hurt and miss time and you win it in 6 games I dont think you would have believed it.
Bodes well for the next series I think....if Kyrie can get right.
If someone had told you cav fans before the series that Love was gonna be out, James only score 15 in a game, Irving hurt and miss time and you win it in 6 games I dont think you would have believed it.
Bodes well for the next series I think....if Kyrie can get right.
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BR1986FB
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May 15, 2015 11:35am
Agree or disagree with this?
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/5/15/8609921/lebron-james-cavaliers-vs-bulls-expectations-nba-playoffs-2015
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/5/15/8609921/lebron-james-cavaliers-vs-bulls-expectations-nba-playoffs-2015
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 11:37am
Never said heal, but rest does help. Not sure why this is even being argued.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1729255 wrote:It will be good to rest the knees, potentially improving the condition slightly. However, even Kyrie said that nothing will "heal" the injuries until he stops playing for a few months.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 15, 2015 11:37am
Then LOL.Rotinaj;1729254 wrote:This.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
May 15, 2015 12:52pm
Eh, I agree in some aspects, but the players he's comparing JR and Shump to is dumb. JR is more like Gibson than Hughes, in my opinion, and a better defender and all around scorer than Gibson. Irving would be more comparable to Hughes as far as role, and obviously Irving is significantly better than Hughes was lol.BR1986FB;1729260 wrote:Agree or disagree with this?
http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/5/15/8609921/lebron-james-cavaliers-vs-bulls-expectations-nba-playoffs-2015
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
May 15, 2015 4:39pm
Larry Hughes was rubbish. I do think Z was much better than Mozgov. Booby was good at home but bad on the road.
Cavs are now 4-1 in road games so far. A mark of a champion is one that can win on the road. Most likely the Cavs will not have the 7th game at home over the next 2 series.
Cavs are now 4-1 in road games so far. A mark of a champion is one that can win on the road. Most likely the Cavs will not have the 7th game at home over the next 2 series.