like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 15, 2015 8:26am
Maybe next offseason, but I don't think there is much in this current FA period, that can change the whole landscape of the East. If the cavs are healthy (big if obviously) there is no excuse to miss the finals.BR1986FB;1734778 wrote:I'm not guaranteeing anything about them "being back next year." I don't know the free agent pool but I think you're going to see a lot of these Western Conference stars defecting to the East because it's so weak and they will have a better chance at a ring. No guarantee the Cavs make it back. Plus, I would rely on Love or Kyrie. Both seem to have an issue staying healthy.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 15, 2015 8:30am
Btw, lebron had 34 FGA and only 9 FTA. Green has 9 FGA and had 10 FTA. LOL
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 15, 2015 8:36am
I agree with that but I figured after 2007 we'd see multiple trips to the Finals and it never came. Obviously the Cavs have a better roster but there are so many variables. On paper they would be the favorites, obviously.like_that;1734781 wrote:Maybe next offseason, but I don't think there is much in this current FA period, that can change the whole landscape of the East. If the cavs are healthy (big if obviously) there is no excuse to miss the finals.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 15, 2015 8:47am
BR1986FB;1734784 wrote:I agree with that but I figured after 2007 we'd see multiple trips to the Finals and it never came. Obviously the Cavs have a better roster but there are so many variables. On paper they would be the favorites, obviously.
No comparison between the 2 teams. These Cavs are a lot better. Plus no one in the east really matches up well with them. Chicago is the closest and Cleveland is better than them.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 9:37am
I think that's dumb obviously. I would only be interested in seeing how Lebron handles winning that award in a losing effort because I don't think he would be at all happy about it.BR1986FB;1734740 wrote:Even if the Cavs lose this series, I think there's a very good chance that Lebron is still the MVP. It's only happened one other time.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 9:43am
Lebron is fouled on 95% of his drives and he barely gets the calls. He needs to start pulling a Harden and flailing like a cry baby bitch every time he is even breathed on.like_that;1734783 wrote:Btw, lebron had 34 FGA and only 9 FTA. Green has 9 FGA and had 10 FTA. LOL
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 9:44am
Cavs will be back next year. Book it.BR1986FB;1734784 wrote:I agree with that but I figured after 2007 we'd see multiple trips to the Finals and it never came. Obviously the Cavs have a better roster but there are so many variables. On paper they would be the favorites, obviously.
I think Lebron has about 3 more years of being the top dog in the league and then he will start falling off. That's the window for a championship and there's no reason we won't get at least 1(probably more though).
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 15, 2015 9:44am
The problem is they don't call it even when he falls to the floor.sleeper;1734799 wrote:Lebron is fouled on 95% of his drives and he barely gets the calls. He needs to start pulling a Harden and flailing like a cry baby bitch every time he is even breathed on.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 15, 2015 9:45am
I'm not even close to admitting defeat yet. Each team has won a game on the opposition's home court. GS took care of business in game 5 at home like we expected them to. And I expect Cleveland to take care of game 6 at home.
After that, it's one game for winner take all. And I'd much rather have the best player in the planet in that game than having home court advantage.
Anything can happen in game 7, we just have to make sure we take care of business in game 6.
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After that, it's one game for winner take all. And I'd much rather have the best player in the planet in that game than having home court advantage.
Anything can happen in game 7, we just have to make sure we take care of business in game 6.
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Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jun 15, 2015 9:47am
Agreed. I've said it before, LeBron gets penalized for putting time and effort into the weight room. He's built his body up to where he often feels minimal effects when he gets hacked driving to the basket. However, it should be obvious that when the best player in the world is missing layups on multiple occasions, some calls should be made. Not to say that LeBron never misses around the basket, but certainly not a handful of times. One of the first things you learn as a basketball player is how to make a layup. I'd be curious to see a study on his "drives" during the playoffs (calls vs non-calls) as it compares to the fat slob Harden. I would venture to guess that Harden gets over twice the calls that LeBron gets for the same contact, he just doesn't flop and flail every time.sleeper;1734799 wrote:Lebron is fouled on 95% of his drives and he barely gets the calls. He needs to start pulling a Harden and flailing like a cry baby bitch every time he is even breathed on.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 9:49am
This. Not sure why everyone is crying like a bitch right now. Cavs are still in the series.SportsAndLady;1734802 wrote:I'm not even close to admitting defeat yet. Each team has won a game on the opposition's home court. GS took care of business in game 5 at home like we expected them to. And I expect Cleveland to take care of game 6 at home.
After that, it's one game for winner take all. And I'd much rather have the best player in the planet in that game than having home court advantage.
Anything can happen in game 7, we just have to make sure we take care of business in game 6.
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Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jun 15, 2015 9:50am
Sleeper, just shut up. "Cavs will win the NBA Finals. Book it." "Cavs in 5. Book it." "Cavs in 6. Book it."sleeper;1734800 wrote:Cavs will be back next year. Book it.
I think Lebron has about 3 more years of being the top dog in the league and then he will start falling off. That's the window for a championship and there's no reason we won't get at least 1(probably more though).
You talking about Book It, the reading rewards system for elementary schools?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 15, 2015 9:50am
I don't think he'd be happy about losing the series but winning the MVP in the Finals would give him some retribution. He was supposedly pretty pissed that he finished 3rd in the regular season MVP voting. Either way, I think it would kind of suck to win an MVP in a losing cause.sleeper;1734798 wrote:I think that's dumb obviously. I would only be interested in seeing how Lebron handles winning that award in a losing effort because I don't think he would be at all happy about it.
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Jun 15, 2015 9:52am
I wouldn't even make future predictions. The NBA is far too subject to major roster moves. Dwight Howard became a monster in 2007, the Celtics created the Big 3 and Cleveland couldn't break throughZWICK 4 PREZ;1734788 wrote:No comparison between the 2 teams. These Cavs are a lot better. Plus no one in the east really matches up well with them. Chicago is the closest and Cleveland is better than them.
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ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 15, 2015 9:54am
Nothing will happen this offseason. 2017 could though. Until then, I'm confident in Cleveland.Classyposter58;1734807 wrote:I wouldn't even make future predictions. The NBA is far too subject to major roster moves. Dwight Howard became a monster in 2007, the Celtics created the Big 3 and Cleveland couldn't break through
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sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 9:57am
Cavs in 7. Book it.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1734805 wrote:Sleeper, just shut up. "Cavs will win the NBA Finals. Book it." "Cavs in 5. Book it." "Cavs in 6. Book it."
You talking about Book It, the reading rewards system for elementary schools?
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Footwedge
Posts: 9,265
Jun 15, 2015 10:05am
How would this series look with a healthy Love and Irving, with Curry and Iguadala out for the year? Cleveland curse lives.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Jun 15, 2015 10:15am
You're a moron.sleeper;1734809 wrote:Cavs in 7. Book it.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 10:20am
They wouldn't even play the series. Cavs would win in 4 games and Lebron wouldn't even have to play for the first 3.Footwedge;1734811 wrote:How would this series look with a healthy Love and Irving, with Curry and Iguadala out for the year? Cleveland curse lives.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 10:24am
I'm confident that Lebron James, in the NBA finals, can win game 6 at home. Game 7, NBA finals, anything can happen but I'd like to have the best player on the court on my team.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1734812 wrote:You're a moron.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jun 15, 2015 10:27am
lol...broken record.
They are done. Not deep enough and flat out not good enough.
It's a surprise they even made it this far. It sucks for sure, but if I was a Cleveland fan I'd be feeling very optimistic about the future.
They are done. Not deep enough and flat out not good enough.
It's a surprise they even made it this far. It sucks for sure, but if I was a Cleveland fan I'd be feeling very optimistic about the future.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jun 15, 2015 10:29am
I think for Game 6, Blatt should play Movgoz the entire first quarter and run the offense primarily through him. The legs are fresh for the Cavs and they can guard the pick and roll better while buying minute for their other players. This will help us heavily in the 4th where we seem to lose our energy and I think Movgoz can at least make us break even at worst in the 1st.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 15, 2015 10:30am
I'd agree but they have virtually nothing left. They are gassed. I'm holding out hope for a miracle but I'm not expecting one. In fact, I'll be surprised if this goes back to Golden State for a 7th game.sleeper;1734816 wrote:I'm confident that Lebron James, in the NBA finals, can win game 6 at home. Game 7, NBA finals, anything can happen but I'd like to have the best player on the court on my team.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jun 15, 2015 10:31am
What?sleeper;1734818 wrote: The legs are fresh for the Cavs
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jun 15, 2015 10:32am
they tried running the offense thru him in game 4. we saw how that worked.sleeper;1734818 wrote:I think for Game 6, Blatt should play Movgoz the entire first quarter and run the offense primarily through him. The legs are fresh for the Cavs and they can guard the pick and roll better while buying minute for their other players. This will help us heavily in the 4th where we seem to lose our energy and I think Movgoz can at least make us break even at worst in the 1st.