Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
May 16, 2016 7:02am
The fact they ruled him out for the rest of the series against Miami right after it happen I highly doubt he plays this serieslike_that;1795881 wrote:Where do you see that?
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
May 16, 2016 7:22am
http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/raptors-jonas-valanciunas-nowhere-close-to-return/like_that;1795881 wrote:Where do you see that?
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
May 16, 2016 7:50am
Cavs in 5
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 16, 2016 10:33am
Toronto has no chance of beating Cleveland in the playoffs.
If it takes 5 games, I'd be shocked. Should be a sweep and the games won't be close.
If it takes 5 games, I'd be shocked. Should be a sweep and the games won't be close.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 16, 2016 10:58am
Is the first game of the NBA Finals already set, regardless of these series lengths?
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
May 16, 2016 11:12am
I was under the impression that it was, like June 2nd? I could clearly be wrong. I'd hate if they both go 4, and we have to wait another week and few days of constant ESPN coverage to wait til they start.Azubuike24;1795902 wrote:Is the first game of the NBA Finals already set, regardless of these series lengths?
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 16, 2016 11:20am
I don't care is Valanciunas plays or not, he's not a difference maker. Cavs in 4. Detroit will prob be our toughest matchup to the finals. I bet they would have beaten a lot of other teams. Too bad they didn't get hot sooner.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
May 16, 2016 11:23am
True. If Cavs win in 4, they would have 10 full days off. If the other series goes 4, the winner has 9 full days off. That would be unbearable lead up to June 2nd...Commander of Awesome;1795907 wrote:I don't care is Valanciunas plays or not, he's not a difference maker. Cavs in 4. Detroit will prob be our toughest matchup to the finals. I bet they would have beaten a lot of other teams. Too bad they didn't get hot sooner.
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sportswizuhrd
Posts: 3,215
May 16, 2016 11:49am
Finals schedule...
| 2016 NBA FINALS SCHEDULE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 2 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 1 |
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| Sunday, June 5 | ||
| 8:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 2 |
ABC |
| Wednesday, June 8 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 3 |
ABC |
| Friday, June 10 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 4 |
ABC |
| Monday, June 13 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 5* |
ABC |
| Thursday, June 16 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 6* |
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| Sunday, June 19 | ||
| 8:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 7* |
dontcare
Posts: 425
May 16, 2016 12:43pm
I would easily expect the cavs to sweep every team in this D League eastern conference.sleeper;1795900 wrote:Toronto has no chance of beating Cleveland in the playoffs.
If it takes 5 games, I'd be shocked. Should be a sweep and the games won't be close.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 16, 2016 3:24pm
Nice hyperbole. There isn't a single D-league team that would beat the bench of the last place Eastern conference team.dontcare;1795913 wrote:I would easily expect the cavs to sweep every team in this D League eastern conference.
Also, the west superiority stuff doesn't apply this year. The West is equally as bad as both leagues are extremely top heavy.
dontcare
Posts: 425
May 16, 2016 4:25pm
Bullshit, the Spurs, Portland, OKC and the GSW would roll through the eastern conference just as the cavs are, other then those 4 though, the west really is average.sleeper;1795929 wrote:Also, the west superiority stuff doesn't apply this year. The West is equally as bad as both leagues are extremely top heavy.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 16, 2016 4:45pm
Portland would roll through the east? Lulz
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 16, 2016 4:52pm
Don'tcare is a cavs/Lebron hater troll. Only time I see him post about the cavs is stupid shit like this.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
May 16, 2016 4:58pm
Golden State, definitely.dontcare;1795938 wrote:Bullshit, the Spurs, Portland, OKC and the GSW would roll through the eastern conference just as the cavs are, other then those 4 though, the west really is average.
San Antonio had a great regular season, but just looked old and tired against OKC to where you have to wonder if their core is too old to be handling a strong postseason push after the regular season.
OKC, probably, although Westbrook is a bizarre X Factor in that he can single-handedly cause a team to cruise...or single-handedly shoot them out of a game. They're the type of team that can potentially cruise past about anyone, or stumble badly against a team below their level, so it's hard to agree they'd roll through an entire conference.
Portland's a decent team that's no different than your Torontos and Miamis of the NBA world, if not a half-step below. Might have done better if you picked a healthy Clippers team because they at least are noticeably formidable, if not on the level of the more-or-less elite teams.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 16, 2016 5:16pm
I don't think Portland deserves to be on that list at all. They are about as good as the Hawks and would not roll through anyone.dontcare;1795938 wrote:Bullshit, the Spurs, Portland, OKC and the GSW would roll through the eastern conference just as the cavs are, other then those 4 though, the west really is average.
It's not a guarantee the Spurs or Warriors would either but they would definitely both make the Finals(sans Cavs). Not sure that makes the West anywhere near the dominant league you tried to portray.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
May 16, 2016 6:18pm
I think the west has 4 of the top 5 teams, when healthy. Portland is not one of them.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
May 17, 2016 12:19am
Agreed. Less drunk version of Tiernan.like_that;1795942 wrote:Don'tcare is a cavs/Lebron hater troll. Only time I see him post about the cavs is stupid shit like this.
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
May 17, 2016 1:23pm
Game day!
115-101 Cavs. Cavs lead by 7-10 most of the way, then pull away last few minutes. Love leads Cavs with 28 and 12.
115-101 Cavs. Cavs lead by 7-10 most of the way, then pull away last few minutes. Love leads Cavs with 28 and 12.
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
May 17, 2016 5:38pm
Cavs are favored by 11 enough to make me hesitate to bet after making a killing off them so far in the playoffs
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 17, 2016 6:35pm
The cavs either come out on fire or are down like 5-7 at the half. Either way I think once they get their legs they will take over the game. I'm really hoping kyrie takes this match up with lowry personal and Jr keeps playing D and locks up derozen. If even 1 of the 2 happens, this series is over in a hurry, imo.
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Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
May 17, 2016 6:36pm
Also I know Carroll is a good defender, but right now, shutting down lebron is impossible. Because instead of always dribbling and doing the same things, he's distributing the ball more and playing pick and roll at the ft line. Making it nearly impossible to just put a guy on him and expect to take him out of the game.
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Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 17, 2016 7:22pm
Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
May 17, 2016 8:21pm
Uh oh...its pre-game rapping Lebron. I change my prediction to Cavs by 50.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
May 17, 2016 8:47pm
Toronto starting out hot and Cavs slow. Sweet!