Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 31, 2016 1:08pm
Just mathematically, they will have a monstrous advantage because in-order to beat them in a series, you have to beat them at Oracle Arena. Forget about beating them in every game in your home building, nobody wins there. Truth be told, they can probably rest their starters on-occasion against Dallas or Utah in the first round.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Mar 31, 2016 1:09pm
I think the cavs and spurs could beat them in a 7 game series. The thing to watch is if they get Portland at all in the playoffs they have been tough against GS. And liliard could wear curry out early in the playoffs. The road in the west won't be easy at all for GSAutomatik;1789728 wrote:Who's beating them 4 of 7?
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 31, 2016 1:34pm
Really low odds they get Portland. If anything, Portland will move to 5th over Memphis, who hasn't been playing well and plays Toronto, Golden State twice, at LA Clippers, at Dallas and Chicago. Memphis probably loses 5 or 6 of their remaining 7 and if they aren't careful, might fall to the 8th seed. That would be a joke of a match-up for the Warriors.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 31, 2016 1:36pm
The Cavs beat them at Oracle last year in the finals. No reason to think they will be perfect at home the rest of the year.Azubuike24;1789742 wrote:Just mathematically, they will have a monstrous advantage because in-order to beat them in a series, you have to beat them at Oracle Arena. Forget about beating them in every game in your home building, nobody wins there. Truth be told, they can probably rest their starters on-occasion against Dallas or Utah in the first round.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 31, 2016 1:42pm
I'm just simply talking numbers. Plugging in all the data, despite the fierce West competition, the Warriors will be massive favorites. Best bet for the Cavs is the Warriors draw a team who can stretch the first round series, they get a 6 or 7 game series with OKC/LAC in round 2, a 7-game slug fest against the Spurs in the WCF and they come in exhausted and possibly banged up. It's going to be a lot for them to overcome, especially coming off the emotion of winning the 73+.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 31, 2016 1:44pm
Put it this way, I'll bet you have a Warriors vs the field bet available at as low as 2:1 on the Warriors. I'd bet the other way. There are too many other teams that are good and too many fluky things that can happen to bet on them. Look at the Cavs injuries last year...
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 31, 2016 1:45pm
I agree in general with this post. The number favor the Warriors heavily. I do by no means consider them A)not beatable, or B)not beatable at home.Azubuike24;1789751 wrote:I'm just simply talking numbers. Plugging in all the data, despite the fierce West competition, the Warriors will be massive favorites. Best bet for the Cavs is the Warriors draw a team who can stretch the first round series, they get a 6 or 7 game series with OKC/LAC in round 2, a 7-game slug fest against the Spurs in the WCF and they come in exhausted and possibly banged up. It's going to be a lot for them to overcome, especially coming off the emotion of winning the 73+.
I think the Cavs have the best chance at knocking them off because Lebron James. I typically do not bet against Lebron James.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 31, 2016 4:06pm
Clippers beat them in 6
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Mar 31, 2016 9:49pm
I can't believe the Grizzlies are still the 5th seed. They're 2-8 in the last 10 and so depleted by injuries. Chris Andersen and Matt Barnes are fucking starters.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 31, 2016 10:27pm
Clippers playing without Paul, Jordan and Redick (rest) and of course Austin Rivers has 17 points in the first 16 minutes of the game.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 1, 2016 6:10am
And Rivers and Crawford go for 32 points apiece
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 2, 2016 12:22am
Crazy shooting display in this 3rd quarter
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 2, 2016 12:25am
Curry 6 3's in the 3rd....Boston looks game
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 2, 2016 12:59am
Draymon green is such a douche
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 2, 2016 1:07am
Good. Fuck golden state
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 2, 2016 1:09am
Brad Stevens is such an amazing coach. Wish he wasn't in fucking Boston.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Apr 2, 2016 1:10am
East playoffs are going to be a lot of fun.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 2, 2016 9:39am
ThisLaley23;1789934 wrote:Brad Stevens is such an amazing coach. Wish he wasn't in fucking Boston.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 2, 2016 4:47pm
It was so enjoyable to 1) watch GS lose and 2) to see karma to green after he got away with mugging a dude.
Brad Stevens is amazing. Boston is a scorer away from being so scary good.
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Brad Stevens is amazing. Boston is a scorer away from being so scary good.
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Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 2, 2016 5:47pm
Couldnt beleive Green got away with shoulder charging Smart on the last play to free Klay. That was so ridiculous. So glad Curry missed and that play didn't cost Boston.Midstate01;1789945 wrote:It was so enjoyable to 1) watch GS lose and 2) to see karma to green after he got away with mugging a dude.
Brad Stevens is amazing. Boston is a scorer away from being so scary good.
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Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 2, 2016 7:44pm
He gets away with a ton of things that I can't believe..Laley23;1789946 wrote:Couldnt beleive Green got away with shoulder charging Smart on the last play to free Klay. That was so ridiculous. So glad Curry missed and that play didn't cost Boston.
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Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 3, 2016 6:04pm
Blake Griffin with his return to the Clippers was 8th on their team in scoring.
Looks thinner (not in a good way, doesn't look as strong)
Looks thinner (not in a good way, doesn't look as strong)
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 3, 2016 6:10pm
At what point does Kevin Durant become Dominique Wilkins? Maybe not the right comparison. Allen Iverson? Deep in this game at Houston he called for the ball and then passed an attempt up and shot clock violation. Next time threw ball away to Harden.
Two of the top players in the league and not a ton else but at some point his resume viewing will drop a bit due to no championships.
Two of the top players in the league and not a ton else but at some point his resume viewing will drop a bit due to no championships.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 3, 2016 6:13pm
For the season now...OKC is -2 on the season in the 4th quarter scoring compared to their opponents
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 3, 2016 6:22pm
The terrible TWolves only scored 76 but Wiggins had 30 and KAT 11/21/9/3