NBA Champion - Cleveland Cavaliers 2016-2017 Season Thread

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May 21, 2017 11:25 PM
LeBron definitely looked disinterested. No clue what that was all about. He better have his head out of his ass and score more than 11 points on Tuesday.

Not sure why NBA teams have to learn this lesson so many times, but the game is four damn quarters long!!
May 21, 2017 11:25pm
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May 21, 2017 11:40 PM
This is the Cavs I remember from the regular season. SMH
May 21, 2017 11:40pm
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May 22, 2017 6:28 AM
Benny The Jet;1854305 wrote:Was that one of the most bizarre game by Lebron anyone else has seen, or just me?
I know this might be crazy but I almost feel like they wanted to lose a game this series to avoid a huge 9 day layoff until the finals. Lebron looked like he was just out there chilling all game


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May 22, 2017 6:28am
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May 22, 2017 7:02 AM
Crimson streak;1854320 wrote:I know this might be crazy but I almost feel like they wanted to lose a game this series to avoid a huge 9 day layoff until the finals. Lebron looked like he was just out there chilling all game


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They definitely didn't want to lose a game.
May 22, 2017 7:02am
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May 22, 2017 7:12 AM
Didn't score the last 16 minutes....cmon LeBron. I do like his pissed off level
May 22, 2017 7:12am
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May 22, 2017 7:54 AM
Crimson streak;1854320 wrote:I know this might be crazy but I almost feel like they wanted to lose a game this series to avoid a huge 9 day layoff until the finals. Lebron looked like he was just out there chilling all game
A lot of conspiracy theories out there, like this, but I'm not buying. Kind of reminded me of game 5 against the Celtics before he left but, if you ask me, dude isn't getting any younger. Yes, he's been phenomenal but 3 games in 5 nights might take a toll on him. Looked like he had no lift last night.

May have been mentioned but, on a side note, he was getting heckled by some drunk as he left the floor. Guess is was some former hoops player from Hiram College spewing some crap about his own stats at Hiram and even he would've played better (or something to that effect). LOL....dumbass drunks.
May 22, 2017 7:54am
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May 22, 2017 8:00 AM
LJB looked like he knew that he did not have "it" last night and tried to get by on having everyone else win it for them.

Don't understand Love on the bench for an extended period of time.
May 22, 2017 8:00am
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May 22, 2017 8:09 AM
Sonofanump;1854328 wrote:LJB looked like he knew that he did not have "it" last night and tried to get by on having everyone else win it for them.

Don't understand Love on the bench for an extended period of time.
The second part was stupid. Guy's on fire in the first half and gets one shot in the second?
May 22, 2017 8:09am
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May 22, 2017 9:02 AM
What's obnoxious is they gave up a 21 point lead to a team missing their best offensive player. They came out in the 2nd half as if the series was over. I think Boston is trash, but Brad Stevens always has those guys playing hard and above their talent level. I knew they weren't going to just give up. Apparently the cavs didn't as they just came out chucking garbage 3s with no ball movement. You would think once they were 0/8 from 3 in the 2nd half they would have attacked the rim. Feed love or have Lebron attack the basket. I don't think i saw Lebron attack the basket one time all night. Sometimes i feel like the Cavs raining 3s in the first half is bad for them, because shit like this has happened to them numerous times now. Sometimes they hold on for the win, but they give up big leads because they act like the game is over.

The only silver lining out of this is the Celtics needed Marcus Smart to have the game of his life (7/10 from 3 while he is a career 29%) and Lebron to probably have his worst playoff game in 5+ years to win. It still came down to final possession shot. I can't remember the last time Lebron played that badly in the postseason, but I think we should give him the benefit of the doubt and GTFO with any of these bullshit conspiracy theories.
May 22, 2017 9:02am
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May 22, 2017 9:34 AM
like_that;1854333 wrote:What's obnoxious is they gave up a 21 point lead to a team missing their best offensive player. They came out in the 2nd half as if the series was over. I think Boston is trash, but Brad Stevens always has those guys playing hard and above their talent level. I knew they weren't going to just give up. Apparently the cavs didn't as they just came out chucking garbage 3s with no ball movement. You would think once they were 0/8 from 3 in the 2nd half they would have attacked the rim. Feed love or have Lebron attack the basket. I don't think i saw Lebron attack the basket one time all night. Sometimes i feel like the Cavs raining 3s in the first half is bad for them, because shit like this has happened to them numerous times now. Sometimes they hold on for the win, but they give up big leads because they act like the game is over.

The only silver lining out of this is the Celtics needed Marcus Smart to have the game of his life (7/10 from 3 while he is a career 29%) and Lebron to probably have his worst playoff game in 5+ years to win. It still came down to final possession shot. I can't remember the last time Lebron played that badly in the postseason, but I think we should give him the benefit of the doubt and GTFO with any of these bullshit conspiracy theories.
I agree with this analysis especially the lack of attack from Lebron. Lebron attacking the rim is what makes the Cavs unbeatable because they have to slide over players to stop him leaving wide open 3's all game.
May 22, 2017 9:34am
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May 22, 2017 11:31 AM
When LeBron doesn't have "it", meaning he can't make a jumper to save his life, he should attack the rim on every possession. Maybe he doesn't wanna take a ton of contact at the rim, but sometimes that is what needs to be done. 11 points from your best player is unacceptable. Obviously LeBron is the best player on the planet, but games like this are very confusing from him. Find a way to make an impact. Once your team has blown a 21 point and they're in a dog fight, you can't score 0 points in the 4th quarter. You absolutely find a way to make something happen. Period.
May 22, 2017 11:31am
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May 23, 2017 9:07 AM
Man I hope the Cavs finish this quickly. These idiots just don't know when to shut their mouths and they keep adding fuel to the Lebron "fire."

NESN‏Verified account @NESN 9h9 hours ago

Warriors owner Joe Lacob wants the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals: "We were the better team (last year)."
http://nesn.com/?p=728150

Maybe better regular season team but not the better team.
May 23, 2017 9:07am
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May 23, 2017 9:19 AM
Fuck the warriors. They won a championship only because Love and Kyrie were hurt. I hope they never win another one.
May 23, 2017 9:19am
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May 23, 2017 9:40 AM
I'd say the Cabs need to focus on the Celts and not worry about the idiot warriors owner.
May 23, 2017 9:40am
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May 23, 2017 9:44 AM
ernest_t_bass;1854529 wrote:I'd say the Cabs need to focus on the Celts and not worry about the idiot warriors owner.
Yeah, because Lebron James & JR Smith gave me "reps" after reading my post (eye roll). I doubt the Cavs give a shit about what he's saying NOW but Lebron has a memory like an elephant (or a scorned woman) and will use anything to his advantage later on.
May 23, 2017 9:44am
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May 23, 2017 9:45 AM
BR1986FB;1854532 wrote:Yeah, because Lebron James & JR Smith gave me "reps" after reading my post (eye roll).
WTF does that even mean?
May 23, 2017 9:45am
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May 23, 2017 9:45 AM
SportsAndLady;1854524 wrote:Fuck the warriors. They won a championship only because Love and Kyrie were hurt. I hope they never win another one.
Agreed. Always hear about Draymond being out that one game being the reason the Cavs won but we never hear about LOVE/KI the year before from Warrior fans.
May 23, 2017 9:45am
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May 23, 2017 9:46 AM
ernest_t_bass;1854534 wrote:WTF does that even mean?
Your post came across like the Cavs were worried about what some stupid owner has to say, like they're not focused on Boston. I doubt that's the case. In fact, I expect them to win by at least 20 tonight.
May 23, 2017 9:46am
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May 23, 2017 9:52 AM
BR1986FB;1854537 wrote:Your post came across like the Cavs were worried about what some stupid owner has to say, like they're not focused on Boston. I doubt that's the case. In fact, I expect them to win by at least 20 tonight.
It was more just a general statement.
May 23, 2017 9:52am
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May 23, 2017 9:54 AM
ernest_t_bass;1854540 wrote:It was more just a general statement.
Got it. All good.
May 23, 2017 9:54am
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May 23, 2017 10:30 AM
BR1986FB;1854535 wrote:Agreed. Always hear about Draymond being out that one game being the reason the Cavs won but we never hear about LOVE/KI the year before from Warrior fans.
Or the fact they conveniently forget how Love also missed a game last year...
May 23, 2017 10:30am
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May 23, 2017 10:39 AM
like_that;1854547 wrote:Or the fact they conveniently forget how Love also missed a game last year...
Nationally, it seems like most are in love with Lil Steph and the Warriors. More & more people seem to be starting to dislike them though with the addition of Durant, the Nut Kicker's dirty antics and their smug/cockiness. I was LMAO off when my girlfriend said 'Curry looks like a dumbass with that stupid beard. Guess if he can't be Uncle Drew he's gotta try to look like him." ;)
May 23, 2017 10:39am
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May 23, 2017 2:50 PM
One more conspiracy theory...

Lose a game at home and end the series with a total blowout in Boston to further show them that home court advantage means jack shit to them (the Cavs)...

...or this could have something to do with LeBron not getting top 3 in the MVP race. He did only take 3 shots in the 4th, IIRC.
May 23, 2017 2:50pm
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May 23, 2017 3:09 PM
sportswizuhrd;1854625 wrote:One more conspiracy theory...

Lose a game at home and end the series with a total blowout in Boston to further show them that home court advantage means jack shit to them (the Cavs)...

...or this could have something to do with LeBron not getting top 3 in the MVP race. He did only take 3 shots in the 4th, IIRC.
I would've preferred they had the extra rest but the one thing I DO like about them losing that game (assuming they take out Boston is the next two) is that all of these talking heads start questioning Lebron's greatness..."what's wrong with him?" "why are we even comparing him to Jordan?", etc. Couple that with dumbass comments like the Warriors owner and this is only going to infuriate him and drive him more.
May 23, 2017 3:09pm
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May 23, 2017 3:12 PM
Just fucking close out this series please, and fuck these theories. Sunday was a joke.
May 23, 2017 3:12pm