posted by BR1986FBApparently. I lost track of the fact that they played yesterday. Then I heard the final score and the fact that Dallas only scored 10 points in the 4th quarter and was like "wtf? Dallas actually had a lead?"
It was a typical Cavs game against an inferior opponent. Dick around all game, and then put the clamps on in the 4th. "Active rest."
LBJ fucked around and still got a trip dub. MVP
posted by Commander of AwesomeLBJ fucked around and still got a trip dub. MVP
If he wouldn't have been playing with his junk all of January, trying to make a "point" that he wanted guys traded/needed more help, he'd probably still be right there in the discussion. Still pisses me off with the "unanimous MVP" talk for Harden. Guys like LBJ & Jordan can't get a unanimous vote but "One Trick Pony" Steph and Harden can?
I went back and looked at previous MVPs. I legit think LBJ should have 8 of the last 10. Nash's MVPs are the most atrocious MVPs of all time, and then Curry's first is also a fucking joke. NBA writers love to give MVPs to bitch boy PGs who don't play an ounce of def and are as vanilla as possible off the court.
Oh, there's no doubt that LBJ should have at least 8 MVP's but the fact that he makes the incredible look normal, I think, makes the guys who vote for this crap take him for granted. Same thing with the fouls he takes because of his size. Unless someone's taking him down with a shotgun, he's not getting the call (because he's a physical freak) but some guys get breathed on and they are at the line 8-10x's a night.
posted by BR1986FBOh, there's no doubt that LBJ should have at least 8 MVP's but the fact that he makes the incredible look normal, I think, makes the guys who vote for this crap take him for granted. Same thing with the fouls he takes because of his size. Unless someone's taking him down with a shotgun, he's not getting the call (because he's a physical freak) but some guys get breathed on and they are at the line 8-10x's a night.
COUGHHARDENCOUGH
My point exactly.
posted by BR1986FBApparently. I lost track of the fact that they played yesterday. Then I heard the final score and the fact that Dallas only scored 10 points in the 4th quarter and was like "wtf? Dallas actually had a lead?"
Dallas put in their bench players to tank the game.
posted by ppaw1999Dallas put in their bench players to tank the game.
I know. My first comment about the game was that they knew they had a lead and said "shit, better tank in the 4th quarter." Wish Brooklyn would do that but they've got nothing to tank for.
Is the game not on TV tonight because of Reds and Blue jackets?
posted by slingshot4everIs the game not on TV tonight because of Reds and Blue jackets?
In central Ohio, that is correct.
I'm in toledo....no one up here likes the reds
The bench can never make it easy, it seems. Have a 12 point lead with about a minute and a half left. Cavs bring in their second unit, about 15-20 seconds left in the game and Toronto cuts it down to 4, starters have to return to close it out.
Incredible time. Incredible experience. Raptors, surprisingly, cleared their bench with 2 minutes to go. Their bench brought them back (against Cabs bench). Raptors left their bench in the entire time.
I'd post pictures if the upload actually worked, or if you could successfully share IMGUR pics. Nope.
posted by BR1986FBThe bench can never make it easy, it seems. Have a 12 point lead with about a minute and a half left. Cavs bring in their second unit, about 15-20 seconds left in the game and Toronto cuts it down to 4, starters have to return to close it out.
That wasn’t really the 2nd unit. It was Cedi, Zizic and Holland, who hadn’t played all game.
Cavs and Philly are tied record wise. Considering the Cavs play tonight (Wizards) and then Philly tomorrow, I think it would be a safe bet they will settle for the 4th seed. There isn't much of a difference between the 3 and 4 seed this year imo, except the 4 seed is the better guarantee first round matchup.
posted by like_thatCavs and Philly are tied record wise. Considering the Cavs play tonight (Wizards) and then Philly tomorrow, I think it would be a safe bet they will settle for the 4th seed. There isn't much of a difference between the 3 and 4 seed this year imo, except the 4 seed is the better guarantee first round matchup.
Might be wrong on this but heard if they stay at the 3 seed they'd face Miami then Boston then Toronto, assuming they win throughout the playoffs. Dropping to the 4th seed means Indiana then Toronto then Boston. Almost think I'd rather them stay at 3 as I don't see Boston being completely healthy by the 2nd round.
posted by BR1986FBMight be wrong on this but heard if they stay at the 3 seed they'd face Miami then Boston then Toronto, assuming they win throughout the playoffs. Dropping to the 4th seed means Indiana then Toronto then Boston. Almost think I'd rather them stay at 3 as I don't see Boston being completely healthy by the 2nd round.
Here is a bold prediction. Boston won't make it to the ECF.
Edit: Meaning if they don't have the Cavs in the 2nd round.
posted by like_thatHere is a bold prediction. Boston won't make it to the ECF.
Edit: Meaning if they don't have the Cavs in the 2nd round.
Probably not that bold anymore with the Kyrie news just dropping. I will also take the 3 seed now.
