Cleveland Cavalier 2017-2018 Season

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Nice having Hill back. Hill and Thompson came up big in this game.

posted by Classyposter58

Hard to say Lebron isn’t one of the best ever. Incredible what he’s done this series 

Nobody says this though...

posted by Classyposter58

That tech was disgusting. NBA is so in the bag for Lebron right now

Stop. Offensive foul call and the Shot Clock violation. 2 calls easily can go Cavs way and didn’t. Yes, LeBron gets calls. But just stop with the conspiracy theories unless you want to back them up.

Whew!  By the skin of the teeth. 

But still on the dance floor. 

What an extremely frustrating series.

posted by Laley23

Nobody says this though...

posted by Classyposter58

That tech was disgusting. NBA is so in the bag for Lebron right now

Stop. Offensive foul call and the Shot Clock violation. 2 calls easily can go Cavs way and didn’t. Yes, LeBron gets calls. But just stop with the conspiracy theories unless you want to back them up.

 

Is this not reviewable?  I don't understand how the refs didn't even bother to review Olapido's shot, which very much looked like it didn't get off in time.

They need a 4 or 5 game series now (winning of course)

Still hoping you win that avatar bet, like_that. Still don't think you will. Outstanding game by Lebron. TT & Hill came up huge. Clarkson is like a damn dog near a fire hydrant. Gets all excited when he gets the ball and ends up pissing down his leg.

Tristan and Hill were huge today. Love was great when they needed him most, but awful again for most of the game. Hood and Clarkson brought nothing all series. Hope they turn it on in a more uptemp series a bit.

Now we see if my theory holds true...Cavs will be better off versus Toronto and out scoring them.

Very frustrating series, Lue has been abysmal. So have the Cavs player, I expect to get bounced next series. Fucking pathetic. All goes back to trading Kyrie for fucking nothing. Nice fail FO.

posted by Laley23

Hood and Clarkson brought nothing all series.

I forget which game it was, but didn't Clarkson have a stellar first half in one game... so Lue benched him?

posted by ernest_t_bass

I forget which game it was, but didn't Clarkson have a stellar first half in one game... so Lue benched him?

Game 4. I can't tell first half minutes vs second half minutes but he had 12 points on 5-9 shooting through 22 minutes. 

Game 1 is Tuesday in Toronto. Game 2 is Thursday (at 6pm??). 

Lalely is one of the smarter basketball guys I've come across but I just cant get behind his theory on this one. 

Not getting much help from the schedule here, either. Just wrapped up an exhausting seven game series then play two games in four days this week. Golden State/New Orleans getting two days off inbetween games 1 & 2 and 2 & 3. 

posted by friendfromlowry

Game 1 is Tuesday in Toronto. Game 2 is Thursday (at 6pm??). 

Lalely is one of the smarter basketball guys I've come across but I just cant get behind his theory on this one. 

Not getting much help from the schedule here, either. Just wrapped up an exhausting seven game series then play two games in four days this week. Golden State/New Orleans getting two days off inbetween games 1 & 2 and 2 & 3. 

Don’t get me wrong, they may lose all 4 games they play. I just expect other guys to contribute on offense and the offense in general too look better, based on the tempo and defense Toronto will employ, versus Indiana.

Siakam and OG are really, really good defenders, but as a whole, Toronto isn’t great. And the style of game, should, lead to some easier buckets for the Cavs.

posted by friendfromlowry

Game 1 is Tuesday in Toronto. Game 2 is Thursday (at 6pm??). 

Lalely is one of the smarter basketball guys I've come across but I just cant get behind his theory on this one. 

Not getting much help from the schedule here, either. Just wrapped up an exhausting seven game series then play two games in four days this week. Golden State/New Orleans getting two days off inbetween games 1 & 2 and 2 & 3. 

Schedule is pretty much set in stone before the playoffs begin. They don’t move games around because some series end early/go long. Plus there are arena conflicts that come into play. 

posted by Commander of Awesome

Very frustrating series, Lue has been abysmal. So have the Cavs player, I expect to get bounced next series. Fucking pathetic. All goes back to trading Kyrie for fucking nothing. Nice fail FO.

Agree with this. Especially the comments about the FO which all goes back to my earlier comments about Gilbert screwing the pooch in letting David Griffin walk. I think this roster would be a little different with at least another superstar.

My biggest concern with this next round is that Lebron admitted at the end of yesterday's game that he was gassed. Think the quote was "I'm tired and I want to go home." Granted, I think anyone would be gassed after that series, especially the way he played, but the first round just ended and he's already starting to get the cramping issues. That doesn't bode well moving forward.

posted by wildcats20

Schedule is pretty much set in stone before the playoffs begin. They don’t move games around because some series end early/go long. Plus there are arena conflicts that come into play. 

I know, just pointing out that it isn't helping us. 

posted by BR1986FB

Still hoping you win that avatar bet, like_that. Still don't think you will. Outstanding game by Lebron. TT & Hill came up huge. Clarkson is like a damn dog near a fire hydrant. Gets all excited when he gets the ball and ends up pissing down his leg.

Well, my confidence has taken a severe drop lol.  I could picture other guys not doing much, but I didn't expect Love to be a complete piece of shit.  He has been worse than below average.  Toronto isn't as physical as Indiana, so maybe Love will bounce back, but SHEESH.

posted by Commander of Awesome

Very frustrating series, Lue has been abysmal. So have the Cavs player, I expect to get bounced next series. Fucking pathetic. All goes back to trading Kyrie for fucking nothing. Nice fail FO.

I am on record saying that we should have traded Lebron.  If the FO had any inclination that Lebron is leaving after this season they should have asked him where he wanted to go and got the deal for it.  Build around Kyrie and future draft picks.   Although, Kyrie is trekking toward damaged goods status.  
 

My only hope is we somehow squeak by the East, and Houston gets by GSW. If it’s cavs v warriors part 4, we’re getting swept. 

posted by SportsAndLady

My only hope is we somehow squeak by the East, and Houston gets by GSW. If it’s cavs v warriors part 4, we’re getting swept. 

If the Cavs somehow get out of the East, they aren't getting by Houston either.