2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (CLE WINS 4-3)

Post #1361 » by **G R E Y** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:36 pm

Impressive surge by Magic.

Was feeling like it would be a 3-1 Cavs lead coming back to Cleveland.

Magic showing cohesion under pressure. Also, good adjustment:

Read on Twitter

And it opens the court for kick outs. Helps they're taking more 3s now and making them.

JujitsuFlip · Post #1362 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:37 pm

jbk1234 wrote:Instead of bringing in Niang, JBB needs to consider playing TT and playing Mobley at 4 when Allen sits.

The fact he's played so much in this one is mind boggling.

zeebneeb · Post #1363 » by **zeebneeb** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:37 pm

MagicMatic wrote:Fat boy flop

this got me way more then I expected.

JujitsuFlip · Post #1364 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:38 pm

G R E Y wrote:Impressive surge by Magic.

Was feeling like it would be a 3-1 Cavs lead coming back to Cleveland.

Magic showing cohesion under pressure. Also, good adjustment:

Read on Twitter

And it opens the court for kick outs. Helps they're taking more 3s now and making them.

LeBron used to have TT set screens for him a step or 2 over the halfcourt line.

JujitsuFlip · Post #1365 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:39 pm

These refs are SO bad man lol

Chuck Everett · Post #1366 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:39 pm

zeebneeb wrote:Ok, can someone explain to me why, Banchero at his size, consistently stops short of getting into the lane? Does he not realize how big he is? Does he not like the contact?

He has the step, beats his man, picks up his dribble, and either passes it back out like a grenade, or takes a crap stepback. He needs to be going full force, and yamming that **** through the rim.

He's trying to stay out of foul trouble. First half, he picked up two quick ones. He usually plays downhill and gets to the line a lot.

Roger Murdock · Post #1367 » by **Roger Murdock** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:40 pm

This is the highest value challenge you can get in the NBA. It’s a free reversal on an obviously blown call and secured 3 points

Post #1368 » by **jbk1234** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:40 pm

I hope JBB challenges that. Mitchell is under no obligation to avoid the contact there.

Iwasawitness · Post #1369 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:42 pm

Orlando has made clear adjustments and is taking full advantage of the openings it’s given us. The big problem with JB is that this is where his shortcomings as a coach come in. If you make adjustments, he won’t know what to do.

Roger Murdock · Post #1370 » by **Roger Murdock** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:43 pm

Wait did that not count?

thelead · Post #1371 » by **thelead** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:43 pm

jbk1234 wrote:I hope JBB challenges that. Mitchell is under no obligation to avoid the contact there.

that's not how it works

Chuck Everett · Post #1372 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:44 pm

Roger Murdock wrote:Wait did that not count?

Nope. Basket waved off.

Roger Murdock · Post #1373 » by **Roger Murdock** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:44 pm

Mobley is pathetically soft omg

Airmiess · Post #1374 » by **Airmiess** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:45 pm

I didn't know Suggs improved his shooting like that

Iwasawitness · Post #1375 » by **Iwasawitness** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:45 pm

I don’t understand why Niang continues to get minutes.

thelead · Post #1376 » by **thelead** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:45 pm

Roger Murdock wrote:Mobley is pathetically soft omg

he's gifted but he's the biggest question mark for the Cavs IMO

Post #1377 » by **G R E Y** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:45 pm

Big 3rd Q swing for Magic. Credit to them for the momentum generating plays on both ends.

Wolfgang630 · Post #1378 » by **Wolfgang630** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:46 pm

How can you not like Wagner and Suggs?

djsunyc · Post #1379 » by **djsunyc** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:46 pm

cavs forgot how to score. they look lost on offense - magic defense not giving them anything.

thelead · Post #1380 » by **thelead** » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:46 pm

Airmiess wrote:I didn't know Suggs improved his shooting like that

dude shot 40% from deep this year. That + all-NBA defense making those calling him a bust look silly. He's also the heart of the team.

Who wins?