ECQF | (2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers (7) | CLE 3-0

[Warchant]

The difference btwn a good team like GS, SA, Utah and Clips is they have different guys that can guard LB....the Cavs wont find easy match ups like they do vs Ind....also, if Shump and D Will played that much in the 4Q TERRIBLE job by McMillan that they shot 1 FG combined and scored 5 pts for the game....major collapse they cant win scoring 114 pts at home

lol the dysfunctional clippers would fold against the cavaliers in the fourth quarter of any playoff game. The jazz just aren't in Clevelands class. Golden State and the Spurs are of course threats to Cleveland and GSW would be favored.

Utah wuld never blow a 25 pt lead at home....Clips wuldnt play scared at home

[jbk1234]

I don't want to hear a single **** word about officiating for the rest of the playoffs. NBA essentially told the Cavs there's no defending during the 1st half. That was the most ridiculous garbage I've seen in many years.

[Warchant]

I don't want to hear a single **** word about officiating for the rest of the playoffs. NBA essentially told the Cavs there's no defending during the 1st half. That was the most ridiculous garbage I've seen in many years.

Cavs shot 44 3s and 30 FTs w 23 fouls a piece....whats the problem?

[Ballerhogger]

what a comeback

Dont call it a comeback ive been here for years!


Ugh the lebron james factor.

[Cyrusman122000]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

[jbk1234]

I don't want to hear a single **** word about officiating for the rest of the playoffs. NBA essentially told the Cavs there's no defending during the 1st half. That was the most ridiculous garbage I've seen in many years.

Cavs shot 44 3s and 30 FTs w 23 fouls a piece....whats the problem?

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We weren't allowed to defend in 1st half. It was either a bucket or a foul. I've never seen anything like that. The NBA spotted the Pacers 26 points.

[Ballerhogger]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

Not enough adjustments were made by Nate.. To say the least.

[donnieme]

The difference btwn a good team like GS, SA, Utah and Clips is they have different guys that can guard LB....the Cavs wont find easy match ups like they do vs Ind....also, if Shump and D Will played that much in the 4Q TERRIBLE job by McMillan that they shot 1 FG combined and scored 5 pts for the game....major collapse they cant win scoring 114 pts at home

lol the dysfunctional clippers would fold against the cavaliers in the fourth quarter of any playoff game. The jazz just aren't in Clevelands class. Golden State and the Spurs are of course threats to Cleveland and GSW would be favored.

I can understand GS and SAS fans getting annoyed with the Cavs having the east so easy. Problem is when teams like Jazz and Blazers try to lump themselves in the category. Really think they can beat an Lbj team

[TheOUTLAW]

LeBron so unclutch

Lol

It is truly irrational how much hate LeBron receives That said, I'd love for him to be a better free throw shooter, but we really never pay the ultimate penalty in games that matter.

[deezerweeze]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

Because the Cavs have a ridiculous collection of great shooters (certainly much better than Indy) and because LBJ is a far better passer than George. He'll kill if you're too aggressive with the help.

[CS707]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

It's not like LeBron is surrounded by scrubs. You give those guys wide open looks and they're going to hit them.

[KingFox]

Young and dumb teams don't win. They just don't. Never fails.

Indiana ain't even young like that no excuse

[improper]

Might as well just contract Indy after that one.

[Warchant]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

Because the Cavs have a ridiculous collection of great shooters (certainly much better than Indy) and because LBJ is a far better passer than George. He'll kill if you're too aggressive with the help.

Simply not true in this game...you make Shump and D Will hoist up shots...if they make em more power to them

[rich316]

Lebron's greatness as a passer isn't like CP3 or Nash where he runs elaborate sets or gets real fancy on the fast break - he's just stupidly good at throwing really hard, on-target passes to shooters. He throws guys open with his speed and accuracy.

[Cyrusman122000]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

It's not like LeBron is surrounded by scrubs. You give those guys wide open looks and they're going to hit them.

Paul George isn't surrounded by scrubs either, but it works when they swarm and double him

[Apollo64]

Can someone answer this for me please.
The cavs were a bad defensive team throughout the regular season yet in the second half were very affect on George because they consistently swarmed and doubled teamed him and took the ball out of his hands
Why doesn't Indiana simply do the same to Lebron? Why wouldn't you swarm, blitz, and double him every time? If someone else beats you so be it

Because he'll pass it for an open 3-pointer? The whole Cavs team is built around that scenario you have just described.

[Warchant]

I don't want to hear a single **** word about officiating for the rest of the playoffs. NBA essentially told the Cavs there's no defending during the 1st half. That was the most ridiculous garbage I've seen in many years.

Cavs shot 44 3s and 30 FTs w 23 fouls a piece....whats the problem?

''

We weren't allowed to defend in 1st half. It was either a bucket or a foul. I've never seen anything like that. The NBA spotted the Pacers 26 points.

So things changed in the 2nd half or did Ind just miss shots?

[CS707]

Paul George isn't surrounded by scrubs either

Paul George disagrees...

[infinite11285]

LeBron this series:

G1: 32pts, 6reb, 13ast, 3stls, 60%.
G2: 25pts, 10reb, 7ast, 8stls/blks, 55%.
G3: 41pts, 13reb, 13ast, 2blks, 52%.