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Monday, May 9, 2009
7:00pm ET
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Series: Cleveland leads 3-0

Game 1- @CLE 99, ATL 72
http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290505005
Game 2- @CLE 105, ATL 85
http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290507005
Game 3 - CLE 97, @ATL 82
http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290509001
Game 4 - CLE @ ATL - Mon, May 11
Game 5 - ATL @ CLE - Wed, May 13 ***
Game 6 - CLE @ ATL - Fri, May 15 ***
Game 7 - ATL @ CLE - Sun, May 17 ***

Let's bring out the brooms ladies and gentlemen.

Lets stay healthy first of all and finish these guys off... Sweep fashion..




Nothing personal to the ATL fans, as they have been more than classy...(The complete opposite of Wizard fans)... However, the Hawks team is just not ready for the next level, so lets get them eliminated, and gear up for the conference finals...

deuces, atlanta

...boston/orlando, play until your hearts content

We swept Atlanta and this thread has 4 posts.

Boomshakalakalaka

I want Boston next round.

Nice to see Delonte perk up on offense.

Any player that gets taken to the rack and dunked on by Wally should just retire. That 3-minute stretch by Wally World almost makes me forgive his unfortunate choice of colleges.

I want to apologize to the Atlanta fans, city and team for some comments I made in the game 3 thread. The booing of LeBron to start the game every time he touched the ball, just left a bad taste in my mouth. I just could not think of any reason why that city would do it. By the end of the first quarter though, they stopped and just cheered their team instead. Their team despite being on the brink of elimination, didn't stoop to the level of dirty play that has been seen in these playoffs by other teams. I actually think the Hawks have a very bright future, but some tough decisions to make this offseason. I wish them luck in improving that team and hope they don't blow it apart. It starts and ends with the coach. That's the first step for them and their fans obviously know it. Good Luck Atlanta.

For the Cavs, I saw an alarming rate of shot clock violations/turnovers the past 2 games in Atlanta. That stuff can't happen against Orlando or Boston or we'll fall short against either team. The ball movement is not there on offense right now. I saw the return of Le-ISO on too many plays. It works, but it won't be as effecient against the title contenders. Hopefully getting some days off to work on that helps and the other guys get more involved. Delonte West on the other hand, major props. Great all around game and series. The defense was outstanding for the most part, need to get some more offense from the bench and everyone outside of LeBron and Delonte.

Survive and advance. I don't care if it's Boston or Orlando. Both present a challenge and I can't wait to watch it. Go Cavs.

I agree, the offense stunk tonight...to many Cavs player watching he King James show and not too many Cavs team mates makng thier shot when Lebron gave them an pass for a open look shot....

^ Yea I am confused at that. Any particular reason they were booing him?

Too much LeIso tonight, but it didnt really matter. Props to Delonte for a big night and to Mo for hitting some big shots down the stretch.

Also I once again have to give it up to Wally. As much as I love to rag on that guy, he is pure heart and intensity out there. A very valuable asset to this team.

Delonte as has been said was awesome. He won this game for us.

The offense has been bad the last 2 games though which is a mild concern. Reverted back to le-iso, Mo wasn't controlling the ball as much - need to be sure to work Lebron off the ball and let the guards handle the ball.

Gordon Bombay wrote:deuces, atlanta

...boston/orlando, play until your hearts content

Eh, I'm in Cleveland without much connectivity, so I will post from time to time but not nearly as often as usual (at least for the next week).

Screw you guys for being so damn good! We played our butts off at home and really never stood a chance. I'll be pulling for you guys in the playoffs. It's good to see a team that brings it on every play and has fun while doing it, too, it must be a joy to get to cheer for a team like that night in and night out.

Best of luck the rest of the playoffs and maybe we can give you guys a more competitive series next year!

Game 4 Post-Game Press Conferences

Delonte West

LeBron James

^Thanks!