2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-4)

Post #41 » by **Undefeated** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:05 am

VinBaker6 wrote:I wanna see how GS guards that death set the Cavs run with their bench and LeBron. We got murdered on that.

I think the Warriors actually have the defensive personnel to defend that action. Cavs only run that set with their small line-up with LBJ at the 4 and the Warriors death line-up with Iggy, Barnes and Green have the length and size to disrupt the initial actions. Raps just didn't have enough size with CoJo and Lowry to defend the first screening action.

raptor jesus · Post #42 » by **raptor jesus** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:06 am

knickerbocker2k2 wrote:
Inevitable wrote:Warriors in 6. Cavs defense will get exposed.

Cavs were better defensive team than Thunder. What are the Warriors going to do differently than the Thunder series? If you look at how they won, they won with historically shooting from Curry/Klay. I don't know how it gets any better. They beat Cavs last year on the play of their bench going against depleted Cavs bench.

raptor jesus wrote:It'll be interesting to see how the Cavs defend Curry. They don't have the bigs to switch out like the Thunder. Do they make Green beat them on the short roll instead? Either way, I think they are in trouble. Kyrie is the key. Gimme the Dubs, though.

I think they put Lebron on Green, and switch any screen action involving those two.

Then they'll just set screens with whomever Love is guarding. Iggy/Bogut are capable on the short roll as well.

Flight33 · Post #43 » by **Flight33** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:08 am

Cavs in 6.

Scase · Post #44 » by **Scase** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:10 am

Dubs in 5

Post #45 » by **Undefeated** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:11 am

Love and Kyrie will get killed this series defensively. Did you guys not see Lowry abusing Love on ball-screen actions? It was actually a blessing for the Cavs last year since they had to rely on TT and Delly/Shumpert who are both superior defenders. But we'll see how this plays out.

Whosethebosh · Post #46 » by **Whosethebosh** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:11 am

Golden State in 5.
You will rarely see Curry or Klay .. their best 2 players complain to the refs. LeBitch James cries on every play and flops any chance he gets. Unbelievable specimen but I don't have any respect for his shenanigans.

Post #47 » by **Latrell** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:14 am

I really want the Cavaliers to win and honestly they've looked way better than the Warriors in the playoffs. I just have a feeling Kevin Love will melt down in the Finals. I hope they overcome it.

raptor jesus · Post #48 » by **raptor jesus** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:17 am

Undefeated wrote:Love and Kyrie will get killed this series defensively. Did you guys not see Lowry abusing Love on ball-screen actions? It was actually a blessing for the Cavs last year since they had to rely on TT and Delly/Shumpert who are both superior defenders. But we'll see how this plays out.

Yeah, I think it was Lowe who was talking about how the Warriors coaches were worried about the Cavs being banged up last year because it forced them to play better defenders. I think Kyrie is at least somewhat capable, and maybe the moment brings the best out of the him. But for Love, well, it could get ugly.

RaptorNews · Post #49 » by **RaptorNews** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:17 am

I hate the Warriors with a burning passion but I think they win in 5 or 7

Yosemite Dan · Post #50 » by **Yosemite Dan** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:18 am

I see the Warriors losing game 1 because of the emotional letdown and if they do then they are in trouble because they have not been great on the road in these playoffs and I really can't see them winning a game in Cleveland. To say Cleveland has been lights out at home is an understatement.

Gids · Post #51 » by **Gids** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:18 am

warriors in 7

Inevitable · Post #52 » by **Inevitable** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:20 am

knickerbocker2k2 wrote:
Inevitable wrote:Warriors in 6. Cavs defense will get exposed.

Cavs were better defensive team than Thunder. What are the Warriors going to do differently than the Thunder series? If you look at how they won, they won with historically shooting from Curry/Klay. I don't know how it gets any better. They beat Cavs last year on the play of their bench going against depleted Cavs bench.

Cavs and OKC have identical defensive ratings while OKC faced the offenses of Spurs and the Warriors. I'd say the Cavs defense was better than what it was due to facing some anaemic offenses.

Yosemite Dan · Post #53 » by **Yosemite Dan** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:22 am

Undefeated wrote:Love and Kyrie will get killed this series defensively. Did you guys not see Lowry abusing Love on ball-screen actions? It was actually a blessing for the Cavs last year since they had to rely on TT and Delly/Shumpert who are both superior defenders. But we'll see how this plays out.

You mean in 2 of the 6 games? I would hardly call that abuse because Lowry did not do much in the other 4 games.

OvOh · Post #54 » by **OvOh** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:30 am

I want Warriors, because Curry and Klay are so fun to watch and it's funny seeing LeBron in Shambles. But a healthy Love and Irving this year could make it go either way.

RonaldArtest · Post #55 » by **RonaldArtest** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:45 am

In the ECF the Raps had a lot of good looks that they couldn't stick. The Cavs played with good energy and intensity, but as jack Armstrong mentioned they sometimes play undisciplined. They rely on blowing teams away with their offense, and it wasn't until the Warriors made a better commitment on that end of the floor did they start to really success as a team.

Lebron gave them an early scare last year, and he was playing with guys who couldn't score the basketball. I think GS will take it in 6 though, Love and Irving will be exposed massively.

knickerbocker2k2 · Post #56 » by **knickerbocker2k2** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:48 am

Inevitable wrote:
knickerbocker2k2 wrote:
Inevitable wrote:Warriors in 6. Cavs defense will get exposed.

Cavs were better defensive team than Thunder. What are the Warriors going to do differently than the Thunder series? If you look at how they won, they won with historically shooting from Curry/Klay. I don't know how it gets any better. They beat Cavs last year on the play of their bench going against depleted Cavs bench.

Cavs and OKC have identical defensive ratings while OKC faced the offenses of Spurs and the Warriors. I'd say the Cavs defense was better than what it was due to facing some anaemic offenses.

I was referring to the regular season. Thunder were the middle of the road defensive team and they handled the historic offense of Warriors just fine.

I expect the Cavs D to be similar to the Thunder. The question will be is if the Warriors can slow down the Cavs offense. You won't have Westbrook going 2-8 from 3s every game nor Roberson air balling from the corner.

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Post #57 » by **Undefeated** » Tue May 31, 2016 4:59 am

Cavs D will not be similar to Thunder when they're playing Kyrie and Love heavy mins. Everyone in the Thunder starting group was a plus defender.

Post #58 » by **7 Footer** » Tue May 31, 2016 5:04 am

**** the Cavs

Drop Shot · Post #59 » by **Drop Shot** » Tue May 31, 2016 5:09 am

Mikestro · Post #60 » by **Mikestro** » Tue May 31, 2016 5:09 am

As much as I want to see GSW win it (and get revenge on Lebron for taking us out), I can't see Lebron letting this opportunity slip away for the 2nd year in a row. It's going to be a really entertaining and close series.

Cavs in 7.

Who will win?