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

[Throwback24]

The result was never in doubt, the Warriors are not the Raptors, Hawks or Pistons. They're the greatest team of all time, no shame in losing LBJ.

[witnessraps]

I like warriors in 5 but would not be surprised if it was a sweep.

[Kevin Willis]

Cleveland in 6. They will be fine, what they want is to get the splash brothers out of rhythm. If they have another bad game in game 2 or if they start forcing their offense that is perfect. Others are always great at home, lets see what happens on the road.

Also Cleveland is not running the same offense as in previous series. They're running different sets compared to the Toronto series which means they have options. Lets see how that plays out. It's going to be a good series.

[LLJ]

The result was never in doubt, the Warriors are not the Raptors, Hawks or Pistons. They're the greatest team of all time, no shame in losing LBJ.

[floppymoose]

meh, the Curry vs MJ debate is pretty meaningless. With 1997 rules and refs, CHI/MJ wins. With 2016 rules and refs, GSW/Curry wins. Both teams and stars were a product of their time.

[floppymoose]

Anyone else think that last year's Cavs team is better because they surrounded Lebron with shooters and capable defenders?

Yes

I think losing Kyrie last year hurt them. Despite his issues, Delladova was a big step down. But losing Love I think actually helped them. It forced CLE to go big in front with TT, and he just destroyed us on the offensive glass and was a big reason we dropped two games.

[LLJ]

meh, the Curry vs MJ debate is pretty meaningless. With 1997 rules and refs, CHI/MJ wins. With 2016 rules and refs, GSW/Curry wins. Both teams and stars were a product of their time.

You could argue that there is no definitive "best team of all time" because every great team is a product of their times. The 72 Lakers or the 96 Bulls or the 16 Warriors. Totally different rules for each team. One of them was even before the 3 point line was implemented.

[notagenius]

As good as the warriors are, LeBron still has enough talent on his team to win this series.

No excuses.

[floppymoose]

meh, the Curry vs MJ debate is pretty meaningless. With 1997 rules and refs, CHI/MJ wins. With 2016 rules and refs, GSW/Curry wins. Both teams and stars were a product of their time.

You could argue that there is no definitive "best team of all time" because every great team is a product of their times. The 72 Lakers or the 96 Bulls or the 16 Warriors. Totally different rules for each team. One of them was even before the 3 point line was implemented.

hmm. We both joined around the same time and have very similar number of posts. Are you also really smart and good looking and modest? Because then we would be very similar indeed.

[LLJ]

meh, the Curry vs MJ debate is pretty meaningless. With 1997 rules and refs, CHI/MJ wins. With 2016 rules and refs, GSW/Curry wins. Both teams and stars were a product of their time.

You could argue that there is no definitive "best team of all time" because every great team is a product of their times. The 72 Lakers or the 96 Bulls or the 16 Warriors. Totally different rules for each team. One of them was even before the 3 point line was implemented.

hmm. We both joined around the same time and have very similar number of posts. Are you also really smart and good looking and modest? Because then we would be very similar indeed.

I'm told I have a certain scrawny charm

[Son Goku 25]

Looks like Lebron needs to go into a mode that he's familiar with

[lobosloboslobos]

I am astonished at how many people still think the Cavs will win. They were beaten last night mostly by the Warriors' bench! I mean Livingston and Iguodala could start for a championship team. You guys are putting waaaay too much faith in Lebron.

On the other hand he has proven that in the finals he always wins. Oh wait...

[Geddy]

Looks like Curry will be a non-factor just like he was last finals. If his supporting cast wasn't so good and GS lost they would probably be making choke memes about him.

[s e n s i]

pregame was little child steph curry punching balls out of his left hand trying for a basket. just generally goofing off during shootaround because he's steph curry and the cameras are on. 4-15 with 5 TOs.

[floppymoose]

lol. All the bases are covered:
1) if they lose, they were fake champs last year
2) if they win and CLE decides to make someone else besides Curry beat them, then Curry is fake MVP

[notagenius]

Looks like Curry will be a non-factor just like he was last finals. If his supporting cast wasn't so good and GS lost they would probably be making choke memes about him.

He averaged 26 pts, 5 rebs and 6 assists last year in the finals while being double teamed. lol @ being non-factor.

[Son Goku 25]

lol. All the bases are covered:
1) if they lose, they were fake champs last year
2) if they win and CLE decides to make someone else besides Curry beat them, then Curry is fake MVP

Pretty much lol GSW are lucky to be in the finals to be honest though, OKC blew it.

[MavCarter]

Feels like lebron is missing that mike miller/shane battier/ray allen type vet he always had in miami

[Vlade Divac]

Very interesting stats here:

http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/15521430/nba-finals-preview?ex_cid=espntw

[OakleyDokely]

In Miami, Lebron's core of Wade/Bosh could defend.

In CLE, Lebron's core of Irving/Love can't defend a lick.

If I'm CLE, I call up IND after the season and offer up Irving and Love in a deal for Paul George.