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

wazabifuzz · Post #861 » by **wazabifuzz** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:18 am

This is like watching cavs beat up on the raps
Except gs is the real gs and cavs are trying to play the gs game.

Lateral Quicks · Post #862 » by **Lateral Quicks** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:18 am

Matty wrote:
Lateral Quicks wrote:It's really too bad our guys were totally gassed for that series. This Cavs team is not on the tier of teams like OKC, the Spurs, or the Warriors. Fully rested, it would have been interesting to see what would have happened.

We were down by 13 points to start the 4th quarter of game 7 in the first round against the Pacers. In reality we were lucky as a star-less team to make the Eastern finals.

No we weren't. You're thinking of Game 5, when the series was tied.

And no, the Raptors didn't overachieve. In fact they overcame subpar performances from a number of their players, and some very questionable decision making from their head coach.

-TheDocOfDenial · Post #863 » by **-TheDocOfDenial** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:18 am

The cavs are the worse final team ever?

TheBatman · Post #864 » by **TheBatman** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:18 am

stro wrote:
TheBatman wrote:Cavs rattled. Lue looks defeated.

They all look defeated. You can see the seed of doubt has been planted in a lot of these guys' heads. It's still first to 4, a lot of ball to be played, but this isn't looking good for Cleveland.

GSW has so many interchangeable parts, Cavs can't force the same mismatches they're used to exploiting.

I really think the only way Cavs get anything going here is if LeBron goes beast mode and carries them scoring wise. But that'll steal them a game or 2 at best. Other guys gotta make shots to actually win. Your not gonna beat Golden State shooting 25% from 3. You can't keep up.

Agree. LeBron can only do so much esp against GSW. Irving / Love have been disappointing and their supporting cast hasn't shown up. As you said the series isn't over, but GSW has gotten into the Cavs heads.

VancouverRaps · Post #865 » by **VancouverRaps** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:19 am

If the Warriors get KD...I know they'll have to move some key pieces but still that would just be unfair.

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #866 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:20 am

Matty wrote:
Lateral Quicks wrote:It's really too bad our guys were totally gassed for that series. This Cavs team is not on the tier of teams like OKC, the Spurs, or the Warriors. Fully rested, it would have been interesting to see what would have happened.

We were down by 13 points to start the 4th quarter of game 7 in the first round against the Pacers. In reality we were lucky as a star-less team to make the Eastern finals.

no we weren't.

Lord Eder · Post #867 » by **Lord Eder** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:20 am

Undefeated wrote:Even with the Cavs trying to go small to space out the defense for LeBron post-up, the Warriors Death Lineup is just too good. They've got too much length and size defensively to switch and zone up then offensively they can just simply attack the Cavs on the offensive glass. Just not enough weapons to counter against the Warriors.

I had the Cavs winning early on in the playoffs, didn't want to stray from that, but this is exactly what I thought would happen once it became Warriors-Cavs matchup. Warriors guys are all essentially the same height, active, mobile and athletic. They're all interchangeable. You can't really create mismatches anywhere. Add in arguably the best LeBron defender in Iguodala and it really is just a bad matchup for the Cavs.

I did expect them to shoot the ball better though still. I'm surprised with the 2 blowouts. Warriors are a tough team too in the sense that they go on those runs so fast, they have that over drive switch. You can blink and turn around and your down 20 points. That's tough to always be going up against.

They're just too good

C Court · Post #868 » by **C Court** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:20 am

This is a thorough ass-whupping

RaptorsLife · Post #869 » by **RaptorsLife** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:21 am

Thrashing

Lord Eder · Post #870 » by **Lord Eder** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:21 am

AkelaLoneWolf wrote:
Matty wrote:
Lateral Quicks wrote:It's really too bad our guys were totally gassed for that series. This Cavs team is not on the tier of teams like OKC, the Spurs, or the Warriors. Fully rested, it would have been interesting to see what would have happened.

We were down by 13 points to start the 4th quarter of game 7 in the first round against the Pacers. In reality we were lucky as a star-less team to make the Eastern finals.

no we weren't.

lol pretty sure we were up 13 points, at least.

Anticon · Post #871 » by **Anticon** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:21 am

Watching this series makes me grateful for Kyle. Lowry has more heart than anyone on this Cleveland team.

Anticon · Post #872 » by **Anticon** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:22 am

stro wrote:
AkelaLoneWolf wrote:
Matty wrote:

We were down by 13 points to start the 4th quarter of game 7 in the first round against the Pacers. In reality we were lucky as a star-less team to make the Eastern finals.

no we weren't.

lol pretty sure we were up 13 points, at least.

Maybe game 5? Raptors nearly blew the lead in game 7 (so I've been told, I couldn't bring myself to watch).

s e n s i · Post #873 » by **s e n s i** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:22 am

should the cavaliers never again be allowed on US soil?

Air Canada · Post #874 » by **Air Canada** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:23 am

Sure is fun to watch Cleveland get embarrassed

Mamba Mentality · Post #875 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:23 am

Cavs done messed up firing David Blatt. Atleast the team played inspired defense under his regime.

Matty · Post #876 » by **Matty** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:24 am

Lateral Quicks wrote:
Matty wrote:
Lateral Quicks wrote:It's really too bad our guys were totally gassed for that series. This Cavs team is not on the tier of teams like OKC, the Spurs, or the Warriors. Fully rested, it would have been interesting to see what would have happened.

We were down by 13 points to start the 4th quarter of game 7 in the first round against the Pacers. In reality we were lucky as a star-less team to make the Eastern finals.

No we weren't. You're thinking of Game 5, when the series was tied.

And no, the Raptors didn't overachieve. In fact they overcame subpar performances from a number of their players, and some very questionable decision making from their head coach.

You're right on the game. However I don't know how many more series you need to see to be convinced that having DeRozan as your primary scoring option is not going to get you far. We got here despite his "subpar performances" because we have a very strong supporting cast, arguably top 5 in the league. It has nothing to do with Casey, as we know he was never a specialist on offensive schemes anyways.

VancouverRaps · Post #877 » by **VancouverRaps** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:25 am

Fans leaving early...smh

Tha Cynic · Post #878 » by **Tha Cynic** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:26 am

Now if the Cavs come back in this game, do you bring Lebron back in or reward the guys who brought you back?

C Court · Post #879 » by **C Court** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:27 am

Fake Eastern Conference Champs

rarefind · Post #880 » by **rarefind** » Mon Jun 6, 2016 2:28 am

Real Finals was WCF

Who will win?