2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (CLE WINS 4-3)

[baldur]

Mitchell is foul baiting in order to miss free throws. Lol.

[meekrab]

At what point do we realize that not letting players land is dangerous for the defense too?

[Mad Guru]

If I were Orlando I would absolutely foul on every Cleveland drive. The officials just won't call it.

Both teams are fouling on every drive IMO, that's just playoff basketball baby

The tighter the whistle the bigger the advantage for the bigger team. Puts even more pressure on Cleveland to hit outside shots.

The Magic have definitely gotten a better whistle this series. They have been the more physical team, you should read the Cavs fans threads, half the posts are just complaining about officiating.

It's like... if this is how it's going to be officiated, play to the whistle, but the fans can't accept that.

[Dirk]

Juuuuusstt a bit outside

You watching these teams.

[JujitsuFlip]

Assuming Orlando wins this series, I tried Mitchell for Herro/Jovic/Jacquez in the trade machine and it worked.

I would do that all day as a Cavs fan.

As you should. I like Mitchell but that is one hell of a haul for him.

Probably a too good to be true situation.

[JujitsuFlip]

I don't really see a path to victory for Cleveland with Mobley going down with an injury. Their only real chance is if he comes back and they find their three point shot.

How are you feeling about the game 7?

If Mobley and Allen can't play, not great lol

[cavs4872]

Why did ESPN just show a graphic that the Cavs won the 2009 East Finals

[shi-woo]

Am I tripping or are there no fans in the upper bowl lol

Facts, the camera men are doing a solid job hiding it, but that arena is completely empty. I noticed it wasn't nearly as loud to start the game too. Everyone must be home getting ready to watch Caitlyn Clarks first game.

Seriously though, I wish this ORL team had more support than this, it's game 6, and this team plays hard. They were also flirting with a Top 3 seed at points in the year, so it's not like the team was just the Bulls or something.

Kinda sad really

[Wargreymon]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

[Iwasawitness]

Only a five point game and the Cavaliers are 1/14 from three. I fully expect us to fall apart in this quarter and for Orlando to take the game.

[Iwasawitness]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

[Wargreymon]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He should be a perennial 20/10 guy by now and an all star dpoy winner. Chet is already better in his rookie year.

[picc]

Assuming Orlando wins this series, I tried Mitchell for Herro/Jovic/Jacquez in the trade machine and it worked.

I would do that all day as a Cavs fan.

As you should. I like Mitchell but that is one hell of a haul for him.

I think it works for both teams.

[JujitsuFlip]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He should be a perennial 20/10 guy by now and an all star dpoy winner. Chet is already better in his rookie year.

Completely disregarding the fact that he plays next to a 16 and 10 guy lol

[Roger Murdock]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He’s improved a bit but the development we’ve witnessed for Galrand / Okoro / Mobley / Allen under JB has been underwhelming

[Iwasawitness]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He should be a perennial 20/10 guy by now and an all star dpoy winner. Chet is already better in his rookie year.

Mobley was a DPOY candidate literally last season. Of course he's not going to be one this year after missing so many games given the new rule, but I think it's pretty clear based on how he's playing that he's still without question one of the best defensive players in the league.

In regards to averaging 20 PPG, not going to happen with the current team that he's on. This is where having a basic understanding of the Cavaliers and how they play comes into affect. Don't comment on these things if you don't even know the bare minimum of what they are.

[Iwasawitness]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He’s improved a bit but the development we’ve witnessed for Galrand / Okoro / Mobley / Allen under JB has been underwhelming

They've all developed just fine. Bringing in Mitchell stifled it but the fact is, the development is still there and it's clear.

[Wargreymon]

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He should be a perennial 20/10 guy by now and an all star dpoy winner. Chet is already better in his rookie year.

Mobley was a DPOY candidate literally last season. Of course he's not going to be one this year after missing so many games given the new rule, but I think it's pretty clear based on how he's playing that he's still without question one of the best defensive players in the league.

In regards to averaging 20 PPG, not going to happen with the current team that he's on. This is where having a basic understanding of the Cavaliers and how they play comes into affect. Don't comment on these things if you don't even know the bare minimum of what they are.

I guess you’re happy with Mobley averaging 15 to 16 points a game for the rest of his career.

[shi-woo]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

He came into the league as an already ANBA defender, what more do you want from the guy right now? He just needs to get more consistent at scoring like Chris Bosh or young Big Al. It's slowly getting there, he doesn't have the chance to get those in game reps though that most players do. This game a clear example why, every shot is just Mitch and Garland going 1v1 and kicking out to shooter.

Or do you think he needs to just go stand in the corner and shoot 3's? Because that's the only offensive role he's going to get in this offense JBB has this Cavs teams running

[cavs4872]

Mobley still the same player now 3 years later. He needs to fire whoever he trains with in the offseason

I love it when people make this claim. It really demonstrates their ignorance and how little of him they've actually watched to make such an absurd claim.

He should be a perennial 20/10 guy by now and an all star dpoy winner. Chet is already better in his rookie year.

He's a 16/9 guy playing with three All-Star caliber players.