RingsDontLie wrote:Its Wade's ability to close out games that elevates the bulls in my mind especially when were talking about playoff basketball.
I've seen Wade matched up against a Lebron team. Whenever the games get tight, Lebron matches up on Wade and shuts him down. Lebron does this vs all the other EC playoff teams and it works every time. This is why none of the other teams have a chance. You have to have a player that can: a) beat Lebron one on one, or b) occupy Lebron with your superstar and the rest of your team exploits weaknesses in the other Cavs defenders.
smokeylarue wrote:Can't believe it hasn't been said yet. Bulls swept the Cavs this season 4-0. They absolutely are a threat, but I doubt the Bulls get past Washington.
I'm pretty sure the Hawks swept the Cavs a few years ago and then the Cavs swept them in the playoffs. The Bulls are usually good against the Cavs in the RS and it does not translate in the playoffs. Wizards have been trying to beat a Lebron team since DeShawn Stevenson in 2006.
The biggest threat to the Cavs is some internal conflict ala Delonte West.......
I'm so tired of the typical......