ECQF: P1 | (4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs Indiana Pacers (5) | CLE 4-3

Thabo Sefolosha · Post #1 » by **Thabo Sefolosha** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:27 pm

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P1: https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1697123

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G3 Apr 20th: at 7:00PM EST |
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John Murdoch · Post #2 » by **John Murdoch** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:32 pm

Lets see if "playoff Lebron" can sweep . I have Cavs in 6

Laure · Post #3 » by **Laure** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:43 pm

Fav story of the season, Pacers will suprise, but won't be enough. Cavs in 5, with no blow outs.

The-Power · Post #4 » by **The-Power** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:52 pm

Indiana has played an exceptional season relative to the expectations, but I don't believe they are a match for the LeBron-led Cavaliers no matter how much they have struggled at times. Cavs in 5 with hopefully some competitive games.

Tiesto_Lakers · Post #5 » by **Tiesto_Lakers** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:53 pm

Cavs in 6. Who guards LeBron?

tundraknight · Post #6 » by **tundraknight** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:54 pm

I predict it will be similar to last years playoff match up when the Cavaliers swept the Pacers, but all 4 games were very close and competitive.

This time instead of game planning to slow down Paul George, they will game plan to slow down Oladipo.

Benedict_Boozer · Post #7 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 1:57 pm

New Cavs roster matches up better with Indy - more length / youth / athletes. But will still be a tough series, Indy plays hard and Dipo will be looking to make a name for himself on the big stage.

I'd say at least 5 games, probably 6.

Sorkoram · Post #8 » by **Sorkoram** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:02 pm

I'll take the Cavs in 5, Oladipo is going to get loose with Turner on the one night he gets going.

tidho · Post #9 » by **tidho** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:14 pm

Pacers are really tough, but I think they're a man short in this one.

Throwback24 · Post #10 » by **Throwback24** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:16 pm

Cavs in 5.

John Murdoch · Post #11 » by **John Murdoch** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:18 pm

tundraknight wrote:I predict it will be similar to last years playoff match up when the Cavaliers swept the Pacers, but all 4 games were very close and competitive.

This time instead of game planning to slow down Paul George, they will game plan to slow down Oladipo.

Oh yea? Whos the new irving?

PierceFan4ever · Post #12 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:20 pm

Cavs in 5. Possibly 4.

RunOKC · Post #13 » by **RunOKC** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:21 pm

This is the only eastern series I'm excited for

Close games but cavs in 5

axeman23 · Post #14 » by **axeman23** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:24 pm

John Murdoch wrote:
tundraknight wrote:I predict it will be similar to last years playoff match up when the Cavaliers swept the Pacers, but all 4 games were very close and competitive.

This time instead of game planning to slow down Paul George, they will game plan to slow down Oladipo.

Oh yea? Whos the new irving?

Who's the new Paul George? Oladipo?

Pacers_Freak · Post #15 » by **Pacers_Freak** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:27 pm

Tiesto_Lakers wrote:Cavs in 6. Who guards LeBron?

Tough task. I'd say Thad Young gets a most looks.

The_Hater · Post #16 » by **The_Hater** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:40 pm

Pacers_Freak wrote:
Tiesto_Lakers wrote:Cavs in 6. Who guards LeBron?

Tough task. I'd say Thad Young gets a most looks.

As long as it isn’t Bojan. How does GR3 look?

Pacers_Freak · Post #17 » by **Pacers_Freak** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:44 pm

The_Hater wrote:
Pacers_Freak wrote:
Tiesto_Lakers wrote:Cavs in 6. Who guards LeBron?

Tough task. I'd say Thad Young gets a most looks.

As long as it isn’t Bojan. How does GR3 look?

I'm sure Bojan will some. GR3 has been all right. Probably looked better in the last week which missing that much time is expected. Not sure where he falls in the rotation. There were games where he didn't get any burn. It will be interesting to see how much time he gets.

bmurph128 · Post #18 » by **bmurph128** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:59 pm

I picked the Cavs to sweep, but the big story will be to see if LeBron loses a first round game for the first time in forever

Jadoogar · Post #19 » by **Jadoogar** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:00 pm

I think this is going to be similar to last year Cavs/Pacers series. Sweep but every game is close. Pacers have no one to put on Lebron in the clutch

Smitson · Post #20 » by **Smitson** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:02 pm

The Cavs swept the Pacers without effort last year (games were close in score but Cavs weren’t trying).. I’ll give Dipo a win at home this year.

Cavs in 5

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