Around the NBA Thread 2016-17

[EJay33]

Iggy and Barnes just destroyed Golden St. No scoring, no playmaking, no rebounding, mediocre D - all the pitfalls of smallball and none of the benefits.

General rule is that NBA role players perform at home in the playoffs and disappear on the road. We'll see if some home cooking helps Barnes. Iggy - he may not be able to bounce back. Unless he was faking due to being destroyed by LeBron, he looks injured and ineffective.

This game 7 really is a lose-lose. Both teams and storylines are completely unbearable. Draymond "Bill Laimbeer 2.0"" Green winning back-to-back championships after a 73-win regular season, with this unbearable west coast/show-time style of play, or LeBron James coming back from a 3-1 deficit against the 73-win Warriors, tying Bird in championships with more finals appearances. I think I'd have to avoid TV and the internet for a month to get away from all of the gushing.

IMO, Warriors winning is the lesser of 2 evils. The last 2 series' have taken the shine off of them and I don't think they are viewed as a top team of all-time at this point, at least not in the sense that "86, "87, and "96 are.

I think barring some absurd 3-point bukkake (obviously in play), the Cavs will win this. Toughness, physicality, and the best player usually wins.

[Celtsfan1980]

Breen and Jackson may as well be wearing Cavs hats.
Cavs have won the lottery 5 times. The league has basically created this team.
Two horrible foul calls against Curry in game 6.
I could be wrong but I have a feeling the announcers(first example), league(second example), and refs(third example) are all pulling for Cleveland. If they feel the way I do(the aging Lebron and his injury-prone supporting cast may not have many more chances) it'll be even more likely. Similar to the last Bulls-Jazz series(which did happen) I'm more worried about the officials than the Cavs themselves.

[Celtsfan1980]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

[Fidel Sarcasmo]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

Your not serious I hope?

[Froob]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

Damn man we will all be rooting for you. Hope these boys put on quite the show tonight for you.

[tlee324]

Lebron is playing phenomenally, Kyrie is standing out as well. Tristan's hustle has been great, and Shumpert's defense of Curry has been a game-changing factor.... It all gets tarnished when the refs stink up the whole joint, though. If CLE wins tonight, I think it's well-deserved, but the refs' role will always diminish the situation for me.

[ConstableGeneva]

The Warriors are shook. Lebron has been dominant and Cavs role players have stepped up while Dubs' have wilted and/or are hurt. I dunno. I'm still clinging to the hope that Dubs pull it off at home but it's not gonna be easy. It would take superhuman efforts from Curry and Klay if their D can't return to elite level (probably won't with Bogut out and Iggy hurting).

[Iguodaladon]

Someone needs to tell Curry tonight is game 7 of the NBA finals, he's had this look so far like it's the 33rd game of the regular season or something. Apart from the mouthguard incident I've seen more fire in a stone at the bottom of the ocean

[Bar Fight]

The Warriors are shook. Lebron has been dominant and Cavs role players have stepped up while Dubs' have wilted and/or are hurt. I dunno. I'm still clinging to the hope that Dubs pull it off at home but it's not gonna be easy. It would take superhuman efforts from Curry and Klay if their D can't return to elite level (probably won't with Bogut out and Iggy hurting).

That's the vibe I get from them too. What made them so great in the regular season (along with their ridiculous shooting) was their unshakable confidence. They would be down 20 and would not remotely be phased, because they knew they would get back. Ever since they've had the burden of living up to their all time great status in the Playoffs, they've been shaky. From guys blowing layups (Curry), to missing wide open three after wide open three (Barnes). They looked shook at times in the OKC series, but lucked out because OKC are notorious chokers. I don't know if they'll have that luxury against this Cavs team. I've never seen Lebron this confident.

[coach mang]

celtsfan1980 is dying and he still throwing jabs at queen lafonda still giving all praises due to da legend

da kalife is strong in this one

all other fans who come round yonder way recognize and understand what u are dealing with

celtics is family

celtsfan1980 w da realest post on da board

keep posting w us mane for as long as u can

love is love yeahhhhhhh

[Gant]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

That's hard news. I really hope your situation goes a better way. I wish you the best through this.

[truth18]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

Damn, dude, we disagree a lot but you are one of my favorite posters on here. Love talking with you in the NFL forum too. Mad love, man, really hope you can pull through, won't be the same without you.

[LarryBirdsFingr]

Sending our love Celticsfan1980 <3

[EJay33]

Lebron is playing phenomenally, Kyrie is standing out as well. Tristan's hustle has been great, and Shumpert's defense of Curry has been a game-changing factor.... It all gets tarnished when the refs stink up the whole joint, though. If CLE wins tonight, I think it's well-deserved, but the refs' role will always diminish the situation for me.

You honestly feel this is any worse than any other year? I hate LeBron more than the next guy but he has been the man in this series. I'm not going to take that away from him because Curry got called for some fouls. There was actually a real debate as to who the best player in the NBA was - the unanimous MVP or LeBron James. Bad calls or not, that debate is over. It's still LeBron's league. If the Cavs win tonight you have to give LeBron credit.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

Damn that is depressing to read. I hope nothing but the best for you and that you're still around in November (and much longer) and are able to keep posting on here.

[threrf23]

I expect Cancer will take my life before the next season starts. This should be the last NBA game I watch. Good luck Warriors.
Playoff numbers:
Lebron:28 points/9 rebounds/7 assists/48% FG/75% FT/3.5 turnovers/42 minutes.
Larry Legend:24 points/10 rebounds/7 assists/47% FG/89% FT/3.1 turnovers/42 minutes.
Bird shot less three's, but you'd also have to factor in the easy layups and dunks(I assume would give Bird a big advantage) and who is more ball dominant. Bird took a college team to a near-undefeated season, and played in a better conference. There's not really a clear winner. Bird was more talented, and that for me is far more important. I'd also say more exciting. Tonight's game shouldn't change much.

I suck at these situations and feel awkward saying what should go without saying.

You must have a dying wish we could help out with?

[truth18]

THEY'RE PLAYING BASKETBALL

[soxfan2003]

I tend to think Lebron can be contained under normal circumstances but I don't know how the heck GSW do it today with Iggy not starting and probably very injured and Bogut out. Boston is much better defensively than Golden State without those 2. Warriors may have to double a ton and then just hope someone like Smith chokes on open shots.

I am not a gambler but if the Warriors can't get stops, it gives the Cavs huge edge.

Draymond Green may have cost the Warriors the championship with his game 4 actions.

[Froob]

Here we go, lose one for Celtsfan1980 LeBron!

[London2Boston]

Oracle is lit!!