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Post#541 » by NYCelticsfan136 » Sun May 4, 2025 10:58 pm

Pacers have to withstand this crowd.
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Post#542 » by Triple7 » Sun May 4, 2025 10:59 pm

Cavs are better even without Garland. Mitchell is freaking scary on offense. Kind of unstoppable when his shooting is good. They have interior defense and good 3pt shooting. This will be over in 5. This game is their best chance to steal.
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Post#543 » by phincsfan » Sun May 4, 2025 11:06 pm

Cavs are gonna have to work this series
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Post#544 » by NYCelticsfan136 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:06 pm

Pacers shooting 60 percent and only up 6. Not a good sign.
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Post#545 » by NYCelticsfan136 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:07 pm

Triple7 wrote:Cavs are better even without Garland. Mitchell is freaking scary on offense. Kind of unstoppable when his shooting is good. They have interior defense and good 3pt shooting. This will be over in 5. This game is their best chance to steal.


Idk wbaout that. I think the pacers are a team that can trouble them but to shoot 60 percent and be up only 6 is disappointing.
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Post#546 » by bisme37 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:16 pm

I honestly almost picked the Pacers to win the series but ended up picking Cavs in 6 or 7. We swept indy last year but like 3 of the 4 games came down to late game execution, and I've seen the Pacers handle those moments much better this RS and in their Bucks series. So I figured they'd be even more of a handful now and give the Cavs a tough series. That team just doesn't stop scoring and plays better in the clutch now.
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Post#547 » by Triple7 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:19 pm

NYCelticsfan136 wrote:
Triple7 wrote:Cavs are better even without Garland. Mitchell is freaking scary on offense. Kind of unstoppable when his shooting is good. They have interior defense and good 3pt shooting. This will be over in 5. This game is their best chance to steal.


Idk wbaout that. I think the pacers are a team that can trouble them but to shoot 60 percent and be up only 6 is disappointing.


Of course they can be trouble for any team. If they hit most of their shots, and get a good lead, they have a chance. Just like what they did to us last year. If the cavs assert themselves early in the 3rd, this lead will be gone fast. Cavs, particularly Mitchell, have the ability to score in bunches fast.
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Post#548 » by Triple7 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:23 pm

bisme37 wrote:I honestly almost picked the Pacers to win the series but ended up picking Cavs in 6 or 7. We swept indy last year but like 3 of the 4 games came down to late game execution, and I've seen the Pacers handle those moments much better this RS and in their Bucks series. So I figured they'd be even more of a handful now and give the Cavs a tough series. That team just doesn't stop scoring and plays well in the clutch now.


They almost got us because in some games because our team is undisciplined at times. Jacking off 3’s non stop, and bricking them, will let other teams get leads against us. The Cavs mixes it up. We have a better team than the cavs on both ends, but we tend to fall in love with the 3ball, and let teams come back, if we shoot poorly for a stretch.
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Post#549 » by KamikazeK » Sun May 4, 2025 11:33 pm

Cavs are done for
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Post#550 » by Triple7 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:33 pm

If they can push this lead to around 18-20 to start the 4th, they have a shot at this.
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Post#551 » by Triple7 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:40 pm

That’s how easy the cavs can get back this game lol.
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Post#552 » by Lee Van Cleef » Sun May 4, 2025 11:44 pm

I have already said I am grateful for not playing against this Pacers team, haven’t I. Well, let me say it again then lol. They are a pest. I would only want to face them at the ECF, not before.
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Post#553 » by Triple7 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:44 pm

Lol. Told yah! Haha. Cavs are legit.
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Post#554 » by ConstableGeneva » Sun May 4, 2025 11:45 pm

I wish they were named the Indiana Poisers instead but alas, they lack calm and composure as they've shown last postseason.
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Post#555 » by King Of The 4th » Sun May 4, 2025 11:48 pm

Pacers have no way to stop Mitchell in the open floor
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Post#556 » by bisme37 » Sun May 4, 2025 11:49 pm

The crowd is nuts, gotta be intimidating for some of the players
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Post#557 » by phincsfan » Sun May 4, 2025 11:50 pm

Siakam isn’t earning his money this game
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Post#558 » by tfmiii » Sun May 4, 2025 11:52 pm

King Of The 4th wrote:Pacers have no way to stop Mitchell in the open floor

Unfortunately they are not alone in that respect :(
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Post#559 » by phincsfan » Sun May 4, 2025 11:52 pm

Gut punch game for the Cavs if Indy can pull this win out
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Post#560 » by ConstableGeneva » Sun May 4, 2025 11:58 pm

Glad to know we're not the only one struggling keeping Mitchell in check. Dude is a dude.
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