2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-4)

[Boogie!]

The Cavs looked very soft against the Raptors. Thompson didn't look that great. Love moves and plays as if he is 57. If he's not hitting his 3 pointers, he is basically useless and a negative player. Last year, the Cavs stayed in games with defense and playing at a very deliberate slow tempo. They're lacking the size and athleticism that OKC has that almost knocked the Warriors out. It's really tough to see the Cavs winning the finals, Love, Irving, Smith looked extremely vulnerable on d vs the Raptors. A lot will have to change.

By the way, let me share another staple of the Warriors play (especially at home). Check out Green in the middle.

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I was amazed that the Thunder never retaliated during that series. So many dirty or questionable plays. Adams is incredibly calm.

I have money on the Warriors (after game 5 - odds too good to pass up), but I'll be rooting for the Cavs to win it all. It's the lesser of two evils. I've just felt like it's two seasons where one team plays with a different brand of rules and I always root against the super favorite, so it's easy to root for the Lebrons in this case.

That looks like Green is just boxing out as the shot is going up.

sort of agree, but it also looks like a little extra on the boxout... closer to a hipcheck... still dont think it was necessarily dirty either, but it couldve easily been a foul.

[bballsparkin]

I really want the Cavaliers to win and honestly they've looked way better than the Warriors in the playoffs. I just have a feeling Kevin Love will melt down in the Finals. I hope they overcome it.

Of course the Cavs have looked better in the playoffs. They're in the East! GS is battle tested. Thought it then and think it now; the Love trade was bad.

[RapRising]

Man I have to say this for me is the toughest finals matchup to predict in the last 6-7 years along with that 2013 Spurs - Heat series.
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Just wanted to say that I doubt Curry be guarding Irving much. He will most likely be hidden on JR smith.

what are you talking about curry in game 6 and 7 guarded westbrook,

westbrook had 4 turnovers in the 4th quarter of game 6,

curry heard what westbrook said and played some pretty solid d

come on man

[bballsparkin]

Heart says GSW but I think I'd be surprised if Bron lets this one slip away...critics will be all over him if he does.

I don't see why. Swap Lebron and Curry, I think GS maybe sweeps. Curry is good, but his team is even better.

[G R E Y]

I'm rooting for the Warriors. I hope in 6 or 5.

Is it possible to post the series schedule on the first page? It might be a helpful reference. Thanks

http://www.nba.com/playoffs/

[Latrell]

I really want the Cavaliers to win and honestly they've looked way better than the Warriors in the playoffs. I just have a feeling Kevin Love will melt down in the Finals. I hope they overcome it.

Of course the Cavs have looked better in the playoffs. They're in the East! GS is battle tested. Thought it then and think it now; the Love trade was bad.

I agree that OKC was tough.

But Detroit, Atlanta and Toronto are better than Portland and Houston.

[nbafan341]

Draymond is a danger to everyone he plays against. He shouldve been suspended : https://www.change.org/p/nba-suspend-draymond-green-for-dangerous-fouls?recruiter=550494668&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=sms

[orbesnet]

W's with the W.

Cavs try tho play like the warriors, warriors show them how it's done.

W's in the 5.

[BismackonLebron]

The Warriors are just too good to lose in a 7 game series. I expect this to be close and go the distance, but the fire power on the Warriors cannot be stopped. If you look at Cleveland's defendrs individually, Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving, Channing Frye, they are all subpar. The Warriors may eat them alive if the Cleveland offense isn't firing on all cylinders every game.

[Mascot]

Going for the Cavs just because the NBA is protecting the Warrios by not suspending Green for being a dirty player. He should have been suspended and the Warriors probably shouldnt be in the finals.

LeBron wins two games.

Warrios in 6

[The_Toro]

Going for the Cavs just because the NBA is protecting the Warrios by not suspending Green for being a dirty player. He should have been suspended and the Warriors probably shouldnt be in the finals.

LeBron wins two games.

Warrios in 6

LeBron by himself last year won 2 games.

This year he has Love, Irving, Fry.

Still i think the GSW will win, but if LeBron finds a way to beat them, beating a 73 win team just adds to the "Kings" amazing legacy.

[SalamiNcheese]

Man I have to say this for me is the toughest finals matchup to predict in the last 6-7 years along with that 2013 Spurs - Heat series.
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Just wanted to say that I doubt Curry be guarding Irving much. He will most likely be hidden on JR smith.

what are you talking about curry in game 6 and 7 guarded westbrook,

westbrook had 4 turnovers in the 4th quarter of game 6,

curry heard what westbrook said and played some pretty solid d

come on man

Good one call me crazy for stating my opinion.

[mieshpal]

Sharks in 7.

Lmao

[mieshpal]

I hate the Warriors with a burning passion but I think they win in 5 or 7

I dont understand how anyone can hate the warriors. Maybe not like Draymonds attitude, but if u cant like a team like GSW then who can u like. Its the same as the Spurs, how can anyone not like such a professional team

[mieshpal]

Heart says GSW but I think I'd be surprised if Bron lets this one slip away...critics will be all over him if he does.

So that means Lebron can easily just beat arguably the greatest team ever? Doesn't matter what critics say, Lebron is incredible, but it doesn't mean he can beat the team on his own.

[mieshpal]

Lebron almost took GS on his own last year. His team is healthy and even more deadly from 3 this year, there's no way he loses imo. Cavs in 6

Every matchup is different so its hard to compare series to series. I understand Lebron has Love and Irving now. I expect both those players to do well offensively, but it also makes the cavs d worse. Gunna be interesting to see how this series plays out. Im saying Gsw in 7 or 6

[mieshpal]

Warriors in 5 or 6, LBJ's legacy is going to take a huge hit when he goes 2/7 in the finals this year and 2/8 next year.

I have to disagree. The media can say whatever they want about his legacy, but true basketball fans know how great he is. One of the best players of all time and i am not even a Lebron fan. I am just being honest.

[hsb]

Going for the Cavs just because the NBA is protecting the Warrios by not suspending Green for being a dirty player. He should have been suspended and the Warriors probably shouldnt be in the finals.

LeBron wins two games.

Warrios in 6

LeBron by himself last year won 2 games.

This year he has Love, Irving, Fry.

Still i think the GSW will win, but if LeBron finds a way to beat them, beating a 73 win team just adds to the "Kings" amazing legacy.

All bad defenders though and watching the Warriors beat a team that bulldozed the Spurs (though Green should've been suspended for a game), I'm not too sure those guys help enough.

[Throwback24]

Warriors in 5 or 6, LBJ's legacy is going to take a huge hit when he goes 2/7 in the finals this year and 2/8 next year.

I have to disagree. The media can say whatever they want about his legacy, but true basketball fans know how great he is. One of the best players of all time and i am not even a Lebron fan. I am just being honest.

He is one of the best players of all time but there won't ever be room to have a LBJ vs. Jordan argument when it's all said and done. In the present day Kobe fans try to get away with bringing him in the same breath and MJ, and while it's a gigantic sin, it's still closer than LBJ/MJ.

Basically what I'm saying is he can spend the next 5-6 years breaking statistical but none of it will move him up on any all time lists unless he wins another one.

[Throwback24]

Going for the Cavs just because the NBA is protecting the Warrios by not suspending Green for being a dirty player. He should have been suspended and the Warriors probably shouldnt be in the finals.

LeBron wins two games.

Warrios in 6

LeBron by himself last year won 2 games.

This year he has Love, Irving, Fry.

Still i think the GSW will win, but if LeBron finds a way to beat them, beating a 73 win team just adds to the "Kings" amazing legacy.

All bad defenders though and watching the Warriors beat a team that bulldozed the Spurs (though Green should've been suspended for a game), I'm not too sure those guys help enough.

LeBron won 2 games against team that looked like they had the jitters, and it makes sense since it was their first time going that far.

I expect a more poised and collected this go around, Dub in 5 or 6.