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

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Who will win?

GS in 4
19
7%
GS in 5
62
22%
GS in 6
67
24%
GS in 7
38
13%
Cavs in 4
6
2%
Cavs in 5
4
1%
Cavs in 6
38
13%
Cavs in 7
49
17%
 
Total votes: 283

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

Post#3181 » by Throwback24 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:58 am

Steven1562 wrote:Lebron moved into the top 5 imo. This GS team was an all time great team. Coming back down 3-1 is huge for Lebron's legacy.


You could argue Top 2.
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3182 » by RaptorsLife » Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:58 am

happy curry was knocked off his high horse. kids were saying he is better than mj after 2 great season. now people can chill. Good luck to the team giving harrsion barans a max lol
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3183 » by S.W.A.N » Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:58 am

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S.W.A.N wrote:So We take Cavs to 6... Cavs win championship , I think we are closer than people believe. Continued development from our core plus a few pieces brings us into range I think.


lol NO. Just no.

“I’ve been a part of some really adverse situations and I just didn’t believe this was one of them,” James said postgame. “I’ve just been very calm about the whole situation. Our guys knew what we did and what we didn’t accomplish in Toronto. I’m not taking away from the fact of how big a game this was, because it is. It’s Game 5 on our home floor, series tied 2-2, but from the very moment we lost Game 4 I was just very calm about the whole situation.”

They literally looked past the Raptors. There are no moral victories to be found.


That is a load of crap. They might not have been playing desperate like they had to against Golden State but in the playoffs a win is a win. The we were looking ahead is b.s.

I not saying we a small step away. We really do need Jonas to reach all-star status (I believe it very possible) and need a big upgrade at the Starting 4 and one more clutch wing but we can compete at this level.

There are 3-4 championship level teams in the west and Cleveland in the East. We are a tier below with potential to move up if all things go right.
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3184 » by Yosemite Dan » Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:59 am

Dr Positivity wrote:The Warriors missed Bogut and healthy Iguodala bad. Those players have basketball IQ through the roof, are the veterans on the team.


That's not gonna work considering who was missing from the Cavs last year.
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3185 » by Double Helix » Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:59 am

That Curry behind the back pass that went out of bounds looks rough now.
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Post#3186 » by Northface82 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:59 am

JV4MVP wrote:This and the kyrie 3 were the plays of the game:



Game winning play right there.
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Post#3187 » by Agimat » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:00 am

RaptorsLife wrote:happy curry was knocked off his high horse. kids were saying he is better than mj after 2 great season. now people can chill. Good luck to the team giving harrsion barans a max lol

So much this, and between Irving and Curry matchup, Irving won that!
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Post#3188 » by Steelo Green » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:00 am

The Lebron block may be the greatest defensive play in finals history.

Lebron is only moving up the ladder.

We are witness to one of the greatest players ever. It's incredible.
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Post#3189 » by Inklink » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:00 am

Leafs will end their drought next year ;)
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3190 » by Spragga » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:00 am

Bringing in Ezeli was one of the dumbest things I've seen. Like Casey bad.
why was hakeem called "the dream"??"

Because it rhymes with 'Olajuwon'.

remember Canadians are just Mexicans with sweaters
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3191 » by Raptorstorm » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:00 am

Ignorance and overconfidence cost scum GSW chip.. Happy to see LBJ got the ring
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3192 » by VC15Era » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:01 am

MJ #1 and LB #2 imo


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

Post#3193 » by mashiach » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:01 am

I'm more happy watching Golden State lose than Cleveland win.
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Post#3194 » by knickerbocker2k2 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:01 am

What is amazing is Warriors didn't score after Lebron's block @2min mark.
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Post#3195 » by Risk101 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:02 am

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Post#3196 » by Sherlock » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:02 am

raptorstime wrote:
Undefeated wrote:Did anyone mention Love's defense on Curry at the end there tho?

LEBRON GOAT NOW RIGHT?


I'll give him GOCE. Greatest of Current Era.

He'll need at least two more (.500 finals record) where he displays the same killer instinct and willingness to take over and get it done himself for me to consider him for GOAT. But I think he's a solid number two in the GOAT rankings.
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3197 » by suntzuballin » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:02 am

that hype train gsw just derailed!!!!!and deflate that fat ego
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Re: 2016 NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (3-3) 

Post#3198 » by BrunoSkull » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:02 am

Inklink wrote:Leafs will end their drought next year ;)


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Post#3199 » by Risk101 » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:03 am

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

Post#3200 » by LegendaryXD » Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:03 am

I thought Lebron hurt his "wrist" about 12 seconds earlier . What a clown


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