ECF: P2 | (2) Boston Celtics vs (4) Cleveland Cavaliers | Tied 2-2

NBAFan93 · Post #661 » by **NBAFan93** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:34 am

infinite11285 wrote:Smith's eyes are absolutely bloodshot

He needs to bring the grass with him to away games.

Whatever it takes

. Haha!

Post #662 » by **G R E Y** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:34 am

Franco wrote:
GREY 1769 wrote:Can't stand fast breaks ending in missed 3s. Just. Run. The. Fundamentals.

If it is a wide-open 3, and the lane is contested, I don't ser a problem with it.

But trading an open or lightly contested layup for a 3, even if it is wide-open, is insanity if your name isn't Stephen Curry

It's just that teams don't even bother running it correctly, so they push down the middle, and the guys in the lanes stop running at the arc. Hard to hit an open man ahead when he's not there, so yeah the lane will be contested, but at least give yourself options beyond setting up for a 3. In some ways, the evolution of the 3 has ruined a lot of good aspects and variety in the game. Sort of becomes a circus show.

Ainosterhaspie · Post #663 » by **Ainosterhaspie** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:34 am

Why would you give Korver space? He isn't driving by you.

tugs · Post #664 » by **tugs** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:35 am

Welp, spoke too soon. Sorry Korver.

kuclas · Post #665 » by **kuclas** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:35 am

jfs1000d wrote:Celtics were due for a poor game. Effort is annoying. PG play has been miserable for Boston.

And, their big issue with Kyrie down is a bailout scorer. No one can make a shot. Very very poor concentration by Boston tonight. Made it easy for the Cavs today. Put no stress on them, which will make game 4 harder to win for Boston.

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It’s not that they are due for a bad game. Celtics have been pretty bad on the road. Outside of sixers collapse/choke job in last minute of game 3 of that series. That series would have gone 7 games.

If Celtics lose game 4. This eastern finals is gonna 7 games as well.

Just the way the Celtics play. With Irving out. They don’t have much wiggle room on the road.

So even if they go to the finals. They are zero chance since they don’t have home court.

Franco · Post #666 » by **Franco** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:36 am

Why in the name of **** is LeBron still on the court, exactly?

NBAFan93 · Post #667 » by **NBAFan93** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:37 am

Franco wrote:
GREY 1769 wrote:Can't stand fast breaks ending in missed 3s. Just. Run. The. Fundamentals.

If it is a wide-open 3, and the lane is contested, I don't ser a problem with it.

But trading an open or lightly contested layup for a 3, even if it is wide-open, is insanity if your name isn't Stephen Curry

This... A wide open 3 is still a lower percentage shot for most players. Only one on Cavs that has the right to take a shot like that is Korver IMO, and even he’s not for sure.

Ballerhogger · Post #668 » by **Ballerhogger** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:37 am

Franco wrote:Why in the name of **** is LeBron still on the court, exactly?

so he can be tired for next game.|?

Sofia · Post #669 » by **Sofia** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:37 am

Tatum possession and turnover there would make Jamal Crawford sick

Tigersrule · Post #670 » by **Tigersrule** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:38 am

Rest James

Sofia · Post #671 » by **Sofia** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:38 am

Franco wrote:Why in the name of **** is LeBron still on the court, exactly?

Jeff Green

Dupp · Post #672 » by **Dupp** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:38 am

Didn’t realise big baby was back on the Celtics

Tigersrule · Post #673 » by **Tigersrule** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:39 am

Ballerhogger wrote:
Franco wrote:Why in the name of **** is LeBron still on the court, exactly?

so he can be tired for next game.|?

Meh hes not really trying in this qtr

G35 · Post #674 » by **G35** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:39 am

infinite11285 wrote:I'm disappointed Boston didn't show up tonight. You can tell they came in with a, "yeah we're up 2-0, we good. we won't lose 3 straight" attitude.

Yeah this is disappointing when you want to see a competitive game, you want to see them push each other. Its like playing a pickup game where no one is really running the floor......

lambchop · Post #675 » by **lambchop** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:39 am

Why is lebron in the game?

NBAFan93 · Post #676 » by **NBAFan93** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:39 am

Sofia wrote:
Franco wrote:Why in the name of **** is LeBron still on the court, exactly?

Jeff Green

- funny, but also comically sad...

Trophy Husband · Post #677 » by **Trophy Husband** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:40 am

Clarkson lol no f given

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Dupp · Post #678 » by **Dupp** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:40 am

This is over lue ffs

tundraknight · Post #679 » by **tundraknight** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:40 am

Get Cedi Osman and Ante Zizic on the court.

I want to see what the Cavaliers youngest players are made of.

Post #680 » by **G R E Y** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:40 am

NBAFan93 wrote:
GREY 1769 wrote:Can't stand fast breaks ending in missed 3s. Just. Run. The. Fundamentals.

I hate that too, unless you’re an elite 3 pt shooter - like Curry level elite, you shouldn’t be taking that shot mid game. Go to the rim... Ugh it’s a pet peeve a mine - such a waste of a fast break to end w/ a low percentage shot like that.

GSW changed the game in that aspect, since when Curry's on it's almost automatic, but teams should still have players spread out on the wings and have one guy running down low for options. It can make teams lazy if a coach doesn't address it, and as a fan, I miss the solid fundamentals that get pushed aside when teams resort to bailout 3s. If you have a man advantage in transition, there's really no excuse not to score.

Who wins the series?