GT: Cavs @ Nets - Sun. 5/16/21 - 7:00 PM EST - YES

Whiskey Slick · Post #1 » by **Whiskey Slick** » Sun May 16, 2021 3:50 pm

Win this game and we clinch the #2 Seed.

Lose this game and we almost definitely blow it.

I know we wanted to rest the BIG 3, but we'll have a week to rest the BIG 3 after we win this game and close the deal on the 2 Seed. The Bucks have thrown down the gauntlet. They blew out Miami, forcing us to win out.

AND SO ...

"Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity, to cease everything you ever wanted, in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?"

"Success is our only #$%#$% option -- failures not."

Watch on YouTube

Post #2 » by **CalamityX12** » Sun May 16, 2021 4:42 pm

Is the big 3 resting??? Harden I wouldn't mind

Win the gm for the 2 seed(think we did ourselves wrong but another topic)

Whiskey Slick · Post #3 » by **Whiskey Slick** » Sun May 16, 2021 5:22 pm

CalamityX12 wrote:
(think we did ourselves wrong but another topic)

How so, Cal?

Now you have me curious?

ducler · Post #4 » by **ducler** » Sun May 16, 2021 6:42 pm

Read on Twitter

Whiskey Slick · Post #5 » by **Whiskey Slick** » Sun May 16, 2021 7:11 pm

ducler wrote:

Read on Twitter

Wow, the BIG 3 is starting along with Brown and Griffin.

No doubt about it, they want that 2 Seed. :nod:

MrDollarBills · Post #6 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun May 16, 2021 7:36 pm

There is no reason for the Big 3 to rest, we have a week off before Round 1 begins.

MrDollarBills · Post #7 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun May 16, 2021 7:39 pm

Whiskey Slick wrote:
ducler wrote:

Read on Twitter

Wow, the BIG 3 is starting along with Brown and Griffin.

No doubt about it, they want that 2 Seed.

Starting line up hasn't been announced yet, that is a speculated line up.

I would love for Claxton to start against Jarrett Allen

Whiskey Slick · Post #8 » by **Whiskey Slick** » Sun May 16, 2021 8:04 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:Starting line up hasn't been announced yet, that is a speculated line up.

I would love for Claxton to start against Jarrett Allen

I didn't even think of that, but YES, I would love to see that too.

ecuhus1981 · Post #9 » by **ecuhus1981** » Sun May 16, 2021 8:19 pm

I don't believe Sexton is playing, Garland will most likely start.

This will be an interesting final challenge in the regular season. The Big 3 need the reps, and their minutes were minimal yesterday, so they should all be a full go. Let's end on a high note, go Brooklyn!

therealbig3 · Post #10 » by **therealbig3** » Sun May 16, 2021 8:19 pm

Can we please just win this one and secure the 2 seed, then chill for a week? Why make things overly difficult and have to play Miami or Atlanta in round 1, when we can have Boston or Washington instead?

Anchorman1 · Post #11 » by **Anchorman1** » Sun May 16, 2021 9:09 pm

Quietly confident about this one. Haven't forgotten our first meeting with the Cavs this season. Would like to see a beatdown. As others have mentioned, I'd definitely like to avoid Heat in the first round.

Sharcm1 · Post #12 » by **Sharcm1** » Sun May 16, 2021 9:09 pm

As of right now. The nets would play the winner of the Celtics vs wizards series. I’d rather play the Celtics. If the nets lose today and the bucks win we would play Miami. Uh not a fan of that

DarkXaero · Post #13 » by **DarkXaero** » Sun May 16, 2021 10:00 pm

Need to win this and clinch 2nd.

gigantes · Post #14 » by **gigantes** » Sun May 16, 2021 10:02 pm

Whiskey Slick wrote:
CalamityX12 wrote:(think we did ourselves wrong but another topic)

How so, Cal?

Now you have me curious?

Losing the MIL games recently, I'm guessing.

Anchorman1 · Post #15 » by **Anchorman1** » Sun May 16, 2021 10:23 pm

Harden not playing tonight. Injury management apparently.

MrDollarBills · Post #16 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun May 16, 2021 10:33 pm

Shamet is starting in place of Harden.

Can't complain about that one, we should be able to win without him but it's painful to watch him run our offense like a maestro and then have to watch KD and Kyrie gun ISO every time down the floor.

Anchorman1 · Post #17 » by **Anchorman1** » Sun May 16, 2021 10:44 pm

Kyrie, Shamet, KD, Brown and Griffin starting.

MrDollarBills · Post #18 » by **MrDollarBills** » Sun May 16, 2021 11:03 pm

Aly Love looking fine as usual.

Whiskey Slick · Post #19 » by **Whiskey Slick** » Sun May 16, 2021 11:08 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
Shamet is starting in place of Harden.

Can't complain about that one, we should be able to win without him but it's painful to watch him run our offense like a maestro and then have to watch KD and Kyrie gun ISO every time down the floor.

He just got back after about 20 Games out, so protecting Harden's health is a valid reason.

Honestly, I was scared to death that Kyrie was gonna disappear again after he said something like; To be honest I can't even focus on basketball right now because I'm too focused on what's going on in the world, referencing Israel and Palestine etc. I know he's a sensitive cat and the evil in this world really messes with his head, whereas most people are just desensitized to it so long as it's not happening to them. I'm not saying that makes Kyrie a bad person, but that sh*t will drive you crazy if you obsess over it and it's usually the kind of thing that makes him take a leave of absence, so I was holding my breath and hoping he would show up to play tonight after I heard him say basketball is not his focus right now.

I'm glad he's playing tonight regardless and I hope he can at least bring his B Game.

Whiskey Slick · Post #20 » by **Whiskey Slick** » Sun May 16, 2021 11:14 pm

KD is a prideful player. After his game yesterday, embarrassing for KD, I think he's GOING OFF tonight.