2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (CLE WINS 4-3)

Mad Guru · Post #2561 » by **Mad Guru** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:52 am

SOUL wrote:Can we agree that this is at least an ESPN2 level series?? Upgraded from NBATV

ESPN 8 the Ocho series

Wargreymon · Post #2562 » by **Wargreymon** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:52 am

JXL wrote:
Wargreymon wrote:
JXL wrote:This series is whoever wins gets swept by Boston. Both of these teams have major flaws.

Just curious with Porzingis confirmed out for the entire 2nd round, do you still think Celtics will sweep either Magic/Cavs?

Yes. Mobley isn't that good on offense yet, despite being a really good defender, you think he can guard Tatum straight up??

Straight up...hell no but as a help defender if Okoro/Struss get switched he could probably get some weak side blocks/shots altered on JT

jkvonny · Post #2563 » by **jkvonny** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:52 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
jkvonny wrote:Great game! Nice series.

Good rally from the young Magic to win at the end.
The winners have all been the the home team so far.

On to game 7 at Cleveland.

Cavs trying to win a playoff series first time since 2018 (lost NBA Finals to GSW, 4-0).
Magic trying to win a playoff series first time since 2010 (Lost ECF to the Celtics, 4-2).

We need the win more than the Cavs do lol.

True.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #2564 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:52 am

For those saying Mobley isn't good offensively, he's been fine throughout the series. I think whatever his injury was today might have limited him.

srhcan · Post #2565 » by **srhcan** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:53 am

Doranku wrote:Paolo really stepped up down the stretch for Orlando. His 3 followed by the and-1 was the difference in the game.

I have been harsh on him especially when he was selected for All-star too soon over other more deserving players. But he is going to be great in future if he keep it up.

Residual-Heat · Post #2566 » by **Residual-Heat** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:53 am

SOUL wrote:
Residual-Heat wrote:
JXL wrote:This series is whoever wins gets swept by Boston. Both of these teams have major flaws.

Magic would win a game or 2. They went 2-2 in the regular season.

We went 1-2 this year but went 3-1 last year. But they also have a way better team.

True it is 1-2, but yeah theyve had success against them the past 2 years. Theyre a better team no doubt, but so are the Magic. Im not saying they'd win the series, but i still think they can steal a game or 2.

Post #2567 » by **SOUL** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:54 am

ForeverTFC wrote:
SOUL wrote:Can we agree that this is at least an ESPN2 level series?? Upgraded from NBATV

It’s still bad basketball but at least the last 2 games have been close and entertaining.

I don't think it's been bad at all, I mean two offensive clunkers from each team the first games but every game can't be Bulls/Celtics '09. Knicks/Sixers >>> every series though

basketballRob · Post #2568 » by **basketballRob** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:54 am

ABC game on Sunday. They'll probably bring in Scott Foster.

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Zeno · Post #2569 » by **Zeno** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:54 am

srhcan wrote:
Riverwalk2021 wrote:Could the Celtics show up drunk and high and beat either one of these teams in a series? It's arguable.

definitely; its a cakewalk for Celtics

I wonder a little about the Cavs giving them a little bit of a problem without Porzingas. Also Celtics seem really resist to doubling even when it is kind of obvious. I can see them getting a few games.

Funcrusher · Post #2570 » by **Funcrusher** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:55 am

Reeko wrote:
Funcrusher wrote:
Reeko wrote:It's pretty significant to be honest. Wade was bigger and more athletic, while also having a higher BBIQ. Personally I think Mitchell is one of the most overrated players in the league.

I disagree, i dont know what else to tell you. Yes Mitchell is smaller yes, which is significant and caps his ceiling as a slasher and defender relative to Wade, less athletic arguable but ok, probably a bit worse as a passer, but the guy's also like a Dame level shooter, or at least close lmao.

And for someone that gets diminshed as much as he does, he's largely been really good historically in the playoffs, i just dont get it honestly

So you think if you put Mitchell on the 2006 Heat, he could have done what Wade did or come close?

Hes a top 10-15 player inl right now. So, yes. Probably doesnt beat Dallas, but i dont think he's just some glorified all-star lol

The Real Dalic · Post #2571 » by **The Real Dalic** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:55 am

Ggs Cavs fans. Mitchell was amazing tonight. This series might come down to the Cavs taking care of business in the regular season and owning home court advantage.

Paolo is truly a special talent. Pair him with Franz and the elite defense of Suggs and you've got the making of something special down here in Orlando!

ForeverTFC · Post #2572 » by **ForeverTFC** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:55 am

Iwasawitness wrote:
ForeverTFC wrote:Embarrassing stuff for Cleveland. They tanked for this

They’re missing Allen… that’s a pretty big deal given the size difference between the two teams.

It’s a shame Mitchell’s 50 point performance went to waste, but it’s not embarrassing.

Mitchell had every single 4th quarter point for them. How is that not embarrassing?

The Rainmaker · Post #2573 » by **The Rainmaker** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:55 am

The Magic start Suggs,Wagner, Isaac, Banchero, and WCJ. Who's the shooting guard? I assume Suggs is the point guard.

basketballRob · Post #2574 » by **basketballRob** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:56 am

The Rainmaker wrote:The Magic start Suggs,Wagner, Isaac, Banchero, and WCJ. Who's the shooting guard? I assume Suggs is the point guard.

Franz plays a lot of SG.

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DowJones · Post #2575 » by **DowJones** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:57 am

SOUL wrote:
ForeverTFC wrote:
SOUL wrote:Can we agree that this is at least an ESPN2 level series?? Upgraded from NBATV

It’s still bad basketball but at least the last 2 games have been close and entertaining.

I don't think it's been bad at all, I mean two offensive clunkers from each team the first games but every game can't be Bulls/Celtics '09. Knicks/Sixers >>> every series though

I am a Cavs fan and it has been really bad basketball on our end. In fairness, this is the team we were ever since Donovan got hurt back in March. We have been putting up offensive stinkers for a long time now.

durden_tyler · Post #2576 » by **durden_tyler** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:57 am

Thanks Magic for the lone G7 this first round!

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Kordic27 · Post #2577 » by **Kordic27** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:58 am

Whoever wins this is getting destroyed by Boston

Chuck Everett · Post #2578 » by **Chuck Everett** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:58 am

The Rainmaker wrote:The Magic start Suggs,Wagner, Isaac, Banchero, and WCJ. Who's the shooting guard? I assume Suggs is the point guard.

Defensively, it was Wagner.

basketballRob · Post #2579 » by **basketballRob** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:58 am

DowJones wrote:
SOUL wrote:
ForeverTFC wrote:
It’s still bad basketball but at least the last 2 games have been close and entertaining.

I don't think it's been bad at all, I mean two offensive clunkers from each team the first games but every game can't be Bulls/Celtics '09. Knicks/Sixers >>> every series though

I am a Cavs fan and it has been really bad basketball on our end. In fairness, this is the team we were ever since Donovan got hurt back in March. We have been putting up offensive stinkers for a long time now.

The Magic have been a top 3 defense all year and #1 in the playoffs so far.

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Mad Guru · Post #2580 » by **Mad Guru** » Sat May 4, 2024 1:58 am

The Rainmaker wrote:The Magic start Suggs,Wagner, Isaac, Banchero, and WCJ. Who's the shooting guard? I assume Suggs is the point guard.

Wagner is the SG sort of

You could really say it is one guard and 4 forwards

Who wins?