Nothing will change this year when they play. Love is going to get exposed big time
2015-2016 NBA playoff edition: Finals - Cavs vs Warriors - Cavs win 4-3
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East Semis: Game 4 Preview at Atlanta Hawks - May 8, 2016
Philips Arena at 3:30 p.m. ET
Game Summary
The Cavaliers will look to close out the Atlanta Hawks and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff from Philips Arena is at 3:30 PM ET.
If the Cavs advance, it will mark the 6th time in franchise history that the Cavs have reached the Eastern Conference Finals (1976, 1992, 2007, 2009, 2015).
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
From where to catch all the action to Sunday's game notes, cavs.com has you covered.
The Cavaliers have gone on to sweep an opponent every time when leading 3-0 in a series (2007 First Round vs. WAS, 2009 First Round vs. DET, 2009 Semifinals vs. ATL, 2015 First Round vs. BOS and 2015 Conference Finals vs. ATL, 2016 First Round vs. DET).
Cleveland remains the only undefeated team in the 2016 Playoffs (7-0). Cleveland will try to win its first eight playoff games for the second time in franchise history (2009 Playoffs).
In Friday’s 121-108 win in Game 3 at Atlanta, the Cavs connected on 21-39 (.538) shots from beyond the arc, becoming the first team in NBA history to have consecutive games with 20 or more three-pointers (regular and postseason).
The three-point shot has become the vocal point in this series.
Atlanta set a postseason franchise record with 16 triples in Game 3, finishing the game 16-34 (.471) from long range. The Hawks have hit 10-plus triples six times during the 2016 Playoffs overall (all three games of this series).
Cleveland has made at least 20 three-pointers in an NBA-record three games this postseason and leads all 2016 playoff teams in total three-pointers made (118), three-point percentage (.466) and three-pointers per game (16.9).
While the Wine and Gold caught fire from the outside, they were also doing work in the paint and on the glass.
Despite the Hawks big man duo of Paul Millsap and Al Horford combining for 41 points in Game 3, the Cavaliers have held the All-Stars mostly in check, especially on the boards.
Cleveland had a +27 (55-28) advantage in rebounding in Game 3 against the Hawks, which their biggest rebound margin in a playoff game in franchise history (previous was +23, 46-23, on 5/9/09 at ATL). The last NBA team to have at least a +27 margin on the glass in a playoff game was Washington’s +39 edge (62-23) against Indiana on May 13, 2014. (Elias Sports Bureau)
Where to Catch the Action
TV: Game: ABC, Pre and Postgame: FOX Sports Ohio
Radio: WTAM 1100, 87.7 La Mega
For live in-game updates, follow @cavs,@CavsJoeG, @CavsFredMcLeod,@MrCavalier34, @CavsJMike and@chones22 on Twitter.
Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by
Status Update: (Cavs) - None to Report
Status Update: (Hawks) - Tiago Splitter - (Right Hip Surgery, Out)
*Subject to change.
Cavs Playoff Fan Guide
Series schedule, fan fest info, watch parties and more ... CLICK HERE
Head-to-Head Matchup
With a perfect 11-0 playoff record against Atlanta, the Cavs are the first team in NBA history to win its first 11 postseason games against a single opponent. The previous record was Boston’s 10-0 mark in its first 10 playoff games against Chicago from 1981 to 1987. (Elias Sports Bureau)
Through three games in this round, the Cavs have outscored Atlanta by 16.3 points (116.0-99.7), while dishing out 26.7 assists and outrebounding the Hawks by 8.6 (47.3-38.7) boards. Cleveland is also averaging 20.3 three-pointers, connecting on .530 (61-115) from deep this series.
On Deck
As mentioned, if the Wine and Gold can complete the sweep on Sunday, they move onto the Eastern Conference Finals to play the winner of the Toronto Raptors/Miami Heat series. If Atlanta takes Game 4, the series continues on Tuesday night for Game 5 at The Q.
Philips Arena at 3:30 p.m. ET
Game Summary
The Cavaliers will look to close out the Atlanta Hawks and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Tipoff from Philips Arena is at 3:30 PM ET.
If the Cavs advance, it will mark the 6th time in franchise history that the Cavs have reached the Eastern Conference Finals (1976, 1992, 2007, 2009, 2015).
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
From where to catch all the action to Sunday's game notes, cavs.com has you covered.
The Cavaliers have gone on to sweep an opponent every time when leading 3-0 in a series (2007 First Round vs. WAS, 2009 First Round vs. DET, 2009 Semifinals vs. ATL, 2015 First Round vs. BOS and 2015 Conference Finals vs. ATL, 2016 First Round vs. DET).
Cleveland remains the only undefeated team in the 2016 Playoffs (7-0). Cleveland will try to win its first eight playoff games for the second time in franchise history (2009 Playoffs).
In Friday’s 121-108 win in Game 3 at Atlanta, the Cavs connected on 21-39 (.538) shots from beyond the arc, becoming the first team in NBA history to have consecutive games with 20 or more three-pointers (regular and postseason).
The three-point shot has become the vocal point in this series.
Atlanta set a postseason franchise record with 16 triples in Game 3, finishing the game 16-34 (.471) from long range. The Hawks have hit 10-plus triples six times during the 2016 Playoffs overall (all three games of this series).
Cleveland has made at least 20 three-pointers in an NBA-record three games this postseason and leads all 2016 playoff teams in total three-pointers made (118), three-point percentage (.466) and three-pointers per game (16.9).
While the Wine and Gold caught fire from the outside, they were also doing work in the paint and on the glass.
Despite the Hawks big man duo of Paul Millsap and Al Horford combining for 41 points in Game 3, the Cavaliers have held the All-Stars mostly in check, especially on the boards.
Cleveland had a +27 (55-28) advantage in rebounding in Game 3 against the Hawks, which their biggest rebound margin in a playoff game in franchise history (previous was +23, 46-23, on 5/9/09 at ATL). The last NBA team to have at least a +27 margin on the glass in a playoff game was Washington’s +39 edge (62-23) against Indiana on May 13, 2014. (Elias Sports Bureau)
Where to Catch the Action
TV: Game: ABC, Pre and Postgame: FOX Sports Ohio
Radio: WTAM 1100, 87.7 La Mega
For live in-game updates, follow @cavs,@CavsJoeG, @CavsFredMcLeod,@MrCavalier34, @CavsJMike and@chones22 on Twitter.
Probable Starters/Status Update*presented by
Status Update: (Cavs) - None to Report
Status Update: (Hawks) - Tiago Splitter - (Right Hip Surgery, Out)
*Subject to change.
Cavs Playoff Fan Guide
Series schedule, fan fest info, watch parties and more ... CLICK HERE
Head-to-Head Matchup
With a perfect 11-0 playoff record against Atlanta, the Cavs are the first team in NBA history to win its first 11 postseason games against a single opponent. The previous record was Boston’s 10-0 mark in its first 10 playoff games against Chicago from 1981 to 1987. (Elias Sports Bureau)
Through three games in this round, the Cavs have outscored Atlanta by 16.3 points (116.0-99.7), while dishing out 26.7 assists and outrebounding the Hawks by 8.6 (47.3-38.7) boards. Cleveland is also averaging 20.3 three-pointers, connecting on .530 (61-115) from deep this series.
On Deck
As mentioned, if the Wine and Gold can complete the sweep on Sunday, they move onto the Eastern Conference Finals to play the winner of the Toronto Raptors/Miami Heat series. If Atlanta takes Game 4, the series continues on Tuesday night for Game 5 at The Q.
What team wouldnt need the league MVP and arguably the best player in the league????
Kevin Love plays a lot softer than I thought he would. His confidence isn't as high as it should be. It would have been interesting to see the finals with the Cavs vs The Warriors at full strength, but as a fan I'm not going to cry over spilled milk now. I'm also not going to count my chickens before they hatch because in 2009 when the Cavaliers ran into the Orlando Magic we should have got into the finals then but...
You think so?? I think Love impact against the warriors is minimal; and I think he will be look at the fall guy if hes there...
Now I know you being sarcastic
Steph Curry AND Draymond Green are better than Bron. He's lost a step and isnt as impactful. Steph has more killer instinct, Dray is better all around.
relax relax bro, some much hostility
relax relax bro, some much hostility
Man... I'm trying Bruh, but that motherfucker annoys the shit out of me!
Lol @ warriors losing again
What's going on?
What's going on?
Again I see your sarcasm; I dont think Green is better; LBJ hasnt lost that much if any; and I dont know why you dont think he isnt impactful; Cavs wouldnt even be in the playoffs without LBJ...
I can't front man, people do say some stupid shit! A local Dude here actually said after game 2 that Kyrie had more killer instinct and was a better closer than LeBron, and that's why LeBron deferred to him late in the game!?!??!?! Other players are coming up, but damn, some people act like LeBron is Richard Jefferson or some shit! Dude is still the most efficient Superstar by far, and has a lesser team looking like a fucking Juggernaut, but hey... It's rough being the 'King'
That's better than him being in street clothes....
Like I said it's better to have him there....
Hes not worst than Amarcoup; at least Turd can follow what you are trying to sayMan... I'm trying Bruh, but that motherfucker annoys the shit out of me!
They need to trade for Derrick Rose...
...nah, when confronted with basic question that Nigga turns into Happy Feet?!?!? Now his thing is, to say stupid shit (Please see his contention that Barnes is the #2 player on the WarriorsHes not worst than Amarcoup; at least Turd can follow what you are trying to say
), and then when questioned to explain how he arrived at that shit, his new matrix move is to claim "this is a conversation not a debate"!?!?!? Dude annoys like people running their finger nails down a chalk board... plus he's a CAC
Wait, the MVP hasnt done it yet with a teammate?
The funny thing about the Cavs fans is people actually are thinking they have turned the corner; fuckers are the same team; defense is suspect and still too much iso; they play the same as they were playing before the playoffs start; but just because they swept 2 scrub teams everybody is like
; East is full of scrub teams; Atl being the main culprit......nah, when confronted with basic question that Nigga turns into Happy Feet?!?!? Now his thing is, to say stupid shit (Please see his contention that Barnes is the #2 player on the Warriors
...thats not worst that the poster saying Tim Duncan and Leonard are the best post up players in the league, remember that??..Brownturd is hilarious though...
Dude got caught trolling and lying but want to fake like he mad about shit he done to himself.relax relax bro, some much hostility
He even says he was trolling but gets offended when called outGets caught posting under two different screen names in the same thread
Then gets caught in another lie about me being a CAC when my verification been sitting in that thread since 2013.
The funny thing about the Cavs fans is people actually are thinking they have turned the corner; fuckers are the same team; defense is suspect and still too much iso; they play the same as they were playing before the playoffs start; but just because they swept 2 scrub teams everybody is like
Maybe that what you think...
All I'm saying is they're better with a full squad than having piece
Even if we don't think highly of the pieces
why, hes done...
i feel ya; we shall see though....
wait a min sir; you saying It is what it is is a CAC and has 2 different screen names??Dude got caught trolling and lying but want to fake like he mad about shit he done to himself.
Gets caught posting under two different screen names in the same thread
Then gets caught in another lie about me being a CAC when my verification been sitting in that thread since 2013.
...
Bruh Cavs have no chance. They will be swept. They would struggle against Portland if they were in the West.
For some reason it is either Curry or Klay. They tend to not get in each others way or defer to who is hot. Crazy stat tho. Maybe that is why they work better than Westbrook and Durant
Naw he not a CACwait a min sir; you saying It is what it is is a CAC and has 2 different screen names??
I aint gone do him like that..lolWe bump heads a lot but he a brotha tho
Yea yea...did I say they had a chance I'm saying....I rather had Love playing vs him sitting...
I'd rather have him being a no sho vs James jones playing extended minutes, scrapping the offense(even tho it worked for the most part) than looking at Love on the bench in street clothes.
Fuck if we go back, I been said i thought GS was gonna repeat
Nah... His teammates havent sone their part when he has yet...
You have to calm down. How many times do people have to tell you that. Stop taking everything so damn serious.Man... I'm trying Bruh, but that motherfucker annoys the shit out of me!
I mean seriously man, you blew up over a Harrison Barnes post. Ain't no one about to give that nigga more than a line of conversation.
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