2015-2016 NBA playoff edition: Finals - Cavs vs Warriors - Cavs win 4-3

[dtownsfinest]

I'm looking at match ups and advantages/disadvantages...There are a lot of things they were able to do vs OKC that will be impossbile vs the CAvs for one there will be no free roaming and packing the paint with out giving something up..
KNowing that a team cannot shoot the three especially with at least one player on the court who has no offensive skill allows the defense to take more risks than a team where you have to be accountable for every player...

IMO, you can't use what they did against the Thunder though because its a different team. That's like me saying well since the Raptors took 2 games from the Cavs that mean the Warriors will take 4 since they are superior to them? Raptors ain't shit. They are frauds.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

And who would Morrow guard on the opposing end? Roberson is that corner 3 point guy and defender that every team has.

on the warriors specifically id probably put him on their big man.

 

[dtownsfinest]

on the warriors specifically id probably put him on their big man.

Draymon or Iggy?

 

[RoadRage]

IMO, you can't use what they did against the Thunder though because its a different team. That's like me saying well since the Raptors took 2 games from the Cavs that mean the Warriors will take 4 since they are superior to them? Raptors ain't shit. They are frauds.

All I am saying is there are going to be times in the game where Barnes may be forced to guard LeBron one on one with no trapping no double help and no center camping in the paint.. Something they are not used to doing...

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

Draymon or Iggy?

Def iggy if he's on the court. otherwise maybe bogut/varajeo/ezili.

 

[Spectrum]

 

[RoadRage]

There is no way your going to have a body on Frey at three, have a body on Love at the three, have a body on Irving by the three have a body on Irving by the three and still be able to have someone in the paint to help defend LeBron and or be able to collapse and trap him with out leaving someone wide open...

 

[gene cisco]

so were the cavs the only ones on the damn court for 6 games? did the warriors get to play 2?

i never bring up beating the cavs until disrespect from the ring is brought up.

it is always that the warriors had an advantage down 2 stars
and everyone never mentions this same fucking team swept the fucking eastern conference to get to the finals.
the 2 stars didn't get hurt during the finals and then the warriors won.
they didn't play in the playoff series BEFORE and swept a team to get to the finals. did that happen or no?

If the two stars don't matter, you got the warriors in 6(or less), correct?

 

[Spectrum]

Every time they get hit I cringe. This is make it or break it for the Cavs and Lebron's legacy. Love is either going to be a hero or run the fuck out of town. It's on him.

Yeah. Going 2 and 5 in the final would not be a good look.

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

If the two stars don't matter, you got the warriors in 6(or less), correct?

I said don't act like they didn't do what they did like they weren't a worthy opponent. it was good enough to sweep the east just not good enough to beat the west. lets leave it at that.
Now. if you add those 2 stars the team is better than it was last year but you actually fucking performed better in the conference finals LAST YEAR without them than this year...
see what i mean?

im not saying no dumb shit like picking the warriors in 4 or no dumb shit.
who knows.
if we play hard i like our chances.
im not into disrespect like everyone else is about my team.

 

[RoadRage]

This works well if the other team isn't making 3pts on the other side... For example OKC could not hit 3pts shots for shit and there were times where the Warriors gained on them by trading 3 for 2, with the Cavs if you decide to sag in the paint like the Hawks tried it allowed the CAvs outside shooters to go crazy on the three..
It will be very interesting to see what approach the Warriors have towards the Cavs especially knowing that Barns and Iggy may be forced to guard LeBron one on one with little or no help..

 

[gene cisco]

I said don't act like they didn't do what they did like they weren't a worthy opponent. it was good enough to sweep the east just not good enough to beat the west. lets leave it at that.
Now. if you add those 2 stars the team is better than it was last year but you actually fucking performed better in the conference finals LAST YEAR without them than this year...
see what i mean?

im not saying no dumb shit like picking the warriors in 4 or no dumb shit.
who knows.
if we play hard i like our chances.
im not into disrespect like everyone else is about my team.

They did what they did, and it exhausted them. Mentally and physically. That's my point. It's a verified fact with Delly going down with dehydration. With the way Lebron eventually faded. Lebron led the 2007 team to the finals. Led lottery teams to the playoffs. How much juice does he have in the finals?

If Cavs lose this, I have no argument unless we see that 2002 Kings or 2006 Mavs shit with the refs.

 

[gene cisco]

Yeah. Going 2 and 5 in the final would not be a good look.

In hindsight, it will reflect on the players he dragged their with him. No hall of famers in 2007. 2015 had injuries. The only real one on him was the Mavs but that was against another player who does what he does: Elevate squads to great levels and he finally had competent help(and the refs not doing him in like 2006).

 

[RoadRage]

You could tell that the Warriors wore down the Cavs last year because every game the CAvs was in control until the late third early 4th when LeBron had to rest and usually the Warriors went on a run for ten points or so causing a tired James to come off the bench early... Meanwhile while this was going on either Curry or Thompson would be resting, and when the mid 4th came around they came in the game with fresh legs with both LeBron, Delly and JR dead to the world..
This year the Cavs have 4 guards in rotation and 6 they could actually go to plus no longer will the Warriors be able to play both Green and Iggy on LeBron while LeBron plays the whole game, this year it will be either Barns and Iggy vs LeBron and Jefferson with Iggy having to do most of his assignment on a fresh LeBron..
These are some of the major differences in personal match up from last year to this year..

 

[RoadRage]

I think the Warriors should put Iggy and Barns on Love and slide Green on LeBron, this will tempt the Cavs to post up Love allowing another man to help in the paint.. If they do this I don't wan to see Love camping in the corner, I want to see him moving all around the three point forcing his man to have to run around with him..
My problem with the Cavs is that they don't move their men on the three point line too much this allows their man to sag a little knowing that they can make up by closing up hard...

 

[The Plutonian]

Never saw a team crash and burn as hard as OKC. Durant was mad as hell and I know he blames Westbrook. Man, feel kind of bad for KD. He will win it one day though

 

[Solomon]

I think Roberson passing on that open 3 pointer said a lot about the overall mentality of OKC at the end of the game. Once GS went on a run, OKC panicked and wasn't able to get back into it. I can't put it all on KD though. I thought he was one of the few Thunder that played decent at the end of the game.

 

[SpiritualPorn]

Naaa mayne... Them ninjas got/had enough. They just blew it.

Yep
Up three one

 

[#blacklivesmatter]

Okc...

 

[BDR]

Yeah. Going 2 and 5 in the final would not be a good look.

Eeww its a wrap for the cavs.. This is the first time I've seen GS get tested the way they did being down 3-1.. Playing under control while being down..

Sorry but the cavs gonna get that work

 

[Mask]

Watch Frye become a liability.. Especially on the defensive end..

Push him off the 3pt line and make him put it on the floor.. Easy turnover

Yup very true...but outta 10 times he probably get forced to do that once or twice....

Man his release is so quick, it tough to force him to dribble

 

[BDR]

I think Roberson passing on that open 3 pointer said a lot about the overall mentality of OKC at the end of the game. Once GS went on a run, OKC panicked and wasn't able to get back into it. I can't put it all on KD though. I thought he was one of the few Thunder that played decent at the end of the game.

Niggas panicked once GS too the lead

 

[bigdicdaddy]

Let me be the first to say -I still don't fuck with gs- they are one of the best teams I've seen in my life time next to Chicago - curry still ain't the best player in the league but he damn sure showed me he's better than just a shooter - klay the real mvp - bigger than all that okc showed me who they really are - choke artist - and kd Chucks up to many jump shots he too lanky not to attack the rim - I still feel last years trip for gs was a cake walk so now they gotta prove theyre the shit and beat a healthy Cleveland .. But u differently gain some respect for warriors and lost respect for okc - Westbrook still good though ( butterfingers ass)

 

[Mask]

side note:
Curry is a bargain....

At the time Them ankles

 

[Big Tex]

If I were coaching the Cav, whoever Curry was guarding, I would use that person on the pick and roll wit LeBron to try to force Curry to switch onto LeBron and have LeBron post him up.

That would force a double team or Curry would foul out in a quarter*. You use that double team to get your guys open shots.

I honestly think this series comes down to JR and Love. If Love is hitting his shot and being a factor offensively, Draymon can't live in the paint to be their rim defender. If JR and Love are hitting their threes, I don't know how you guard Cleveland. LeBron ain't Durant. He will attack your rim and finish.

On the other hand, if GS is going to shoot 80% from three, there's not much you can do.

Should be a great series.



*I already know some dude is going to come in here and say Curry can shut down LeBron in the post one on one because he is an elite defender, but let's just ignore that fuckery.

 

[Mt Airy Groove]

Man stop it Frye is no game changer.. Nigga can't even create his own shot

He's 6'11" and shoots over 50% from the 3. I would say thats a game changer

 

[Aud21946]

When GSW took the lead, the OKC ball movement stopped and hero ball started. Just a question, Watching Mike and Mike this morning and when did Brian Windhorse become a great journalist? I thought he was LeFlop's personal cocksucker reporter... Man, the mothership must be losing alot of talent!

 

[Mt Airy Groove]

*I already know some dude is going to come in here and say Curry can shut down LeBron in the post one on one because he is an elite defender, but let's just ignore that fuckery.

@IT IS WHAT IT IS

 

[Aud21946]

 

[playahaitian]

Eeww its a wrap for the cavs.. This is the first time I've seen GS get tested the way they did being down 3-1.. Playing under control while being down..

Sorry but the cavs gonna get that work

But listen

last time Bron almost beat them by his damn self...

now he rested focused healthy and got a solid supporting cast

and Kyrie is ballin'

Love is ACTUALLY responding to coaching (what's up Coach Lue)

JR got his head on straight

yeah....they probably gonna lose but I think they aint going out with a whimper...

Mozgov need to get Dramond that technical and take one for the team.

If HE is gone?

You STILL think they can beat a healthy Cav team?

 

[cincitystudios]

This is the BEST scenario for LBJ to cement his legacy. He beats a 73 win team on the road in a game 7 then he shoots up to probably top 3 of all time off that narrative

 

[stretchwallz]

If Durant brushes his hair one time the Thunder play in NBA finals

...at least we don't have to see Westbrook in his Miley Cyrus inspired outfits

 

[D-TOWN REP]

Look at Kanters line with 9 minutes of play.

Yeah coach Donavan shrunk his bench all the way

 

[BDR]

Let me be the first to say -I still don't fuck with gs- they are one of the best teams I've seen in my life time next to Chicago - curry still ain't the best player in the league but he damn sure showed me he's better than just a shooter - klay the real mvp - bigger than all that okc showed me who they really are - choke artist - and kd Chucks up to many jump shots he too lanky not to attack the rim - I still feel last years trip for gs was a cake walk so now they gotta prove theyre the shit and beat a healthy Cleveland .. But u differently gain some respect for warriors and lost respect for okc - Westbrook still good though ( butterfingers ass)

This some real cock sucka shit coming from you.. How you gonna dismiss curry/plea cop/ and give props at the same time?

Klay the real MVP? Fam Klay has grown up and that's the scary part because last year it was Steph who carried GS to the finals.. Klay played extra small last year in the playoffs..

This year he came to play that's what teammates do hold each other down when one doesn't have it.. You tried to dismiss a team who won a chip last year and 67 games then came back and won 73 games and now are in the finals..

Just tip your cap.. But typing that extra plea cop ain't a good look especially with all that wild shit u was saying just a week ago when u thought OKC had the series in the bag

As a Heat fan it's funny to see u hatin niggas scrambling for words

 

[BDR]

Yeah coach Donavan shrunk his bench all the way

He was getting baked at the high post and in one on one lmaoo