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On June 09 2017 17:22 Elroi wrote:
Great game, but I thought the it was really strange. I wonder how all of a sudden the cavs could get som many more rebounds (especially Love). Its as if they got twice as much energy from playing on home court. Another thing that really stood out for me was that GSW had much more difficulties guarding the high pick and roll. They got so many more switches than in the earlier games from what I saw (especially in the second half I think).
I have no definitive evidence as the only time I watched was live (watching it the second time would help), but I suppose refereeing helped. Ticky tack fouls where being called against Warriors in major plays, while Cavs where getting away with mauling Curry, Green, and Thompson. There were even two sequences where Livingston and Iggy were stretching out for a layup and there were obvious hands pulling them down, and no calls. I'm surprised the last play (Iggy swipe) didnt get a call to be honest.
On June 09 2017 17:22 Elroi wrote:Show nested quote +On June 09 2017 09:50 Scarecrow wrote:On June 08 2017 14:26 Twinkle Toes wrote:On June 08 2017 13:23 dmnum wrote:
Disclaimer: I like LeBron and the Cavs.
As a non-hardcore fan this is pretty boring. I mean, tonight was a good game but apparently the refs had to help Cleveland immensely, and they still lost, which pretty much tells that in a fair situation there's no way a team beats the Warriors. I guess people who understand Basketball better might be enamored with the high-level game Golden State is playing, but I believe that a team blowing the whole league out for 3 or 4 years is going to drive down viewer ratings and hurt the NBA in the long haul. I was cool with GS before, because while they were the best team, it was still within reach. Now it just feels hopeless.
Anyway, what do you guys think'll happen? Is some other team going acquire a bunch of players to match GS or will they simply dominate the NBA for the foreseeable future? If Lebron, or any other superstar player had the same opportunity as KD, they would all have taken it 99/100. You're out of your mind. There's just no way alpha-dog superstars would make a bitch move like this 99% of the time. There's a reason this is unprecedented and stunned the league/media. Joining the best regular season team ever, with the guy who took your MVP trophy, and choking against them just last season to lose a 3-1 lead.... Durant deserves the hate, and it should tarnish his legacy. This ring means far less than GS's first one, and Durant deserves even less credit when there's a good chance GS would've won this year even if he hadn't joined them. I kinda feel sorry for GS fans in a way. They had a fantastic team, built through great management, coaching, drafting etc. but now they've taken Durant and their fans had to embrace him. Now they've become the bad guys and shattered league balance because Durant would rather a free ring than face competition/adversity. Youre a victime of media hype. Did you see last night? It was nothing free about it. Meanwhile Lebron completely manufactured a super team with Kyrie and Love. Those three guys are arguably top three in their respective positions in the world (Love has been on a decline since joining the cavs, but def was in that discussion before at least). GSW has at least made their superteam through really good drafting and player development which in turn made it possible for them to attract and sign a superstar free agent.
Finally, someone understands and sees beyond the hype and hypocrisy.
Also this, Lebron's flop in a Curry steal via Shooting Stars. Hilarious
https://streamable.com/h2c06
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Love that. He makes that face every possession it seems
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I really don't see the Cavs coming back, not with KD on the team. That was the missing piece I think from last year. As was with last game, KD being on the team changes that teams entire dynamic and anyone off the bench is instantly contributing. Cavs, you are hesitant to bring in some players.
Great clip TT. Died laughing.
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Why oh why, against a player who has everything to prove this season, has most nba fans against him, is a dead-eye shooter with killer instinct, would James give that much space in perhaps the most important play of the game. Very very poor decision by James.
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Poll: What happens in Game 4?4-0 (5) 63% 3-1 (3) 38% 8 total votes Your vote: What happens in Game 4? (Vote): 4-0
(Vote): 3-1
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Gotta be crazy to think 3-1 is more likely than 4-0 but I think there are some acceptable arguments for Cavs having a decent shot. It'll be interesting to see how focused and hardworking each team is in the 1st and 3rd quarters. If Cavs come in more focused and with some significant strategy adjustments, they could play a weird enough game to make sure GS never gets in rhythm. There's no way to guarantee GS doesn't score 20 points in 5 mins at some point though.
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I think that the Warriors wrap it up tonight. They clearly want that 16-0 badly. They still haven't played their best game yet. And I think that there is a good chance that they broke the Cavs on Wednesday.
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Warriors are going to come out and play. You'll be able to tell by half which time will take the W and how the refs are calling the game, I think.
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Well, Cavs aren't dead. But they certainly can't keep this pace up. I'm just glad that Kerr pulled Pachulia early. He was getting abused on defense. Let's see what the death lineup does.
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The Cavs would easily have a 50pt 1st quarter if they could make their free throws. This team kind of deserves to get swept.
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Time for Kerr to chew out his team.
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Looks like Durant is going to put the Warriors on his back.
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No way they keep this pace all game.
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This score at half lol. It's not like the GSW didn't have some great offense but holy shit were the Cavs on fire.
Also, I don't like KD because he'll always be a bitch in my eyes but the guy can fucking ball.
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Lol, I missed this whole first half because Im moving. What is this?
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It's a farce. That's what it is clutz. A bloody farce.
KD is the only thing keeping GSW in the game. If they come back, he's MVP.
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It kinda bothers me that Kyrie is good enough to get away so much of the absurdly stupid stuff that he does.
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The other story of this game is how goddamned useless the Warriors' big men have been. Pachulia and West have been atrocities on the court. The Cavs have been ruthlessly exploiting them.
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