Many people seem to think it's already over and Golden State can't be beat and definitely not by the Cavs anyway. Cavs defense is a worry. Toronto looked poor against the Bucks who have a very young team and probably have their best years ahead of them. If the Raptors lose the next game it's hard to see them getting out of this series. Bucks are doing well and without Jabari.
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I'm barely paying attention, but my guess is unless SA can upset GS, then the Warriors will win it all. I can see another GS-Cle matchup, for the third year in a row (so much for the parity ol' Dan Stern was saying the new CBA would accomplish). If we do get GS vs. the Cavs, I see a 4-0 sweep by GS. Maybe 4-1 with the Cavs winning one game at home. Actually, I see GS maybe sweeping any team from the east in the finals.
The Bucks have the job ahead to square the series with the Raptors. Not finishing off Game 2 cost them so has their lack of playoff experience as acknowledged by Jason Kidd. Toronto made the right changes and seem to have the Bucks figured out now. I agree with what many are saying about the Bucks. They will be much better in a season or two and with a few additional pieces. Can't see the Raptors getting past Cleveland.
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Raptors finish off the Bucks 4-2 but a nice comeback by the Bucks in their final game of the playoffs.
The NBA is finally getting exciting again. That's one big dude Kelly Oubre Jr. put down (sign him up in the NFL, lol).
https://youtu.be/6HKxv-Wj68w
https://youtu.be/6HKxv-Wj68w
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Still sticking to my prediction of yet another GS-Cle final. The only question is if GS can sweep the playoffs.
One of the more boring playoffs I've ever seen. Yeah, it appears that it will be Cleveland vs Golden State in the finals for the third straight season. Assuming that the Spurs finish off the Rockets, I think the Warriors will lose at least one game in the WCF, but more than likely they will go to the finals. After that it depends what the league decides and how friendly (or unfriendly) the refs are.
BullsFan22 said:
The Spurs injury issues won't help them but a Cavs v Golden State final looks a foregone conclusion.
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After that performance from James Harden last night vs the Spurs,,,, I don't think Harden has what it takes to be a winner. That was embarrassing.
Semper Fidelis said:
No Leonard (the best player on the Spurs and one of top players in the NBA), no Parker, Duncan retired last year, a 90 year old Ginobili, and the Rockets still lose by 40? Yeah, Harden will not be a winner. Can't play defense and can't inspire his teammates.
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BullsFan22 said:
His support is minimal compared to the Spurs. Where the Spurs can lose Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker, they still have LaMarcus Aldridge and Pau Gasol, two all-star big men, strong in the area that the Rockets are the weakest.
Of course Harden plays defense sporadically but considering the burden he carries, it's understandable. I think he just hit the wall after a season of big minutes and big responsibility. The Rockets need to bring in another elite player to lessen the load on Harden. Teams can easily load up on the Rockets by focusing on Harden knowing that with him neutralized the Rockets are a substandard team. His impressive stat line for the season was good for pr and ticket sales, but just like Westbrook, a more balanced team will always come out ahead in a 7 game series as both teams become more familiar with the other's tendencies, strengths and weaknesses.
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Celtics win on the road in Cleveland without star point guard Isaiah Thomas. How about that? So what does that tell the Celtics in relation to the upcoming NBA draft, where the Celtics have the number one overall pick? I know that was just one game and LeBron played poorly but still you have to wonder if the Celtics front office might be looking for a long-term situation at point guard. And with the number one overall pick might the Celts just take UCLA's Lonzo Ball? Yesterday's win by the Celtics just might upset helicopter dad Lavar Ball's plan for son Lonzo to be drafted by the Lakers at the number 2 overall pick.
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The Celtics also had to overcome some unreal officiating. 36 FTA's for the Cavaliers, 12 for the Celtics, for starters. Yes Lebron didn't play well, but to say the Celtics deserved this game is an understatement.
on3m@n@rmy said:
The Celtics also had to overcome some unreal officiating. 36 FTA's for the Cavaliers, 12 for the Celtics, for starters. Yes Lebron didn't play well, but to say the Celtics deserved this game is an understatement.
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Nice take.
Lebron even close to MJ? NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
He is good and he is in the Legend room but MJ? No way
Hakeem the Dream would never have had a game like that. Charles no Champ Bklay..... would not have had a game like that. Carl overhallls malone nnnnnnno chance.
I was dumbfounded by that game. I made coin off of it and was still in shock.
Wish there was a like button on here!BullsFan22 said:
Nice take.
Lebron even close to MJ? NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
He is good and he is in the Legend room but MJ? No way
Hakeem the Dream would never have had a game like that. Charles no Champ Bklay..... would not have had a game like that. Carl overhallls malone nnnnnnno chance.
I was dumbfounded by that game. I made coin off of it and was still in shock.
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It's like comparing Contador to Merckx, in my opinion.
Lebron is a great player, one of the best athletes the NBA has had, but he's not even close to MJ.
Semper Fidelis said:
It's like comparing Contador to Merckx, in my opinion.
Lebron is a great player, one of the best athletes the NBA has had, but he's not even close to MJ.
After the Celtics previous performance and the Cavs leading by 20 in this game I thought the sweep was a given. Lebron had an off night. Maybe this just delays the inevitable. I always thought that the final two teams would be obvious.
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My prediction is holding up, and I'm sticking to it. Three sweeps in a row now for the Warriors. Next up will be Cleveland, who they will beat probably 4-1.
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I thought last year was a walk and what happened?
But this year GS is deep. So could be as easy or easier than you say.
I don't know if that is going to hold up.Alpe d'Huez said:
I thought last year was a walk and what happened?
But this year GS is deep. So could be as easy or easier than you say.
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Cleveland's renaissance in last year's final coincided with Green's meltdown and resulting suspension and Andrew Bogut's permanent departure due to injury. No interior defense meant Cleveland had the freedom to reign in the paint and penetrating to the hole. They were down 3-1 at the point of these two departures.
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Good post my old friend, I concur.
GS was also playing too loose, maybe too overconfident last year, and the bad officiating (against both teams, to be fair) threw them off as well. This year's Warriors seem to have a take no prisoners attitude. They are 28-1 in their last 29 games, and 12-0 in the playoffs. Their blowout of the Spurs looked like they were playing the Sixers.
GS was also playing too loose, maybe too overconfident last year, and the bad officiating (against both teams, to be fair) threw them off as well. This year's Warriors seem to have a take no prisoners attitude. They are 28-1 in their last 29 games, and 12-0 in the playoffs. Their blowout of the Spurs looked like they were playing the Sixers.
Hey...it's NBA Championship time!
Can you imagine GS vs Cleveland...who would have thought?
No Coach Kerr on the floor, so the spotlight is on you Mike Brown.
Anyway, I'll take King James & J.R. "no shirt" Smith in 7
Can you imagine GS vs Cleveland...who would have thought?
No Coach Kerr on the floor, so the spotlight is on you Mike Brown.
Anyway, I'll take King James & J.R. "no shirt" Smith in 7
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