Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:Originally posted by smithgdwg:So is Lebron the head coach of the Cavs now?
Think he has been for awhile now.
Yeah. Lue the assistant.
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Originally posted by AXEGRINDER:Originally posted by smithgdwg:So is Lebron the head coach of the Cavs now?
Think he has been for awhile now.
Originally posted by angelv05:Originally posted by crzy:Man, cant believe Roberson passed up that open shot. That was weak. Durant wanted to rip his head off
The coach should of took Roberson out of the game after that. Can't have players in the game who are scared of the moment.
Originally posted by 4ML:Originally posted by Sims19849ers:OKC shot like 10-48 from deep these past two games. Absolutely killed them. Cavs are stroking it from downtown in these playoffs and moving the ball well to get great looks. Should be a great series
Cavs gotta win game 1 imho to have a shot at this series. They're gonna be well rested and game 7 gotta take a little out of Warriors physically and mentally. If they can't beat GS in game 1 - don't think they can win the series then.
Gotta get Love going early. Cavs have been playing opposite of what they played under Blatt. Gone are the often called ISO plays for Kyrie and Lebron and Love is not just standing behind 3 in every game. Question is - can they continue passing the rock when pressure is really high. OKC couldn't - if Cavs can...they can win the series.
Originally posted by Sims19849ers:Originally posted by 4ML:Originally posted by Sims19849ers:OKC shot like 10-48 from deep these past two games. Absolutely killed them. Cavs are stroking it from downtown in these playoffs and moving the ball well to get great looks. Should be a great series
Cavs gotta win game 1 imho to have a shot at this series. They're gonna be well rested and game 7 gotta take a little out of Warriors physically and mentally. If they can't beat GS in game 1 - don't think they can win the series then.
Gotta get Love going early. Cavs have been playing opposite of what they played under Blatt. Gone are the often called ISO plays for Kyrie and Lebron and Love is not just standing behind 3 in every game. Question is - can they continue passing the rock when pressure is really high. OKC couldn't - if Cavs can...they can win the series.
A 7 game series is all about adjustments. Game 1 will never dictate a series. Ask SA and OKC about that. I fully believe Cavs will split in GS and that should be the only short term goal right now. Winning game 1 would certainly be huge for them but not a must, IMO. I agree with everything in your 2nd paragraph.
They are a different team under Lue than they were under Blatt. The ball movement and pace have really opened up the floor for them and they are taking full advantage. 6 guys shooting over 40% from deep. They will also be equipped to deal with GS second unit this year as Lue has done a great job of keeping either Bron or Kyrie on the floor during those moments. Last year GS bench was playing phenomenal, this year not so much. They killed the Cavs when LeBron had to get a minimal breather which cut his rest short and he ultimately gassed out late in the game and ultimately the series. I have no doubt that will not be happening this year.
Love defending the pick and roll is worrisome but OKC couldn't defend it and they went 7. Cavs are a better team than OKC and can and will hurt you from deep, which was ultimately OKC's downfall these past two games. I can't wait and am glad GS came back so they can have the opportunity to defend their title the right way.
Originally posted by 4ML:
Originally posted by Sims19849ers:
Originally posted by 4ML:
Originally posted by Sims19849ers:
OKC shot like 10-48 from deep these past two games. Absolutely killed them. Cavs are stroking it from downtown in these playoffs and moving the ball well to get great looks. Should be a great series
Cavs gotta win game 1 imho to have a shot at this series. They're gonna be well rested and game 7 gotta take a little out of Warriors physically and mentally. If they can't beat GS in game 1 - don't think they can win the series then.
Gotta get Love going early. Cavs have been playing opposite of what they played under Blatt. Gone are the often called ISO plays for Kyrie and Lebron and Love is not just standing behind 3 in every game. Question is - can they continue passing the rock when pressure is really high. OKC couldn't - if Cavs can...they can win the series.
A 7 game series is all about adjustments. Game 1 will never dictate a series. Ask SA and OKC about that. I fully believe Cavs will split in GS and that should be the only short term goal right now. Winning game 1 would certainly be huge for them but not a must, IMO. I agree with everything in your 2nd paragraph.
They are a different team under Lue than they were under Blatt. The ball movement and pace have really opened up the floor for them and they are taking full advantage. 6 guys shooting over 40% from deep. They will also be equipped to deal with GS second unit this year as Lue has done a great job of keeping either Bron or Kyrie on the floor during those moments. Last year GS bench was playing phenomenal, this year not so much. They killed the Cavs when LeBron had to get a minimal breather which cut his rest short and he ultimately gassed out late in the game and ultimately the series. I have no doubt that will not be happening this year.
Love defending the pick and roll is worrisome but OKC couldn't defend it and they went 7. Cavs are a better team than OKC and can and will hurt you from deep, which was ultimately OKC's downfall these past two games. I can't wait and am glad GS came back so they can have the opportunity to defend their title the right way.
I know but I'm just saying - Warriors may get a little tired in Game 1 and Cavs must take advantage of all the time off. Two times all this rest may help - in game 1 and then later in series if it goes 6-7 games.
For me, Cavs have one distinct advantage. They have several snipers who can shoot from 3 at high clip. Channing, JR, Kyrie, Love, RJ, Delly and every now and then - Lebron can get hot from deep too. So, it makes it very difficult to stop when Cavs are fully engaged and passing the ball around.
Cavs second unit of Lebron, Delly, Shump, Channing and RJ lineup has been killing opponents. So yea, I don't expect Warriors second unit to kill the Cavs like last year. Cavs go 9 deep and can go to Mozgov and Mo Williams as well if needed. So, don't expect Lebron to play almost every minute like last year.
Warriors have 2 ridiculous shooters and if they're shooting like they did in the last 3 games against OKC - then there isn't much one can do.
Originally posted by crzy:
Man, cant believe Roberson passed up that open shot. That was weak. Durant wanted to rip his head off
Originally posted by jrg:
Originally posted by crzy:
Man, cant believe Roberson passed up that open shot. That was weak. Durant wanted to rip his head off
Not sure which shot you're thinking about, but if it was the late 3 he is a .311 shooter from 3pt range. That is an improvement over his .274 average.
Originally posted by Pinion:Originally posted by 4ML:Originally posted by Sims19849ers:Originally posted by 4ML:Originally posted by Sims19849ers:OKC shot like 10-48 from deep these past two games. Absolutely killed them. Cavs are stroking it from downtown in these playoffs and moving the ball well to get great looks. Should be a great series
Cavs gotta win game 1 imho to have a shot at this series. They're gonna be well rested and game 7 gotta take a little out of Warriors physically and mentally. If they can't beat GS in game 1 - don't think they can win the series then.
Gotta get Love going early. Cavs have been playing opposite of what they played under Blatt. Gone are the often called ISO plays for Kyrie and Lebron and Love is not just standing behind 3 in every game. Question is - can they continue passing the rock when pressure is really high. OKC couldn't - if Cavs can...they can win the series.
A 7 game series is all about adjustments. Game 1 will never dictate a series. Ask SA and OKC about that. I fully believe Cavs will split in GS and that should be the only short term goal right now. Winning game 1 would certainly be huge for them but not a must, IMO. I agree with everything in your 2nd paragraph.
They are a different team under Lue than they were under Blatt. The ball movement and pace have really opened up the floor for them and they are taking full advantage. 6 guys shooting over 40% from deep. They will also be equipped to deal with GS second unit this year as Lue has done a great job of keeping either Bron or Kyrie on the floor during those moments. Last year GS bench was playing phenomenal, this year not so much. They killed the Cavs when LeBron had to get a minimal breather which cut his rest short and he ultimately gassed out late in the game and ultimately the series. I have no doubt that will not be happening this year.
Love defending the pick and roll is worrisome but OKC couldn't defend it and they went 7. Cavs are a better team than OKC and can and will hurt you from deep, which was ultimately OKC's downfall these past two games. I can't wait and am glad GS came back so they can have the opportunity to defend their title the right way.
I know but I'm just saying - Warriors may get a little tired in Game 1 and Cavs must take advantage of all the time off. Two times all this rest may help - in game 1 and then later in series if it goes 6-7 games.
For me, Cavs have one distinct advantage. They have several snipers who can shoot from 3 at high clip. Channing, JR, Kyrie, Love, RJ, Delly and every now and then - Lebron can get hot from deep too. So, it makes it very difficult to stop when Cavs are fully engaged and passing the ball around.
Cavs second unit of Lebron, Delly, Shump, Channing and RJ lineup has been killing opponents. So yea, I don't expect Warriors second unit to kill the Cavs like last year. Cavs go 9 deep and can go to Mozgov and Mo Williams as well if needed. So, don't expect Lebron to play almost every minute like last year.
Warriors have 2 ridiculous shooters and if they're shooting like they did in the last 3 games against OKC - then there isn't much one can do.
Steph is more than a ridiculous shooter. He's the best basketball player in the game today. Tough to beat a player as good as him, especially when his supporting cast is as good as they are. OKC was the true test. Cavs might make it to 6 games, but the championship was won tonight.
Originally posted by jrg:Originally posted by crzy:Man, cant believe Roberson passed up that open shot. That was weak. Durant wanted to rip his head off
Not sure which shot you're thinking about, but if it was the late 3 he is a .311 shooter from 3pt range. That is an improvement over his .274 average.
Originally posted by Sims19849ers:
Originally posted by angelv05:
Originally posted by crzy:
Man, cant believe Roberson passed up that open shot. That was weak. Durant wanted to rip his head off
The coach should of took Roberson out of the game after that. Can't have players in the game who are scared of the moment.
This. Was mind blown that he didn't pull the trigger. Waiters was even shocked to get that pass lol