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TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18900 on:** May 21, 2017, 11:02:49 PM »

lol cavs

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18901 on:** May 21, 2017, 11:05:57 PM »

Nice win for the celts. They showed some of those defensive liabilities the cavs have.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18902 on:** May 21, 2017, 11:07:05 PM »

jack/shinobi is jerkin' it somewhere

T-Short · « **Reply #18903 on:** May 22, 2017, 05:11:50 AM »

etiolate · « **Reply #18904 on:** May 22, 2017, 04:15:24 PM »

https://twitter.com/FredKatz/status/866739199566905344

FStop7 · « **Reply #18905 on:** May 23, 2017, 08:59:57 PM »

Cav imploding. You can tell how bad it is by how far Lue's mouth is hanging open.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #18906 on:** May 23, 2017, 09:17:02 PM »

LeBron finally decided to get aggressive and drive towards the basket but now he has 4 fouls and it isn't even halftime

benjipwns · « **Reply #18907 on:** May 23, 2017, 09:17:36 PM »

Is LeBron deliberately trying to foul out or something?

Or is this one of those things Jordan and Bird used to do where he's gonna pick up five fouls and then play the rest of the game because it's boring without an extra challenge.

El Babua · « **Reply #18908 on:** May 23, 2017, 09:41:52 PM »

Reminds me of the game against Indy in 2014 where the Heat still almost won.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18909 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:25:27 PM »

Two sub par playoff games in a row for Lebron. You have to go back to that mavs series for the last time that happened. Kyrie is killing it though.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18910 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:45:42 PM »

On reflection sub-par isn't actually a good descriptor. He is playing well especially in the second half. That first half was just kind of garbage.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #18911 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:46:35 PM »

It sure looks like he was just trying to coast and avoid wear and tear in game 3 and he started off this game the same way. He was avoiding the paint like the plague.

He's at 32 pts now tho.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18912 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:47:58 PM »

Goddamit Shinobi just say you're shinobi already and admit defeat to Lebron's greatness.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18913 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:50:39 PM »

Quote from: Jack Remington on May 23, 2017, 10:48:39 PM

This will go down in history as one of the most tragic losses the NBA has seen.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18914 on:** May 23, 2017, 10:57:34 PM »

Good effort from the Celtics. They had a shot at it which is about the best you could hope for in this situation. They might steal another at home although unless something bizarre happens the series is over.

This series does point up the issues they will have with the warriors though. If playing D's against the 3 onslaught of the motion offense celtics is a problem, the warriors will be a nightmare.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #18915 on:** May 24, 2017, 01:45:29 AM »

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/867212766687494144

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18916 on:** May 24, 2017, 09:35:07 PM »

http://www.ocregister.com/2017/05/24/byron-scott-has-no-regrets-about-how-he-handled-his-time-as-lakers-coach/

TL DR: He feels used by the Lakers.

Byron, We all knew this was the situation, the moment you were hired. How you didn't is beyond me.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18917 on:** May 25, 2017, 10:10:31 PM »

Lebron

etiolate · « **Reply #18918 on:** May 25, 2017, 10:14:22 PM »

why the fuck did TNT show Shaq's toes

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18919 on:** May 25, 2017, 10:29:02 PM »

As expected. On the finals.

I thought the Cavs had no chance last year and they won. So who am I to say anything...

But if I'm going to say something, I think they even have less of a chance this year. It would be an even bigger upset imo because the Warriors play pretty much perfect modern basketball with one of the most talented lineups in the history of the game.

Good Luck Cavs. Hopefully its an entertaining finals because both teams pretty much destroyed everybody else on the way here.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18920 on:** May 25, 2017, 10:39:55 PM »

Reggie Miller: You have to give credit to James Jones along with Lebron. Both have been to seven straight finals."

Reggie why do you say such pointless stupid shit.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18921 on:** May 25, 2017, 10:43:06 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 25, 2017, 10:29:02 PM

As expected. On the finals.

I thought the Cavs had no chance last year and they won. So who am I to say anything...

But if I'm going to say something, I think they even have less of a chance this year. It would be an even bigger upset imo because the Warriors play pretty much perfect modern basketball with one of the most talented lineups in the history of the game.

Good Luck Cavs. Hopefully its an entertaining finals because both teams pretty much destroyed everybody else on the way here.

Hm, yeah. I think the Cavs are a better team this year, but the Warriors are just...you can't defend them. Who fucking guards Durant in the Finals? Kyrie will be on Klay, Lebron on Green, JR on Steph...who guards Durant? Love? lol.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18922 on:** May 25, 2017, 10:54:09 PM »

Yeah that's the problem and even if it isn't Durant who is going to kill them (and he will) the problem is even when you adjust you are leaving some other killer to do it.

As good as that team was last year there was a gameplan. Make people like Harrison Barnes have to make big contributions. Easier said than done of course but you could at least envision it.

There is no Harrison Barnes this year. It's all a murder's row.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18923 on:** May 25, 2017, 11:00:21 PM »

I will say – GS's depth isn't as good this year. If Cleveland's bench can contribute consistently, it will be a good series.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18924 on:** May 25, 2017, 11:28:05 PM »

Jack Remington time to shine

I thought the Cavs had a chance last year, since tbh I felt like they could have beaten the Warriors in their first finals matchup if not for Kyrie and Love being out. But this time nah. Even thought I'm sure KG and Curry will shit the bed a couple times.

El Babua · « **Reply #18925 on:** May 26, 2017, 01:31:37 AM »

If Klay starts shooting well, Warriors in 4.

Otherwise, Warriors in 6 - barring any injuries or nut shenanigans.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18926 on:** May 26, 2017, 01:45:58 AM »

Warriors in 6, yeah.

benjipwns · « **Reply #18927 on:** May 26, 2017, 01:58:28 AM »

James Jones is LeBron's favorite and most trusted player, that's why he shows up on the bench wherever LeBron travels and will randomly be in the game at crunch time despite not having played prior in the series or season.

One running subplot of the "old timey" dudes on the Cavs I enjoy is how Richard Jefferson basically copied off Popp's cheat sheet and then started ripping off Battier to keep things going career-wise.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #18928 on:** May 26, 2017, 03:08:05 AM »

Cleveland in 6. LeBron joins the pantheon of basketball gods.

This summer Kobe, LeBron, Duncan and Gandalf board an elven ship to cross the Great Sea and join their fellow Maiar and Hall of Famers in the Undying Lands.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18929 on:** June 01, 2017, 05:03:44 PM »

etiolate · « **Reply #18930 on:** June 01, 2017, 05:54:03 PM »

https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/870301417222709248

https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA/status/870388159309242368

Essential Kangz

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18931 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:21:34 PM »

Went about as expected

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #18932 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:25:35 PM »

I Still Believe

FStop7 · « **Reply #18933 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:28:21 PM »

Cleveland's rebounding and turnovers

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #18934 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:29:29 PM »

Matt Barnes being on a championship contender will never not be weird as fuck to me no matter how many times it happens

seagrams hotsauce · « **Reply #18935 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:30:53 PM »

lmao oops

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #18936 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:40:41 PM »

Cavs got iced, need some serious adjustments. They managed to course correct last year, this time they have to account for Durant.

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dubs in 6

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Steve Contra · « **Reply #18937 on:** June 02, 2017, 01:30:48 PM »

Draymond and Klay could have scoreless and the dubs would have still won. Dubs in 4

benjipwns · « **Reply #18938 on:** June 02, 2017, 02:32:18 PM »

ESPN is pushing this story so hard:

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All-Star point guard Chris Paul intends to give the San Antonio Spurs serious consideration in free agency this summer in the event he decides to leave the LA Clippers, according to league sources.

Sources told ESPN that Paul, for all of his undeniable fondness for Los Angeles, is intrigued by the idea of teaming up with the likes of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and MVP top-three finalist Kawhi Leonard in his quest to achieve the deep playoff success that has eluded Paul to this point in his career.

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The Spurs, sources say, are increasingly considered a lock to at least secure a face-to-face meeting with Paul when free agency begins July 1, despite the fact San Antonio would almost certainly have to sacrifice considerable roster depth to make him a representative contract offer.

As daunting as some of the moves are that San Antonio would have to consider to create the requisite salary-cap space to aggressively pursue Paul, one source said of the Spurs' interest in the veteran floor leader: "They love him."

FStop7 · « **Reply #18939 on:** June 04, 2017, 04:59:24 PM »

Fuck Derek Fisher

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19533897/former-los-angeles-lakers-player-derek-fisher-accused-dui-crash

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #18940 on:** June 04, 2017, 05:29:15 PM »

Quote from: FStop7 on June 04, 2017, 04:59:24 PM

Fuck Derek Fisher

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/19533897/former-los-angeles-lakers-player-derek-fisher-accused-dui-crash

Matt Barnes wins again

FStop7 · « **Reply #18941 on:** June 04, 2017, 08:24:29 PM »

lebron's free throw shooting is driving me nuts. He's #1 in attempts in the playoffs and still only hitting around 70%. He was ar 67% during the season. That's costing them wins. You can't be the GOAT if you're not hitting your free throws.

GOD the Cavs' bench sucks. Chumpert go back to riding your wife's fame.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18942 on:** June 04, 2017, 09:45:15 PM »

sigh cavs

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #18943 on:** June 05, 2017, 11:22:12 AM »

I just want the Cavs to win 1 so there is SOME drama in these playoffs. Even if it will be short-lived.

Plus, it will be embarrassing to get swept. Even though they are superior team, you still can't get swept.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18944 on:** June 05, 2017, 12:27:13 PM »

I'm not sure about that. GS got embarrassed last year and Lebron rubbed it in in the off season. GS wants to humiliate the Cavs this time and they already have a foot on their neck.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #18945 on:** June 05, 2017, 12:48:45 PM »

Cavs in 6

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18946 on:** June 05, 2017, 01:06:15 PM »

Even if the Cavs play a near perfect game, they have so little chance. They are playing a historic team.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #18947 on:** June 05, 2017, 10:42:49 PM »

Game 1 felt like a bit of a fluke with all of the Cavs turnovers and TT completely disappearing. If you a Cavs fan, game 2 was a lot more worrying. LeBron played well, they got Love involved and still got blown out. Plus Klay Thompson woke up. Durant and Curry are both playing like MVPs (lol at picking Finals MVP if the Warriors win the series).

Momentum eventually flipped and betrayed both the Durant with the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals and Curry with the Warriors in the Finals last year so I'm holding on hope until Wednesday night. Cavs bench should play and shoot better at home.

bluemax · « **Reply #18948 on:** June 05, 2017, 11:30:47 PM »

Quote from: benjipwns on June 02, 2017, 02:32:18 PM

ESPN is pushing this story so hard:
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All-Star point guard Chris Paul intends to give the San Antonio Spurs serious consideration in free agency this summer in the event he decides to leave the LA Clippers, according to league sources.

Sources told ESPN that Paul, for all of his undeniable fondness for Los Angeles, is intrigued by the idea of teaming up with the likes of Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and MVP top-three finalist Kawhi Leonard in his quest to achieve the deep playoff success that has eluded Paul to this point in his career.
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The Spurs, sources say, are increasingly considered a lock to at least secure a face-to-face meeting with Paul when free agency begins July 1, despite the fact San Antonio would almost certainly have to sacrifice considerable roster depth to make him a representative contract offer.

As daunting as some of the moves are that San Antonio would have to consider to create the requisite salary-cap space to aggressively pursue Paul, one source said of the Spurs' interest in the veteran floor leader: "They love him."

It's gonna be hilarious when he bolts, Blake gets hurt next year and DeAndre gets his wish of being the focal point of a team.

Their insistence on holding on to Jamal Crawford and not finding a better roster fit at SF really hurt the Clippers.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18949 on:** June 07, 2017, 03:30:14 PM »

http://deadspin.com/reports-cavaliers-locker-room-smelled-of-weed-after-ga-1795854364

FStop7 · « **Reply #18950 on:** June 07, 2017, 09:22:15 PM »

Cavs can't sustain this pace vs GSW. They'll gas out first.

I don't get why JR wrapped up Steph for that free foul. Just give him the basket, it's better than risking foul trouble.

oh welp lebron concussed see ya

Mandark · « **Reply #18951 on:** June 07, 2017, 10:25:34 PM »

They shouldn't let LeBron ever sit. Just hook up Iman Shumpert as a blood bag, Fury Road style.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #18952 on:** June 07, 2017, 11:25:21 PM »

Lebron is so goddamn good. Love needs to step up.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #18953 on:** June 07, 2017, 11:56:35 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 05, 2017, 01:06:15 PM

Even if the Cavs play a near perfect game, they have so little chance. They are playing a historic team.

I mean it was obvious coming into the series. Unless the Warriors suffer a major injury its hard to not see them winning title after title. The addition of Durant just broke the league essentially.

Not that there is anything wrong with that. Miami did it for a few years themselves with Lebron.

etiolate · « **Reply #18954 on:** June 08, 2017, 12:25:27 AM »

Kind of a boring Finals

El Babua · « **Reply #18955 on:** June 08, 2017, 01:36:44 AM »

And gave the corpse of Ilgauskas and Mike Bibby meaningful minutes.

Let's Cyber · « **Reply #18956 on:** June 08, 2017, 02:14:16 AM »

You know what is worse than blowing a 3-1 lead?

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Blowing a 3-0 lead. Cavs in 7

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Naw it's over.

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curly · « **Reply #18957 on:** June 08, 2017, 02:17:14 AM »

https://twitter.com/tomhaberstroh/status/872664475417141249

Lebron needs help

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #18958 on:** June 08, 2017, 08:27:38 AM »

My "inner old school crank" is glad the Cavs won't win the title given how badly their defense has been all season. Just wouldn't feel right to see them rewarded despite being historically bad (for a Finals team).

Brehvolution · « **Reply #18959 on:** June 08, 2017, 08:53:08 AM »

https://twitter.com/OnionSports/status/872615992173744128

News:

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