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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17820 on:** May 30, 2016, 10:04:49 PM »

48-42 at half. OKC will choke it before its over.

El Babua · « **Reply #17821 on:** May 30, 2016, 10:15:08 PM »

Durant hasn't shot much.

It can go either way with him in the 2nd half, and that will determine how the series ends.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17822 on:** May 30, 2016, 10:51:51 PM »

As Big Boss from The Coli would say, it's over.

Your Stalker · « **Reply #17823 on:** May 30, 2016, 10:54:46 PM »

the coli is flabby and sick right now

eleuin · « **Reply #17824 on:** May 30, 2016, 11:16:47 PM »

Based god never loses

Durant needs to fix his shit before leaving for another team

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17825 on:** May 30, 2016, 11:37:52 PM »

The thunder played better than most expected. They certainly were the favorite to win it at one point. But the Warriors just out execute everybody when it matters and they always have that wonderful 3 point shooting to fall back on.

I'm rooting for the Cavs of course but even as well as they've played this playoffs, it hard to see them matching the shots down the stretch the Warriors will make. I'll say Warriors in a 4-2 or 4-3 series.

The key for the Cavs will be Love. He's the question mark. He's the one that tends to either have a solid game or just a god awful game. And he's going to have his hands full with Draymond or whoever he has to "guard" on the Warriors.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17826 on:** May 31, 2016, 12:20:04 AM »

Draymond's been trash for the better part of these playoffs. If anything, these cavs have the shooting to at least mitigate the runs steph and klay go on; they won't generate 84 fewer points from deep over the course of two games . We've seen how golden state struggles against tall teams who hit the offensive glass, I'd be more concerned about how Cleveland plans on winning the rebounding battle.

Rman · « **Reply #17827 on:** May 31, 2016, 07:01:57 AM »

What a choke by Oklahoma. Wow.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #17828 on:** May 31, 2016, 09:14:14 AM »

Great game. That high backboard layup at the end of the first half by Curry was sick.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #17829 on:** May 31, 2016, 10:47:55 AM »

Well it's the series we all expected in the beginning of the year.

Healthy Cavs versus Healthy GS

Has the potential to be a classic.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17830 on:** May 31, 2016, 11:35:39 AM »

http://larrybrownsports.com/basketball/david-blatt-to-return-to-europe-coach-turkey/306461

Looks like Blatt's NBA journey is done.

Also

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TNT's 11.2 overnight raing for Warriors-Thunder Game 7 last night marks the NBA's highest-rated game ever on cable TV

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #17831 on:** May 31, 2016, 08:37:05 PM »

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1226092

Two things;

1) The group mind at GAF is distinguished mentally-challenged.

2) Cavs in 6. King isn't losing this time, not with a healthy and rested squad.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #17832 on:** June 02, 2016, 03:06:21 PM »

What a time to be alive

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/happens-nba-finals-everybody-gets-142630345.html

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But there’s one NBA Finals wager that could pay off for you even if you don’t place a single bet. Taco Bell recently announced a “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion, promising that if any team “steals a game” in the series—meaning that a visiting team wins on the home team’s court—participating Taco Bell locations across the land will pay off to the tune of one free Doritos Locos Taco per person. If you’re wondering, the fine print explains that customers would indeed get their choice of Doritos-flavored tacos. You can pick either Fiery Doritos, Cool Ranch, or the original Nacho Cheese.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #17833 on:** June 02, 2016, 03:13:15 PM »

Quote from: Human Snorenado on June 02, 2016, 03:06:21 PM

What a time to be alive

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/happens-nba-finals-everybody-gets-142630345.html

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But there’s one NBA Finals wager that could pay off for you even if you don’t place a single bet. Taco Bell recently announced a “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion, promising that if any team “steals a game” in the series—meaning that a visiting team wins on the home team’s court—participating Taco Bell locations across the land will pay off to the tune of one free Doritos Locos Taco per person. If you’re wondering, the fine print explains that customers would indeed get their choice of Doritos-flavored tacos. You can pick either Fiery Doritos, Cool Ranch, or the original Nacho Cheese.

And people question if there is a God above us.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17834 on:** June 02, 2016, 09:18:02 PM »

cavs frontcourt is getting shredded

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17835 on:** June 02, 2016, 09:22:14 PM »

cavs look like trash

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17836 on:** June 02, 2016, 09:31:14 PM »

cavs d looks really really bad

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17837 on:** June 02, 2016, 10:14:27 PM »

Steph and Klay have shot like shit and they're still up 9, warriors bench showing up is not a good sign for cleveland

the offense needs to run through lebron, not kyrie; he was getting looks in the first quarter and producing, they need more of that

eleuin · « **Reply #17838 on:** June 02, 2016, 10:23:13 PM »

Even the cavs offense has looked like shit gg

dkdk · « **Reply #17839 on:** June 02, 2016, 11:14:45 PM »

this is why i could never entertain this series as the cavs actually having a chance. the warriors roster is just too fucking thorough. kerr still has the fucking splash bros in his back pocket ffs.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17840 on:** June 02, 2016, 11:31:53 PM »

Not a lot there to give confidence to a cavs fan. I just don't think they match up well against the Warriors.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17841 on:** June 02, 2016, 11:34:52 PM »

It's over.

eleuin · « **Reply #17842 on:** June 02, 2016, 11:55:09 PM »

10 points from the cavs bench wtf

Sweep incoming

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17843 on:** June 03, 2016, 12:14:47 AM »

I'm seeing a fair amount of "Warriors were getting every shot they wanted" but for a lot of those perimeter jumpers they weren't even working for them, Cleveland was either fucking up switches/assignments/rotations or just straight up giving them open looks

dkdk · « **Reply #17844 on:** June 03, 2016, 12:21:37 AM »

its only so many holes (and lord knows there were a lot of them) you can patch up before the warriors just open up new ones tho. after facing OKC trees their offense ran like butter tonight bar like 5 mins in the 3rd where they went to sleep.

honestly the biggest defensive help might be telling kyrie to chill the fuck out on offense. breh played like he was on speed tonight.

bluemax · « **Reply #17845 on:** June 03, 2016, 12:31:31 AM »

Quote from: The Walrus on June 02, 2016, 11:18:58 PM

Klay Thompson really made those strides that other white shooters like Morrison and Reddick could never make in terms of being able to create his own offense.

Edit: this went from a close game to a blowout very quickly.

Klay Thompson isn't white though!

Also Redick had a better 3pt% and eFG% than Thompson this year. Just saying.

Syph · « **Reply #17846 on:** June 03, 2016, 01:14:14 AM »

naff · « **Reply #17847 on:** June 03, 2016, 01:59:23 AM »

Quote from: bluemax on June 03, 2016, 12:31:31 AM

Quote from: The Walrus on June 02, 2016, 11:18:58 PM
Klay Thompson really made those strides that other white shooters like Morrison and Reddick could never make in terms of being able to create his own offense.

Edit: this went from a close game to a blowout very quickly.

Klay Thompson isn't white though!

The corny goatee effect. Gsw stylin like a bunch of redneck hicks brehs

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17848 on:** June 05, 2016, 09:56:15 PM »

when Barnes is bad he's so bad brehs

Draymond fmvp imminent

eleuin · « **Reply #17849 on:** June 05, 2016, 09:57:39 PM »

this series is actually over

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #17850 on:** June 05, 2016, 09:59:41 PM »

dkdk · « **Reply #17851 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:02:10 PM »

contract the east please

Your Stalker · « **Reply #17852 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:02:42 PM »

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #17853 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:03:03 PM »

At least we'll get a Taco for Game 3.

benjipwns · « **Reply #17854 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:05:10 PM »

Quote

Skip Bayless
@RealSkipBayless

I see no reason the Cavs can't win Games 3 & 4 at home ... if they REALLY WANT TO. Their leaders LeBron & Kyrie must LEAD THEM.

Your Stalker · « **Reply #17855 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:08:02 PM »

butt srsly how much money has barnes lost during these 'offs

or would a team like the suns or pelicans still be dumb enough to max him out?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #17856 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:08:17 PM »

It depends on whether they want it more.

dkdk · « **Reply #17857 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:19:12 PM »

Quote from: Your Stalker on June 05, 2016, 10:08:02 PM

butt srsly how much money has barnes lost during these 'offs

or would a team like the suns or pelicans still be dumb enough to max him out? (Image removed from quote.)

none. somebody gonna be dumb enough to give him a max. might even be MJ. tarheels gotta look out for each other.

naff · « **Reply #17858 on:** June 05, 2016, 10:32:48 PM »

NBA might have to start implementing some affirmative action measures for these east coast teams

Syph · « **Reply #17859 on:** June 06, 2016, 12:31:49 AM »

Quote from: Kaffir The Reaper on June 05, 2016, 10:47:11 PM

Be a Cleveland sports fan, brehs.

cavs need manziel
at least he could complete a pass

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17860 on:** June 06, 2016, 12:53:37 AM »

Quote from: Your Stalker on June 05, 2016, 10:02:42 PM

fuck you, I haven't heard this in years and didn't want to ever again

but yea, it's over

dkdk · « **Reply #17861 on:** June 06, 2016, 01:29:14 AM »

woooooooooooow i did not know that was friggin Kurupt

Your Stalker · « **Reply #17862 on:** June 06, 2016, 04:49:58 AM »

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGTEhCbIC8A/

iggy

Brehvolution · « **Reply #17863 on:** June 06, 2016, 10:35:34 AM »

Watched until GoT was on. Flipped back after it was over and the cavs were down 20. Turned the TV off and played some vidya.

eleuin · « **Reply #17864 on:** June 06, 2016, 01:30:02 PM »

GM LeBron has to be up there as one of the worst of all time

Pay Tristan Thompson 13 million a year brehs

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #17865 on:** June 06, 2016, 05:37:29 PM »

this is all just the worst

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17866 on:** June 06, 2016, 06:09:14 PM »

Unless GS gets broken up by free agency/trades or suffers massive injuries I really don't see the Cavs winning a championship in 2-3 years Bron has left before he really falls off the skill cliff. Not to mention the Spurs have the potential to quickly reload and return to the finals, where they'd likely be better than the Cavs too.

Gonna be real interesting to see what Durant does. Perhaps the close series helped convince him OKC is heading in the right direction. Imagine if he joined the Spurs though. Or what if he joins an eastern conference team (Boston and Washington have been discussed iirc).

Mandark · « **Reply #17867 on:** June 06, 2016, 06:26:11 PM »

I expect, like a lot of people, that KD will sign a one year deal with OKC.

Because of salary cap rules, he can make a LOT more money from a contract starting in 2017 than 2016. He'd also be able to coordinate his free agency with Westbrook's, if he wanted.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #17868 on:** June 06, 2016, 06:33:36 PM »

Better LeBron stays in the east to at least continue his dominance there. Golden State certainly appears unbeatable until Curry gets into his 30s.

jakefromstatefarm · « **Reply #17869 on:** June 06, 2016, 06:34:54 PM »

OKC is contending right now and, pace durant's and westbrook's free agency decisions, will continue to contend for a few more years. No team, not even in the east, has a roster as good and as young as what Durant already has in Oklahoma City. That, plus what Mandark outlined above, makes a one year deal make way too much sense for him to even consider moving. The San Antonio and Golden State rumors feel like pipe dreams. If he does move, it makes more sense to do it next year

fwiw, I think a healthy Memphis/LAC would have real shots at beating these cavs in a best of 7

Brehvolution · « **Reply #17870 on:** June 06, 2016, 09:41:45 PM »

Lebron will play for GS next season.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #17871 on:** June 06, 2016, 09:49:17 PM »

Quote from: Brehvolution on June 06, 2016, 09:41:45 PM

Lebron will play for GS next season.

All bullshit aside, if we get swept i will put Lebron's departure percentage at 55%

Syph · « **Reply #17872 on:** June 06, 2016, 11:22:06 PM »

Quote from: jakefromstatefarm on June 06, 2016, 06:34:54 PM

OKC is contending right now and, pace durant's and westbrook's free agency decisions, will continue to contend for a few more years. No team, not even in the east, has a roster as good and as young as what Durant already has in Oklahoma City. That, plus what Mandark outlined above, makes a one year deal make way too much sense for him to even consider moving. The San Antonio and Golden State rumors feel like pipe dreams. If he does move, it makes more sense to do it next year

fwiw, I think a healthy Memphis/LAC would have real shots at beating these cavs in a best of 7

Memphis? That's a bit much I think

bluemax · « **Reply #17873 on:** June 07, 2016, 02:48:16 AM »

Quote from: eleuin on June 06, 2016, 01:30:02 PM

GM LeBron has to be up there as one of the worst of all time

Pay Tristan Thompson 13 million a year brehs

GM Lebron or GM Doc, who is worse.

dkdk · « **Reply #17874 on:** June 07, 2016, 10:55:09 PM »

cavs ded man walking

naff · « **Reply #17875 on:** June 08, 2016, 09:58:20 PM »

It's taken a bad game from GSW for the Cavs to be up here, betting on GSW to crush some dreams in the second half :p

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17876 on:** June 08, 2016, 09:58:59 PM »

Cavs are going to lose this game

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #17877 on:** June 08, 2016, 09:59:39 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 08, 2016, 09:58:59 PM

Cavs are going to lose this game

Avatar bet a horses ass you wrong?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17878 on:** June 08, 2016, 10:01:03 PM »

Quote from: Am_I_Anonymous on June 08, 2016, 09:59:39 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 08, 2016, 09:58:59 PM
Cavs are going to lose this game

Avatar bet a horses ass you wrong?

Sure let's go.

Am_I_Anonymous · « **Reply #17879 on:** June 08, 2016, 10:01:35 PM »

LOL

We are so much better with Lebron at the 4 that love is gone after this season, watch.

Love for Butler anyone?

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