Cavs earned my respect with that game 3 road win

[ClevelandSteamers]

TDFW...Criticize your own team while you're at it.

I wonder if the CAVS employ a chiropractor for all the NECK ADJUSTMENTS your team needs ! :142smilie

Cleveland museum of Art presents : The Cavaliers in : The Art of Head Flopping !

I don't think I have ever seen more FLOPPERS on a single team than on CLEVELAND.

Everytime Irving goes in at a defender his head flops back...

Everytime JR touches the ball his head flops back...

Everytime DELAVADONGER touches the ball his head flops back....

No need to keep on going.

The have mastered this cheap trick to attain fouls in which MANY have been called with no one actually being fouled.

Sorry but you cannot disagree...

Flopping? LMAO

The entire NBA is like a soccer game, so I'm not sure why you're trying to pin it all on one team. Referring in the NBA is at an all time worst and players are constantly doing this "NECK ADJUSTMENT" that you speak of. Curry gets a gust of wind and he flops. Or he's hurt...

Something the KING, the BEST IN THE WORLD, doesn't do :142smilie

 

[Bombs]

TDFW...Criticize your own team while you're at it.

I wonder if the CAVS employ a chiropractor for all the NECK ADJUSTMENTS your team needs ! :142smilie

Cleveland museum of Art presents : The Cavaliers in : The Art of Head Flopping !

I don't think I have ever seen more FLOPPERS on a single team than on CLEVELAND.

Everytime Irving goes in at a defender his head flops back...

Everytime JR touches the ball his head flops back...

Everytime DELAVADONGER touches the ball his head flops back....

No need to keep on going.

The have mastered this cheap trick to attain fouls in which MANY have been called with no one actually being fouled.

Sorry but you cannot disagree...

For a Heat/Wade worshipper to comment on flopping is sort of ironic.

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

 

[bleedingpurple]

I don't hate Lebron and I certainly don't love him but they aren't beating the Spurs or the Warriors, I think they could beat OKC. Yeah winning 8 games in a row is impressive but these teams are far inferior to what the Cavs are going to play come the finals. The East is a joke and just a layup for the Cavs to make the finals, a 5 year old can predict that when the season starts.

Someone mentioned the Ray Allen 3 to tie game 6 a few years back, think of the Spurs choke job in final 30 seconds, Ginoble missed 2 free throws late too

 

[Linbacker211]

Yeah exactly. The cavs r a good team but the East is an absolute joke. The Spurs/warriors is gonna b the real NBA finals. We can watch Lebron flop into the 6th row from a 165 pound point guard in early June for 5 games.

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

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You can't talk sense into fans of the "greatest team ever."

They watch the Warriors dismantle the Rockets and praise them to the moon. The Cavs sweep 2 series against better teams and "we need to see more." LOL

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

I don't hate Lebron and I certainly don't love him but they aren't beating the Spurs or the Warriors, I think they could beat OKC. Yeah winning 8 games in a row is impressive but these teams are far inferior to what the Cavs are going to play come the finals. The East is a joke and just a layup for the Cavs to make the finals, a 5 year old can predict that when the season starts.

Someone mentioned the Ray Allen 3 to tie game 6 a few years back, think of the Spurs choke job in final 30 seconds, Ginoble missed 2 free throws late too

Trevor,

I love their matchup against the Spurs. The Warriors...not so much. But given they have LeBron, they have a chance against anyone.

The Cavs have 3 guys who can drop 20+ at any given time plus 3 point shooters who can get hot at any point. This is something the Thunder don't have and it's making the Spurs look even better. You need 3 guys to get the job done, with a supporting cast who can step up here and there.

The Spurs will struggle in a 7 game series against the Cavs and Warriors because those old legs aren't keeping up for 48 minutes across 7 games with the up and down pace the Cavs/Warriors play. Look how they lost the 2 games in this series against the Thunder as well as the regular season to Cleveland/Warriors...When the games got up and down, up-tempo. Both the Warriors and Cavs are much better and much more of a threat in that style. Mainly because they play better and don't make silly dumb turnovers in that style. Especially considering it's looking like both WC Semi's are going at least 6, then the WC finals are probably going at least 6, maybe 7.

 

[Linbacker211]

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You can't talk sense into fans of the "greatest team ever."

They watch the Warriors dismantle the Rockets and praise them to the moon. The Cavs sweep 2 series against better teams and "we need to see more." LOL

 

[Linbacker211]

Guess this Hall-of-Fame "NBA ANALYST" Doesn't know what he is talking about and these haters posting on here know way more

 

[bleedingpurple]

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Um Detroit and Atlanta play a Eastern Conference Schedule. :0074

 

[bleedingpurple]

Trevor,

I love their matchup against the Spurs. The Warriors...not so much. But given they have LeBron, they have a chance against anyone.

The Cavs have 3 guys who can drop 20+ at any given time plus 3 point shooters who can get hot at any point. This is something the Thunder don't have and it's making the Spurs look even better. You need 3 guys to get the job done, with a supporting cast who can step up here and there.

The Spurs will struggle in a 7 game series against the Cavs and Warriors because those old legs aren't keeping up for 48 minutes across 7 games with the up and down pace the Cavs/Warriors play. Look how they lost the 2 games in this series against the Thunder as well as the regular season to Cleveland/Warriors...When the games got up and down, up-tempo. Both the Warriors and Cavs are much better and much more of a threat in that style. Mainly because they play better and don't make silly dumb turnovers in that style. Especially considering it's looking like both WC Semi's are going at least 6, then the WC finals are probably going at least 6, maybe 7.

I have heard the Lebron thingy before. His only chance is if Steph Curry is out, Golden State can shoot it from anywhere on the floor.

 

[T]

Cavs beat DET who overachieved this year...BELOW AVERAGE
Cavs beat Atlanta who lost key pieces from last year....VERY AVERAGE

Good start...

So what the Cavs have shot the 3 ball great for a few games...

The Warriors have shot the 3 ball RECORD SETTING for 2 straight years.

The Cavs were a few buckets away from no sweeps....Sweeps mean nothing.

Once again we examine benches.

Any player can get hot for 1 game it's what happens going forward.

I can tell you this...Lebron does NOT want to see SA (Kawaii) or GS (Curry)

The path thru the EAST has been a cakewalk.

For the record NO ONE is disputing the KING and what he is.

Lebron has struggled mightily in the playoffs shooting the 3.

Please don't tell me about DEPTH and the CAVS

http://espn.go.com/nba/team/depth/_/name/cle/cleveland-cavaliers

FRYE ? IGUO or Speights will eat him for dinner

DELA ? Livingston or Barbosa = Dinner

JEFFERSON ? No need to go on

SHUMPERT ? :mj07:

Spurs were built to beat the Warriors - They could care less about beating Lebron its not an issue.

Kawaii can guard Lebron better than ANYONE in the NBA. I watched it first hand.

Bottom line is simple here.

The only team in the NBA who can challenge the Warriors is the SPURS.

Cavs are NOT getting thru SPURS or WARRIORS.

BET YOUR LIFE ON IT.

 

[margwellus]

Cavs beat DET who overachieved this year...BELOW AVERAGE
Cavs beat Atlanta who lost key pieces from last year....VERY AVERAGE

Good start...

So what the Cavs have shot the 3 ball great for a few games...

The Warriors have shot the 3 ball RECORD SETTING for 2 straight years.

The Cavs were a few buckets away from no sweeps....Sweeps mean nothing.

Once again we examine benches.

Any player can get hot for 1 game it's what happens going forward.

I can tell you this...Lebron does NOT want to see SA (Kawaii) or GS (Curry)

The path thru the EAST has been a cakewalk.

For the record NO ONE is disputing the KING and what he is.

Lebron has struggled mightily in the playoffs shooting the 3.

Please don't tell me about DEPTH and the CAVS

http://espn.go.com/nba/team/depth/_/name/cle/cleveland-cavaliers

FRYE ? IGUO or Speights will eat him for dinner

DELA ? Livingston or Barbosa = Dinner

JEFFERSON ? No need to go on

SHUMPERT ? :mj07:

Spurs were built to beat the Warriors - They could care less about beating Lebron its not an issue.

Kawaii can guard Lebron better than ANYONE in the NBA. I watched it first hand.

Bottom line is simple here.

The only team in the NBA who can challenge the Warriors is the SPURS.

Cavs are NOT getting thru SPURS or WARRIORS.

BET YOUR LIFE ON IT.

yeah, well who knows at this point....maybe Curry doesn't come back? Maybe the cavs don't have to go thru either ther Spurs or the Dubs..Maybe OKC beats the Spurs and then the Curry-less Dubs...maybe, just maybe...I till think the Spurs beat OKC and that the Dubs beat the Spurs (with steph), but Cleveland has a different approach this year and aren't afraid to spread the ball, especially with Kyrie and Love healthy. I still don't think they get the ring, but should not be dismissed as easily as you're doing so here...if for some reason OKC beats the Spurs and Steph can't go and OKC beats the Dubs, then I think the Cavs will win the title...As I have said from jump street, if Steph is good to go, NOBODY beats the Dubs in a 7 game series...:shrug:

 

[Bombs]

We can debate this til the cows come home but the fact of the matter is that the Cavs almost beat the Warriors last year with literally a bunch of scrubs. No matter how you slice it, Irving and Love are huge upgrades over what they were working with last year and provide additional scoring, which was their downfall in that series. The idea that the Cavs have no chance just shows a lack of open thought. They certainly have a chance, a really good one.

 

[T]

We can debate this til the cows come home but the fact of the matter is that the Cavs almost beat the Warriors last year with literally a bunch of scrubs. No matter how you slice it, Irving and Love are huge upgrades over what they were working with last year and provide additional scoring, which was their downfall in that series. The idea that the Cavs have no chance just shows a lack of open thought. They certainly have a chance, a really good one.

Things can happen - injuries like last year...Issue at hand is beyond the CAVS starters playing 48 mins every game we are looking at matchups - Now if its starters vs starters and no benches involved I would agree 100% on paper Cavs have a good shot but looking at benches theirs blows compared to SPURS or GS. Facts are facts...

The spurs 2nd team would crush many NBA starting teams as would the GS. The Cavs 2nd bunch are a joke.

 

[bleedingpurple]

We can debate this til the cows come home but the fact of the matter is that the Cavs almost beat the Warriors last year with literally a bunch of scrubs. No matter how you slice it, Irving and Love are huge upgrades over what they were working with last year and provide additional scoring, which was their downfall in that series. The idea that the Cavs have no chance just shows a lack of open thought. They certainly have a chance, a really good one.

Almost beat them last year? I don't recall a 7 game series? But you do have good points, Love And Kyrie will get over matched on the defensive front against golden or Spurs, much easier for them to be looking great when the teams aren't as deep super star wise. Golden is a different animal buy ya never know, what the hell do
I know?

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

I seriously hope they play the Spurs lol I will bet anyone on this site whatever they wish in that series. Everyone talks about Leonard and LeBron, but who's guarding Kyrie? Who's guarding Love when Thompson guards Aldridge. Everyone knows LAs defense is suspect, so I'm sure Thompson will have a field day on the boards.

With that being said, I want them to play the Warriors and beat them. To shut up these blind Warrior fans. There are only 2 types of Warriors fans. Bandwagon fans, and LeBron haters.

I seriously LOL @ anyone who think the Cavs don't have a chance. Like mentioned before, thinking that just lacks any open mind or objectivity.

 

[T]

I seriously hope they play the Spurs lol I will bet anyone on this site whatever they wish in that series. Everyone talks about Leonard and LeBron, but who's guarding Kyrie? Who's guarding Love when Thompson guards Aldridge. Everyone knows LAs defense is suspect, so I'm sure Thompson will have a field day on the boards.

With that being said, I want them to play the Warriors and beat them. To shut up these blind Warrior fans. There are only 2 types of Warriors fans. Bandwagon fans, and LeBron haters.

I seriously LOL @ anyone who think the Cavs don't have a chance. Like mentioned before, thinking that just lacks any open mind or objectivity.

Dude you think cement shoes Thompson can guard Aldridge ? OH MAN COME ON BRO...

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

He's who will be guarding LA. Which was my point because Love will be guarded by whom??!

 

[ClevelandSteamers]

I think you guys just watch games and totally forget how certain players abilities alter how you guard a team.

No Love? Clog the paint. Which the Warriors did. LeBron got no lanes, and guys weren't hitting shots.

Now with Love, big man out of paint, LeBron and Kyrie with repeated open lanes.

Love could go 0-30 from 3 and his presence ALONE changes how you guard the Cavs.