Thread: Nba 2016-17

Near half-time and the Cavs are up by 36 points.

Might as well get this series over with and get ready for another GS v. Cavs mathup.

Originally Posted by aging one

Lets see what will happen when the Celts take out the Cavs.

I'm a newbie but think Cleveland will beat GS.

Celtics are not going to win this series, but it sure was fun watching them (without their leader) beat LeBitch James on his home floor!

Originally Posted by beachbound

Celtics are not going to win this series, but it sure was fun watching them (without their leader) beat LeBitch James on his home floor!

Agreed, back to the Boston for at least one. What an effort by the Celts. Major off night for Lebron. Love draining 3's was almost enough.

Well well well, not only Patchulia but also Dedmand. This was simply a try to injure Curry.

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry says San Antonio Spurs' Dewayne Dedmon screen was a 'dirty play'

ya, thats dirty by dedmon without a doubt. all kinds of stuff can happen to a knee there.

lebron did not really show up for gm 3 and the celts got ridiculously hot from 3 in the 2nd half. o well.

Originally Posted by samsara

o well

Insightful!
Up 21 on their home floor, about to go up 3-nil, and they choked. This is why they have zero chance of beating the Warriors.

the same warriors who were losing by 23 at home in gm 1?

Huge difference. First of all, the Warriors came back and won the game. Secondly, the Cavs had every reason to put the Celtics away. Up 2-0, after two huge wins on the road, to come back and lose game three like that, at home, shows weakness, a lack of concentration and mental toughness. Leu got outcoached, and LeBron and company got outplayed by a team that had every reason to just lay down.
Pathetic

cavs certainly did have every reason to win the gm. the warriors came back because the 2nd best player in the world stopped playing. they were getting throttled whenever leonard was on the floor.

stevens 100% outcoached lue. no doubt about that.

Doesnt feel as good with Leonard and Parker out but still the same.

12-0 never been done before.

Warriors, Warriors, Warriors,

Cavs or Warriors to win?

Who do you think?

what an absolutely pathetic playoffs thus far.

Originally Posted by aging one

Who do you think?

As a neophyte - Cavs.

Warriors are favored.

Got bet?

And once again, LeBron James' team will be the underdog.

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook installed Golden State as a -260 favorite, with Cleveland at +220.

were in control the whole way in Game 5, finishing the Celtics in the East finals.

A $100 bet on the Warriors would win $38.46; the same bet on the Cavaliers would win $220.


Golden State Warriors open as strong favorite in Las Vegas

bring on the warriors.

Originally Posted by samsara

bring on the warriors.

Warriors....come out to play.

predictions?

i have a hard time seeing the cavs winning 4 gms. i think it would take a decided 3 pt % advantage by the cavs to win it. not sure thats very likely considering the matchups.

- thompson needs to stay cold. no 25+ pt gms from him are allowed;
- smith needs to catch fire at least 1x and score 20+;
- irving needs to outplay curry overall (less turnovers, more assists, and higher shooting %s);
- lebron needs to outscore durant;
- green cannot shoot better than 33% from 3;
- love needs to continue playing as he has;
- iggy needs to be less than 80% healthy.

if at least 5/7 happen i think cle wins.

I haven't seen GS enough to know (and of course their the best / one of the top 2 in league).

I'll be watching the series.

no predictions?

My prediction is I will continue to watch the NBA less and less.

The sport has a glaring dynasty issue that makes it predictable and boring. Its a problem that spans across decades, but for some reason seems lamer than ever these days

I think they could change the sport with tighter salary caps

113-90


Statement

Curry is healthy and was dominant. Durant played his heart out. Dray defensive prowness. Klay still cold as can be but killer D. Zaza, West, and McGhee outplayed Thomas who had no points. Dubs won the war of the paint big time. Something the Cavs must stop to win..

Coaching? hmmmm. Dub Nation

Game two Monday morning. Both teams will be fighting again.