EagleGuy
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Brian is MIA...he's probably calling for Francona's head on the Indians threads.
MIA on the Indians thread for nearly a week. Guarantee 1227's lurking, though...
Brian is MIA...he's probably calling for Francona's head on the Indians threads.
I think if Cleveland beats Golden State, it will be in 7 games. But I think GS is going to take it this year. Two great teams though.
Historically, Golden State's two biggest stars (Steph and KD) have shrunk when stakes were highest; particularly against Cleveland's two biggest stars (Bron and Kyrie). The Finals will be determined by the play of GS's Thompson being defended by Shump and JR, and the play of the benches. Hope everyone remains healthy! Hope Draymond can keep his hands and feet inside his own restricted zone!
The series came down to the final minute of game 7 last year. Cleveland largely ran the same team back, Golden State added one of the 5 best players in the league.
That said, I thought GS would win pretty easily last year too, so what do I know.
I will say, if Lebron manages to defeat this Warriors team after defeating their 73 win team last year, the Jordan conversation at least has to happen. Not saying he surpasses him, but it's a conversation.
This. GS lost Ezelie, Bogut, Barnes, Speights and replaced them with McGee, West (who's now hurt), Pachulia and Durant. I realize that Durant is a top 5 player in the league, but missing some of those bigs from last year is going to hurt. A long series definitely favors the Cavs. And it appears that the coaching won't be an advantage for GS either with Brown on the bench instead of Kerr.The Cavs have a tremendous bench advantage over GS this year, where the previous 2 years it was completely the opposite. Warriors may have added a top 5 player in Durant, and they're definitely an amazing team (67 wins), but their top heavy vulnerability could be their downfall this year as well, as it was the case for the Cavs. Cleveland has the best player in league history (not named Jordan) at the peak of his powers, too..
I'd give it a .01% chance of happening, but IF the Cavs were to sweep the Warriors, go "fo-fo-fo-fo", Id say that's grounds to leapfrog Jordan in the discussion.. Probably won't happen,I'd like to see it though lol
The Cavs have a tremendous bench advantage over GS this year, where the previous 2 years it was completely the opposite. Warriors may have added a top 5 player in Durant, and they're definitely an amazing team (67 wins), but their top heavy vulnerability could be their downfall this year as well, as it was the case for the Cavs. Cleveland has the best player in league history (not named Jordan) at the peak of his powers, too..
I'd give it a .01% chance of happening, but IF the Cavs were to sweep the Warriors, go "fo-fo-fo-fo", Id say that's grounds to leapfrog Jordan in the discussion.. Probably won't happen,I'd like to see it though lol
And it appears that the coaching won't be an advantage for GS either with Brown on the bench instead of Kerr.
I don't know about that. If anyone knows how to slow down a Lebron led offense it's Mike Brown...
What if Lebron significantly outplays Durant, even if it goes 7 ?
I'm trying to think of Jordan's most difficult defensive assignment in a finals.....
What if Lebron significantly outplays Durant, even if it goes 7 ?
I'm trying to think of Jordan's most difficult defensive assignment in a finals.....
Anyone who thinks LeBron James is not the MVP of the league and the best basketball player in the world simply does not know a thing about basketball. Period.
This. GS lost Ezelie, Bogut, Barnes, Speights and replaced them with McGee, West (who's now hurt), Pachulia and Durant. I realize that Durant is a top 5 player in the league, but missing some of those bigs from last year is going to hurt. A long series definitely favors the Cavs. And it appears that the coaching won't be an advantage for GS either with Brown on the bench instead of Kerr.
You know beating the dead horse won't make it any more dead, right?
Boston win a total embarrasment.
Boston win a total embarrasment.
Cavs by 21+
Pretty big choke in the second half. Nothing that will matter big picture, but a bit surprising.
If you were a horse I'd sure as hell try
Que national media tomorrow awarding the championship to GSW and letting us all know all the reasons why CLE won't and can't win it all this year.
Pretty big choke in the second half. Nothing that will matter big picture, but a bit surprising.
Thomas is officially the worst defensive player in the league. The Celts hace a bettter record when he doesn't play.