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[Eastern Conference - 1st round] (1)Cleveland vs. (8)Detroit

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 13, 2016.

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(1)Cleveland vs. (8)Detroit

Poll closed Apr 17, 2016.

  1. Cavs in 4

    11 vote(s)
    23.9%

  2. Cavs in 5

    24 vote(s)
    52.2%

  3. Cavs in 6

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%

  4. Cavs in 7

    2 vote(s)
    4.3%

  5. Pistons in 7

    1 vote(s)
    2.2%

  6. Pistons in 6

    1 vote(s)
    2.2%

  7. Pistons in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Pistons in 4

    1 vote(s)
    2.2%
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  1. tehG l i d e

    tehG l i d e Member

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    They were up 2-1 but never 2 games up on them*
     
    #41 tehG l i d e, Apr 17, 2016
  2. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    i think he meant game 1 went to OT so they were that game away from being up 3-0. not that golden state would have not responded down 1-0, just that cleveland could have won the first 3 games.
     
    #42 francis 4 prez, Apr 17, 2016
  3. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Can Detroit actually be competitive (again), in this series? Seems like they gave their best shot today, but came up short.
     
    #43 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 17, 2016
  4. hvic

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    They gave a great close run for Cleveland. It is one of the most entertaining first round series to watch
     
    #44 hvic, Apr 18, 2016
  5. And1redux

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    Cavs in 5
     
    #46 And1redux, Apr 18, 2016
  6. i3artow i3aller

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NBA announces a $25.000 fine for Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy after his critical in-game comments of the way LeBron James is officiated</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/722226848415895552">April 19, 2016</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #46 i3artow i3aller, Apr 18, 2016
  7. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    stan van's comments obviously in lebron's head. of course lebron would let it bother him. he's playing exactly like he does when he's in foul trouble. won't drive, keeps passing right as he starts to drive to un-open shooters. not aggressive at all. it's like he's waiting for the offensive foul like waiting for your 3rd foul when it's the second quarter. he should probably try to show up to this game at some point.

    also, mozgov might be playing the worst game of basketball ever. he's so much worse than last year.
     
    #47 francis 4 prez, Apr 20, 2016
  8. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    i can't imagine how mad stan van gundy will be about that obvious out of bounds on detroit that was called out on cleveland and then clean block on morris that was called a foul, all on the same possession. being so fair-minded and about justice and all as he is.
     
    #48 francis 4 prez, Apr 20, 2016
  9. Duncan McDonuts

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    LeBron usually doesn't force things early in the game and tries to get him teammates involved. I don't think LeBron is being timid.
     
    #49 Duncan McDonuts, Apr 20, 2016
  10. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    it doesn't happen often, but when lebron gets in foul trouble or even gets to where the next foul will put him in foul trouble (like having 2 fouls in the 2nd quarter), he plays exactly like he did this quarter.

    now given all his assists and extra passes in the first game, maybe it was just getting others involved, but it was too familiar.
     
    #50 francis 4 prez, Apr 20, 2016
  11. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    how is it that drummond can make baseline hook shots and acrobatic layups and not make a free throw?
     
    #51 francis 4 prez, Apr 20, 2016
  12. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    unless ty lue plans to teach boxing out on free throws in practice, he needs to stop calling the hack-a-drummond. he's just giving the pistons extra possessions.
     
    #52 francis 4 prez, Apr 20, 2016
  13. thejav

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    cuz he's closer to the basket maybe??
     
    #53 thejav, Apr 20, 2016
  14. Jturbofuel

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    Bigger soap opera Lebron's teams or Dwight's?
     
    #54 Jturbofuel, Apr 20, 2016
  15. J.R.

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    At least Dwight's only happens in contract years. :p
     
    #55 J.R., Apr 20, 2016
  16. francis 4 prez

    francis 4 prez Contributing Member

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    but a baseline hook shot is a significantly tougher shot than a free throw. there aren't all that many big men who have the footwork (or feetwork), coordination and skill to back a guy down, spin off their body, and then hit a 5 foot baseline hook with any consistency. and the ones that can typically are the ones with the higher big men free throw percentages.
     
    #56 francis 4 prez, Apr 20, 2016
  17. Cstyle42

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    No matter how good Detroit play they won't win this series because LeBron is always guaranteed to get to the eastern conference finals at least.
     
    #57 Cstyle42, Apr 20, 2016
  18. Blurr#7

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    Fined for telling the truth, way to go comish
     
    #58 Blurr#7, Apr 20, 2016
  19. i3artow i3aller

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stanley Johnson when asked why he's not afraid of LeBron as many other young players would be in same situation: <br><br>&quot;Why would I be?&quot;</p>&mdash; Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickFriedell/status/723000559175761921">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Johnson on LBJ/Cavs: &quot;He jabbers. He moves his mouth sometimes. Their whole team does, kind of like their little cheerleaders on the bench.&quot;</p>&mdash; Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickFriedell/status/722994939823448064">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stanley Johnson on LeBron: &quot;I wish he would just talk when [the game] is 0-0, not when he's up 16.&quot;</p>&mdash; Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickFriedell/status/722993136843165698">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stanley Johnson on LeBron: &quot;I'm definitely in his head. That's for sure.&quot;</p>&mdash; Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickFriedell/status/722990746991624192">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #59 i3artow i3aller, Apr 20, 2016
  20. RedRedemption

    RedRedemption Contributing Member

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    RIP Stanley.

    I like his toughness, but don't be DeShawn Stevenson 2.0. Get the wins.
    Don't act tough on losses.
     
    #60 RedRedemption, Apr 21, 2016
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