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[Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st round] (2)Cleveland vs. (7)Boston

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 15, 2015.

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(2)Cleveland vs. (7)Boston

Poll closed Apr 18, 2015.

  1. Cavs in 4

    28 vote(s)
    35.4%

  2. Cavs in 5

    33 vote(s)
    41.8%

  3. Cavs in 6

    11 vote(s)
    13.9%

  4. Cavs in 7

    1 vote(s)
    1.3%

  5. Celtics in 7

    2 vote(s)
    2.5%

  6. Celtics in 6

    4 vote(s)
    5.1%

  7. Celtics in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Celtics in 4

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Mr. Dominant

    Mr. Dominant Contributing Member

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    Ref's favoring the Cavass too much

    That was a blocking foul on Love!!!
     
    #41 Mr. Dominant, Apr 19, 2015
  2. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    Celtics are not going to win the series (or make it "tough")
    Brad Stevens is not a top two coach.

    Stop it. :)
     
    #42 J.R., Apr 19, 2015
  3. Dhoward12

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    Kyrie nice
     
    #43 Dhoward12, Apr 19, 2015
  4. TMackin713

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    They just used the World Cup theme song for the preview of the mlb game. Made me nostalgic. Team USA all the way on 2018
     
    #44 TMackin713, Apr 19, 2015
  5. tehG l i d e

    tehG l i d e Member

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    Lebron is just hacking dudes across the arm left and right.
     
    #45 tehG l i d e, Apr 19, 2015
  6. Rocket River

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    JVG Calling them out on it .. . . .
    "Have you been watching the NBA????!?!??"

    but yea. . . . the Refs helping the Cavs alot
    It is sad.
    If you the best team . . . why do you need help against one of the worst?

    Rocket River
     
    #46 Rocket River, Apr 19, 2015
  7. napalm06

    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    Gotta love superstar treatment.

    Like KD is the king of the rip-through, Harden is the king of leaning into the defender, and Dirk is the king of the rebound-lockup-flail, Lebron is the king of karate (on offense and defense).
     
    #47 napalm06, Apr 19, 2015
  8. J.R.

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    Meanwhile, the likes of JONAS JEREBKO and Brandon Bass are driving right at and around Kevin Love.


    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bad sign for Kevin Love's max contract that he's getting outplayed by the Swedish Larry Bird.</p>&mdash; Grantland Live (@GrantlandLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/GrantlandLive/status/589881514529148928">April 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kevin Love doesn't look overwhelmed by the playoffs. He's just getting bullied physically at times, and that's a carry-over from reg season.</p>&mdash; Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick/status/589882195663282179">April 19, 2015</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #48 J.R., Apr 19, 2015
  9. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    They may just be OUT TALENTED and REFFED
    but I saw how they ended the year and was impressed

    Rocket River
     
    #49 Rocket River, Apr 19, 2015
  10. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Uh, I know we're playing the Mavs and all, right now, but to not even recognize Carlisle as the second best coach in the Assoc?

    Come on, brehs.
     
    #50 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 19, 2015
  11. JayGoogle

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    Irving's offensive skill set is just insane.
     
    #51 JayGoogle, Apr 19, 2015
  12. t_mac1

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    When Kyrie maxes his potential, he's going to be scary. He's the most skilled offensive player in the NBA today.
     
    #52 t_mac1, Apr 19, 2015
  13. RocketsJumer

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    Well we now know who LeBron is going to rely on in close games. Irving is too good.
     
    #53 RocketsJumer, Apr 19, 2015
  14. Dhoward12

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    Cant imagine how much practice Irving had too do to shot and dribble the way he does.

    Thats dedication
     
    #54 Dhoward12, Apr 19, 2015
  15. zeeshan2

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    Irving is just the king of buzzer beaters lol
     
    #55 zeeshan2, Apr 19, 2015
  16. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    I feel like Steph Curry is still better though.
     
    #56 Juxtaposed Jolt, Apr 19, 2015
  17. J Sizzle

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    #PlayoffKyrie
     
    #57 J Sizzle, Apr 19, 2015
  18. J.R.

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    I didn't say Stevens was top two. That's silly talk.

    Sure, Carlisle is a top 5 coach.

    In no order,

    Popovich
    Budenholzer
    Carlisle
    Thibodeau(although I don't care for the way he runs his guys into the ground)
     
    #58 J.R., Apr 19, 2015
  19. JayGoogle

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    Curry is the better overall player because Curry can defend and Irving can't.

    I agree though, I think Curry is the most skilled offensive player in the NBA.
     
    #59 JayGoogle, Apr 19, 2015
  20. t_mac1

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    Curry isn't the 1-on-1 player Kyrie is. Nowhere close. His individual offensive skill set is INSANE. 3s, midrange, post up, penetration, around the rim, getting to the line.

    He still doesn't know how to manage a game fully yet, so hopefully Lebron will help him with that. He can still be reckless.

    Once he finds that balance, he's going to be unstoppable. He's only 23 so he still has time on his side.
     
    #60 t_mac1, Apr 19, 2015
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