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2015 NBA Finals: Golden State vs. Cleveland

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 27, 2015.

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Golden State vs. Cleveland

Poll closed Jun 4, 2015.
  1. Warriors in 4

    4.8%
  2. Warriors in 5

    14.6%
  3. Warriors in 6

    21.1%
  4. Warriors in 7

    6.8%
  5. Cavs in 7

    10.9%
  6. Cavs in 6

    33.0%
  7. Cavs in 5

    3.7%
  8. Cavs in 4

    5.1%
  1. professorjay

    professorjay Member

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    If you're an LBJ hater than just move on. European soccer trainers and sports scientists get sidetracked watching Lebron.

    Lebron James' Unfathomable Workload

    They make a case not only for how absurd Lebron's performance is, but the NBA schedule overall. Could be one of the toughest in all of pro sports globally. Plenty more at the link.

    At this point I'm getting worried he will sustain a serious injury that could sidetrack next season. That 2 week layoff many criticized looks absolutely necessary considering the situation now.
     
  2. Liberon

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    The second most important and best Cavs player seems to be Mozgov in this series. His stock must be skyrocketting...
     
  3. RedRedemption

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    Remember who is drawing the attention in the post.
    Remember who is feeding him!

    Mozgov is a great role player, but he can't consistently create his own shots.
     
  4. zeeshan2

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BPI odds ahead of game 5: <a href="http://t.co/ZGVNvFHg5L">pic.twitter.com/ZGVNvFHg5L</a></p>&mdash; Ben Alamar (@BenAlamar) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenAlamar/status/610087326992064513">June 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LeBron ranks No. 33 all-time in total career minutes. Should move into top-25 next season. <a href="http://t.co/h8BsaZzyE5">pic.twitter.com/h8BsaZzyE5</a></p>&mdash; Jacob Rosen (@WFNYJacob) <a href="https://twitter.com/WFNYJacob/status/609928476385222656">June 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Norris Cole let Steph Curry mess around with his championship ring. MOTIVATION. <a href="http://t.co/nNhUPCWTGO">pic.twitter.com/nNhUPCWTGO</a></p>&mdash; David Pick (@IAmDPick) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmDPick/status/609813809037873152">June 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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  5. zeeshan2

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Griffin: &quot;Iman has been dealing with an injury most of the time. JR just has to grip it &amp; rip it, quite frankly.&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/br_radio">@br_radio</a></p>&mdash; Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) <a href="https://twitter.com/EthanJSkolnick/status/610126665725964289">June 14, 2015</a></blockquote>
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  6. Ubiquitin

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    I expect GSW's best game this playoffs. If Cavs don't show up, it could get ugly.
     
  8. i3artow i3aller

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  9. Liberon

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    Good enough to catch some laser shot passes.... I've never seen any big besides Bosh who is a 4 be able to complement Lebron that well. It was amazing. He's better than Asik overall in that regard.
     
  10. Hakeemtheking

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    Asik couldn't catch a basketball even if it was covered with superglue.
     
  11. pmac

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    I think the Cavs should switch their coverage of the small ball lineup. They should put Mozgov on Green instead of Iguodala and then Livingston after that. Iggy is actually a much better playmaker and has been a capable three point shooter for a while. Green is not nearly as good from 3 and Livingston won't even attempt them unless he's in the corners.

    I'm sure the only reason they don't have Mozgov is that they don't want him in the PnR action but they can mitigate this by having more of a team approach to PnR defense. They need to realize that the Warriors have all "smalls" on the court and there's really not much downside to switching a wing to defend the post.
     
  12. Pull_Up_3

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    Must win for the Cavs
     
  13. Liberon

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    Lebron is sick of basketball and the Finals. Mental fatigue has won.
     
  14. Outlier

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    Uhhh? Where is this coming from
     
  15. Ubiquitin

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    Lebron is going to retire, will play NFL football for the Browns.
     
  16. Liberon

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    5 straight Finals appearances and his body language. He's spent and done... Honestly every year after this season will be coasting.
     
  17. zeeshan2

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    No Wade in the building tonight; lebron is 0-6 in the finals without him
     
  18. Liberon

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    You know it's complete error that you stated? 0-6? These finals have yet to be determined. And then there's the games he won. He's won 2 Finals without Wade as well as other Finals Games Wade did not play in with Miami.
     
  19. Easy

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    Actually, it's a must win for the Warriors. If they lose, they go to Cleveland for the elimination game.

    If the Cavs lose, they go home and regroup. And anything can happen in Game 7.
     
  20. DreamShook

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    Did Collins just say an MVP doesn't have to show up for his team to win? What is an MVP then?
     

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