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[2017 NBA Finals] Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by Sajan, May 12, 2017.

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Who will win?

Poll closed May 31, 2017.

  1. GSW 4-0

    9 vote(s)
    7.6%

  2. GSW 4-1

    16 vote(s)
    13.4%

  3. GSW 4-2

    29 vote(s)
    24.4%

  4. GSW 4-3

    12 vote(s)
    10.1%

  5. CLE 4-0

    4 vote(s)
    3.4%

  6. CLE 4-1

    1 vote(s)
    0.8%

  7. CLE 4-2

    29 vote(s)
    24.4%

  8. CLE 4-3

    19 vote(s)
    16.0%
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  1. VBG

    VBG Member

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    Lol no chance. Both these teams still play damn entertaining basketball. Did you watch the 2007 NBA finals when the difference between the two teams was even bigger? Or 2005 finals where games were ugly ass blowouts until the end.

    These are the highest rated finals since Jordan. And Game 3 is Cleveland's last shot in making it a series.


    There's been a pretty interesting discussion. If you move anyone else but Kawhi Leonard to the Cavs, are they favored against the Warriors? I don't see anyone else moving the needle enough.
     
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  2. vj23k

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    The 73 win Warriors would also be favored against the Cavs and they added KD while losing next to nothing...I don't think there is anyone that the Cavs could add to be favored. I think Kawhi and Anthony Davis are the only guys that you could immediately plug in and have a "fair" matchup. I think there is a long list of guys that would give Lebron enough firepower to will his way to a win like last season: Gordon Hayward, Giannis, Bradley Beal, McConnell...basically athletic wings that, ideally, can shoot. I think even adding Melo in the offseason would give the Cavs a shot if they can shore up their backcourt defense.
     
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  3. BigShasta

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    Casual fans find this **** entertaining while purist puke at its sight
     
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  4. Mr. Dominant

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    I hear the NBA and ABC will lose about 120 million dollars if the Warriors sweep... lolz
     
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  5. Easy

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    The refs are going to do something about it.

    NBA conspiracy. ;)
     
    #725 Easy, Jun 7, 2017
  6. Sajan

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    The NBA Finals is off and running with its best ratings through two games since the Chicago Bulls' last championship in 1998. Now ABC has to hope the Cleveland Cavaliers can make it competitive.

    The first two games, both won by the Golden State Warriors, averaged 19.2 million viewers, the Nielsen company said. The interest in championship series usually increase if they are evenly-matched, so if the Cavs can take a few games ABC would be in great shape.
    http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/abc-off-running-nba-finals-47871113
     
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  7. Jontro

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    green and kd to both receive red cards and suspended for the next 3 games.
     
    #727 Jontro, Jun 7, 2017
  8. Air Langhi

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    The refs really need start calling it for the cavs. I want my 7 games, otherwise I don't think the cavs have a chance.
     
    #728 Air Langhi, Jun 7, 2017
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    Warriors-3.5

    All day everyday
     
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  10. zeeshan2

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    Not sure how true:

     
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    LeBron says defending Durant isn't taking a toll on him: "Do I look tired? I'm averaging a triple-double in the Finals. I'm pretty good."

     
    #731 zeeshan2, Jun 7, 2017
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    lol, that story sounds like complete and utter bullsh*t
     
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  13. Easy

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    LOL. LeBron is on to this triple double bandwagon too. Triple double means the whole world.
     
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  14. Air Langhi

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    No one finds 20 point blowouts entertaining.
     
    #734 Air Langhi, Jun 7, 2017
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    I don't think the Cavs can beat the Warriors with small ball because it plays right into their hands. They need Tristan Thompson to make an impact on the offensive glass so the Warriors are forced to put Peculiar or McGee on the floor.

    Also, LeBron probably has to "go MJ" and score 40-50 points, especially if Kyrie isn't efficient and productive.

    I thought the Cavs played a great 1st half in game 2 before mental and physical exhaustion took it's toll.

    On the other hand, if Warriors come mentally prepared from the very beginning, game 3 could be the biggest blowout of the series. I was surprised they came out sluggish in game 2. Maybe being on the road will help their early intensity.
     
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    I think the Cavs are going to win tonight. People forget they were blown out in Games 1 and 2 last year and still took it to 7.
     
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  18. VBG

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    I can't believe the Cavs are still saying they want to play fast. Makes absolutely no sense to me.
     
    #738 VBG, Jun 7, 2017
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    because playing slow makes even more sense
     
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  20. Easy

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    Yeah, but last year Curry wasn't 100%. Green got suspended in the elimination game. And most important of all, Durant was not on the Warriors.

    The Cavs have no chance this year without the refs helping them out.
     
    #740 Easy, Jun 7, 2017
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