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Eastern Conference Semifinals: (2)Cleveland vs. (3)Chicago

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 30, 2015.

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(2)Cleveland vs. (3)Chicago

Poll closed May 4, 2015.

  1. Cavs in 4

    1 vote(s)
    1.1%

  2. Cavs in 5

    2 vote(s)
    2.2%

  3. Cavs in 6

    21 vote(s)
    22.6%

  4. Cavs in 7

    23 vote(s)
    24.7%

  5. Bulls in 7

    15 vote(s)
    16.1%

  6. Bulls in 6

    29 vote(s)
    31.2%

  7. Bulls in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Bulls in 4

    2 vote(s)
    2.2%
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  1. Mr. Dominant

    Mr. Dominant Contributing Member

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    We shall find out tonight.
     
    #101 Mr. Dominant, May 6, 2015
  2. SK34

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    It seems like Lebron was coasting all season.
     
    #102 SK34, May 6, 2015
  3. malakas

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    I hope the Rockets watch this and take note.
     
    #103 malakas, May 6, 2015
  4. RedRedemption

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    Bulls making a comeback. Uh oh.
     
    #104 RedRedemption, May 6, 2015
  5. Scarface281

    Scarface281 Contributing Member

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    Damn, LeBron looked like he wanted to kill Mosgove there lol.
     
    #105 Scarface281, May 6, 2015
  6. Rocket River

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    LeBron screaming at Mosgov?

    Rocket River
     
    #106 Rocket River, May 6, 2015
  7. Scarface281

    Scarface281 Contributing Member

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    And the Bulls are following the rule I set for myself in 2k, just make it at least a 10pt game by the start of the 4th, and it is still anyone's game.
     
    #107 Scarface281, May 6, 2015
  8. Rox11

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    Ppl really think bulls are taking the east? They won without love and smith and are getting eaten up now
     
    #108 Rox11, May 6, 2015
  9. Dhoward12

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    Noah is shooting .83% from the FT line
     
    #109 Dhoward12, May 6, 2015
  10. RoxBeliever

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    Kyrie is a joy to watch. He may be the best player of the whole playoffs so far.

    Like a combination of pre-injury Rose and Curry-lite.

    I wish we had a real (and young) PG.
     
    #110 RoxBeliever, May 6, 2015
  11. Dhoward12

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    If Bulls dont win this year, This may be it.

    Who knows how long Rose will hold up and the thing nobody is talking about is................

    Noah looking really washed
     
    #111 Dhoward12, May 6, 2015
  12. ScolaIsBallin

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    Bulls are down more than the Rockets were and they still arent giving up
     
    #112 ScolaIsBallin, May 6, 2015
  13. J.R.

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    Earl Smith returns next game.
     
    #113 J.R., May 6, 2015
  14. amos1er

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    Bulls played horrible tonight. I think it was mainly an effort thing though. I expect them to play better in game three for sure.
     
    #115 amos1er, May 6, 2015
  15. daywalker02

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    Ask Alexander why the Rox have never wound up with a Top 5 draft pick.
     
    #115 daywalker02, May 6, 2015
  16. VBG

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    So you want to tank and have a better chance in becoming Minnesota than getting lucky and being Cleveland? The Cavs would still suck if Lebron didn't randomly come.
     
    #116 VBG, May 7, 2015
  17. sugrlndkid

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    Josh Smith's twin brother? Great Cliff Paul's brother is also returning...:(
     
    #117 sugrlndkid, May 7, 2015
  18. daywalker02

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    If you have a smart GM, take 2 Top 5 picks, two stars, or could deal one for another allstar.

    And you are out of the lottery in 2 or 3 years. Being close to contenders

    Luck is always involved even with trades.

    Young superstars grow in your city and do not cost you 16 or 20 million per year
     
    #118 daywalker02, May 7, 2015
  19. Wapzoe

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    Statistically the teams who tank stay around the bottom of the league for at least the duration of the rookie contract and often far longer. Not 2 or 3 years and into the playoffs.. and especially not a contender unless you score on a super draft and then pick a super player.

    By contrast, the teams who attempt to reach .500 or above (i.e. dont tank) have shown to fare far better over the tankers. Not to mention the indirect benefits of FA allure, market strengthening etc.

    There is a reason Morey and Les will not tank, don't assume you know better than they do.

    Have a read of this and many other articles. http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/40055/does-tanking-even-work
     
    #119 Wapzoe, May 7, 2015
  20. J.R.

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    <iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sGHAxbSEBZs?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #120 J.R., May 7, 2015
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