2017-06-12, 22:53 | Link #2325 |
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Well, that's that. Warriors win!! If not for JR Smith, this game would've been a blow out. Oh and, if not for Andre Igudola, Cavs could've stole this game. Yes, I can see the contradiction in those previous two statements. This game lived up to the hype.
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2017-06-12, 23:17 | Link #2326 |
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I had agreed with Stephen A Smith when he said that the Warriors needed to treat game 5 like a game 7. Needless to say, I'm glad that's just what they did. They had some very nice contributions from just about everyone that stepped foot on the floor tonight that definitely helped them keep the lead at times when the Cavs could've completed a comeback. Speaking of the Cavs, I still gotta give them credit for making it entertaining though. And by them, I'm mostly referring to LeBron, Kyrie, and JR. I'm especially not a LeBron fan, but damn if he didn't do everything he could tonight. For once, I'll probably have trouble agreeing with those who'll criticize him for not doing enough during game 5.
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2017-06-12, 23:38 | Link #2327 |
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Cavs with their current unit will have to play a perfect game like game 4 every game to win a series against the Warriors. At this point I just can't see what Cavs can do off-season to compete against the Warriors.
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2017-06-12, 23:49 | Link #2328 | |
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Of all the potentially available players to go for, I think they should make a push for Carmelo Anthony. That would probably be the most mutually beneficial trade that could happen during the off season since Melo needs to leave New York if he's to ever win a championship. And hardly anyone is going to hold it against him for leaving at this point. Phil Jackson clearly doesn't want him and he's not getting any younger. Besides, it seems like former Knicks players tend to find more success in Cleveland with LeBron calling the shots. Last edited by sayde; 2017-06-13 at 00:01. |
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2017-06-13, 00:00 | Link #2329 | |
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So, I don't know. I do agree that Knicks players seem to seamlessly fit in with the Cavs.
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2017-06-13, 00:21 | Link #2330 | |
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So he is capable of it. I think he just needs a team with a system that pushes him into making defense a higher priority. Perhaps with LeBron there to take charge and to call him out on his faults, he might start to improve. The thing is, for as amazing as Melo can be, I wouldn't call him an effective leader. On the contrary, I think he's better off not being a leader. And yet, he is the leader of that Knicks squad. This means it's unlikely that any players on that team will step up to him. They had that a few years ago when Jason Kidd and a couple other veterans were around to provide that veteran leadership. That also happened to be one the last times they made the playoffs. But that's gone. And without that, I'm not sure he'll ever improve for as long as he's the one in charge on the floor. He needs a LeBron that can pull rank on him, lead by example, and encourage him to finally step his game up more consistently in other ways. |
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2017-06-13, 00:42 | Link #2331 |
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Cavs will certainly give Carmelo Anthony the best chance to play in the final. For an offensive talent such as him, it's a shame to watch him wither away in a team such as the Knicks that just can't sort itself out and probably won't for a while. I also agree Lebron's influence will make him a better player than he currently is. During Lebron's press conference it was pretty clear that he's expecting the management to shake things up so the Cavs can at least close the gap in talent compare to the Warriors.
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2017-06-13, 04:10 | Link #2334 |
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The first quarter was very hopeful for the Cavs, but as with the first 2 games, they quickly collapsed in the 2nd half
IIRC, There are some prominent free agents this off season: Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry, Paul Millsap, Gordon Hayward. If the Cavs could land any of these guys, especially Paul and Gordon, then they would have a legitimate shot at tbe championship. However, it's very unlikely because of cap space
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2017-07-08, 18:30 | Link #2337 |
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It's looking pretty bad for the Cavs. Given how much money they're spending on LeGoat currently they cannot afford anyone else, meanwhile Durant is taking personal cuts just to keep his team together. (Kind of embarrassing he is THAT desperate for a ring.)
Getting Jeff Green is a good move in opinion, but it's not enough. They just need to develop some kind of offense without LeBrony on the floor so he can have more time to rest. Regardless however, unless there is some major injury I cannot see the Cavs winning against the Warriors.
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Selection Sunday is in just two days! Here are a couple of articles I've written on how seedings are determined for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship (aka "March Madness") and what difference they make.
http://sportsbythenumbers.org/2018/0...lay-favorites/ http://sportsbythenumbers.org/2019/0...eeding-matter/
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