Bam Bam Baklava
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Warriors do love unnecessary jackass flashy passes that turn into turnovers.
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NBA Finals 2017 |OT| Same As It Ever Was
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TrumanBurbank
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I think every team will win their home game. I don't think the finals last yr will be beat in terms of pure awesomeness for a long time.
So ultimately I'm not sure how this series will end up. I could see the Cavs winning, I could also see them getting swept without much competition.
I'll be safe and take Warriors in 5 or 6. Lebron got his against them and now KD will finally get his as well. Game 1 could be telling.
I'll be safe and take Warriors in 5 or 6. Lebron got his against them and now KD will finally get his as well. Game 1 could be telling.
Yoshimitsu126
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I can see this happening too.
Stabby McSter
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Lionel Richie
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Same here. I really don't see the Cavs defense being able to slow down the Warriors by itself, that defense is too awful against good ball movement. It's simplistic but the outcome IMO will depend if the Warriors are knocking down shots. If they are, they will win. If they are not, then the Cavs are very well equipped to outshoot them.
Which is pretty much what happened in last year's Finals.
the thing about this is that if the warriors aren't hitting shots they can just feed durant and then they'll all get better looks anyway and start knocking them down
you can never count out lebron but I really can't see this series going past 6
He changed the narrative and maybe the league by basically picking his teams after that.
That was impossible for a superstar in the past unless they wanted to take a giant paycut.
I think the Warriors are the better team but I don't know if I trust KD and Curry with this much pressure. I think how they handle it determines who wins. Cavs are not going to be afraid.
ryutaro's mama
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While I miss my team being in the Finals, I certainly don't miss these feelings.
2010 fucking wrecked me. I think I lost at least a year off my life.
MugiwaraCole
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Cavs in 6 or 7. I. Don't. Care.
Yes, as a free agent a player basically gets to pick the team he wants to join if the cards line up right, that's what a free agent is.
Come on man, you're better than this.
What are you talking about?
The league today is different then it was in the past. I don't think what LeBron, KD and what other future players are going to do in picking teams is comparable to past eras where players had to stick with their team or take a huge discount to chase a ring.
I never said it was a bad thing. It is just a different era.
MugiwaraCole
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friskykillface
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LeBron has to play at least 40-42 minutes minimum each game
Makes sense. Everybody knew what the deal was going in to this year. Durant also probably just likes playing on the team. It's a good fit for him professionally and personally.
friskykillface
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Warriors cocky owner will break up this group
He's not gonna pay Steph the super max
Steph will probably ask for a percent of ownership which i'd give to him if he's winning championships
He's not gonna pay Steph the super max
Steph will probably ask for a percent of ownership which i'd give to him if he's winning championships
Cracklox
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Lionel Richie
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Yeah it's ridiculous, the Warriors flat out break the game when they're not playing like ass, which is pretty damn rare by itself. And the Cavs have a shit defense. I could see the Cavs somehow winning, you never rule out Lebron, Kyrie and a team that shoots 3s like they do, but they're not stopping the Warriors from scoring at all.
And the Warriors are the second best defense in the league on top of that. They're just too overpowered.
Elegant Weapon
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I am not emotionally equipped to handle this series. Even if the Cavs win or lose tonight, it's about winning 4 games and getting the gold ball. I'm going to be a wreck
That's raw as fuck, I want to play that Street Fighter
That's raw as fuck, I want to play that Street Fighter
Lmao. Meant to post in the Sneakers thread.
DigitalRicket
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My head says Warriors but my heart says Cavaliers. I felt the same way last year and it was quite a show to see the Cavs crawl their way back. Haven't been this excited for the Finals since Jordan's rematch with the Jazz
PadWarrior
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ESPN @espn
Sources: Kevin Durant is willing to sacrifice a max contract extension if it helps keep the Warriors' core intact.
Sources: KD may give up money for GS core
espn.com
Sources: Kevin Durant is willing to sacrifice a max contract extension if it helps keep the Warriors' core intact.
Sources: KD may give up money for GS core
espn.com
This art is insanely dope. Dray and KD with the stogies lol.
BMO = GOAT
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Smart decision. He has all that endorsement money, he eating GOOD. Just about those W's now.
This group ain't going anywhere. Not 1, not 2, not 3. Ok maybe 3.
Elegant Weapon
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I almost want to see the Warriors lose more than I want to see the Cavs win
I mean, it's the exact same thing but
Fuck
The
Warriors
I mean, it's the exact same thing but
Fuck
The
Warriors
PadWarrior
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I'm hoping the warriors blow the mm out in a four game sweep.
Ninja Scooter
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Can't blame the players. Blame the owners for capping individual salaries.
Doug Heffernan
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Cavs in 6. Lebron is playing on a whole other level, like Tom Brady avacodo ice cream tier.
But they still lose by 12
Future PhaZe
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Dubs have no rim protection and Kyrie has already proven he can match Steph, if not exceed him in a series. and
Elegant Weapon
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Seriously, the Warriors have no answer for Kyrie who plays better as the lights get brighter. Curry hasn't really shown up for the last two finals because he style of play is not really winning basketball and he likes to throw away championships will flashy passes
but you know what, may the best team win
but you know what, may the best team win
Warriors lead the league in blocks per game. And they have 3 seven footers on the team so you can't really call them small anymore like they were in the past 2 years.
Draymond green is one of the best rim protectors in the league. If nothing else, McGee can block a basketball.
Cavs might have an edge on the boards.
Lue will play him 45 mins a game
I just want everybody to not freak out after game 1, if Cavs blowout the Warriors or Warriors blow out the Cavs, it means nothing
Stabby McSter
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ryutaro's mama
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Go read the Finals threads on GAF, on any year, after any Game 1.
IT ALWAYS MEANS EVERYTHING
only reason why I can see Cavs stealing game 1 is that game 1 warriors performance against the Spurs pre-Kawhi injury
that was crazy. and the cavs are better than the spurs. and if lebron lands on zaza's ankle and tears his acl he walks it off and is good to go in 15 seconds.
that was crazy. and the cavs are better than the spurs. and if lebron lands on zaza's ankle and tears his acl he walks it off and is good to go in 15 seconds.
Lionel Richie
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I think you're joking but in case you're not or if anyone legit thinks this is true, well... It's not, it's bullshit. Curry had a better TS% in the last Finals than Kyrie or Lebron and he was quietly the true MVP in the 2015 Finals.
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