OfficerRaichu15
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So Draymond just said that a bunch of people in Cleveland are idiots when he was asked about the draymond sucks chant last night...
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NBA Finals 2017 |OT| Same As It Ever Was
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yeah he's salty as fuck because I think some fans got into with his mom in the stands during game 3
BlackNMild2k1
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Yes, and maybe. it certainly would have been a much better game had the early ref assist not been committed. It would have looked a lot like Game 3, only the Cavs probably would have pulled it off in the end this time.
exactly.
Even Fox news and other outlets are complaining about the officiating, so I'm not sure how it is salt to point out how bad it was and how that affects the game being played, especially when it affects one team more disproportionately than the other early on.
http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/...rst-in-game-4-and-thats-a-huge-problem-061017
I know we don't all agree on which calls were which, but you can't just flat out deny that the whole game was affected by constant bullshit from the officiating staff. It was a very bad look, especially for such a high profile and highly rated match-up.
First of all, congrats Raichu, you won't have to get your head shaved
.Second of all, the fans chanted "Draymond Sucks" and they haggled his mom. Police had to get involved. Dude's probably upset and annoyed at that, the second part mainly. Wouldn't you be?
OfficerRaichu15
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I mean that's terrible but he doesn't need to generalize all of Cleveland. The ones that haggled his mom are idiots though completely childish.First of all, congrats Raichu, you won't have to get your head shaved
Second of all, the fans chanted "Draymond Sucks" and they haggled his mom. Police had to get involved. Dude's probably upset and annoyed at that, the second part mainly. Wouldn't you be?
Also I know right I was worried I would have too lol.
Lionel Richie
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I mean, a lot of people were messing with his mom and that's not good. Lebron fucked clevelanders even more when just one guy got messy with his mom.
Why does it matter
It's a bad look for Cleveland fans. Shitty fans in general would do that though, so generalizing it to Cleveland is unfortunate but understandable.
Emotions were really high last night but there's no reason to harass someone's mom like that.
Yea, 100%. On both. This isn't specific to Cleveland, it's Sports fans in general. Something abo Sports sometimes brings out the worst in people.
It's why I laugh when I hear people attacking band wagoners, that's literally in every sport.
And I haven't read the quote but yea he shouldn't have generalized all of Cleveland if that's what happened. In the end, I guess it's just emotions. People in the stands were angry, emotional. Starting chanting. Draymond took it personal and made an insult against the city. Happens I guess.
Eagles fans booed and threw snowballs at freaking Santa Claus! Anything sports fans do doesn't surprise me lol
Chanting Draymond sucks isn't that bad and neither is calling Clevelanders not the sharpest people around.
But any time the people of Cleveland do something stupid I must post this video
https://youtu.be/yJMa20xXykI
Chanting Draymond sucks isn't that bad and neither is calling Clevelanders not the sharpest people around.
But any time the people of Cleveland do something stupid I must post this video
https://youtu.be/yJMa20xXykI
It's fair. I remember when Browns fans threw beer bottles and shit onto the field after the refs made a bad call, and now they don't sell them in bottles at the stadium.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-teMkx2vgA
Cleveland sports fans emotions can run hot (as a Cleveland sports fan). Always embarrassed by that behavior though.
Gotta love game to game fan swings. One game GS are cheaters and they're putting an asterisk on the championship before it was even won. Next game the Warriors aren't mentally tough and CLE is coming back from a never before done 0-3 deficit. Stay reactionary GAF.
Hey at least your NFL team doesn't draft woman beaters. God I remember when I was at a Xavier game after the infamous Steelers Bengals playoff game and Pacman was there. Everyone wanted their picture with him and to shake is hand and I'm just standing their like he cost us the god damn game fuck this guy!
Back on topic. Cavs looked good, don't know if they can keep up this energy for three more games, Warriors fans gonna be crazy on Monday. Still hoping Cavs pull this through though.
highrider
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I'm not trying to hot take or be reactionary but seriously, Warriors have all the pieces there to sweep Cleveland, they are so strong on both sides of the ball. Most of my friends that follow basketball didn't think Cleveland had a chance myself included. KD completely alters what they present to a team defensively. I'm amazed that they couldn't finish them, and I still think it's a huge long shot for a comeback, but by not finishing them you've given them something to build from, and that's a dangerous thing. You can say it was one game and that's true, but it was the game they had to win imo. Either way makes the series much more entertaining.
PRBoricua
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The Cavs played a historically good game last night and I just can't help but feel like Golden State was one LeBron trip to the bench from giving up that lead.
Obviously, I think Golen State will ultimately win the series, but I hope the Cavs can at least give them a scare in Oakland before they succumb to the Slim Reaper.
Obviously, I think Golen State will ultimately win the series, but I hope the Cavs can at least give them a scare in Oakland before they succumb to the Slim Reaper.
clevbrowns94
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Let's see. Avoided the sweep. Prevented GS from celebrating on our floor (at least for now, could still happen if we make it to game 6 and lose). Stopped GS from having a perfect playoffs record (shockingly, their first loss since April 10th). Set some records along the way (those will feel meaningless though if we lose the series). It was a good night for Cavs fans even if we don't win the series. I think game 5 will be the toughest one looking at the three potential next games. GS will want revenge and we have played terribly in the first two games in Oakland (granted, we were down only 8 and 3 in the half and fell apart in the third). Game 6 would be back in Cleveland, where we obviously have played better so far. Game 7 would be back in Oakland, but I think us winning 3 straight would probably break GS's will so much that we would have a decent shot.
I see a lot of people saying the series would be 2-2 if the Cavs won game 3. We don't know that. GS may have taken their foot off the gas being up 3-0 and the Cavs may have finally relaxed in their shooting with nothing to lose anymore, down in such a big deficit. All we can say for sure is that game 3 was devastating for their title hopes, and it was very winnable if they could have made shots when it really mattered.
I see a lot of people saying the series would be 2-2 if the Cavs won game 3. We don't know that. GS may have taken their foot off the gas being up 3-0 and the Cavs may have finally relaxed in their shooting with nothing to lose anymore, down in such a big deficit. All we can say for sure is that game 3 was devastating for their title hopes, and it was very winnable if they could have made shots when it really mattered.
Refs only suck if you lose.
True Savior
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Honestly, Cavs could already be champions if they had won all the other 3 games.
Name a team better than Cleveland that's been swept in the finals. If you think Cleveland didn't have a chance to win a game you've been listening to too much crappy analysis.
Lionel Richie
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It feels like Zaza played the entire third quarter, I'm sure he didn't but it felt like he did at the time. I'm not a fan of Kerr's rotations and he almost cost them the third game, he really should have in fact.
One underrated bit about last year is how he gave the Finals away by playing Varejao too much in game 7. He was an egregious -9 in 8 minutes and Kerr used him in the third quarter right when the Warriors should have pulled away. Not a fan of his work in the Finals, he needs to play it tighter out there.
Dunno if I'd put Kerr over Carlisle.
You got the stats to back up such a bold claim?
You got the stats to back up such a bold claim?
Alligatorjandro
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Whoa
Fixed2BeBroken
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that one armed game doe....that shit was epic
BlackNMild2k1
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This whole conversation wouldn't exist if Kawhi hadn't gotten injured and neither did Rondo.
I think if Cavs get more wins than the Warriors, they can win this thing.
But if Warriors don't get a single win, Cavs will win.
Warriors are in a tough spot, Cavs have them right where they want them. This was Ty Lue's "Secret Sauce Plan" all along.
True Savior
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beat
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IMO he's been a great coach in:
1) setting up an efficient offensive system (along with Alvin Gentry)
2) presiding over a secure defensive system (but Ron Adams is the defensive guru)
3) building culture
4) ATOs
1 & 2 & 3 are why he doesn't call many plays from the bench -- the players already know what to do.
4 is a mark of a good sideline coach.
Now, his rotations are questionable because he does go too deep into his bench and we fans let it slide in a win - which has happened - and complain about it in a loss. But overall I think he's been a great coach. The motion offense absolutely unlocked Klay and Curry, the defensive system maximizes what each player can do and tries to minimize their weak points, the player development has been superb.
DontBeThatGuy
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It's unfortunate Cavs couldn't close out that game 3, actually make a series of this, because I really don't see them winning at Oracle Arena.
sir_kevith
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This is why you're not in the NBA.
Bottom line is it comes down to the LAST TOUCHDOWN THAT'S IT!
Dubs better win Game 5. Otherwise...
Oh I agree and warriors will win this on Monday night but the bold part....its sort of the argument people made last year how no team has ever come back down 3-1. Cavs did.
Sir Kevith pls. How do I become a big baller
Yep. Never underestimate Lebron. With that said, I'd like Warriors to end this at 4-1 so all the 3-1 jokes (and future 3-0) jokes can stop. Anyways, hopefully we get a good game.
friskykillface
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So is Wade getting tickets from Kyrie or LeBron?
Wade is the X factor
I think Warriors win it unless Curry and Klay both go finals game 7 on Monday.
Behind the back pass hype.
JR > Love, call me an idiot but JR was key in game 3 before they blew it and was consistent in game 4
Wade is the X factor
I think Warriors win it unless Curry and Klay both go finals game 7 on Monday.
Behind the back pass hype.
JR > Love, call me an idiot but JR was key in game 3 before they blew it and was consistent in game 4
George Claw M.D.
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Everyone should've had enough rest heading into the 4th with all the stoppages, fan-tossing, and technical retconning fuckery. Game was a fucking mess. I'd rather they not call shit all game than what we had last night. I had my DVR record well past the scheduled end time and it still didn't record until the end of the game. And there wasn't even OT.
Zaza gotta play better. And hopefully he does at home. I don't agree with people saying it would be better if he got suspended. JaVale and West can't cover all the minutes they need at center, and McAshit should never see the damn floor. Ever. I don't know if the reduced minutes have Clark out of rhythm but he's been looking useless this series. PCaw is doing better than him and he's a rookie.
Credit to Cavs though. The entire team just had a shooting night for the ages. Looking at the boxscore I was surprised their percentages were as low as they were. Seemed like they couldn't miss the entire game. Even DWill was hitting from deep. They have so many weapons that when they're on, they can outshoot anyone in the league. I think game 4 was pretty much the ideal type of performance that was envisioned when that roster was put together.
BlackNMild2k1
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PadWarrior
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Seeing some tweets from fans saying kerr too conservative by not playing his stats more minutes.
Man has plats in his hair in fucking 2017
Anyway, interesting stat by Nate Duncan
It was 24-9 Cavs before any weird calls got made. Now I know that the Warriors went on a little run before a rapid fire string of calls were made but it's...interesting
MegaManTrigger
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Interesting considering people were on Mike Brown for living by and dying by the death lineup.
PadWarrior
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I know lol.
It would be the greatest achievement in the history of the NBA, by far.
Camaway2
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Amen to that. I can't stand him, how he carries himself around the court, let alone when he opens his gob.
PadWarrior
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Will be interesting to see if the cavs can get away with mauling curry again in golden state. If they do they probably will win 4 in a row.
Is that even being salty? If you were messing with my family I would call you a lot worse.
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