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[linkboy]

we're about to see GoaT performances from bron and kyrie tonight

prepare yourself

And they'll still lose by 20.

 

[Nafai1123]

I just want to see a good game. Still rooting for GS but hoping the Cavs can make it competitive

Spoiler

until the final seconds when GS snatches their souls and consumes them on live TV.

 

[TTG]

Tonight is the night we see if the Warriors have the killer instinct. If they come out throwing loose passes around like it's a joke game then they learned nothing. If they come out fighting to end the series here and now, it's over.

The only time that's happened in these finals has been like a passing version of a heat check. Which is still dumb, just like heat checks are dumb. I don't think they'll be up by enough in this game for that to happen, but Durant isn't about that behind the back pass out of a pick and roll anyway. He'll call for the ball and stand with it for 10 seconds while everyone settles down.

I just want to see a good game. Still rooting for GS but hoping the Cavs can make it competitive

Spoiler

until the final seconds when GS snatches their souls and consumes them on live TV.

I'm rooting for GS, but hoping the Cavs win this game. It would be so lame if both of these teams didn't see a single competitive series this post season.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

They can do the latter and still lose though. Cavs have to win today.

Warriors at their best don't lose to anyone.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.



#plzgoseven

 

[Tall4Life]

When's pre-coverage on ABC starting?

 

[phanphare]

And they'll still lose by 20.

fine by me tbh

there's so much individual talent on both of these teams, watching them all go off has been pretty fun so far. just need kyrie to get his before the series is over.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Game's on the east coast and not starting until 9. What the hell is this?

 

[Vicetrailia]

Warriors at their best don't lose to anyone.

They play their best all of the time in these playoffs. You're talking about the stars aligning.

 

[BMO = GOAT]

I just want to see a good game. Still rooting for GS but hoping the Cavs can make it competitive

Spoiler

until the final seconds when GS snatches their souls and consumes them on live TV.

Warriors always do the soul snatching in the 3rd QT. 🔪

When's pre-coverage on ABC starting?

8:30

 

[sf2fanatic]

Almost free taco time

 

[phanphare]

Game's on the east coast and not starting until 9. What the hell is this?

gotta balance both of the coasts for dem ratings

 

[MetalFearSolid]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.



#plzgoseven

I am excited about the draft more earlier than usual which is sad.

 

[bionic77]

For Cavs to win I think their reserves (4-7) need to score 40 points.

JR needs to make an appearance or else they all about to go fishing in a hurry (which may not bother him too much). If he goes for 15+ things could get interesting.

 

[Hyperactivity]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.



#plzgoseven

Not even crazy Ben Simmons passes to hold us over until then in summer league, nor a free agency that is going to be more exciting than last year's

 

[Vegetable Lasagna]

This series is over. The day it sinks in to Cleveland ownership that all those millions and millions over the cap isn't going to bring them more than 1 season of success. Should have realized this on 7-6-2016 when the Dubs signed the best player in the league, but tonight will do. Wonder how long it takes until this team gets gutted? Cleveland back to being Cleveland.

Btw, how much is JR Smith costing them? Oh, in money terms I mean. Not losses.

 

[Trey]

Game's on the east coast and not starting until 9. What the hell is this?

Primetime.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

I am excited about the draft more earlier than usual which is sad.

Naw, as a rebuilding team, I kinda already know who we are likely taking @ #2. Maybe we can get some value with the HOU pick as well.

Not even crazy Ben Simmons passes to hold us over until then in summer league

Fuuuuuuuck, that's right...

 

[Walter White]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.



#plzgoseven

No meaningful basketball till the Warriors run is over :/

 

[Vegetable Lasagna]

No meaningful basketball till the Warriors run is over :/

 

[cdyhybrid]

Game's on the east coast and not starting until 9. What the hell is this?

Live on the east coast brehs 😂😂😂

 

[BlackGhost]

Go Cav. Tonight I think we should play to win 🤔 That would be good.

Math tells me we need a win

 

[alr1ght]

If the Cavs score more points, then they win.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

5th year anniversary is tonight

 

[Miracle]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.



#plzgoseven

Summer league is fun at times.

And Free Agency drama is always fun.

 

[Cre8]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.



#plzgoseven

Why not? I wants to see a team go 16-0 in the postseason. Its historic. GS may never gets another chance like this.

 

[bionic77]

If the Cavs score more points, then they win.

There is no single stat that determines the outcome of the game.

I guess points scored is mostly a good predictor but I prefer winning percentage. I like a stat that includes more variables. Its calls analytics, which from my understanding is when people on the internet make analysis have sex with statistics to support their theories.

 

[Ashhong]

5th year anniversary is tonight

anniversary of what? my memory is shit

 

[Killa Sasa]

Really hope Cavs get washed. Don't want Clevelanders thinking their teams are supposed to win things. Glitch in the Matrix thanks to Neo James last year.

In all seriousness, hope this is an actual game and would be nice for someone other than Bron and Kevin to show up for the Cavs. It's pretty much do or die.

 

[bigedole]

Isn't Curry's contract finally up after this season? I don't think it's a given that this Warrior's team stays together in its current form. Curry will definitely want to (and deserves to) get paid a max contract.

 

[HeySeuss]

Holy shit who's cutting onions. Didn't know JR and his wife had this happening

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

anniversary of what? my memory is shit

5th year anniversary since Lebron went HAM sandwich in Game 6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxHJeW4Yc2o

Can he do it again???

 

[-tetsuo-]

JR

 

[Grassy]

Holy shit who's cutting onions. Didn't know JR and his wife had this happening

Yeah I had no idea as I don't follow basketball too heavily, this is heart-breaking.

 

[mjp2417]

Holy shit who's cutting onions. Didn't know JR and his wife had this happening

The fact that JR Smith has a wife, child, and recognizable home life is kinda surreal

 

[Stat Flow]

If Cavs lose tonight LeBron can just add to his legacy as the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. LeGOAT

 

[Velcro Fly]

Holy shit who's cutting onions. Didn't know JR and his wife had this happening

For real.

Modern medicine is incredible.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

If Cavs lose tonight LeBron can just add to his legacy as the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. LeGOAT

Has any player been swept twice in the finals before?

 

[Miracle]

If Cavs lose tonight LeBron can just add to his legacy as the first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. LeGOAT

Or he can add getting swept twice in the Finals to his legacy.

 

[HeySeuss]

Yeah I had no idea as I don't follow basketball too heavily, this is heart-breaking.

Me neither and I live in Ohio. I don't follow the Cavs very closely to know anything about them off court. That was a happy ending that given how the story started I didn't think was going to happen.

The fact that JR Smith has a wife, child, and recognizable home life is kinda surreal

I take it he had a rough life? Don't know anything about him.

 

[mjp2417]

Has any player been swept twice in the finals before?

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Apparently Magic and Kareem has been swept twice in the finals before. At least Lebron wouldn't be the first.

 

[mjp2417]

Me neither and I live in Ohio. I don't follow the Cavs very closely to know anything about them off court. That was a happy ending that given how the story started I didn't think was going to happen.



I take it he had a rough life? Don't know anything about him.

"Eventful" would probably be a better descriptor: http://grantland.com/the-triangle/prince-of-the-city-a-good-bye-letter-to-j-r-smith/

 

[BlackGhost]

Go Cav, Defend the Flat Land.

 

[LyleLanley]

Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Losers.

 

[bigmit3737]

If you like basketball, you shouldn't be wishing for a Warriors win tonight.

After this series, no meaningful basketball till late October, y'all.





#plzgoseven

I just want a Lebrun kyrie and curry Durant shoot out .

Let the score all the points.


At least there is GOT next month .

 

[Bread]

This series is over. The day it sinks in to Cleveland ownership that all those millions and millions over the cap isn't going to bring them more than 1 season of success. Should have realized this on 7-6-2016 when the Dubs signed the best player in the league, but tonight will do. Wonder how long it takes until this team gets gutted? Cleveland back to being Cleveland.

Btw, how much is JR Smith costing them? Oh, in money terms I mean. Not losses.

Im pretty sure that one year was worth it for them

 

[Tom Penny]

If Cavs don't win one the of the next two games I think it's over.

 

[Tall4Life]

Kendrick is eating good

 

[Mory Dunz]

ok, Watch ESPN, don't fail me tonight.

edit:
rough start.