Why I am a fan of Cleveland Sports?

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NorthDakota said:
Good. Bron will feel the need to do more on his own.
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If Cavs don't make their outside shots, GSW defenders are gonna sag like crazy to help defend against Lebron. If they do, they can't leave their man. If you watch GSW defense when Lebron has the ball, most of their defenders are toeing in and out of the key to clog the lane and provide help side defense.

Point blank, GSW are making their outside shots, and Cavs are not. We'll see if the role players play better at home for the Cavs tonight. The line for the game opened at Cavs -1, then moved to GSW -1, now back to Cavs -1. Not sure if this was a pre determined line movement from the sharps or actual public money. I think I may bet Cavs 1st half, but most likely stay away from any action tonight.

Tyron Lue made that slight adjustment of inserting Lebron against the GSW lineup that extended the lead in game 1 and it was okay. But Cavs are not even playing with the fundamentals, such as Richard Jefferson not having is hands up in a defensive posture to let the defender make a straight line pass for a cutting player. Many times, a simple pump fake will suffice to get GSW defenders out of position.

If Lebron isn't making his mid range and three's, he is gonna have to post and thus reliant on his teammates to spread the floor. Also, give credit to Igoudala and GSW for their team defense on him. They are making it hard on him, that is for sure.
 
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Irish#1 said:
Cleveland will win this game, but I see the Warriors taking game 4.
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Cleveland's body language is horrible. Dead man walking. Kevin Love staying out is a sure sign of that. (Unless he's seriously injured, color me skeptical).
 
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Veritate Duce Progredi said:
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Cleveland's body language is horrible. Dead man walking. Kevin Love staying out is a sure sign of that. (Unless he's seriously injured, color me skeptical).
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Not with Love out. While he hasn't lit the world on fire, he does the the ability to have a big game.
 
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calvegas04 said:
The empty Indians stadium is wondering when they will come
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Also has to do to the fact that: 1) School just got out 2) Nights in early summer by the lake can get pretty chilly 3) Competing against the Cavs for fans right now. Their past weekend series was pretty full from the looks of it. Once the Finals are over and summer gets into full swing there will be bigger crowds.
 
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NorthDakota said:
Good. Bron will feel the need to do more on his own.
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gkIrish said:
Kevin Love being out is a net positive for the Cavs. I think their chances greatly improve tonight.
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I agree. Also with Jefferson starting for Love, LJ will move to the 4 and that should force him closer to the basket. Where he's much better. What I don't get is GSW have given him free run to the basket more often than not in this series and he chooses to shoot from further out. That paired with being passive/getting others involved has really hurt them. I think with Love out and them coming home they win this game. Mostly I just hope for a competitive game thru all 4 quarters. I hate to watch a blowout.
 
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Cleveland not looking too shabby. I'd be okay with seeing at any one time, only two of the big 3 on the floor together at any given time...
 
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This is two years in a row Curry had an amazing season, did fine in the early playoffs (injury aside), and then a real crappy Finals. It's gonna look really weird if a unanimous league MVP wins a title and isn't the Finals MVP.
 
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IrishSteelhead said:
This is two years in a row Curry had an amazing season, did fine in the early playoffs (injury aside), and then a real crappy Finals. It's gonna look really weird if a unanimous league MVP wins a title and isn't the Finals MVP.
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Ref's are really letting them hammer Curry during the series
 
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It has nothing to do with fouls. He's been off. Wayyyyy off.


*There is a 100% chance the Cavs hire somebody to club Love over the head tonight to ensure he can't play anymore.
 
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Veritate Duce Progredi said:
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Cleveland's body language is horrible. Dead man walking. Kevin Love staying out is a sure sign of that. (Unless he's seriously injured, color me skeptical).
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I guess I should have bet after all! lol
 
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calvegas04 said:
Ref's are really letting them hammer Curry during the series
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GoldenDome said:
Making excuses already?
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Heard the same thing on the radio this morning.


NorthDakota said:
You mean they are letting them play basketball the way God intended. Cavs can't help it that he's a little bitch.
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What we see today should be called basketbrawl, not basketball. I would love to see the game go back to it's roots when it comes to the physicality.
 
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NorthDakota said:
Cleveland not looking too shabby. I'd be okay with seeing at any one time, only two of the big 3 on the floor together at any given time...
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If they start Love they need to swap JR Smith and Shumpert in the line up. Having one less offensive option on the floor with the big 3, and replacing that with a great defender, would overall help the team. Plus you'd add more offense to your 2nd unit.
calvegas04 said:
Ref's are really letting them hammer Curry during the series
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He hasn't been hammered at all
IrishSteelhead said:
It has nothing to do with fouls. He's been off. Wayyyyy off.


*There is a 100% chance the Cavs hire somebody to club Love over the head tonight to ensure he can't play anymore.
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He just hasn't looked like he's right since the series started. But you have to give the Cavs some credit on D.

Overall Kerr is a genius coach. Instead of taking a TO after a foul before the shots he always calls then in between the shots to ice the shooter. He usually plays 2 of his 3 best players to finish out quarters strong and blitz the other team while they often have there stars on the bench. He's typically quick to make a change if it's necessary. Some coaches mull it over for a bit first and it costs them.
 
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IrishLion said:
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He's 31 with more minutes on his body than nearly everyone in the league. That dunk shouldn't happen. It's just not human that his head still gets above the rim from an awkward jump and a bad lob. We've got MAYBE two more years of this level of play before his body has to shut down. Hope everyone is enjoying it.
 
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Irish#1 said:
What we see today should be called basketbrawl, not basketball. I would love to see the game go back to it's roots when it comes to the physicality.
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What exactly happened that left you in a coma for the entire decade of the 80's?

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