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scarletmike
Researching the Magic!
Cleveland sports teams are cursed. There's just no getting around it. I've given up expecting a true championship out of any of them, closest any of them will get is a division/league/conference title and appearance in the championship. I'm convinced that even if James hadn't given up against the Celtics it wouldn't have mattered, the universe would have found a way.
As long as they beat Detroit. Any win over a team from that shitty state makes me happy.
As long as they beat Detroit. Any win over a team from that shitty state makes me happy.
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ginn421
Think Long
Jesus, this is this thread after a win? A win over a hot shooting team playing way over their heads at that?
And I'd say Detroit were the mental midgets after their 4th quarter meltdown. The Pistons gave them their best shot and still lost by 5. That has to be mentally draining.
And I'd say Detroit were the mental midgets after their 4th quarter meltdown. The Pistons gave them their best shot and still lost by 5. That has to be mentally draining.
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This is a thread with people who have watched this Cavs team all season.
I'd say any team can get that hot shooting the ball against the Cavs "defense." Did you see the "defense" today? In a game that matters?
Detroit lost to the number one seed, on the road, by a mere 5 points, in a close game throughout...they'll probably have a locker room vote to just pack it in...
I think they'll be fine.
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Yeah I don't know if Detroit will pull out the GSW type shooting that they had for the first 3 quarters today. I'm guessing game 2 might be close for the first quarter or so, but then the Cavs will win comfortably. If Detroit is going to win one it will be game 3. I'm actually guessing a game similar to today in game 3 and then a blowout win in game 4 kind of like Atlanta last year. JR will be due for one of those crazy JR games before the end of the series.
Also, Timo only plays 4:34 against one of the few teams with a true center. I don't see that number going up against any other team.
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OHSportsFan
Fan of Ohio Sports in Indy
Saw that only 1 out of the 29 3-pointers Detroit took was "highly contested." That is the problem. NBA teams can make jumpers when they are open.
I still have worries about the role players. It was all the Big 3 today, which is good, but clearly not enough as Detroit was leading by 7 in the 4th quarter. Jefferson helped today. But yes, Detroit did fold and watching Reggie Jackson have a miserable 4th quarter was entertaining. Fuck him and fuck Detroit.
I still have worries about the role players. It was all the Big 3 today, which is good, but clearly not enough as Detroit was leading by 7 in the 4th quarter. Jefferson helped today. But yes, Detroit did fold and watching Reggie Jackson have a miserable 4th quarter was entertaining. Fuck him and fuck Detroit.
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ginn421
Think Long
Look I get it. The Drive. The Shot. The Browns sucking since returning to the league. But for Cleveland sports to move forward, the pessimism and dwelling on the past has to stop. I'm not talking abut blind optimism, but the cloud of past failures has to move on and the fans can help with that. Get over it.
I'm sure I'll get ridiculed, but deep down you know it's true.
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I'm not dwelling on Cleveland's past (though that sure is one reason to be cautious with our expectations.) I'm looking at real championship contenders this season. Golden State won their first game by 26. San Antonio is up 30 right now. The Cavs can make it through the east. If you've been watching this team all year (and I'll just assume you have,) then you should know that either of those teams are gonna push the Cavs shit in.
Also, my believing that, isn't going to be the reason that Cleveland sports doesn't move forward. I have plenty of buddies that are all rah rah for the Cavs. To them, they are some sort of super team with the 3 best players in the league all on one roster. They think that the regular season games don't mean anything and don't help shed a light on how the postseason could possibly play out. They think that the Cavs will just magically be an awesome team that we haven't seen yet now that the playoffs have started. But they aren't helping Cleveland sports move forward. They're just fucking retarded.
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NorthCoastKid
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People here seem to have real short memories. The Celtics gave the Cavs three very tough, back-and-forth games in the opening round last year too. Quite frankly, this Pistons team is much better than the Celtics were last year and is also much better than the 5-8 seeds in the West for my money. It's the playoffs. There's going to be games that are tight throughout. That's just how things tend to go. This opening weekend really seemed to be an anomaly with all the blowouts.
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NorthCoastKid
Legend
I somewhat agree with this, but I think part of the Cavs strategy this series is trying like hell to make sure Drummond and Jackson don't get theirs, Drummond especially. By selling out on Drummond in the paint, that's going to leave guys open. Coming into game 1, that's a gamble you're willing to take considering Detroit's woes making the 3 this season. Drummond succeeding in the low post is sustainable offense for Detroit. Stats say that them shooting 52% from three point range the remainder of the series is not.
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NorthCoastKid
Legend
Well, if the outcome is already predetermined, I guess those people shouldn't waste their time watching.
Also, if you think the Cavs got "blasted" in the Finals last year, a series in which they had a 2-1 lead with a depleted roster, we must have been watching two completely different series.
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ginn421
Think Long
Oh I totally agree that right now, SA and GS would win a series with the Cavs. But the potential is there for Cleveland to improve by the time they'll meet to make it a toss up. Still a long ways to go to get there so hopefully the bench/role players will contribute, bc the Big 3 each played their roles very well yesterday. Just need more time playing together.
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I would not change the game plan at all. Clamp down on Drummond inside and dare them to shoot 50+% from deep again. The Cavs already proved they can win if Detroit shoots lights out.
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