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[4/5]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

[Monkey_Driven]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

[4/5]

This has been a really weird series for me. I still like LeBron and still think he's one of the best ever so I want him to do well just because I'm tired of people discrediting everything he does. But at the same time, as a jilted Heat fan I'd like him to at least have to wait a year before he wins a ring without us. So, going into the series I basically was rooting for him to acquit himself well as the Warriors won the series in 4 or 5 games. I figured that'd be a win-win for me. But now I don't know. I'm still rooting for that same thing to happen, but if game 4 comes down to LeBron with the ball in his hand at the end...I don't know. I had no problem rooting for him in that scenario in games 1 and 2 because I was sure that was Cleveland trying to get their one win. Ugh. Sports suck.

[verb_to_trust]

Its simple....just aggressively root against him.

[4/5]

Its simple....just aggressively root against him.

The problem is people like you won't allow me to do that.

I watched game 2 with a friend who hates LeBron/worships Kobe so when LeBron missed that layup at the end of regulation I had to deal with him jumping up, "HE AIN'T BUILT LIKE THAT!! HE AIN'T KOBE!! HE AIN'T JORDAN!!!!"

I can't even...

[Joesanity]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

[Monkey_Driven]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

[Electromatic]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

I don't think so at this point. They are playing right into it continuing to brick up 3s like they don't watch tape. With a rebounding team like the Cavs, who essentially are defense and rebounding with Lebron James as the offensive scheme, passing around the perimeter isn't going to cut it. Losing Love and Irving really plays to that teams strength. James is the facilitator, Delly is the pest and a good passer/spot up shooter/diver... JR Smith has his moments, Shumpert is a good defender, Mosgov is playing well, and Thompson is Mr. Offensive Rebound.

The Cavs are making them look soft. The only way to win is going to be to pick the pace up and go to the basket, only then will the perimeter open up.

It's amazing that two good NBA coaches in a row are making Matthew Dellavedova look like some kind of all star.

Cavs in 5 unless something drastic changes. Game 4 is going to be the Warriors absolute best shot, if they don't win game 4, they are finished.

It's up to Bogut and Harrison Barnes to step up. I know that they can, I just don't know if they will.

[Joesanity]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

If I was a Warriors fan I'd get really frustrated with the way this team sometimes passes up the easy play for the flashy one (Bogut receiving a lob at the rim then passing to the outside was the dumbest thing I've ever seen...until Shumpert's inbound last night).

[Monkey_Driven]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

If I was a Warriors fan I'd get really frustrated with the way this team sometimes passes up the easy play for the flashy one (Bogut receiving a lob at the rim then passing to the outside was the dumbest thing I've ever seen...until Shumpert's inbound last night).

This series has been incredibly frustrating. Curry trying that behind the back pass at the end of the game made me walk away from the TV last night. Completely unnecessary. I don't want to sound like I'm not giving credit to the Cavs, but the Warriors are much better than this. They are not a soft team, but they're playing like one. Bogut and Draymond have to play great in Game 4.

[verb_to_trust]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

Hes top 3 all time now. I shudder to think what the narrative turns into if cavs close this out which at this point is probably a coin flip.

[bada]

Super happy this turned into a series. I don't really care who wins I just want exciting basketball. It's a fun story either way. I've only watched the Warriors play a dozen times or so the past 2 years since I'm on the East Coast and every time they looked like crap. I'm starting to think I'm a jinx! I def bought into the narrative that they were a great team I've just never actually seen it.

[Joesanity]

A stat I saw on a Cleveland blog:

Here are some interesting matchup stats for this series: According to NBA.com, against the Western Conference teams in the playoffs, 21.8 percent of Steph Curry’s shots were wide open and 32.8 percent were against tight coverage. Against the Cavs, only 9.5 percent of his shots are wide open and 52.4 percent of them are against tight coverage. 31.9 percent of his shots against the West were catch and shoot, with only 41 percent being pull up shots. Against the Cavs, only 20.6 percent are catch and shoot and 52 percent are pull ups.

[4/5]

The Warriors will be fine. They don't even have to shoot as well as they did all year--just don't shoot this badly and they'll win.

I am shocked about how this series has gone thus far, but I still don't think it can continue like this. Because math.

curry finally came to life in the second half last night, so yeah, this could be far from over.

I mean I have to reluctantly give Cleveland credit. For a group of scrubs they have really played tough and are doing everything they can to win. But the Warriors are just too good to not turn things around in a seven game series. I feel like the Cavs have squeezed just about as much out of this series as they possibly can and that GS is about to unleash an unholy barrage of jump shots all over them and take control of the series.

It does have a Memphis series vibe so far. At least that is what I'm hoping.

The fact that Cleveland had been playing Memphis-like defense all postseason was giving me hope that they could steal a game or two. But the one thing Memphis didn't have (aside from a healthy Tony Allen to end the series) is LeBron. Half of me is waiting for the Warriors to start clicking again and start knocking down every shot they take and finish this up in six. The other half thinks this Cleveland defense will continue to shut these guys down and take this series.

I'm probably irrationally scared of David Lee now. Yes he can get abused on the defensive end but he really allowed the Warriors offense to open up more. Hopefully it's a matter of the coaching staff not expecting to see David Lee play at all and they'll have a better answer in Game 4.

The toughest thing about watching this series is that most of the Golden State team is hard to dislike. Except Draymond Green.

Valid points, especially about Lebron. I think Cleveland has been playing great defense but the Warriors have also been missing a lot of open shots they've been hitting all year. It seems like they are pressing too hard at times. For as poorly as the Warriors have played at times with errant passes, lackluster hustle, and misguided hero ball they have still been really close in both losses.

One thing is for sure to me, if the Cavs win the series it will cement Lebron as a Top 5 player of all time.

Hes top 3 all time now. I shudder to think what the narrative turns into if cavs close this out which at this point is probably a coin flip.

IF they do win, and I still don't think they do....it would have to be the most impressive championship for a single player that I've ever seen in my life. I think he's top 3-5 now, but this would cement top 2 status and make it a lot more likely that there will be a legitimate MJ/LeBron debate in a few years.

[Peeps]

green looks more and more like ainge every time i see him play

i dont think delly is even close to even an allstar snub. what i do see him being is a guy who is just busting his ass on ever single play

[Peeps]

id say lebron is going to be top 5 but nothing higher.

mike, kareem and oscar to me are the top then the other two right now are magic and larry.

id say lebron wins 2 more titles and he replaces larry or magic

[Electromatic]

green looks more and more like ainge every time i see him play

i dont think delly is even close to even an allstar snub. what i do see him being is a guy who is just busting his ass on ever single play

I'll give him that too. He's absolutely leaving everything he's got out there.

[E.H. Ruddock]

If the Cavs win, we should start a thread specifically for LeBron James. Just because you know, verb_to_trust.

[verb_to_trust]

I'd just give up at that point and wait for him to retire.

[EJ]

I really hope Cleveland wins this thing. I never rooted for any previous LeBron team, but after watching these games, its really hard not to get caught up in what we've witnessed so far.