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verb_to_trust · Post by **verb_to_trust** » Thu March 30, 2017 4:40 am

Fuck the Warriors

Joesanity · Post by **Joesanity** » Fri March 31, 2017 1:54 am

This team is so miserable to watch anymore.

verb_to_trust · Post by **verb_to_trust** » Fri March 31, 2017 2:09 am

Take the TNT streak from us LeBron, you worthless asshole.

Joesanity · Post by **Joesanity** » Fri March 31, 2017 2:12 am

He's decided to let Mirotic look like an All-Star instead of the garbage player he really is.

bada · Post by **bada** » Fri March 31, 2017 2:36 am

Thanks Chicago!

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:07 am

Next year, the Bulls will be on TNT every week.

verb_to_trust · Post by **verb_to_trust** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:44 am

Im going to have to make sure I'm there for the TNT champs banner raising.

Joesanity · Post by **Joesanity** » Fri March 31, 2017 1:32 pm

If anyone was longing for the 2014 Pacers, they can watch it all again with the 2017 Cavaliers.

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri March 31, 2017 2:35 pm

Joesanity wrote:If anyone was longing for the 2014 Pacers, they can watch it all again with the 2017 Cavaliers.

??

verb_to_trust · Post by **verb_to_trust** » Fri March 31, 2017 2:54 pm

Monkey_Driven wrote:
Joesanity wrote:If anyone was longing for the 2014 Pacers, they can watch it all again with the 2017 Cavaliers.
??

Top seed that fell apart at the end of the season. That team had Paul fucking George and not LeBron James, I wouldn't panic too much until we see how they look in their first round series.

Post by **4/5** » Fri March 31, 2017 3:06 pm

Cleveland still has to be the favorite in the East, but I don't think anybody should be surprised if they get beat pre-Finals. If they do make it to the Finals they're going to get demolished.

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri March 31, 2017 3:57 pm

Do you think they have a case of championship-itis, are coasting until the playoffs, suffering fatigue from two deep playoff runs, their bench depth, or some combination that is causing this nadir?

Electromatic · Post by **Electromatic** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:06 pm

4/5 wrote:Cleveland still has to be the favorite in the East, but I don't think anybody should be surprised if they get beat pre-Finals. If they do make it to the Finals they're going to get demolished.

just like last year?

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:09 pm

Electromatic wrote:
4/5 wrote:Cleveland still has to be the favorite in the East, but I don't think anybody should be surprised if they get beat pre-Finals. If they do make it to the Finals they're going to get demolished.
just like last year?

Too soon.

Post by **4/5** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:16 pm

Electromatic wrote:
4/5 wrote:Cleveland still has to be the favorite in the East, but I don't think anybody should be surprised if they get beat pre-Finals. If they do make it to the Finals they're going to get demolished.

just like last year?

No, the Cavs are clearly not as good as last year. I hope they find that magic button and can summon championship level defense when they need, but I am very skeptical that they'll be able to do that.

Joesanity · Post by **Joesanity** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:22 pm

Monkey_Driven wrote:Do you think they have a case of championship-itis, are coasting until the playoffs, suffering fatigue from two deep playoff runs, their bench depth, or some combination that is causing this nadir?

I think there was a bit of complacency, but fatigue has to be a factor as well. With all the injuries, they haven't really had a chance to gel and a guy like Tristan Thompson has really had to play more with how few big guys they have.

They just look so lazy a lot of times. Bad turnovers, bad defense and not enough ball movement. One would hope they can turn it on for the playoffs, but I'm skeptical at this point. They weren't exactly playing great to end last season either so...

I'd still consider them the favorites in the East, but not by much. I'd put Toronto as the best chance to win it if Cleveland doesn't.

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri March 31, 2017 4:40 pm

Joesanity wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:Do you think they have a case of championship-itis, are coasting until the playoffs, suffering fatigue from two deep playoff runs, their bench depth, or some combination that is causing this nadir?
I think there was a bit of complacency, but fatigue has to be a factor as well. With all the injuries, they haven't really had a chance to gel and a guy like Tristan Thompson has really had to play more with how few big guys they have.

They just look so lazy a lot of times. Bad turnovers, bad defense and not enough ball movement. One would hope they can turn it on for the playoffs, but I'm skeptical at this point. They weren't exactly playing great to end last season either so...

I'd still consider them the favorites in the East, but not by much. I'd put Toronto as the best chance to win it if Cleveland doesn't.

I think Toronto with their trades will be tough if Lowry is back to full strength by May.

verb_to_trust · Post by **verb_to_trust** » Fri March 31, 2017 5:32 pm

Electromatic wrote:
4/5 wrote:Cleveland still has to be the favorite in the East, but I don't think anybody should be surprised if they get beat pre-Finals. If they do make it to the Finals they're going to get demolished.

just like last year?

4/5 is fixated on the warriors, don't bother.

verb_to_trust · Post by **verb_to_trust** » Fri March 31, 2017 5:32 pm

Monkey_Driven wrote:
Joesanity wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:Do you think they have a case of championship-itis, are coasting until the playoffs, suffering fatigue from two deep playoff runs, their bench depth, or some combination that is causing this nadir?
I think there was a bit of complacency, but fatigue has to be a factor as well. With all the injuries, they haven't really had a chance to gel and a guy like Tristan Thompson has really had to play more with how few big guys they have.

They just look so lazy a lot of times. Bad turnovers, bad defense and not enough ball movement. One would hope they can turn it on for the playoffs, but I'm skeptical at this point. They weren't exactly playing great to end last season either so...

I'd still consider them the favorites in the East, but not by much. I'd put Toronto as the best chance to win it if Cleveland doesn't.
I think Toronto with their trades will be tough if Lowry is back to full strength by May.

Toronto has no chance

Monkey_Driven · Post by **Monkey_Driven** » Fri March 31, 2017 6:34 pm

verb_to_trust wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:
Joesanity wrote:
Monkey_Driven wrote:Do you think they have a case of championship-itis, are coasting until the playoffs, suffering fatigue from two deep playoff runs, their bench depth, or some combination that is causing this nadir?
I think there was a bit of complacency, but fatigue has to be a factor as well. With all the injuries, they haven't really had a chance to gel and a guy like Tristan Thompson has really had to play more with how few big guys they have.

They just look so lazy a lot of times. Bad turnovers, bad defense and not enough ball movement. One would hope they can turn it on for the playoffs, but I'm skeptical at this point. They weren't exactly playing great to end last season either so...

I'd still consider them the favorites in the East, but not by much. I'd put Toronto as the best chance to win it if Cleveland doesn't.
I think Toronto with their trades will be tough if Lowry is back to full strength by May.
Toronto has no chance

They won't win a series, but it won't be a cakewalk.

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