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2014-2015 NBA Season

Started by funwithteeth, September 18, 2014, 11:40:10 AM

I-10east


I-10east

The Cavs arguably should be up 2-0 right now, with that controversial travelling call on Timofey Mozgov (no one's talking about) in Game 1. What do LeBron have to do to get a foul call by the refs?? Klay Thompson had a nice game; Steph Curry, not so much.

thelakelander

^Haha, they benefited from a dude missing a freaking two handed dunk on a fast break, a few missed travels by LeBron and Mozgov, and Curry looking more like 2011 Finals LeBron. Another benefit was JR Smith running out of stupid fouls to toss out before completely blowing Cleveland's chances.  I point all this out simply to say that over the course of a game, things tend to even out. Anyway, based off Irving being made of glass, I'm upping my prediction to Warriors in 5. LeBron is great, but he's human too. He's going to run out of gas as this series goes on.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Keith-N-Jax

Yep Cavs almost blew this one as well. I havent followed the NBA as much since Lebron left Miami. The NBA seemed to be better when the hate for Miami Heat was an all time high, now its just meh.

Fallen Buckeye

Lebron didn't get called on a couple travels, but there were some guys fouling him like crazy that were never called so it evens out. As a Cavs fan, I'm a little worried about fatigue, too, especially if we go to 6 or 7 games with GS having home court advantage, and we keep this 7 man rotation up. It has been a couple of gritty, physical games so far. I don't think my heart can take all these crazy games. They're becoming the new Kardiac Kids...no, the Cardiac Cavs!

I-10east

It's crazy to think that this series could've easily been 2-0 Cavs, 2-0 Warriors, or 1-1 as it currently stands.

thelakelander

Quote from: Fallen Buckeye on June 08, 2015, 06:45:39 PM
As a Cavs fan, I'm a little worried about fatigue, too, especially if we go to 6 or 7 games with GS having home court advantage, and we keep this 7 man rotation up.

Yeah, I think fatigue did LeBron in both nights. Heck, he played 50 minutes last night! In both games, he hasn't been nearly as effective down the stretch. However, he's doing so much on both ends of the court, it should be expected. Ultimately, I think this is what things will boil down to. One team is playing with 10 guys and the other is running with a 7 man rotation. In a long series, fatigue will probably become a serious issue.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

I-10east

To GS's dismay, the GOOD JR Smith is playing them tonight! Uh oh!!!

thelakelander

Are there any good sports radio stations in Jax that cover more than Jags and Gator football during the offseason? I was surprised that I couldn't find any location station carrying the Finals tonight. I know people here love UF football......but it's freaking June!
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali

Keith-N-Jax

Amazing how fast these so called big leads can evaporate.

JaxJersey-licious

My God. This is setting up to be one of the most intriguing finals of all time with all the injuries Cleveland has been dealing with and keeping hoy shooting Golden State under %40 shooting. Can't wait till Thursday!

I-10east

Quote from: thelakelander on June 08, 2015, 07:19:40 AM
I'm upping my prediction to Warriors in 5. LeBron is great, but he's human too. He's going to run out of gas as this series goes on.

(My Stephendare impersonation  ;D)

thelakelander

LOL! I'll admit, i'm wrong. No need arguing the obvious. Good game by Cleveland. I still expect Golden State to win but the series will be much longer than originally expected. I don't know if this is more about LeBron or living proof of the theory that a jump shooting team can't win a championship. We'll know for sure by the end of the weekend.
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life." - Muhammad Ali