NBA Finals
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if being badly outplayed by irving and looking like the third best player on his team is underwhelming for a two-time MVP, then yeah, he had an underwhelming series
NickleDimer
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I was startled by the number of bad misses in the game 7. Curry missed the rim on a 3 in the 4th. Lots of other shots clanging off the far edge or barely skimming front rim. The pressure gets to even the best.
NickleDimer
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Losing Bogut was massive. At the end of the day you figured either Curry or Klay would come up big at home in Gm7. They both were awful. If one is even average in the game they probably win. But taking away Bogut's rim presence was a major factor. It's not a coincidence Clev was able to get to the rim practically at will once he exited that series. That opened up the entire offense for the Cavs. It gave Lebron a lot of confidence because he knew he could get to the cup much easier. Tristan Thompson was also HUGE. He really took control when Bogut went out. Was a difference maker. His pick and roll defense was also huge. He was able to close the space on Curry better than most big men and take away some of his space. You need athletic guys in your frontcourt who can get out on the perimeter against that team. Thompson is the perfect type of 5 to contend with the Warriors perimeter base. GS's priority this offense will be to bring back Livingston to lead their bench but also add a secondary rim protector to come off the bench as insurance to Bogut's constant injuries.
Luc Longley would have played through that injury.
Ohh they get credit. They earned it. I still believe the Green suspension played a significant role and altered the series. Sorry for posting such an unreasonable thought.
Bogut played like 15 minutes a game. I agree he was a factor but 15 minutes is not much.
NickleDimer
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All of the bench players on both teams were complete trash with the possible exception of Shaun Livingston.
In last year's finals, Mozgov averaged 29 minutes, 14 pts, 8 reb. He barely took of his warmup this year.
In last year's finals, Mozgov averaged 29 minutes, 14 pts, 8 reb. He barely took of his warmup this year.
Did you hear this? I just can't see that happening, especially coming off a title.
NickleDimer
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Yeah. For his next contract, he's just looking to be a role player on western conference contender.
Yeah - been some whispers apparently. Kids already enrolled in a school out there..Just stay home man. Be the legend.
Nothing is more intellectually dishonest than attendance estimates for parades. ESPN is reporting that 1.3 million people are in Cleveland for the Cavs parade. There are just over 2 million people in the Cleveland metropolitan area. Are 6 out of 10 people within a five county radius attending this parade? Sounds like everyone is bringing their siblings to the parade, not just calling them.
I f*cking hate parades. They look so stupid (I've only been in the vicintity of a handful). If not a participant you just stand there with all of the other rubes, right?