NBA Finals - Who ya got?
The long awaited NBA finals finally start tonight as the defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers (boy that's got a nice ring to it) take on the Golden State Warriors and this marks the first time two teams have met three straight years in the finals. The Cavs come in 12-1 in the playoffs while the Warriors are 12-0 and have won an amazing 27 of their last 28 games.
ESPN polled 27 NBA experts and 23 have the Warriors winning with most picking them to prevail in 5 (top bet in Vegas by the way). Speaking of Vegas they have Golden State as a prohibitive -240 to win the series (you have to put up $240 to win $100) and the odds to win the finals MVP are Durrant the favorite at 7-5, Curry #2 at 8-5 and LeBron #3 at 2-1. Clearly the entire world thinks Golden State will make quick work of the Cavs.
Me? Well I think just about everybody here knows I'm not seeing things that way. I think as long as #23 is on the court Cleveland has a "punchers chance" of defending their title. I've got the Cavs in 7 in an epic repeat of last year's finals with a red hot Kevin Love being the surprise X factor when all is said and done.
Go Cavs!
I'll take the match
OHIO AND ANYTHING REPRESENTING OHIO SUCKS
Charles Woodson, Desmond Howard and a host of other Ohio-born Wolverines would like a word with you.
Jim Harbaugh
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Alas it seems I am stuck here forever. Moved from Detroit when I was a little kid and I've been stuck here since.. Now the Wife won't move so.... One day I'll get out of here. Florida just keeps looking better and better!!!
95% of the Cavs fans I know are OSU fans, and OSU fans don't deserve nice things.
No matter how it goes, I want to see Lebron try and top his performance from last season's finals. It was an unbelievable watch and I can't wait to see him attempt it again.
I want to see LeBron drop 60 every game and have the Cavs win in 4, but I think GS has too much offense for Cleveland to keep up. Warriors in 5 or 6 unfortunately.
Love LeBron but Fuck Ohio. And yeah But Fuck Ohio is a good nickname for Columbus.
haha. He said buttfuck Ohio. I like Lebron but then again Kyrie thinks the world is flat so I'm conflicted on this one.
When LeBron beats this Warriors team, the debate will be over.
Also: I'm still disappointed with you , KD. Used to be my favorite player.
Golden State in 6. Too much offense for Cleveland to stop.
Yeah, a lot of filthy casuals in here, but that's to be expected on MGoBlog. Also GSW have the best defense.
sure, but not by much
cavs' offense has been on fire all post season.
I agree. I wish it weren't so, but I don't think the Cavs can stop this Warriors team even for a game, especially with Durant. If Bogut hadn't gotten hurt maybe?
but Go Warriors
If by best you mean like 5th best then yeah I can agree with that.
Harden could win the MVP this year. How is he not better?
You seriously think that Harden improves his teammates more than Irvin? Also, did you watch Thomas this postseason? He didn't look like he belonged on an NBA roster.
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Paul, Curry, Westbrook, Harden. Those are not even debateable to me.
Best handles? Sure.
Best in the East? Possibly.
Best overall? Not on your life.
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Yes, because Curry is liable to take one of his dumbass half court shots.
That's just wild. He's very, very skilled, but he's clearly in the second tier.
http://stats.nba.com/players/clutch-traditional/#!?sort=PTS&dir=-1&Season=2016-17&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&PlayerPosition=G
Russ, Thomas, Curry have better +/- in the final five minutes in a five point game than Kyrie. Wall is right on his heels. You can play with the sliders to make them more favorable to Irving, I'm sure.
I'll take whoever Stephen A doesn't pick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r06rvgRLSw.
I hope Golden State wrecks Cleveland, and I think they will. Might drop a game or two on an off shooting night (just hope not 3 in a row like last year).