Eruditor:
58-63 at half time.

LBJ with a couple TOs and Young playing good defence on him. PG has barely shot from beyond the arc and Cavs should be a bit worried because with their FG% they should have been up by more but are getting undone by poor defending.

I think they have this one already. The Pacers aren't doing enough. The team isn't even shooting..

SmooshCHN1:
I think they have this one already. The Pacers aren't doing enough. The team isn't even shooting..

Yea, they do.

Cavs is definitely going to lead the East. Not even Celtics. Maybe Washington or Bulls can contend.

sapiosexual1:

Bros you guys need to wake up asap. If the bulls steal game 2, you can just kiss the playoffs goodbye

I feel like Bulls are a better playoffs team than Celtics if healthy. Celtics are#1 in the east partly because they they play like the western conference and have the young legs to keep it up. In the playoffs though, hustling is a given, and you have to be able to plod through games and take account of each possession. Bulls may have less skilled players, but they are great system, possession by possession players - I think this is a first round upset coming up for Celtics-Bulls. If anything, I think the emotions actually help Celtics here - they need to blow the Bulls out of the water right from get go and REFUSE to be lured into snooze ball.

Pacers trying to come back after some sloppy play from the Cavs in the last few minutes but i think its late.......

aliondo:
Pacers trying to come back after some sloppy play from the Cavs in the last few minutes but i think its late.......

give pacers credit. they made a run much more than the cavs playing sloppily. To me, I prefer this kind of win because it shows cavs have the mental edge and playoffs savvy to withstand a brilliant run and still close out with a win. Lue controlled the tempo just right - Pacers never got hot enough

Great game by Cavs, Kevin Love was abusing Lance Stephenson as well as Kyrie Irving lol they were just bullying him .

it took Swish getting injured for Lue to realize the error of his ways. It's not that hard to take guys out who are not producing offensively or defensive. Shumpert played on a better level, He came in to the game,PG became a non factor and it was like the whole team fed off Shump defensive energy. He played a great D.

What i don't ger is the way we choke at 4th quater. we need ti fix our 4th quater woes through. I see a sweep or Pacers taking 1 game. #CavsNation

birdman:


give pacers credit. they made a run much more than the cavs playing sloppily. To me, I prefer this kind of win because it shows cavs have the mental edge and playoffs savvy to withstand a brilliant run and still close out with a win. Lue controlled the tempo just right - Pacers never got hot enough

Cavs make up a very few number of teams in the NBA that rarely tank a lead. If they start early, they pull through. If they tank from the beginning, it's hard for them to come back.

Pacers got game 3. That I know

Judge them (Cavs) after game 3. We all expected them to win 1&2. I still know they would win the series but I am yet to see them playing against the crowd. They are shooting lights out yet winning with little margins for a reason. The series reminds me of Cavs vs Detroit last year only that Pacers have PG13. By game 3 I would make my full assessment.

Memphis getting abused like a D-league team. They cannot make a shot to give this series any viewership value. I expect another blowout win for SAS today.

Decale:


Cavs make up a very few number of teams in the NBA that rarely tank a lead. If they start early, they pull through. If they tank from the beginning, it's hard for them to come back.

Pacers got game 3. That I know

Im not so sure. Other than P George, who is a legit spark plug on this team. Stevenson? The guy only shines in the underdog role when his team is down, and even then, if you push him enough, he quits mentally, like he did after Kyrie got to the rim with no defense.

I also dont like that p george told c j miles last shot HAS to go through him. Why would you want to win a 7 game series on hero ball? Iso ball against cavs sounds like madness...let role players take those shots they need to build confidence. I though Pacers would take a game 3 like you said, but they are making too many mental mistakes

Kawhi was 19-19 on freethrows today.

I always expected the Spurs to sweep though.

As a Spurs fan, the only team I actualy "fear" from the west is Clippers. Please I know it might not be justified but those guys have a way of making the Spurs work

birdman:


Im not so sure. Other than P George, who is a legit spark plug on this team. Stevenson? The guy only shines in the underdog role when his team is down, and even then, if you push him enough, he quits mentally, like he did after Kyrie got to the rim with no defense.

I also dont like that p george told c j miles last shot HAS to go through him. Why would you want to win a 7 game series on hero ball? Iso ball against cavs sounds like madness...let role players take those shots they need to build confidence. I though Pacers would take a game 3 like you said, but they are making too many mental mistakes

This is a no-contest, it would end 4-1. I usually don't watch the Eastern playoffs till the finals, needless watching a series sweep. The Celtics aren't looking like they're up for it either.

kcluv2men:

I would say nice defense on PG by the Cavs. A win is a win and yes they can upset the Cavs.

Do you know mizzzbeee? Do you have her Email account? she's a regular member in this thread but been long we heard from her. Seems you once chatted with her through your mail. Please give me her mail.

lolawilliams:


Do you know mizzzbeee? Do you have her Email account? she's a regular member in this thread but been long we heard from her. Seems you once chatted with her through your mail. Please give me her mail.

pmed you

kcluv2men:
pmed you

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SIRcumalot:

the grizzles will take two games at least, they match-up well with the spurs,no small ball type stuff. spurs bench quality will eventually win the series.



Me70 will have to leave the Knicks now.

Where the Grizzlies wan see offense to survive the Spurs. Unless Kawhi and Aldridge are hurt that sweep is too sure

A40:

Where the Grizzlies wan see offense to survive the Spurs. Unless Kawhi and Aldridge are hurt that sweep is too sure

I mean, people are type like they are not watching the games. They way Kawhi leaves Carter behind is something else.

A40:

Where the Grizzlies wan see offense to survive the Spurs. Unless Kawhi and Aldridge are hurt that sweep is too sure

the series don go Memphis make we dey watch.
those last two games no help at all but e go still happen.

Mynd44:
Kawhi was 19-19 on freethrows today.

I always expecter the Spurs to sweep though.

As a Spurs fan, the only team I actuay "fear" from the west is Clippers. Please I know it might not be justified but those guys have a way of making the Spurs work

doc rivers has the spurs number for sure. but i would worry about the rockets first..they could easily lose in the first round or advance to the finals. they are that good and volatile.

birdman:


doc rivers has the spurs number for sure. but i would worry about the rockets first..they could easily lose in the first round or advance to the finals. they are that good and volatile.

The Rockets can be handled. I am glad the Warriors are dealing with the Clippers instead

birdman:


I feel like Bulls are a better playoffs team than Celtics if healthy. Celtics are#1 in the east partly because they they play like the western conference and have the young legs to keep it up. In the playoffs though, hustling is a given, and you have to be able to plod through games and take account of each possession. Bulls may have less skilled players, but they are great system, possession by possession players - I think this is a first round upset coming up for Celtics-Bulls. If anything, I think the emotions actually help Celtics here - they need to blow the Bulls out of the water right from get go and REFUSE to be lured into snooze ball.

Too many passengers in that Celtic team. They might be the worst #1 seed in history. The Bulls shot badly up till the 4th quarter and were still in control. The likes of Horford and Johnson were killed on the boards. Btw how is that Johnson dude a starter?

SIRcumalot:

the series don go Memphis make we dey watch.
those last two games no help at all but e go still happen.

This Grizzlies team would need a miracle. They have no one that can stop or slow down Kawhi. And what's worse even Tony Parker is playing well. This their grit n grind pattern makes their offense a struggle and painful to watch. Having guys like Green and Kawhi that can smother Conley is another problem

Donlittle:
Thomas has heart. Al Horford plays like he is 5'2.

Lmao I don table this guy matter tey tey. He actually tried in the first half but I don know am since his Hawks days. He is too passive. Which is a damn shame. With his size and versatility 14pts and 6 rebs is unacceptable for a guy getting max.

There is talk Thomas might miss Game 2 to pay his last respects to his sister

Roland17:


When Joe got the ball, i knew it was over. J. Johnson is in the mold of P. Pierce when it comes to being clutch. The Clippers should have doubled Joe immediately he handled the ball, but they left him with Crawford.

They put Jamal Crawford on Joe Johnson. Crying in disrespect.

Unfortunate Gobert picked up that injury so early. Wanted to see him son DeAndre very badly

Poor Melo. So that woman still leave am. Person wey he wan fight Garnett on top oh

Roland17:


Haha!!!!!, Bring the Pegs on (If they even make it out)!!!

They looked good on the ice last night against the blue jackets, and Malkin showed why he is one of the best Centerman in the league with 2 assists. That being said, they are not defeating the dynamic duo of T.J Oshie and A. Ovechkin in the eastern conference finals. The caps have been perennial disappointments during the post season, however, this season looks entirely different, kind of reminiscent of last season for the Penguins. The Caps have speed in offense, force in defense and brute power when needed.

As for the west, i watched the Blues v Wilds last night also, and i don't see how any of both can stop the Blackhawks. The Blues with Taresenko were lucky at Minnesota because Jake Allen was magnificent in the post. The Blackhawks have an easier ride to the finals in comparison to the Pegs. We have a blend of youth and experience. P. Kane, J. Toews, M. Hossa and B. Seabrook are super stars with play off experience. The only teething problem for the Blackhawks, especially in the playoff's has been goal tending with C. Crawford. He can be very inconsistent in the post season. Last season, he said he was trying too hard and lost focus, but he can also be great when he does not lose focus.

The Ducks are the only team i worry about in the western conference because they are quite scrappy.

Hahahahaha. Wetin do your Blackhawks nau. I even thought you guys would steal a win yet you blew a 2-0 lead and cost me $250. All your prediction na offside oh. P.K Subban has made Jonathan Toews his beech. I had that feeling you would struggle with the Blues but it looks like y'all might not even get there.

The Capitals sef don dey capitulate as usual. See ehn some things will never change. I hope they have a 7 game series while my Penguins without Letang, Kunitz, Murray and Hagelin sweep past the Jackets

A40:
Poor Melo. So that woman still leave am. Person wey he wan fight Garnett on top oh



Hahahahaha. Wetin do your Blackhawks nau. I even thought you guys would steal a win yet you blew a 2-0 lead and cost me $250. All your prediction na offside oh. P.K Subban has made Jonathan Toews his beech. I had that feeling you would struggle with the Blues but it looks like y'all might not even get there.

The Capitals sef don dey capitulate as usual. See ehn some things will never change. I hope they have a 7 game series while my Penguins without Letang, Kunitz, Murray and Hagelin sweep past the Jackets

You beat me to this post. No vex say we make u lose money. To imagine we were 2-0 up by the start of the 3rd quarter was what made me feel worse, to chop sef come tire me. I stayed awake until midnight into overtime, when Kevin Fiala sealed the punishment.

Joe Quenneville needs to change the offensive line when Toews is leading. The star of the series for me has been Pekka Rinne, my goodness, he has become the "Wall of Berlin". Dude is saving every thing that comes his way.I am not giving up just yet, i have been a hawk fan for too long to know that. Scoring yesterday was the only positive, hopefully we can convert that to a W.

As for the Caps, i think they would still win that series. They just need Ovechkin to show up, hopefully in game 4, as he has been missing in action. This season NHL playoff's just tire me. But like i said, i am not throwing in the towel just yet on the Blackhawks.

So news is out Lala and Carmelo have separated and now a New York dancer claims she's 6 months pregnant for Melo. I hope it's not true.. Chai!! Phil Jackson already knew Melo wasn't ready for anything.. Melo just proving to be the laziest NBA all star I've ever known.

SmooshCHN1:
So news is out Lala and Carmelo have separated and now a New York dancer claims she's 6 months pregnant for Melo. I hope it's not true.. Chai!! Phil Jackson already knew Melo wasn't ready for anything.. Melo just proving to be the laziest NBA all star I've ever known.

Why Melo??

SmooshCHN1:
So news is out Lala and Carmelo have separated and now a New York dancer claims she's 6 months pregnant for Melo. I hope it's not true.. Chai!! Phil Jackson already knew Melo wasn't ready for anything.. Melo just proving to be the laziest NBA all star I've ever known.

Pics of the alleged stripper. She'll be making 4 times of the money she makes a month stripping. A child support money for 18yrs from Melo isn't a child's play. Melo looks too cool to impregnate a crowd pleaser.

Roland17:

You beat me to this post. No vex say we make u lose money. To imagine we were 2-0 up by the start of the 3rd quarter was what made me feel worse, to chop sef come tire me. I stayed awake until midnight into overtime, when Kevin Fiala sealed the punishment.

Joe Quenneville needs to change the offensive line when Toews is leading. The star of the series for me has been Pekka Rinne, my goodness, he has become the "Wall of Berlin". Dude is saving every thing that comes his way.I am not giving up just yet, i have been a hawk fan for too long to know that. Scoring yesterday was the only positive, hopefully we can convert that to a W.

As for the Caps, i think they would still win that series. They just need Ovechkin to show up, hopefully in game 4, as he has been missing in action. This season NHL playoff's just tire me. But like i said, i am not throwing in the towel just yet on the Blackhawks.

You guys have been a huge letdown. Its bizarre that una fit go 7 periods without a goal with guys like Patrick Kane in the lineup. The likes of Panarin, Hossa are the wildcards not doing their jobs as well. If you want to know why I dey so confident with the Penguins its because I know guys like Bonino, Rust,Guentzel,Sheary can step up if Sid is struggling. I think una goaltending is also poor. In Games 1 and 2

Capitals na regular season merchants me I know them wella. They are a mentally fragile outfit. What is worse they are facing a young team way ahead of schedule with no playoff failure bogging them down and its worse cos they have a coach who has won The Cup. I fear for the Caps cos for one I know they are not winning 3 straight so Game 7 must dey

lolawilliams:


Pics of the alleged stripper. She'll be making 4 times of the money she makes a month stripping. A child support money for 18yrs from Melo isn't a child's play. Melo looks too cool to impregnate a crowd pleaser.

No such thing! These guys make so much money to the extent that to misbehave go just dey hungry them. I remember Dwade did the same some time ago and Gabby had to forgive him for reasons best known to her.

I believe Lala would come back though but the disturbing thing is how Melo's career is coming to an end in a bad way.

A40:

You guys have been a huge letdown. Its bizarre that una fit go 7 periods without a goal with guys like Patrick Kane in the lineup. The likes of Panarin, Hossa are the wildcards not doing their jobs as well. If you want to know why I dey so confident with the Penguins its because I know guys like Bonino, Rust,Guentzel,Sheary can step up if Sid is struggling. I think una goaltending is also poor. In Games 1 and 2

Capitals na regular season merchants me I know them wella. They are a mentally fragile outfit. What is worse they are facing a young team way ahead of schedule with no playoff failure bogging them down and its worse cos they have a coach who has won The Cup. I fear for the Caps cos for one I know they are not winning 3 straight so Game 7 must dey

Baba,

If you recollect, i told u i was skeptical about our goaltending (Crawford) during the post season. For some stupid reason he disappoints during the playoffs, and just like you said, not scoring for 7 periods is beyond bizarre, it has become a myth, considering we are one of the highest scoring sides in the league in recent history. Still on still, i am not giving up.

The big boys have to show up in game 4, we have to score early. The annoying part that i have almost forgotten is the fact that we have rank 24th in the league when it comes to penalty kills and almost last when it comes to scoring with a player advantage.