NBA Finals Gamethread or how the NBA has more downtime than Game Of Thrones

DeJesus Built My Hotrod

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Wish Cleveland would have missed this many open shots against the Celtics.
Again, the problem for the C's was that they had no real shot creators and had to just depend on jacking threes. This allowed Cleveland to get plenty of clean looks on run outs. The Warriors have been hitting from both inside in out and demand a lot more energy defending their multiple options. That also translates into the Cavs lower energy on offense.
 

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Again, the problem for the C's was that they had no real shot creators and had to just depend on jacking threes. This allowed Cleveland to get plenty of clean looks on run outs. The Warriors have been hitting from both inside in out and demand a lot more energy defending their multiple options. That also translates into the Cavs lower energy on offense.
They got whatever they wanted in their half court offense too.
 

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I think LBJ and Kyrie just need to be, plain and simply, more selfish on offense. They have to look to create their own shots constantly, and if a shooter opens up, kick it out. If not, take it themselves. Especially Lebron. The Warriors defense is playing pretty well, but when Lebron wants it, they still can't stop him more than say 30% of the time.
 

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Would love to see the Cavs come back and make a game of this. I want 7 tight, drama filled games.

I'm greedy.
 

Deathofthebambino

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The Cavs defense can't really do anything to slow down Golden State. The only thing keeping this game within reach is Dray and Klay missing a lot of easy shots.

And where the hell is Tristan Thompson? Feel like I haven't heard his name all night.
 

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I think LBJ and Kyrie just need to be, plain and simply, more selfish on offense. They have to look to create their own shots constantly, and if a shooter opens up, kick it out. If not, take it themselves. Especially Lebron. The Warriors defense is playing pretty well, but when Lebron wants it, they still can't stop him more than say 30% of the time.
They have been doing that more during this small run. At a minimum, they need to be more patient because it also has the benefit of slowing the Warriors down too.
 

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The Cavs defense can't really do anything to slow down Golden State. The only thing keeping this game within reach is Dray and Klay missing a lot of easy shots.

And where the hell is Tristan Thompson? Feel like I haven't heard his name all night.
Tristan has been getting owned by Zaza...
 

Ale Xander

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Lebron is right about Green initiating the hook, but just before that James was grabbing his wrist. You do that to me, I'm going to play a little dirty too. He had it coming. Great offensive move.
exactly.


ohhhhhhhh
 

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How good does this feel for Mike Brown who wasn't given much to work with in Cleveland beyond LeBron and a bunch of spare parts?
 

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Is there a separate thread for NBA fans and not GS fanboys? Because between Ale's blind homerism and DeJesus' bannable comment (and hatred of the Cavs, I'm assuming)... Even SoSH game threads are better than this. Start a GS thread if you want.
 

Ale Xander

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Is there a separate thread for NBA fans and not GS fanboys? Because between Ale's blind homerism and DeJesus' bannable comment (and hatred of the Cavs, I'm assuming)... Even SoSH game threads are better than this. Start a GS thread if you want.
WHAT?
 

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Is there a separate thread for NBA fans and not GS fanboys? Because between Ale's blind homerism and DeJesus' bannable comment (and hatred of the Cavs, I'm assuming)... Even SoSH game threads are better than this. Start a GS thread if you want.
DeJesus did the exact same thing as last year. He's an agitator.

Ale's homerism I do not remember and, even it was egregious, that shouldn't matter.
 

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Is there a separate thread for NBA fans and not GS fanboys? Because between Ale's blind homerism and DeJesus' bannable comment (and hatred of the Cavs, I'm assuming)... Even SoSH game threads are better than this. Start a GS thread if you want.
How can anyone not like the Warriors? I mean, it's as good of a team as the NBA has seen in decades. Appreciate what you're watching.
 

Deathofthebambino

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Is Tristan Thompson hurt? I realize he had a tough first half, but he's only played 22 minutes, and they could desperately use exactly what he brings to the floor.
 

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How can anyone not like the Warriors? I mean, it's as good of a team as the NBA has seen in decades. Appreciate what you're watching.
I am loving the Warriors play. It's historic, fun and unbelievable all at the same time. I just wish that we could appreciate it for what it's worth and not moan and complain when a call goes against them or someone compliments the Cavs