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[thehypocrite]

Going for that jinx OP. I see you.

 

[Violence Jack]

There goes LeBron's ankle and Kyrie's knee next game.

I expect never ending crying Jordan gifs once the Dubs finish them off.

 

[DoubleTake]

The Cavs have been playing really well, no denying that. But...its the East..

If they GSW continues to play like they did in game 2 against OKC? Yea no, The Land will continue to be barren.

 

[SteveO409]

Pretty sad that the East conference doesnt seem competitive as the West....gets boring watching Cavs stomp everyone in their conference

 

[Two Words]

Remember when people were saying the East was better than the West at the beginning of the year?

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

No exaggeration, West seeds 1-5 would have blown through the Pistons, Hawks, and Raps the same way the Cavs did.

 

[eBay Huckster]

Just curious, but where are you getting these numbers from? http://stats.nba.com/#!?PlayerOrTeam=Team&StatType=Advanced is showing a 3.3 ORTG advantage for the Cavs and a 4.8 DRTG advantage for GSW.

BK-Ref.

120.4 to 114.2 (+6.2) vs 105.5 to 102.7 (-2.8) with theirs.

Bonus: ESPN has 4.2 and 4.8 differences for its own efficiency calculations.

(So basically what the shit no one knows how to calculate ORTG or DRTG)

 

[Jerbs]

A tad early to celebrate, but let's see where this goes.

 

[jwhit28]

Remember when people were saying the East was better than the West at the beginning of the year?

They statistically were. East won more heads up matchups than the West. I don't know if that stayed true all season.

 

[reelbigtink]

If he ends up losing just rationalize it like I do and claim the title anyway, because the Cavs would be garbage without him.

 

[Mortemis]

Win or lose for Bron, the bumps for this thread are gonna be glorious.

 

[eBay Huckster]

Win or lose for Bron, the bumps for this thread are gonna be glorious.

on that note, for the late June bump squad

I have them losing against GSW in 6 or 7 again (and my posts about advanced stats have the same tenor as last May's "they aren't getting swept" posts)

if OKC gets through, CLE's winning in 6

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

No, based on this:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba...cavaliers/game-center/sp-id-30401000001570642

An asswhopping so vicious they fired a 1 seed coach

 

[adampa1006]

I sure hope so. He's my favorite player.

 

[j0hnnix]

Win what? An Oscar for playing the most dramatic cry baby in the NBA. Finally he deserves it. I'm just glad it's after Leo got his because Lebron can put on a good drama show.

 

[Reptars Revenge]

I heard the same thing in 1997 and 2007 and will probably hear it next year in 2017. Should I watch Believeland? It looks good. Glad they got it out before the inevitable spree of championships from the cavs Indians and Browns.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Is this the face Steph makes when he finds out Kyrie will be "guarding" him?

 

[Two Words]

They statistically were. East won more heads up matchups than the West. I don't know if that stayed true all season.

People were blowing their load over such a small sample size.

 

[Exploratory]

fixed

Sure bud.

 

[Maxim726X]

If the Cavs end up playing the Warriors?

No, no he won't.

 

[Instro]

Wait, it can still be true if he takes his talents to Oakland next year.

 

[Ambient80]

Warriors v. Cavs in the finals will be nuts. Warriors being the Warriors and Cavs with their new great offense. Whoever wins doesn't matter, this will be a treat for NBA fans all over.

 

[KingBroly]

Wait, it can still be true if he takes his talents to Oakland next year.

What if Curry takes his talents to Tryon Street, though?


Also, Warriors in 4 over "The Land." lol

 

[BennyBlanco]

This is the easiest path to the finals I've ever seen Lebron or any superstar ever take. The Warriors are going to beat them badly.

 

[Lexxism]

I'm going to subscribe for fun.

 

[FZZ]

OP literally made this thread in attempt to curse the cavs smh

 

[Two Words]

I think Cleveland and Lebron are going to have to resort to underhanded tactics to get Cleveland a championship. They're gonna have to sign and trade Lebron to the Warriors for Iguadala, Klay, and Livingston. Cabs will still be able to make it to the Finals in 2017 in the buttery soft eastern conference. The Warriors will make it to the Finals as well. It is there that Lebron will fulfill the master plan by throwing the serious and getting Cleveland a chip.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Even worse than that!

Spoiler

Though my team has A broken down, former starting QB.

 

[phanphare]

What if Curry takes his talents to Tryon Street, though?

lawwwd

 

[ryutaro's mama]

The best part is, if the Cavs played the Warriors, LeBron wouldn't even be the best player in that series born in Akron.

 

[Sweeney Tom]

Congrats on the jinx #Pray4BG

 

[Ambient80]

Btw Vegas has Cleveland favored over OKC and a two point (!) 'dog to GSW.

 

[Indelible]

Bring on the jinx, I'am on team other.

 

[Gorillaz]

OP literally made this thread in attempt to curse the cavs smh

OP really thought he was clever with this shit too

Probably wore his Klay Thompson jersey while typing that up

 

[Nafai1123]

BK-Ref.

120.4 to 114.2 (+6.2) vs 105.5 to 102.7 (-2.8) with theirs.

Bonus: ESPN has 4.2 and 4.8 differences for its own efficiency calculations.

(So basically what the shit no one knows how to calculate ORTG or DRTG)

Lol yeah those are some big disparities between sites. Either way, I would certainly expect the number to swing more in favor of the Cavs over the conference finals given the teams the Cavs and GSW are facing (OKC being 3rd best in ORTG while the Raptors are 5th worse). Still favor GSW in that Finals matchup.

 

[Cipherr]

Boy... they aren't beating GS. Its Golden States TIME right now, best team in the league by a mile. But I respect how much he has done for Cleveland anyway. He has carried them to their closest fucking chances by miles. Win or no win that fucking city and team owes him everything for giving them shots at titles.

He fucking continues to get them there, over and over.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Btw Vegas has Cleveland favored over OKC and a two point (!) 'dog to GSW.

Vegas has, and always will, inflate the odds of Lebron teams.

 

[Wellscha]

OP really thought he was clever with this shit too

Probably wore his Klay Thompson jersey while typing that up

Rude. Lebron is my favorite athlete ever.

 

[Oozer3993]

OP I'm not sure why you're jinxing the Cavs. They're guaranteed heartbreak by the sheer fact that they're located in Cleveland. They don't need your help.

 

[Spinluck]

I think they can pull it.

Kyrie gonna dance all over Steph if he stays healthy.

 

[TwntyOneTwlv]

It's Cleveland's year. The Drought ends now. Golden State are good, but Cavs are better right now.

 

[Diprosalic]

lol no he won't.

 

[RBelong2Us]

After going up against Westbrook. It's gonna feel like a breeze for curry against Irving.

Probably see Delly have more success.

 

[Ambient80]

Vegas has, and always will, inflate the odds of Lebron teams.

When you're an arguably top 5 or at least top 8 player of all time you tend to get the benefit of the doubt.

 

[Gully State]

I think Cleveland and Lebron are going to have to resort to underhanded tactics to get Cleveland a championship.

Why do you think Anderson Verajao is on the Warriors? Sleeper agent right there..

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Boy... they aren't beating GS. Its Golden States TIME right now, best team in the league by a mile. But I respect how much he has done for Cleveland anyway. He has carried them to their closest fucking chances by miles. Win or no win that fucking city and team owes him everything for giving them shots at titles.

He fucking continues to get them there, over and over.

There's gonna be some resentment if he doesn't win though.

Its like having 2 kids by your mistress and none with your wife.

 

[Darryl M R]

Tough semi-finals. I want KD to win because he is from DC. I want Bron to win for his hometown. But I want the Raptors to win because Drake will probably drop a song to celebrate.

 

[Wellscha]

Mods, please remove "most likely" out of the thread title.

I believe in Lebron.

 

[Diprosalic]

It's Cleveland's year. .

yeah, the year Golden State won 73 is defo cleveland's year.
lmao, they won't know what hit them in the finals after basically taking a month off of real basketball.

 

[Fury451]

Yes but GS is way better this year

So are the Cavs. Everyone's healthy, and the new coach seems to be making for a more cohesive team.