2016-2017 NBA Discussion Thread

I just think it's hard to simulate the Warriors with the trash out East. Like yeah the Cavs obviously are familiar with them, but they only play 2 times a year. I really hope the Cavs beat them because I can't stand the Warriors, but I think it's going to be a tall task. Sadly the Celtics (my team since I've been 5) are not near the ceiling or talent of the Warriors/Cavs (or even a healthy Spurs for that matter). The Cavs just stick Lebron on Thomas and it's game over basically. Don't really have that luxury versus the Warriors, especially now with Durant, just another headache for them to deal with. They could barely handle them without him. And Durant's probably going to go off in the Finals knowing that this will be his best chance in his career thus far to finally win a ring.

The Celtics are honestly just lucky/happy to be here. The Warriors would be beating them by these margins too I'm afraid.

I don't disagree the Cavs could definitely win this series, I just don't see it going 5 either way. The teams are too good and I don't trust NBA refs (yeah that's a little tin-foil hat conspiracy theorist I admit) but when you have had guys like Tim Donaghy in the league, it's not all conspiracy theories. I don't think the NBA is biased one way, but I do think they want to maximize their revenue and the easiest way to do that is to get long series. I think this Finals will save us from a very dry and predictable lead up to this moment.

Warriors would be beating the Celtics this bad as well, no doubt.

I was a poor fan of the NBA this season and don't really understand how the Celtics made it to #1 seed (I know the East isn't on part with the West, but still) with their roster. IT is really all they have unless I'm missing something here haha.

It's a business with a revenue stream. Nearly 95% of companies will do things that please the shareholders, which in this case would be creating more games. So, to go along with you, I'm sure there is some persuasion, but nothing to the gravity that would reek its toxicity amongst players. Nonetheless, I wouldn't be surprised to hear anything regarding a professional sport attempting to boost revenue/profits.

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

Kudos to Boston for not getting swept

 

Lol ffs...21 point lead blown.

LBJ disappears in the 4th quarter.

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

@Wonderland What are you thinking for the Cavs-Warriors final?

I literally change my pick daily, if not hourly.

 

@Wonderland What are you thinking for the Cavs-Warriors final?

I literally change my pick daily, if not hourly.

I feel like the warriors will win the series, just based on the fact that they have 4 all stars and home court advantage. It took LeBron and Kyrie playing superhuman ball just to get the series to a game 7 playing a Kevin Durant less team. Not to mention Kyrie has regressed significantly in these playoffs. If Steph plays like he has in his previous finals and if Kevin Durant chokes under pressure like he always does, then the chances heightens.

 

I feel like the warriors will win the series, just based on the fact that they have 4 all stars and home court advantage. It took LeBron and Kyrie playing superhuman ball just to get the series to a game 7 playing a Kevin Durant less team. Not to mention Kyrie has regressed significantly in these playoffs. If Steph plays like he has in his previous finals and if Kevin Durant chokes under pressure like he always does, then the chances heightens.

Good points.

Nonetheless, LBJ and Uncle Drew are going to come to play. LBJ playing like a madman (other than game 3 lol), Kyrie is fundamentally there, which will transition well into the finals, KLove is shooting good. They are looking icy.

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

Refs called 4 fouls on Lebron in first half lol. That's what I'm talking about @Ultra Boost , the non conspiracy but really obvious ref swaying based on what the series is at and that they want to TRY to create more games. Perfect example right there.

 

Refs called 4 fouls on Lebron in first half lol. That's what I'm talking about @Ultra Boost , the non conspiracy but really obvious ref swaying based on what the series is at and that they want to TRY to create more games. Perfect example right there.

Yeah I saw that.. crazy shit man lol

 

Refs called 4 fouls on Lebron in first half lol. That's what I'm talking about @Ultra Boost , the non conspiracy but really obvious ref swaying based on what the series is at and that they want to TRY to create more games. Perfect example right there.

Very convincing.

 

[Jiwi]

Was nice seeing Kyrie get a game like that in before the finals

A healthy warriors team though... Gonna be a tough series

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

If my boy Kyrie plays like that in the Finals it's RIP Warriors

 

Kyrie is really underrated for people that don't actively watch basketball. That performance was insane!

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

Kyrie is really underrated for people that don't actively watch basketball. That performance was insane!

Yup, 0.0 percent chance they win the Finals last year if Kyrie Irving is not on the team. Lebron can hard carry to maybe 2 wins against the Warriors by himself but to get the full 4 he needs help. Especially with KD there now.

 

Yup, 0.0 percent chance they win the Finals last year if Kyrie Irving is not on the team. Lebron can hard carry to maybe 2 wins against the Warriors by himself but to get the full 4 he needs help. Especially with KD there now.

How do you feel about John Wall? Wizards fan here

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

How do you feel about John Wall? Wizards fan here

John Wall is dope, definitely one of the best. Wiz got a great core to build on. Celtics/Wiz gonna be jostling to overtake the Cavs when Lebron finally retires. Biggest thing right now is to stay patient. I actually think the Wizards/Cavs would have been a closer series. I think the Celtics are a smidge better h2h as the playoffs showed but I think the Wiz match up better. Thomas is pretty much negated in impact against the Cavs whereas I don't think Beal+Wall cant be negated by them.

 

I really wish the Cavs swept the Celtics. It would have been really cool for two teams to be undefeated before the finals started.

 

[veichleproblem]

warriors got this, cavs are buncha a tweeners with a serious age problem

 

[nowtoe]

Anyone want to bet? I have cavs -9.5 this game pay via paypal we can use verified middleman. Also I am willing to bet on the finals. I have the warriors beating the cavs.

 

[I Bleed Duke Blue]

Good season Celtics, now we get the juggernauts battling it out for the title

 

[FireZ]

Round 3 here we go should be a good battle