Another win for Boston---and another less than expected performance by Lebron James. it is hard to be impressed by either team at this point but the Celts do have a2-0 advantage at this point.
Celtics/Cavs- King James vs. K.G. (I can smell the ratings now!)
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Never said "better". I just don't think there was an overall dropoff or dramatic gain either way.
It would be easy to justify that by having Gooden and Hughes we would be able to matchup better with this Celtics squad by watching the outcome of these last two games, but hind sight is always twenty twenty.
BTW, I was so full of promise after the first quarter of last night's game. At the time we were up by 12 and hitting our outside shots. Then the Celtics made their run and didn't look back. Two upcoming games at home is exactly what this team needs right now.......
Forget last night...playoffs are ALL ABOUT MATCHUPS. Last years team would have matchup VERY WELL with this Celtics team. Much more athletic and better all around team than this one. The regular season for the Cavs were smoke and mirrors. Now, as far as "home cooking"...forget it...don't mean a damn thing. The Celtics are doing exactly what ALL good teams do when it comes to teams that has only ONE VERY GOOD player....play defense on him...keep him in check, for THAT specific player...and the rest of the team will more or less collapse. Which is exactly what happened. IF Lebron does NOT have a MONSTER rest of the series...this might not go 6.
It's all about matchups and defense.....and the Celtics have done both. How many points the Cavs are averaging? 72 points...? SEVENTY-TWO POINTS??!!
Great. We all know the Cav's aren't exactly a premier team on offense and if LeBron struggles, it will have a negative impact on the rest of the team. That's what makes Game 1 so frustrating. Although "The King" struggled, we still had an opportunity to win in the end.
The Cav's were in this position a year ago with Detroit, down 0-2. We ended up winning the next 4 in a row! Now do I think this is going to happen again this year? No. I will still stick to my original 7 game prediction though.
BTW, your precious Celtics are averaging 82 points in the first two games this series. That really isn't anything to brag about considering they were averaging 99.5 points during the ATL series. The Celtics have done what they were supposed to do by winning on their home court. Congratulations. Now the series goes to Cleveland for two games. Let's see what happens now!
Now THAT JUNK talk is TOTALLY acceptable because the Pistons HAVE been either in the Eastern Conference finals or the NBA Finals over the last 5-10 years.:up
And we're one game away from playing in our 6th consecutive conference finals!
Since thsi a thread about the Cleveland Boston series what do people think about the cavs cictory?
So far all I see is that BOSTON hasn't won on the road in these playoffs. If the Cadavers can win one in Boston, I would say that Boston could be in trouble, but as long as the Celtics rule their home court....
I agree....but if you follow the usual trend, it goes usually as follows:
1st 4 games...blowout win for each at home and a close one for each at home...OR a close win be the visiting team, therefore stealing a win, then the next night, the home team wins by a blowout. The series ALWAYS starts in game 5....
108-84! 24 point deficit!? Damn. Celtics, you guys got embarrassed.
And if the Cav's win tonight, the series will be all tied up! The "Q" will be electric tonight for game 4, that's for sure.
How bout that block by LeBron on Rondo where he basically pinned the ball against the glass while suspended 12' in mid air. Now that was sick!
YouTube - LeBron James super block on Rajon Rondo
And if the Cav's win tonight, the series will be all tied up! The "Q" will be electric tonight for game 4, that's for sure.
How bout that block by LeBron on Rondo where he basically pinned the ball against the glass while suspended 12' in mid air. Now that was sick!
YouTube - LeBron James super block on Rajon Rondo
108-84! 24 point deficit!? Damn. Celtics, you guys got embarrassed.
And if the Cav's win tonight, the series will be all tied up! The "Q" will be electric tonight for game 4, that's for sure.
How bout that block by LeBron on Rondo where he basically pinned the ball against the glass while suspended 12' in mid air. Now that was sick!
YouTube - LeBron James super block on Rajon Rondo
Just like predicted....
Just like predicted....
Prediction? More like stating a trend following Game 3 on Saturday. Your post was made the next day on Sunday!
I was busy studying for an online test on Saturday, but I saw parts of the game.
Anyway, when I saw the final core, I presumed LeBron went off for 40-50.
I was surprised.
LeBron was not exactly lights out and they STILL won big?!
Wow...
Anyway, when I saw the final core, I presumed LeBron went off for 40-50.
I was surprised.
LeBron was not exactly lights out and they STILL won big?!
Wow...
Yup. It was an all out team effort. This, also in the midst of LeBron's ongoing shooting slump. Through 3 games, he has made only 22 percent (13-of-58) of his shots. Here's a look at the rest of the role players efforts in Game 3.......
Wallace: 9pts, 2blk, 9reb, plus countless contested shots
Ilgauskas: 12pts, 6ast, 8reb
Szczerbiak: 16pts
West: 21pts, 7ast, 5reb
Smith: 17pts, 6reb
SabresRule, I am a fan of all Cleveland Sports if you haven't figured it out by now.
On my list of rankings of favorite Cleveland teams, I'd have to rank, the Brown's and Indians over the Cav's though. If you think I'm excited now, tune in during the MLB postseason or upcoming NFL season!
Complimentary wallpaper to all of you Cav's supporters/fans out there courtesy of HD MM (don't ever say I never gave you anything ).........
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