vs Hawks - 2016 Playoffs - Eastern Semifinal Series Thread

[ElNono]

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Post your predictions, etc.

[ElNono]

Thanks Slomo

[Arcadian]

Cavs in 5. They should sweep, but they'll disappoint everyone at least once.

[spursistan]

Cavs in 6....

[Splits]

Unsticky the other bullshit threads fagging up this forum, Slomo

[ElNono]

updated OP with schedule

[Kawhitstorm]

Hopefully, Horford won't get outplayed by Mozgov.:lol (Mozgov is out of the rotation so Tristan is going to eat his lunch)

[ElNono]

Cavs sweep

[apalisoc_9]

Cavs in 6. The Hawks will put up a better fight. They are a significantly better defensive team than last year. I wouldnt be surprised to see the Hawks upset the cavs. A few things ATL should focus on.

1. Keep the rebounding battle. I expect tristan thomposn to eat his lunch and i expect the cavs to dominate the boards. If ATL can keep it close, it will be interesting. Need to be extra focused on boxing out.

2. Attack Kyrie and Love on the Pnr/Pnp

3. If horford and millsap can have decent shooting games, it might force CLE to reduce thompson minutes.

4. Dont overract on Lebron Jumpers. One on One with Bazemore should be fine. Keep an eye on the shooters instead.

[Texas_Ranger]

Cavs will probably have easier time with them than they had with the Pistons.

[ambchang]

Cavs in 5

[Mal]

Rooting for coach Bud`s team

[Robz4000]

Cavs sweep again

[wingster]

I'll say it (perhaps foolishly) Hawks in 7

[timtonymanu]

Cavs in 5.

[K...]

I don't see this as anything other than a sweep. Atlanta has no heart.

[~O~]

Sweep as FUCK.

[TampaDude]

Cavs sweep. 5 if they get lazy.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Cavaliers in 4.

[313]

Cavs in four

[hater]

Cavs looking strong. But they always sleepwalk trhough a game

Cavs in 5

[100%duncan]

Boring

[-21-]

Cavs in 6.

[Spurs9]

Same outcome as usual, Cavs will advance.

[TheGreatYacht]

I feel bad for whatever team maxes out Al Horrible :lol tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

I feel bad for whatever team maxes out Al Horrible :lol tbh

Horace Grant > Horseshit

[Kawhitstorm]

Hopefully, Horford won't get outplayed by Mozgov.:lol (Mozgov is out of the rotation so Tristan is going to eat his lunch)

:wakeup

[~O~]

I don't think anyone watch this series. Not even ATL fans should be able to stomach this. The Hawks came all this way just to choke and lose to cleveland once again.

[D-Wade]

Tristan Thompson shitting on ATL's bigs.

[noles1983]

the east fucking sucks, so hard to watch this trash

[D-Wade]

The German is killing it.

[140]

Reggie is a dumbass :lmao

[01Snake]

ATL with the comeback...

[DPG21920]

I have no idea how ATL is in this game. Losing 3PT battle, shooting worse and CLE hasn't turned it over much. Big plays from Millsap and they need to get over the "hump" and get that lead.

Reggie, how on Earth do you not know this rule yet? I mean, damn, it's only happened several times THIS PLAYOFF.

[DPG21920]

Damn, Millsap missed that good look. Sometimes during a comeback you hit that point total or lead that you just never see get conquered.

[Kawhitstorm]

Tristan Thompson shitting on ATL's bigs.

You mean Whoreford?:rolleyes (Millsap is going beast-mode on the offensive boards/defense)

[Spurs9]

Actually a great game :wow

[davethedope]

Atlanta will blow this tho. No closers.

[DPG21920]

Dis getting gud

[DPG21920]

Baze taking the last two looks and not really close. The first one was a bad shot, but the second was a nice transition corner 3.

[DarrinS]

Sphincter tightening in Cleveland:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Actually a great game :wow

Schroder raw dogged the Australian bum:lol

[DPG21920]

Kyle, come on man.

[apalisoc_9]

Cavs in 6. The Hawks will put up a better fight. They are a significantly better defensive team than last year. I wouldnt be surprised to see the Hawks upset the cavs. A few things ATL should focus on.

1. Keep the rebounding battle. I expect tristan thomposn to eat his lunch and i expect the cavs to dominate the boards. If ATL can keep it close, it will be interesting. Need to be extra focused on boxing out.

2. Attack Kyrie and Love on the Pnr/Pnp

3. If horford and millsap can have decent shooting games, it might force CLE to reduce thompson minutes.

4. Dont overract on Lebron Jumpers. One on One with Bazemore should be fine. Keep an eye on the shooters instead.

:wow

People really think atlanta is still the same team from last year. Like I said, this is a better team than last year. Great defensive team. Different philosophy.

[Spurs9]

I love shrooder, this dude plays hard

[DPG21920]

JR has shot ridiculous from 3 this playoff. Just unreal.

[Spurs9]

Bazemore gonna lose this game for hawks

[Spurs9]

Or maybe win it if love actually got hurt there :lol

[MultiTroll]

Or maybe win it if love actually got hurt there :lol
Yep. Brazemore definitely aimed for the surgical shoulder and hit it.

[Spurs9]

Hawks throwing this game away

[DPG21920]

Massive turn overs from Dennis.

[MultiTroll]

Enjoy your Leastern Conference Championship, LeBronze.

[140]

Atlanta will blow this tho. No closers.
Hawks missing Tiago tbh

[LakerHater]

James slaps his bicep Aftr an &1 but falls to the floor & squirms aftr getting hit in the head

[noles1983]

choke job, shocking.

[TampaDude]

Mama there goes that man.

[140]

L:lolve breaking down

[TDfan2007]

Hawks just don't have the talent to keep up, unfortunately.

[140]

Had no idea Dahntay jones was still in the league tbh

[apalisoc_9]

L:lolve breaking down

Good news for spurs fans imo. Should kill that Love at C lineup. Lol

[TampaDude]

LeBron JAAAAAAAAAAAMES!!!!!!

[Trainwreck2100]

lebron frontrunning per usual after kyrie kept them in the game and kept the lead

[Big Dog]

No one gives a fuck about this series. Cavs in 4

[140]

:wow friend killer

[D-Wade]

Nothing you can do about this kind of shooting if you're the Hawks lol

[Kawhitstorm]

:wow friend killer

He has been the best 3 point shooter in the postseason, he also killed the Hawks last season.

[AlexJones]

Cavs 12-0 heading into finals imo

[140]

Holy shit 18 threes in a half :lol.....

[D-Wade]

It can only go downhill from here for the Cavs

[Kawhitstorm]

Cavs 12-0 heading into finals imo

The Cavs are a terrible matchup for the Hawks, the Pistons put up a much better fight & the Heat will win at least 2 games.

[DMC]

Goddamn this is a fucking Little Big Horn for the Hawks.

[140]

He has been the best 3 point shooter in the postseason, he also killed the Hawks last season.
Yeah I can't wait for him to inevitably cool down and cost the cavs a game or two with his chucking

[spursistan]

just checked the scores :lmao..

Also, upstairs wanting to max Horford :rollin...

[Kawhitstorm]

Yeah I can't wait for him to inevitably cool down and cost the cavs a game or two with his chucking

He shot lights-out against the Hawks last season & couldn't hit the broadside of the barn in the Finals. :lol

Just like Kenny said, LeBron is at his best as a point-forward which is what the Hawks are turning him into b/c they can't guard him 1-on-1. They should just put Thabo on him & hope he doesn't drop 50 on 'em.

[mudyez]

Only 20 Points of non-3s by halftime.


Losers!

[Kawhitstorm]

just checked the scores :lmao..

The Cavs are beating 'em down just like the Worriers beatdown the Cavs on the same floor.


Also, upstairs wanting to max Horford :rollin...

Dick Jefferson 2.0

[Spurs9]

:wow just tuned back into this game

[Thebesteva]

Lebron is due for a knee injury in the post season tbh

[DMC]

Lebron trying to make a statement. I can imagine Bogut putting him on his back after one of those Westbrook like attacks through the defense.

[Arcadian]

(Looks at score without watching game)

:lol atlanta...faggots

[D-Wade]

Record achieved :lol

[Spurs9]

:lol barkley calling to take a cavs out

[DMC]

(Looks at score without watching game)

:lol atlanta...faggots
Makes you think JR has a friend in Atlanta.

[DMC]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChqMcLvXEAAzz4Y.jpg

[Keepin' it real]

My goodness. And people call the Spurs boring. What the hell kind of series is this?

[Killakobe81]

Cavs look very impressive but not sure what anyone was expecting ...
ATL is well coached has some solid players but Cavs have the best player and more overall talent.
Plus when JR Swish gets hot he can rain 3's
LeBron has brought back Dick Jefferson from the dead ...
Lebron's passing has been sublime ...

Cavs basically will have a speedpass to teh Fianls while Spurs/OKC and State battle it out ... this was known.

[140]

Shump :wow

[Arcadian]

Just another practice/exhibition game for Cleveland - the 7th of 12 practices before their real season (the Finals) begins.

Lucky bastards.

[Kawhitstorm]

Shump :wow

Simmons is better than that scrub:sleep

[140]

Simmons is better than that scrub:sleep

Not a fan either but that put back was sick

[Kawhitstorm]

Did Horford find his missing pair of balls?:wow

[Kawhitstorm]

Where is the Love?:wakeup

[Kawhitstorm]

If only Bonner was 1/10th as good as Frye:bang

[Kawhitstorm]

Did Horford find his missing pair of balls?:wow

Maybe not since he's getting raw dogged by Tristan on the offensive boards.:sleep

[99 Problems]

Cavs paying for keeping King Delly on the bench. No one else carrying these role guys.

[in2deep]

holy shit what a bullshit call!!!!

he was not in the act!!

[in2deep]

RIP LOVE btw

Horford decapitated him

[MultiTroll]

smh 5 point lead....
guard the perimeter Atlanta

[in2deep]

Horford coming through for the Hawks.

[TheGreatYacht]

Coach Bud playing the Cavs to perfection.

-Let Lebron shoot threes
-Get Playoff Korver the fuck out, play Thabo
-Go to the rim, attack their lack of rim protectors

[Big Dog]

Cavs got this

[D-Wade]

What a pickup Frye was.

[in2deep]

I can see Cavs sweeping this and the next series.

then they will be fresh in the finals. the have the advantage

[in2deep]

I can see Cavs sweeping this and the next series.

then they will be fresh in the finals. the have the advantage


yup I was right.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kyle Korver :lmao

What a scrub

[Kawhitstorm]

What a pickup Frye was.

Dude is better than David West:lol

[resistanze]

:lol Hawks still losing after all that

[DarrinS]

Coach Bud playing the Cavs to perfection.

-Let Lebron shoot threes
-Get Playoff Korver the fuck out, play Thabo
-Go to the rim, attack their lack of rim protectors


Lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Horford coming through for the Hawks.

Except he's getting outplayed by Frye, 1 rebound.:rolleyes

[TheGreatYacht]

Lol
Did the game end already?

It didn't, you old wrinkled cuck :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

White American players :lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

Hawks need a superstar like Porker, tbh:wakeup

[apalisoc_9]

I swear to God Bud's cute way of coaching has rubbed of Pop in a very negative way.

[TheGreatYacht]

White American players :lmao

[spursistan]

What a pickup Frye was.
GM Doc :lol

[spursistan]

I swear to God Bud's cute way of coaching has rubbed of Pop in a very negative way.
he's been a shitty playoff coach tbh..Boston would have won the series if Bradly/Olynyk were healthy..

[Kawhitstorm]

Why is Bud clearing the floor & running ISO plays on the perimeter for Millsap as if he's Carmelo?:downspin:

[140]

H:lolwks

[resistanze]

:rollin Hawks wow at the historic fail 3 point defending

[in2deep]

LOL Hawk fans

[Spurs9]

Teague listening to Barkley

[Spurs9]

Frye :wow

[Arcadian]

Predictable.

Just another practice game for Cleveland.

[timtonymanu]

Atlanta 0-11 against Cleveland in the playoffs now.

[DarrinS]

Did the game end already?

It didn't, you old wrinkled cuck :lol

It's over -- pussy

[resistanze]

Channing Frye 27 points :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

It's over -- pussy
You lose your bifocals? I clearly said a key of the game was to Bench Korver.... Korver is a scared little faggot like you

[DarrinS]

You lose your bifocals? I clearly said a key of the game was to Bench Korver.... Korver is a scared little faggot like you

You'd be a scared little faggot if you met me

[-21-]

After 25 threes in Game 2, the Cavs get 21 in Game 3 :wow

I haven't watched both games so I have to ask: Is this a fluke?

[LkrFan]

Spurs East getting Rick Rolled :lmao

[RsxPiimp]

cavs peaked at the right time and in full strength, i think they can honestly take out the warriors.

[TheGreatYacht]

You'd be a scared little faggot if you met me
I'd run your fade so hard you'll sue me, like the pussy you are.

Kyle Korver = You
Lebron = black guy
Rim = your old ass wife's asshole

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[313]

After 25 threes in Game 2, the Cavs get 21 in Game 3 :wow

I haven't watched both games so I have to ask: Is this a fluke?
They've been hot all playoffs.

[SuperCam]

cavs are the best team left tbh

[HarlemHeat37]

cavs peaked at the right time and in full strength, i think they can honestly take out the warriors.
I didn't think they could beat the Warriors or the Spurs, but they have looked like a different team since Lebron took his annual "Miami visit":lol

[Kawhitstorm]

I didn't think they could beat the Warriors or the Spurs, but they have looked like a different team since Lebron took his annual "Miami visit":lol

I need to see them in a series where Kyrie/Love are forced to play PnR defense & JR Smith gets his shot out of a halfcourt set.

Heat play a slow pace & Dragic is a very good PnR point guard so they would be a good test for 'em. LeBron also will have to go against Deng/Winslow/Whiteside.

[Duncanforthree]

Cavs about to go 12-0 as they cruise to the Finals.

Lebron still leaves when they don't ring.

[TampaDude]

Broomage is imminent.

[DPG21920]

I don't know if I have ever seen 3PT shooting like CLE in these playoffs. There is no way this is sustainable is it?

[DPG21920]

CLE has made more 3's than 2's THE ENTIRE SERIES.

[daslicer]

A lot of slipping in these playoffs by star players. Lebron has slipped a few times in this game.

[apalisoc_9]

You would think at some point Bud would open up the lane and just stay on love. Love opens up everything for CLE yet they are still hedging on the Pnr and doubling the handler sometimes, still helping on the drive.

So many great three point looks.

[LkrFan]

Cavs have the look of champions.

[01Snake]

Love in full-blown Curry mode

[apalisoc_9]

Are they going to stop hedging? Bud is awful.

[spursistan]

I don't care about talent-level, but i certainly don't want any part of coach Bud as next Spurs HC..

Embarrassing stuff..getting twice swept by two different rookie coaches of the same team..

[Canyonero]

Cleveland going fo-fo-fo in the East

[DPG21920]

I don't care about talent-level, but i certainly don't want any part of coach Bud as next Spurs HC..

Embarrassing stuff..getting twice swept by two different rookie coaches of the same team..

Coaching matters not with this level of talent disparity. Lebron beats everyone.

[Canyonero]

Love :lol

[spursistan]

Coaching matters not with this level of talent disparity. Lebron beats everyone.
Detroit put much better fight with their best payer riding the bench down the stretch of all games..

[AlexJones]

K.Love 8/14 on 3's, 1/10 on 2s

[Spurtacular]

So, the Cavs gonna sweep on a goaltending call that wasn't reversed like it should've been?

[Canyonero]

What a dumb guy :lol

[Spurtacular]

Horford getting held as he ran for the ball at the end. Just more WWE basketball.

[Robz4000]

Cavrefs tbh.

[D-Wade]

Hubie can barely contain is disdain for Lebron :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Lebron is past his prime.. ESPN is about to gas up the Cavs, can't wait to see what their excuse is when they take another L in the Finals :lol

:cry Lebron needs more help :cry
:cry Dahwayne go to Cleveland :cry
:cry rookie coach :cry

[Canyonero]

No chance against LeGod

[Kawhitstorm]

You would think at some point Bud would open up the lane and just stay on love. Love opens up everything for CLE yet they are still hedging on the Pnr and doubling the handler sometimes, still helping on the drive.

That's how the Hawks have defended PnRs all season long trying to create turnovers. The FACT they didn't have anyone who could guard Bron 1-on-1 for even a single possession was what doomed 'em.

[Kawhitstorm]

I don't know if I have ever seen 3PT shooting like CLE in these playoffs. There is no way this is sustainable is it?

The last team I remember being this dependent on 3s & making it to the Finals was the 2009 Magic who bombed the 66 win Cavs out of the playoffs even w/ LeBron putting up video game numbers.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

K.Love 8/14 on 3's, 1/10 on 2s

Kevin Love from 2 point range in this series: 4-31
Kevin Love from 3 point range in this series: 19-40

[spursistan]

Ok I saw steph back..As Kawhitstorm said, Enjoy your 2012 Spurs run Cavs :lol

[spursistan]

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[spursistan]

why the hell this series is sill lurking here, mods ? :lol