wvu80 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Game one already under way. GS starting to get into rhythm on their 3's and pulling away in the 3rd. GS currently leads by 18. I am a Cav's fan but they are a huge underdog. This might be a short thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 GS is loaded with talent. Not sure LeBron can carry Cleveland to a title again this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Wake me up for the last 2 minutes so I can watch 30 minutes of fouls and time outs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Golden State held to a steady 15-24 point lead late in the game. What you described didn't happen this game, Thank Gawd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, richieb said: Golden State held to a steady 15-24 point lead late in the game. What you described didn't happen this game, Thank Gawd. Always an exception to the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Yep, and that what is making college BB nearly unwatchable. Constant ticky-tac fouls and the final 3 minutes lasting 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 GS played a good game, but we can't forget the Cavs came back from 3-1 to win against GS last year. Durant is a major addition, so GS certainly seems more daunting. But last year it looked really bad for the Cavs, too. I just can't count them out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 8 hours ago, Jeff Matthews said: GS played a good game, but we can't forget the Cavs came back from 3-1 to win against GS last year. Durant is a major addition, so GS certainly seems more daunting. But last year it looked really bad for the Cavs, too. I just can't count them out. The scary part is that Thompson and Green were virtually non existent with their scoring. They're normally heavy contributors on the offensive side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 They stopped calling for traveling why not stop calling for fouls? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, muel said: They stopped calling for traveling why not stop calling for fouls? No carrying anymore either. There were a bunch of fouls not called both ways. Seems like the refs got together before the game and decided to just let them play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 It's not basketball anymore, it's bashketball. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I recommend the movie "BASEketball" if you want better entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I agree that the refs let a lot of fouls go these days. It looks to me as if the game has really changed in the past few decades. Now, they drive fast and hard to the basket in a way that's either guaranteed to get somebody hurt or to draw a foul. There was always a little bit of "chicken" involved when deciding to drive hard, but now, the game of chicken seems a bit more serious than it used to. How do you set up in front of a guy who just lunges to your left with all he's got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 I didn't realize so many of you had the same concerns about NBA play and reffing as I did. The top players cheat constantly by palming the ball. We all know the NBA is a man's game, but it's ridiculous to allow grabbing arms and shoving the offensive player the way they do. I've seen ESPN stories about the philosophy of NBA reffing, which is the rule book is a "guide" which the refs must interpret. If a player is 94 feet from the rim and walks with the ball the refs will not call it because it does not "substantially" affect the play. I have never understood how NBA refs call fouls. +++ Back to the game, the Cavs will have a better chance if they don't allow GS to have an unchallenged path down the middle of the lane for dunks, eight in the first quarter alone. It's clear Cavs were defending the three point shooters but it looked like terrible coaching and a flawed game plan to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 hour ago, JJkizak said: It's not basketball anymore, it's bashketball. JJK It's mild today compared to what it used to be back when the Pistons played in the late 80's and early 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Davis Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I only have one name for that era of roughness. Bill Laimbeer Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 Well game 2 is over, Cav's got blown out by 19, again. LeBron was brilliant with a triple double but he can't stop all of GS's 3-point shooters. Cav's showed some spirit and fought hard to stay with Warriors, but Warriors showed some 3-point talent to walk away from Cav's. A 7 footer who can bury 3's is unstoppable. Kevin Durant is on pace to become the Finals MVP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Things look grim for the Cavs. And with their old (defensive) coach with GS being paid by the Cavs putting the dagger slowly into them. Time for Hari-Kari. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 47 minutes ago, JJkizak said: Things look grim for the Cavs. And with their old (defensive) coach with GS being paid by the Cavs putting the dagger slowly into them. Time for Hari-Kari. JJK There's that and the fact that Cleveland only knows how to play one on one. There's no offensive ball movement to speak of like G.S. plays. I hear all the talking heads go on and on about Golden States talent and find it satisfyingly ironic that they used LeBron's method of superteam building to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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