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<p>And that's the game. Great second half from Curry and Thompson, and some big plays thrown in from Draymond, Barnes, Iguadala.</p>
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<p>The tale of this series, and the Warriors season, is the strength of the supporting cast. When Steph and Klay have a down quarter or half, the others are so reliable at stepping up to cover. Tonight was a case in point- James-Michael McAdoo comes out of nowhere, as does Anderson Varejao. They make big plays to keep GSW in the game.</p>
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<p>On the other hand, Cleveland's bench players are far less reliable, and it was shown again tonight. Lue just has no faith in them. And then JR, Love and Thompson go quiet and it's game over once Kyrie and Lebron start missing shots.</p> -
Curry and Barnes were huge I thought. <br><br>
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<p>Frye has been the biggest disappointment of the finals for mine. Barely sighted.</p>
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<p>Will be interesting to see who they give finals MVP to if the Warriors close it out on Tuesday. It's wide open. Maybe Draymond?</p> -
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Frye has been the biggest disappointment of the finals for mine. Barely sighted.<br><br>
Will be interesting to see who they give finals MVP to if the Warriors close it out on Tuesday. It's wide open. Maybe Draymond?</p></blockquote>It's a testament to the way they play that picking the MVP from this warriors team is very difficult. They play so well off the ball and almost always make the extra pass for an easy score. I'm sure it's no coincidence that they get bench players in who shine in Kerr's system. It is the ultimate equal opportunity system -
Lebron showed his hand when he basically mugged Curry. He had nothing so just went over the top with the contact. <br><br>
The big thing about MJ and the thing that separates him from Lebron was his ability to take control and get his team mates over the line. Lebron goes.on the offensive and that includes against his own team mates.<br><br>
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<p>Lebron showed his hand when he basically mugged Curry. He had nothing so just went over the top with the contact.<br><br>
The big thing about MJ and the thing that separates him from Lebron was his ability to take control and get his team mates over the line. Lebron goes.on the offensive and that includes against his own team mates.<br><br>
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<p>And he tried to punk Draymond. I'm no fan of Green but LBJ pushed him down then tried to step over him as he was getting up. Then he got all hissy when they got tangled. The Cavs aren't built as well or as deep as the warriors. They could have done with Andrew Wiggins on the wing just saying</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="canefan" data-cid="586862" data-time="1465681100"><p>And he tried to punk Draymond. I'm no fan of Green but LBJ pushed him down then tried to step over him as he was getting up. Then he got all hissy when they got tangled. The Cavs aren't built as well or as deep as the warriors. They could have done with Andrew Wiggins on the wing just saying</p></blockquote>
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Yeah it was a clear strategy to try and bait Green. You only step over a guy on the ground to disrespect them - Allen Iverson over Tyronne Lue; D-Wade over Verajo; Pippen over Ewing - to name a few memorable ones. <br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Razbra" data-cid="586847" data-time="1465679092"><p>Lebron showed his hand when he basically mugged Curry. He had nothing so just went over the top with the contact. <br><br>
The big thing about MJ and the thing that separates him from Lebron was his ability to take control and get his team mates over the line. Lebron goes.on the offensive and that includes against his own team mates.<br><br>
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MJ went over the top against team mates as well. It's just that there was no Twitter back in the 90s.....<br><br><br>
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<p>Yeah it was a clear strategy to try and bait Green. You only step over a guy on the ground to disrespect them - Allen Iverson over Tyronne Lue; D-Wade over Verajo; Pippen over Ewing - to name a few memorable ones.<br><br>
If they can get a T or two out of Green he could be suspended for a game.</p>
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<p>To his credit he didn't bite. Steven Adams would have been proud</p> -
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<p>MJ went over the top against team mates as well. It's just that there was no Twitter back in the 90s.....<br><br><br>
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<p>He punched Steve Kerr at practice, among other people! The stories of him taunting his team mates, especially Scotty Pippen are the stuff of legends. Where do you think Kobe Bryant got all of his ideas from!</p> -
<p>So Draymond gets suspended for game 5 after his altercation with Lebiatch. I'm not a fan of Draymond's niggle and felt like he should have been punished for kicking Adams in the jewels twice. But he got hosed this time, LBJ started the whole thing just like he lashed out at Steph Curry at the end of game 4</p>
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<p>Fucken ridiculous decision, especially after the fact. Absolutely nothing in that.</p>
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<p>Gives the Cavs a glimmer of hope for tomorrow, and puts pressure on the Warriors bigs to step up. Might see a bit more of James-Michael McAdoo...</p> -
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<p>Fucken ridiculous decision, especially after the fact. Absolutely nothing in that.</p>
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<p>Gives the Cavs a glimmer of hope for tomorrow, and puts pressure on the Warriors bigs to step up. Might see a bit more of James-Michael McAdoo...</p>
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<p>Nope, that was def a f,agrant 1, not worthy of ejection in game or a suspension.</p>
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<p>But he was suspended due to to many flagrants in the playoffs. If he didnt want to be suspended, he shouldnt have been a niggly dirty prick for the last month.</p>
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<p>I'm with you Baron. The nutkickingfloptripper has been a disgrace these playoffs. He has constantly overstepped the line between emotional leader/do anything guy and just plain dirty play.</p>
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<p>LeBron has been disappointing this series for mine, The stats look OK, but in the big moments he just hasn't got it done. Perhaps that indicative of his career really - the most durable, consistent player of a generation, a top 5 player all-time for sure - but not able to really step up in the clutch is what keeps him from the top spot, and maybe from the top 3.</p>
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<p>These Cavs just can't defend well enough, and when they aren't hitting the 3 ball, the offense turns to tripe. The ball stops moving, it becomes an iso with LBJ or Kyrie, and you don't win like that unless you have KD and Russ on your team - and even then. They also can't finish well enough inside, which negates the advantage they have on the offensive boards. And lets not even get into the depth discussion.</p> -
Welcome back voodoo. <br><br>
Points in the paint has been a big issue for the Cavs against the better teams this season. They e been fortunate to have a very good offensive rebounder in Thompson that has created a number of 2nd and 3rd chance opportunities. <br><br>
Dubs to win by 10 tomorrow. <br><br><br>
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<p>Ripper of a first half, scores tied at 61. Lebron, Klay, Irving and Curry all playing well. The absence of Green has freed up the Cavs offensively, and the Warriors need a bit more out of their bigs.</p>
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Amazing half really. Just when Klay looked like he would shoot the Cavs out of the game, LBJ and Kyrie kept pace. <br><br>
Dubs missing that defensive rebound and push that Draymond is awesome at. <br><br>
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<p>Irving going on the quite the run. Creeping well into the 40s. </p>
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<p>Dubs missing that defensive rebound and push that Draymond is awesome at.</p>
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What a 2nd half by the big 2 for the Cavs.
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Love has been so anonymous. Imagine if KD was there in his place....
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<p>The Cavs could win at home,... and then anything can happen in a game 7</p>
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<p>That was an amazing effort by Kyrie and Lebron. All time games from the two of them. Won the game completely on their own.</p>
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<p>Dominant first quarter by the Cavs. Shooting 59% (against 22%), smashing them in rebounds and turnovers. And consequently up by 20 already. </p>
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<p>GSW really are a bunch of arrogant petulant fucktards.</p>
<p>I havent disliked a team that I havent had skin in the game against for a long time. Actually ever.</p>
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<p>Draymond is a clown that has a fetish for hitting others guys dicks. Curry is an entitled spoilt brat.</p> -
<p>After watching the story of Cleveland's many heartbreaking losses over the years, and the way their fans have their hearts ripped out everytime but still come back to support their teams every year, I'm happy to see them win the championship and lay some ghosts to rest</p>
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GSW really are a bunch of arrogant petulant fucktards.<br>
I havent disliked a team that I havent had skin in the game against for a long time. Actually ever.<br><br>
Draymond is a clown that has a fetish for hitting others guys dicks. Curry is an entitled spoilt brat.</p></blockquote>I dont like the Cavs. They are an amalgam of all things evil and esembled at the behest of the most entitled brat of recent NBA memory. However today GSW really went above and beyond on the fucktard stakes. Lebron actually came of like a half decent human being by games end. He interviews really well. Probably better than most. <br><br>
On the flip side...Curry ejected for the first time in his career after acting like a fucken child for a good portion of the game. Klay left for the locker room before the end of the game(a serious dick move and sporting faux pas) and Green is just Green.<br><br>
I dont have a dog in the fight and i dislike Lebron(on court) greatly. But go Cavs. <br><br>
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<p>Didn't see today's game, but I'm not surprised at the result.</p>
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<p>Game 7 promises to be great, I honestly have no idea who will win. As a GSW fan I'm hoping they get up ('the legacy' is at risk), but I wouldn't be too annoyed to see Cleveland win. Would be an all-time epic comeback for a city that has had its heart ripped out on numerous occasions.</p>
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<p>After seeing the game 7 win stats* for home teams, I'm sure that GSW will win.</p>
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<p>And, after seeing Believeland, I'm sure that the Cavs are destined to lose.</p>
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<p>I dont like the Cavs. They are an amalgam of all things evil and esembled at the behest of the most entitled brat of recent NBA memory. However today GSW really went above and beyond on the fucktard stakes. Lebron actually came of like a half decent human being by games end. He interviews really well. Probably better than most.<br><br>
On the flip side...Curry ejected for the first time in his career after acting like a fucken child for a good portion of the game. Klay left for the locker room before the end of the game(a serious dick move and sporting faux pas) and Green is just Green.<br><br>
I dont have a dog in the fight and i dislike Lebron(on court) greatly. But go Cavs.<br><br>
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<p>Kinda how I feel. Was liking the GSW. But they have become assholes, And not cool 'dont care' assholes.. but just assholes.</p> -
<p>It was a shame to see Curry acting like a child and tossing his mouthguard today, he has had a great season, but this just makes him look like a poor sport. Good touch to wander over and apologise to the guy straight away, but to say in the press conference "I was aiming it at the scorers bench, but my aim was off" is pretty average - as if the officials deserve to cop a saliva covered mouthguard instead. </p>
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<p>I've always been an LBJ fan and have followed him from the Cavs, to Miami and back. While Curry is the MVP, if I was going to bet my life on someone to have a huge game in game 7, I'd be putting it on LBJ, not Curry. Curry has been a bit guilty of going missing in some of the big playoff games. </p>
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<p>I still think GSW will probably win game 7, but what a game it's gonna be!</p> -
<p>It's quite incredible how many times the NBA finals get to game 7</p>
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<p>It's quite incredible how many times the NBA finals get to game 7</p>
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<p>It's almost liked they're rigged. [/Ayesha Curry mode]</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="aucklandwarlord" data-cid="589002" data-time="1466152505"><p>It was a shame to see Curry acting like a child and tossing his mouthguard today, he has had a great season, but this just makes him look like a poor sport. Good touch to wander over and apologise to the guy straight away, but to say in the press conference "I was aiming it at the scorers bench, but my aim was off" is pretty average - as if the officials deserve to cop a saliva covered mouthguard instead. <br></p></blockquote>
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I don't really have an issue with what Curry did. Not a fan of it personally, but it's nothing I haven't seen from Lebron, D Wade, Westbrook, KD, Jordan, Rip Hamilton, and I could list probably 30 others that have lost it, looked like a fool all over a refs call.
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Ha Rip Hamilton an odd one in amongst some pretty lofty names<br><br>
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<div>Game 7 promises to be great, I honestly have no idea who will win. As a GSW fan I'm hoping they get up ('the legacy' is at risk), but I wouldn't be too annoyed to see Cleveland win. Would be an all-time epic comeback for a city that has had its heart ripped out on numerous occasions.</div>
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<p>It would be ironic if the Cavs come back from the brink of elimination and win it all for the first time after the Warriors escaped from a 3-1 deficit in the WC finals. LeBron has been criticised in the past for not showing up when it really matters (unfairly) and there will be no bigger stage than a game 7 away from home. The momentum is certainly with the Cavs even if history is against them.</p>
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<p>I remember watching the late 80s/early 90s Cavs loss to the Bulls (Jordan's "shot" over Ehlo) and also watched the Indians lose in the World Series twice. Cleveland's luck has gotta turn eventually...</p> -
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<p>It's been a weird finals series, defined by incredible momentum shifts back and forward in big series.</p>
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<p>I'm not convinced the Warriors have what it takes to turn it around, but home advantage is huge here.</p>
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<p>If Cleveland win it will be an all time series, for a number of reasons. It will also enshrine Lebron's legacy as a top 3-4 all time player, single-handedly dragging his home town to a drought-breaking title. But on the flipside it will ensure the Warriors legacy as back-to-back champs, similarly an 'all time' side. So much on the line... I can't wait!</p> -
<p>Talk about saving the most exciting game for last!</p>
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<p>Unreal!</p>
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