NBA 2015/16 thread
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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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<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> -
<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> -
<p>GSW shooting 3 pointers and Cleveland not.. is going to decide this. All square 6.5 minutes to go.. but I think GSW by 10</p>
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<p>Talk about pressure. 89-89 at 2:59 and 89-89 a 1:13 to go.</p>
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<p>Fucking yes.. suck dick you groin fetish GSW piston wristed gibbons!</p>
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<p>What a game! James with a triple double and 27 points.</p>
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<p>I honestly didn't think they would do it away. Just massive!!</p>
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<p>Well done Cleveland!</p> -
<p>I never used to like Le Bron much, but he has grown on me this season. What a player.</p>
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<p>Plus the fact I grew to really dislike GSW.</p>
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<p>I'm pretty fucking far from a LBJ fan, but his effort this series is some all-time shit. What an athlete. </p>
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<p>Well done Cavs. </p> -
I am never going to like him but have to respect him. Lebron gets his legacy. He could retire today. Some will say he did it with a stacked deck but Love was average throughout most of the playoffs. He deserves his place among the top 5 probably ever.<br><br>
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<p>What a great win by Cleveland. All-time stuff from Lebron, and that late 3 from Irving was incredible.</p>
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<p>Warriors bottled it in the end, didn't take a good shot in the last two minutes. Curry was below his best all finals, and so it was again tonight- showed glimpses of his best but couldn't get any consistency. Really good Draymond game but not enough from Klay or Steph.</p>
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<p>This might see the Warriors make a big play for Durant. Think they'd be keen to offload Barnes, he's been incredibly shit these last three games.</p>
