2016 NBA Playoffs: Second Round Discussion

[tipyerbartender1]

4

 

[KJ]

That said I think maybe they win game 4. Maybe.

 

[emkee]

No way it's a sweep.

 

[ArizonaKid]

What's JV's status ?

 

[emkee]

He was in a boot today, doubt he plays Game 1 maybe 2.

Say he's back Game 3.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Raps aren't in the same league. Sweep.

 

[emkee]

Cramps 0-2 in Canada this season.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Cramps 0-2 in Canada this season.

So meaningless.

 

[KJ]

Neither team is that good. But Toronto is bunch worse than Charles Ramsey. By a lot. Only reason it's not a sweep is because Cleveland fails to show one game.

 

[emkee]

Last time Cramps won 8 straight heading into ECF Game 1, he lost Game 1 and the series.

Raps had to shake a huge mental barrier to get to this point, think we'll see them at their best in this series.

Cavs win the series but in 6.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Last time Cramps won 8 straight heading into ECF Game 1, he lost Game 1 and the series. So what.

Raps had to shake a huge mental barrier to get to this point, think we'll see them at their best in this series. Won't matter.

Cavs win the series in 4.

 

[KJ]

Toronto vs Cleveland has less curb appeal than Criminal Minds marathon. It really sounds shitty.

But I do like Criminal Minds so maybe some bias

 

[emkee]

And it has begun.

Good to see the 'real' Tip back, the nice guy charade to start the playoffs was boring.

It's not a sweep there old fella.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

I'm very confident they'll sweep here, whippersnapper.

 

[hugh613]

Pretty hard to point to even one area where Toronto comes close to having an advantage other than DeRozan vs. JR Smith. Hopefully Raps come out strong to start game 1 to take advantage of the Cavs long layoff. Think the starting 5 can hang for awhile, but once the benches become involved, should be night night for the Raptors.

 

[emkee]

They will not win the first 2 games in Canada, that is a virtual guarantee.

 

[KJ]

Toronto advantage is that they live in Toronto and not Cleveland, so there's prolly some sort of mental boost to quality of life

 

[emkee]

Pretty hard to point to even one area where Toronto comes close to having an advantage other than DeRozan vs. JR Smith. Hopefully Raps come out strong to start game 1 to take advantage of the Cavs long layoff. Think the starting 5 can hang for awhile, but once the benches become involved, should be night night for the Raptors.

Raps' bench is miles better than the Cavs' bench.

 

[KJ]

I really hope the Raps steal one in tipland to get a legitimate price on the series although I'm not even sure that would help much

 

[hugh613]

Wonder if I can convince tip to run naked from Cleveland to Toronto if it's not a sweep...

 

[KJ]

I believe since he quit his job he just runs in place, naked. So why not?

 

[ArizonaKid]

Raps' bench is miles better than the Cavs' bench.

w/out JV it's a 2 man bench of Joseph and Ross.

I'll take Cavs bench w/ Frye, Shumpert, Delly, and Jefferson.

Series price -1000....will steal 2-3 units at that price

 

[ArizonaKid]

Game 1 line

Cavs -10.5
Total 202.5

 

[guaranteeed]

Lowry>>>>>>>Kyrie

they have advantages the entire backcourt and bench, if JV comes back by game 3 they have a chance to take it

 

[tipyerbartender1]

They will not win the first 2 games in Canada, that is a virtual guarantee.

Maybe, but I think they win those games rather easily for a sweep.

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Lowry>>>>>>>Kyrie

they have advantages the entire backcourt and bench, if JV comes back by game 3 they have a chance to take it

Pretty funny.

 

[ArizonaKid]

Lowry>>>>>>>Kyrie

they have advantages the entire backcourt and bench, if JV comes back by game 3 they have a chance to take it

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

 

[KJ]

I laughed eh

 

[hugh613]

Lowry>>>>>>>Kyrie

C'mon now...

 

[guaranteeed]

defense matters...

kyrie is a turnstile, Lowry crushes him, think he's put up 30 a game on average over the last few years against him

 

[guaranteeed]

ESPN defensive player ratings have Lowry as the 3 PG, Kyrie 64th

If Lue is smart he plays Delly a ton this series on Lowry or else they get crushed on the backcourt

real question is if he goes big, without JV if you go big you will crush the raptors, if he keeps it small its closer

 

[B.A.R.]

2H under 94.5 for me

64 point 3rd quarter pretty much kills all under plays.

In 'the day' that would have been an auto-play(despite all the OT's this series).

Welcome to the new NBA.

 

[B.A.R.]

2H under 94.5 for me

defense matters...

kyrie is a turnstile, Lowry crushes him, think he's put up 30 a game on average over the last few years against him

:shake2:

Interesting to look for props...

 

[tipyerbartender1]

defense matters...

kyrie is a turnstile, Lowry crushes him, think he's put up 30 a game on average over the last few years against him

:Mean8:

 

[tipyerbartender1]

Lowry>>>>>>>Kyrie

they have advantages the entire backcourt and bench, if JV comes back by game 3 they have a chance to take it

:mean3:

 

[wizardofodd]

what does it say when Lowry leaves to go collect himself, right before the half.

simple. this series is over. Raps should forfeit honestly.

 

[eggman]

Why the FUCK isn't there at game tonight? 4 days rest? Come on.

 

[KJ]

Friday bad for ratings, worse than Saturday which is shitty as well

 

[eggman]

Such a bullshit reason though.

 

[nbafan88]

Why the FUCK isn't there at game tonight? 4 days rest? Come on.

why have an extended all star break? Why get rid of so many 4 games in 5 nights? To make the product better apparently.

The Super Bowl should be moved to Saturday night. The tv ratings excuse is stupid in that regard. Everyone would still watch. And it would be great for many businesses as well.