2017-18 NBA Season

[Phantom255x]

Cavaliers look so much better, especially on defense.

I do wonder if part of it is because teams haven't really seen much of this new group though. Like, the Celtics went on a huge winning streak, but as teams have started to figure them out more, the C's don't look as unstoppable anymore. Remember too, the C's started with a relatively new group (only 4 players from last year's team), so it's not like film could help other teams early on either.

Of course though, they have Lebron, and that makes a difference too.

Yeah, my one worry about this trade is that it further unleashes the Lebron that we saw in the 2015 playoffs when Kyrie and Love went down. When he almost exclusively initiates the offense, it's very hard to beat that team, especially if his teammates are capitalizing on his playmaking.

Yeah, but against this Warriors team that still won't be enough for the Cavs (unless the Warriors suffer like two big injuries). Crazy how good they are.

[liam]

Cavaliers look so much better, especially on defense.

I do wonder if part of it is because teams haven't really seen much of this new group though. Like, the Celtics went on a huge winning streak, but as teams have started to figure them out more, the C's don't look as unstoppable anymore. Remember too, the C's started with a relatively new group (only 4 players from last year's team), so it's not like film could help other teams early on either.

Of course though, they have Lebron, and that makes a difference too.

LeBron decided to start playing hard. That is the major difference with The CAVS.

[Phantom255x]

Cavaliers look so much better, especially on defense.

I do wonder if part of it is because teams haven't really seen much of this new group though. Like, the Celtics went on a huge winning streak, but as teams have started to figure them out more, the C's don't look as unstoppable anymore. Remember too, the C's started with a relatively new group (only 4 players from last year's team), so it's not like film could help other teams early on either.

Of course though, they have Lebron, and that makes a difference too.

LeBron decided to start playing hard. That is the major difference with The CAVS.

True.

That's unfortunate for us, and Toronto too.

Will it be enough to overtake GSW, I don't think so.

[liam]

Cavaliers look so much better, especially on defense.

I do wonder if part of it is because teams haven't really seen much of this new group though. Like, the Celtics went on a huge winning streak, but as teams have started to figure them out more, the C's don't look as unstoppable anymore. Remember too, the C's started with a relatively new group (only 4 players from last year's team), so it's not like film could help other teams early on either.

Of course though, they have Lebron, and that makes a difference too.

LeBron decided to start playing hard. That is the major difference with The CAVS.

True.

That's unfortunate for us, and Toronto too.

Will it be enough to overtake GSW, I don't think so.

LeBron is looking tired in this game right now, jacking long threes....

[liam]

Adams is killing the Cavs right now!

[Phantom255x]

Well, CLE is winning, but they are on pace to give up 120 again...

[jpotter33]

OKC just might love ill-advised isolation sets and jacking long jumpers more than Boston.

[celticsclay]

Very nice win for the cavs. As a Celtics fan this is the last thing I wanted to see because it has given them a lot of confidence heading into the break. That being said I don't want to overreact to the cavs potentially having an extra boost of energy at a time just about all teams outside the raptors are running out of gas (see what Steve Kerr did last night). Will be an interesting final 25+ games

[SparzWizard]

Cavs new-look look legit. They able to beat the Thunder @OKC with Westbrook, PG13, and Melo dressed up.

[CelticSooner]

At the very least LeBron has a reason to care again with this new team around him. Going to have to cut the guys head off to beat him finally.

[hpantazo]

Cavs new-look look legit. They able to beat the Thunder @OKC with Westbrook, PG13, and Melo dressed up.

Yep, and almost no practice time together for the Cavs with the new guys.

[SparzWizard]

Cavs new-look look legit. They able to beat the Thunder @OKC with Westbrook, PG13, and Melo dressed up.

Yep, and almost no practice time together for the Cavs with the new guys.

Can definitely see them winning a title this year. Can't believe George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson, and Larry Nance Jr are huge difference makers.

[CelticSooner]

Cavs new-look look legit. They able to beat the Thunder @OKC with Westbrook, PG13, and Melo dressed up.

Yep, and almost no practice time together for the Cavs with the new guys.

Can definitely see them winning a title this year. Can't believe George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson, and Larry Nance Jr are huge difference makers.

Let’s not get carried away. You’ll need a sidekick better than Love to beat GS.

[Ilikesports17]

Cavs new-look look legit. They able to beat the Thunder @OKC with Westbrook, PG13, and Melo dressed up.

Yep, and almost no practice time together for the Cavs with the new guys.

Can definitely see them winning a title this year. Can't believe George Hill, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson, and Larry Nance Jr are huge difference makers.

Really?

You can see this Cavs team beating the Warriors in 7?

[tarheelsxxiii]

There's probably a honeymoon period, but they're younger, more athletic, and definitely overall better.  Aside from age, the biggest difference may be in personality -- the 4 new Cavs are all deferential and seem content to play supportive roles around LeBron.  That's an ideal fit.