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Re: NBA Season/Playoffs 2025-26
« Reply #2955 on: Yesterday at 09:10:03 PM »

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I think it would be hilarious if James Harden finally won a title in Cleveland.
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Starters - Luka, JB, Lebron, Wemby, Shaq
Rotation - D. Daniels, Mitchell, G. Wallace, Melo, Noah
Deep Bench - Korver, Turner

Re: NBA Season/Playoffs 2025-26
« Reply #2956 on: Yesterday at 09:40:59 PM »

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Those were some small lineups late in Q1.

Knicks

G: McBride
G: J Clarkson
G: Brunson
F: J Hart
C: M Robinson

Cavs

G: Schroder
G: D Mitchell
G: S Merrill
F: M Strus
C: Mobley

Both teams going with 1 big and 4 guards.

Re: NBA Season/Playoffs 2025-26
« Reply #2957 on: Yesterday at 09:57:49 PM »

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Think I want the Cavs to advance. Tough call, though.

Just comes down to what fanbase you want to see go thru an excruciating, inevitable Finals loss more. To me, it?s Knicks fans.

I?m not sure I want the Knicks to be able to say they even made it to the Finals.  :laugh:

If the Spurs advance, which I think they will, feel like the Cavs might put up a better fight with Mobley and Allen. Maybe they get a game.
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« Reply #2958 on: Yesterday at 09:58:46 PM »

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The Cavs just have more options and are a better team when they focus.  Too many times in the first two rounds they didn't come out with aggression.  Started slow here, but that half time talk must have been something.
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Starters - Luka, JB, Lebron, Wemby, Shaq
Rotation - D. Daniels, Mitchell, G. Wallace, Melo, Noah
Deep Bench - Korver, Turner

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« Reply #2959 on: Yesterday at 10:04:19 PM »

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This is impressive from the Cavaliers. And their big men are playing tough too. KAT has been neutralized and it's making life tough for NY, besides the obvious Mitchell show as well.
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« Reply #2960 on: Yesterday at 10:19:20 PM »

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That should do it. Cavs steal game 1.
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« Reply #2961 on: Yesterday at 10:23:45 PM »

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I still got the Knicks winning the series, but I do think this was a statement from the Cavaliers and Mitchell, they'll fight this series. And while Harden isn't the same guy as 5+ years ago, he's still capable of a few big performances as well. The Cavaliers as a team have the size that could give NY some fits but they need to be more consistent
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« Reply #2962 on: Yesterday at 10:28:50 PM »

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One thing's for certain. If the Spurs advances, we are due for an NBA Finals rematch!


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« Reply #2963 on: Yesterday at 10:32:12 PM »

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I still got the Knicks winning the series, but I do think this was a statement from the Cavaliers and Mitchell, they'll fight this series. And while Harden isn't the same guy as 5+ years ago, he's still capable of a few big performances as well. The Cavaliers as a team have the size that could give NY some fits but they need to be more consistent

BRUH I just praised the Cavaliers, are they gonna royally choke this game now??
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« Reply #2964 on: Yesterday at 10:42:39 PM »

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Wow! Huge chicken bones lodged in Cavs throats. Towns tried to gift them game at end too.

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« Reply #2965 on: Yesterday at 10:46:07 PM »

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That should do it. Cavs steal game 1.

Psych! Epic collapse.  :laugh:
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« Reply #2966 on: Yesterday at 10:52:04 PM »

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*Celtics and Cavaliers shaking hands*

(blowing 20 point leads to NY in the 2nd half of playoff games)
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« Reply #2967 on: Yesterday at 10:53:43 PM »

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This has to be encouraging for Knicks fans - grinding out a win even with Towns and OG playing so poorly.

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« Reply #2968 on: Yesterday at 10:58:17 PM »

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Epic choke from the Cavs? Brunson made Harden look like one of those NYC subway turnstiles in the 4th quarter, he cooked him so bad im amazed Hardens hair didn?t catch fire
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« Reply #2969 on: Yesterday at 11:04:01 PM »

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Brunson was asked how did you come back and he shook head and said I have no answer! 😂