Cavaliers (3-0) at Celtics (0-3) Round 1 Game #4 4/26/15

[TA9]

Cmon guys lets make something of this game! As KG would say "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!"

[cltc5]

Kill somebody!!!!

[Ogaju]

every team needs an enforcer.
 I hope Ainge sees this going forward.

[manl_lui]

I can't wait for Crowder to come back in and get another player tossed

He won't be. That's a concussion.

concussion is the least of my problem, that knee bent awkwardly.

[cltc5]

There needs to be some investigation into this game. Crowder was TARGETED by this team. I wonder if something was behind that.

Look only as far as queen james

[KeepRondo]

Why are we so soft

[PhoSita]

Crowder with a knee sprain.

Hopefully no ligament damage.

[Chief]

This team has not been able to hit free throws all year 

[MBunge]

Cavs effort during this series late in 2nd quarters proves they have dogged it at times. 

They can wreck us at will.

Yeah.  This series has not been a challenge for this opponent.

There's a clear pattern of them flipping the switch at the end of 2nd and 4th quarters.  That's a mark of a team that has complete control and can dominate at will.

You're absolutely ridiculous. The way you rationalize and manipulate what you see to fit with what you predicted is just masterful. Logically unsound, but masterful.

Dude they showed a graphic a few minutes ago that clearly proves they have dominated us at the end of the 2nd quarter. They even said "this is the time when the cavs have taken control".  The cavs have destroyed us whenever they wanted.

The thing is that you're rationalizing everything into a will of the Cavs, not even entertaining the idea of young Celtics folding under the pressure as the stakes become higher as halves are ending. Which is what's actually happening more than anything. We aren't consistent... nothing new there, that's been our story the full season.

Thank you, TP.

So you're saying Boston is just completely inferior to Cleveland.  Agreed.   Either Cavs flip a switch or their superior talent just shines through naturally.   Either way, there's never been a point in this series where Cleveland was at risk of losing.  Whereas Boston in 2008 lost three games against sub .500 Atlanta,  this Cleveland team couldn't lose to Boston if they tried.

Results in the 2nd quarter have proven that Cleveland can consistently take over whenever necessary.

Game 1:  Tied with 5:48 left.   Cavs finish quarter up 8.
Game 2:  Celtics up 9 with 4:37 left.   Cavs finish quarter up 1.
Game 3:  1 point game with 1:10 left.  Cavs finish quarter up 8.
Game 4:  Cavs up 11 with 3:30 left.  Cavs finish quarter up 21. 

They flip the switch and take over.

Why don't they "flip the switch" so LeBron isn't having to play 42 minutes a game?

Mike

[LarBrd33]

Between their superior offensive efficiency and offensive rebounds, there's not much we can do.

[Kuberski33]

Guys like Smith you just can't rely on because at key times their true colors always show up.  What a piece of crap.

[masshlx]

Finish this. Don't let them push you off the court.

[TA9]

I can't wait for Crowder to come back in and get another player tossed

He won't be. That's a concussion.

concussion is the least of my problem, that knee bent awkwardly.

I noticed the knee as well when he fell. Even though it's good for the C's money wise, I feel bad for Crowder if it's a serious injury. The guy deserved to get paid this off season.

[Roy H.]

What did Crowder do to have this message sent?

He cheap shot the king last game?

He's been scrapping and refusing to back down all series.  Cavs have had enough of him fighting with them.

He kind of threw a cross-check at Smith right before Smith retaliated.  It's not like Crowder hasn't been playing very physical basketball.

Hopefully the Celts can make a run here.  Otherwise, this game will probably get even uglier.

[jpotter33]

Let's get Smart in there. He's not going to back down.

These should be some hard fouls on these guys going to the basket.