The Cleveland Cavaliers are a F’n problem!

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-06-25, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Damn the Cavs are definitely a problem. It's going to be exciting in the eastern conference finals when the Cavs have game 7 at home vs Boston and lose unlike in 2018 when they won in Boston. You need LeBron to do that though.

NBA playoffs are going to be crazy. I think we may see several upsets. I have no clue who beats who. I think some teams matchup well versus some teams but not other teams. The West is very intriguing. Lakers and Warriors both could make noise. The Bucks and even the Pistons could upset somebody in the East. I can’t wait to watch.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-06-25, 07:42 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Damn the Cavs are definitely a problem. It's going to be exciting in the eastern conference finals when the Cavs have game 7 at home vs Boston and lose unlike in 2018 when they won in Boston. You need LeBron to do that though.

I don’t think the Cavs and OKC have enough playoff experience to hoist a trophy. Boston, Lakers and Warriors have all had to learn how to lose before they won. Even the Bucks have more experience.

**lakerboy** · 03-06-25, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

I don’t think the Cavs and OKC have enough playoff experience to hoist a trophy. Boston, Lakers and Warriors have all had to learn how to lose before they won. Even the Bucks have more experience.

Agreed wholeheartedly with the first sentence. Also don't think the Lakers or warriors win the trophy. Most likely BOSTON repeats imo. Denver looks okay but they might not have enough for the whole four rounds.

I agree the playoffs should be fun at some point. Not sure the first round will be any good though.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-07-25, 01:14 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Agreed wholeheartedly with the first sentence. Also don't think the Lakers or warriors win the trophy. Most likely BOSTON repeats imo. Denver looks okay but they might not have enough for the whole four rounds.

I agree the playoffs should be fun at some point. Not sure the first round will be any good though.

Lakers on an 8 game win streak. They look locked in and dangerous. There defense is stifling. I can’t count LeBron and Luka out until they’re out. The Warriors also look great with Butler. Another guy that is hard to vote against. He’s a big time performer. I think Denver can beat any team in the West but OKC.

i agree. Boston most likely repeats. I don’t even think they are playing hard.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-07-25, 10:30 PM

Ho hum. Cavs on yet another 13 game win streak. They’ve done it 3 times this season.

Good game upcoming on Sunday vs the Bucks who are on an 8 game win streak.

**Headsterx** · 03-08-25, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by Mac4Lyfe

Lakers on an 8 game win streak. They look locked in and dangerous. There defense is stifling. I can’t count LeBron and Luka out until they’re out. The Warriors also look great with Butler. Another guy that is hard to vote against. He’s a big time performer. I think Denver can beat any team in the West but OKC.

i agree. Boston most likely repeats. I don’t even think they are playing hard.

Tonight’s game, Lakers v. Celtics, is going be great. Lakers red hot so taking them +7.5.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-09-25, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by Headsterx

Tonight’s game, Lakers v. Celtics, is going be great. Lakers red hot so taking them +7.5.

So close Headster. Lakers made a huge run, the Cs looked gassed but then LeBron went out with a groin. Dang good game.

**Headsterx** · 03-14-25, 06:30 PM

Are Cavs going continue to play hard to keep winning streak going? They pretty much wrap up the #1 seed. Will they start resting players soon?

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 03-14-25, 08:15 PM

Mac (or others): If someone could post the best odds of an OKC-CLE final:
*I'll offer a 10% free-roll Finders Fee if I wind up playing it.

I'm so out of the game right now. Would like to see what Odds might be out there.
...It's NBA. I know the playoffs can be un-predictable. Largely b/c of injuries.
...In this particular season, I feel very good about OKC in the West and CLE in the East.

OKC is still dis-respected. They're young and haven't done it YET. Oh man, if they win THIS season.

As for CLE, I think Mobley is on top of his game. Add in Allen and the rest of the rotation. Celtics look vulnerable to me, especially if Porzingis has extended injury problems.

If I do play a ticket, will put the Finder Fee poster in play.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-14-25, 09:43 PM

Cavs on a 16 game win streak. This is their 3rd huge win streak. One 13 game, another 15 game and now 16 game streak. 15 of the 16 games they’ve scored 110+ points. Cavs have also won 11 straight road wins. No team in the history of the game is doing what the Cavs are doing.

Cavs have so many great players. They can win with or without players. They’ve been winning while resting Mitchell. No one has the depth the Cavs have. This team is a fucking problem.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-14-25, 10:22 PM

The Cavs have t lost a game since before the Super Bowl.

**IBetYou** · 03-22-25, 08:37 AM

Cavs showing all their problems on this 4-game losing streak. The lack of an elite 5-man unit. The softness on the glass. Also, tbf, Mitchell in slump -should have stayed on the IR.

Thunder on the other hand... strong team. I watched some of their recent road games and frequently the opposing broadcast team talking shit about Hartenstein for not being a prolific scorer or whatever... well when SGA is on the bench the offense runs through him. Not Williams, not Chet. Will be interesting to see how that Thunder/ Lakers/ Warriors battle shakes out in the west. Lakers are my pick.

**Mac4Lyfe** · 03-22-25, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by IBetYou

Cavs showing all their problems on this 4-game losing streak. The lack of an elite 5-man unit. The softness on the glass. Also, tbf, Mitchell in slump -should have stayed on the IR.

Thunder on the other hand... strong team. I watched some of their recent road games and frequently the opposing broadcast team talking shit about Hartenstein for not being a prolific scorer or whatever... well when SGA is on the bench the offense runs through him. Not Williams, not Chet. Will be interesting to see how that Thunder/ Lakers/ Warriors battle shakes out in the west. Lakers are my pick.

Yes, the Cavs have looked like shit the last 4 games but they’ve looked totally unbeatable 16 game win streak. That’s the NBA for you. It is very concerning that Mitchell has been dog shit but plenty of games left to play.

**lakerboy** · 05-06-25, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Nice looking team but no team with Mitchell is winning anything.

Poor guy

**Mac4Lyfe** · 05-07-25, 12:02 AM

Can’t blame Mitchell. He played his ass off. Hard to win games when you lose 2 all stars and your 6th man. Even still the Cavs should have won tonight. I’m not losing faith. Cavs get either Garland or Mobley back and they can win 2 in Indy.

**lakerboy** · 2025-05-12T01:06:12+00:00

Originally posted by lakerboy

Poor guy

Feel bad for the Cavs. Only one of the 4 favorites in the second rd that will not win . I tried to warn mac

**actiondan** · 2025-05-12T01:09:50+00:00

cavs are cooked. utah part ii for spida

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 2025-05-12T01:17:46+00:00

Originally posted by actiondan

cavs are cooked. utah part ii for spida

More surprises in the NBA playoffs. Didn't really see this one coming.

Can they win three straight?

**stevenash** · 2025-05-12T01:25:34+00:00

I'm watching this in disbelief. Everything that the Pacers put up was gold.
The last time I saw something like that was from the Warriors, like six years ago.
Wow!

**Kami40** · 2025-05-12T01:53:22+00:00

**ChuckyTheGoat** · 2025-05-12T01:53:58+00:00

Originally posted by stevenash

I'm watching this in disbelief. Everything that the Pacers put up was gold.
The last time I saw something like that was from the Warriors, like six years ago.
Wow!

Remember how well they played in the Boston series last year? Three close losses, COULD HAVE been IND 3-1. Do you think IND is playing at a higher level THIS YEAR?

**Kami40** · 2025-05-12T02:29:25+00:00

Pacers had some injuries but I'm very impressed on how well they are playing; they are playing like NBA Champions period!!! side not okc barely won will see what unfolds my Brother

**stevenash** · 2025-05-12T02:31:45+00:00

Originally posted by ChuckyTheGoat

Do you think IND is playing at a higher level THIS YEAR?

They're playing better this year, yes.
I had a feeling the Pacers would bounce back from that brain fart the other night, but not like this.

**Fred The Hammer** · 2025-05-12T02:47:18+00:00

I haven't posted on SBR for a couple years, but had to come back and hassle my boy Mac lol. Pacer homer and even I didn't even see this one coming though. Toppin was a steal and the NYK didn't know how to use him. Nesmith for sorry ass Malcolm Brogdon. Sabonis for Haliburton in a guard dominated league. Kevin Pritchard is a genius! I think we'll battle Boston in the Finals and our group is supremely confident. Myles Turner is finally taking the ball inside and has never played better. We have a real shot!

**Fred The Hammer** · 2025-05-12T02:51:05+00:00

Hell they shot 67% vs NY in Game 7 last year. I don't care if a few guys were out for NY, thats hard to do against NBA backups