The Cleveland Cavaliers are a F’n problem!

[pavyracer]

The NBA is in cahoots with the books to steal money from gamblers. The results don't make sense. Almost as they are scripted. Quit watching after the final Bucks/Pacers game. Bucks quit on the last minute so that Pacers win. Like someone from NBA told Bucks coach to blow it as billions were involved in gambling profits for the NBA book partners.

[IBetYou]

Speaking of what-ifs... if the Nuggets had Caruso and immature Westbrick was in OKC or wherever the Nuggets would be coming out of the West guaranteed!

[IBetYou]

If they had traded for Cam Johnson I might favour them over the Thunder in the finals. He would be a sub I think... but a huge upgrade over that useless thug Mathurin.

[IBetYou]

What is it with these guys? They f cuk something up and they're all smiles. Garland misses 2/3 FT in a 2pt game with 4secs to play... all smiles. Probably killing him inside. J.Allen on the other hand a different story... very affable/ goofy guy. Soft team here, physically and mentally. I don't think they have any chance in the playoffs.

Pacers are my pick to come out of the East. Imagine if they get Cam Johnson...

Bingo!

[IBetYou]

WORSE THAN I THOUGHT. OK to say it now OP? lol

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Ugly exit. Great REG Season, but gone in the Playoffs.

Spoelstra used to talk about the Playoffs being a different animal. I don't think the injuries are an excuse. But it may have contributed to their reduced cohesion.

[bjb7223]

Mitchell is a choker, this team peaked in November

[lakerboy]

Move on from Mitchell. Guy is a loser. How many first place teams this guy choke with?

[Fred The Hammer]

Wassup Fred. Where you been? How you been. Too long bro. Yeah your Pacers are kicking my Cavs ass. Hats off. I think they’ve improved their defense tremendously from last year and the offense has always been top tiered. But I don’t see them beating Boston or OKC. I don’t think they’re beat NY either. It depends who’s healthy, so they do have a shot.

Hangin in brother. I married a little Thai honey over there in 2023. I visit her twice a year and send money 12 months a year lol.
Looking to retire there in 2027.

My Pacers look good although the Knicks won't let them run like the Cavs do. NY is def advancing because Tatum is actually hurt unlike Donovan Quitchell

[ProSportsEdge]

I can never count Jokic out. He is a hard cover for every team. The NBA now is all about who’s healthy at the end. It’s almost a crapshoot. Got to manage minutes and use load management.

Facts. Jokic is unstoppable when healthy. In today’s NBA, it’s all about surviving to the finish.

[Git Lo]

Mac, Pacers are gaining a lot of confidence. My one question to you:
*If Mitchell CAN'T go, is there a chance the Cav productivity improves?
...It's happened b4. Big-name player exits, offense gets more balanced.
...Surely the Cavs have enough talent to win w/o Mitchell. We'll see!

Strus, the bench and the front court would have to step up tremendously. I'd say Garland too but not sure hes playing at even close to 100%. I'm not a mitchell hater so I doubt they have backups to make up for his production so I'm thinking the pacers have to have a bad game for them to have a chance if hes out.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Pacers wanted it more. Allen was totally lost out there and now add Mitchell to the injured list. They just fell apart physically in this series. Pacers are playing dirty but the Cavs are soft.

Jason Tatum tore his Achilles tonight just brutal to see. Cavs and Cs look done.

Mac, Pacers are gaining a lot of confidence. My one question to you:
*If Mitchell CAN'T go, is there a chance the Cav productivity improves?
...It's happened b4. Big-name player exits, offense gets more balanced.
...Surely the Cavs have enough talent to win w/o Mitchell. We'll see!

[Mac4Lyfe]

Man wtf happened to cavs? Last game made no sense getting beat like that, I thought mitchell, mobley, allen would take care of business but ended up getting beat worse than the knicks did.

Pacers wanted it more. Allen was totally lost out there and now add Mitchell to the injured list. They just fell apart physically in this series. Pacers are playing dirty but the Cavs are soft.

Jason Tatum tore his Achilles tonight just brutal to see. Cavs and Cs look done.

[Git Lo]

Man wtf happened to cavs? Last game made no sense getting beat like that, I thought mitchell, mobley, allen would take care of business but ended up getting beat worse than the knicks did.

[Mac4Lyfe]

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!

Wassup Fred. Where you been? How you been. Too long bro. Yeah your Pacers are kicking my Cavs ass. Hats off. I think they’ve improved their defense tremendously from last year and the offense has always been top tiered. But I don’t see them beating Boston or OKC. I don’t think they’re beat NY either. It depends who’s healthy, so they do have a shot.

[Mac4Lyfe]

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?

Indy has been very fortunate playing every team the last 2 years playoffs that were injured. I think they’re good obviously but they don’t beat a healthy Cav or Celtic team. Carlisle has been coaching dirty purposely hurting players. I think they’re get swept by Boston again.

[Mac4Lyfe]

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

You did LB. But it ain’t over until it’s over. Losing game w being up 7 with 50 seconds left was ridiculous. The Cavs really should be up 3-q but shit their pants in crunch time. The players were not ready for PrimeTime. Fuk.

[Fred The Hammer]

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

[Fred The Hammer]

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!

[stevenash]

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.

[Kami40]

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

[ChuckyTheGoat]

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]

[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!

[ChuckyTheGoat]

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?

[actiondan]

cavs are cooked. utah part ii for spida

[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

[Mac4Lyfe]

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]

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

Poor guy

[Mac4Lyfe]

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.

[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.

[Mac4Lyfe]

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

[Mac4Lyfe]

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.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

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.

[Headsterx]

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?