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Spida drops 27 as the Cavs blow out the Bucks. They are now 3-0 vs Milwaukee. I hope someone tailed.
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I closed out an open parlay with Cavs ml. That was easy.Comment -
They're back to scorching the earth. Them in the East and the Grizz in the West. Both teams playing super-fast... both Atkinson & Jenkins innovative coaches...
For years now coaches have been saying in training camp we're going to be top 5 in pace of play blah blah blah... but not everyone can do it and make it work. You could say it's because they have the talent to do it, but Bickerstaff had the exact same team... Jenkins meanwhile is using former GLeague guys like Pippen & Huff & LaRavia -these guys might well fail in other places.Comment -
Great post.
What amazes me is how so many people say that coaching doesn’t matter in the NBA. That’s crazy talk. Almost every team in this league have superstars. It’s a star league. But you need a coach that can manage egos and build a culture. This is the same Cavs team Bickerstaff had but they look totally different.Comment -
Cavs just beat down the Warriors after blasting the Nuggets. They have yet to lose a game versus the West. This team is a fukking problem y’all. I hope you’re paying notice and cashing tickets.
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Cavs are 24-9 against the spread. They are 29-4 on the season. This team is so fun to watch. Incredible.Comment -
Good under-the-radar test for them coming up. Mavs might not look much without Doncic but they are a tough nut to crack in their place. Not doubting the Cavs though!
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Believe it or not: The Cavaliers are one of the most dominant teams we've ever seen
- The Cavs have won their 31 games by an average of 11.83 points, which would be the fifth-highest average margin of victory in NBA history, according to Stathead. The only teams to finish a season with a higher average margin: the 1972 Lakers, the 1971 Bucks and the 1996 Bulls. They all won the NBA title.
- Simple rating system, which accounts for a team’s point differential and strength of schedule, pegs the Cavs as one of the 13 strongest teams in league history. Nine of the 12 teams that have finished a season with a higher SRS than Cleveland’s went to the NBA Finals; eight won.
- The Cavs aren’t just leading the NBA in points scored per possession; according to Jared Dubin’s adjusted efficiency metric, Cleveland has the third most efficient offense since the ABA-NBA merger in 1976.
- Because they also remain excellent on defense — sixth in defensive efficiency this season, according to Cleaning the Glass — the Cavs own an era-adjusted scoring margin of plus-10.4 points-per-100 above league average, according to Dubin. Only eight teams since the merger have finished with a margin higher than 10. Six of them won the title.
Comment - The Cavs have won their 31 games by an average of 11.83 points, which would be the fifth-highest average margin of victory in NBA history, according to Stathead. The only teams to finish a season with a higher average margin: the 1972 Lakers, the 1971 Bucks and the 1996 Bulls. They all won the NBA title.
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We are watching history folks. Wednesday will be a great barometer for this team. They handle OKC and all the skeptics will have to take notice.Comment -
Mac, you making $$ on this team?
1) They're playing very well. I haven't looked, but I feel confident in saying that Boston will be the betting favorite in the East. Even if CLE secures the 1-seed.
2) In the pre-season I heard some NBA bettors saying that they didn't think BOS would be a Dog all season. I saw that the Celts were in fact dogs @Cle and @OKC (and the Celts lost both games).
3) OKC-CLE would be a final I'd root for. Still a long ways off from that.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Celtics are what I term a regular season team. Had an easy run to a championship last season...
Bucks are a sleeping giant in the East. Won the Cup of course! But if they could trade Middleton for something useful - even a modest upgrade like Cam Johnson or Bruce Brown - then I could see them upsetting the Celtics.Comment -
I’m not making nearly as much as I should have made. Betting small change. Haha
Boston is 5-5 the last 10 games. I think Boston is just going through the motions. Once they get motivated, they are still the favorites. I think Bostons 5 starters are slightly better than Cleveland’s 5 starters BUT Cleveland’s bench of 10, 11 and 12 are better. Can, will they continue to use the bench in the playoffs? Or shorten rotations?
This will be the 1st time in NBA history teams from both leagues playing each other with at least 0.850 win percentage this late in season. Tomorrow’s game is MUST WATCH. Can’t wait…Comment -
Very nice, Mac. Enjoy the game.
You know I like OKC this year. I view the OKC players as APPRECIATING ASSETS.
They might STILL be the youngest team in the league. You rarely see all the core players at an age where they expect to improve. From what I've seen SGA is the perfect super-star, since he's still humble.
I'm sure you're right about Boston. They've played a lot of games. They're coasting. They're probably not too worried about the 1-seed. Great teams from the past were similarly dis-interested.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Yep, OKC is still the youngest team in the NBA. But that’s my only knock on them. I don’t think OKC has had their hearts ripped out enough. Almost every NBA championship team has had to have lost in depressing fashion before they climbed to the top. I really can’t think of a team that didn’t lose several times in the playoffs before finally breaking through. That experience in losing is crucial.
Youngest teams by average age…
- Oklahoma City Thunder — 24.148
- Portland Trail Blazers — 24.200
- San Antonio Spurs — 24.209
- Detroit Pistons — 24.278
- Memphis Grizzlies — 24.360
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Butler reportedly doesn't want to play in Milwaukee -although that didn't stop the Bucks trading for Lillard. I don't think he'd fit well there. I don't believe Anteto' is an easy guy to play with unless you're a role player. He just dominates the ball for long stretches, particularly eating up all the easy opportunities for himself.Comment -
Nuggets or Warriors would be the best fit. Jokic & Curry v.easy to work with.Comment -
Lean to OKC +2.5, but I'll pass. CLE rolling but I don't like their lineup as much w/o Okoro. I like Wade more when he's coming off the bench.Where's the fuckin power box, Carol?Comment -
Thunder were playing well before the cup final but even better since. The loss toughened them up!
The line looks about right to me.Comment -
Cavs at home for me…. Let’s go.Comment -
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We are about to watch history tonight folks.Comment -
What an incredible game. 25 lead changes 12 ties going into the 4th quarter. Wow!Comment -
26 lead changes…Comment -
In case you forgot…. THE CAVS ARE A FUKKKING PROBLEM.Comment -
30 lead changes in that game. That was one of the best games this season. Cavs break OKCs 15 game win streak. They play OKC next week in OKC and the Cavs could have a 14 game win streak.
OKC the number one defense gave up 129 points tonight and Mitchell had his worst game of the season. How do you stop the Cavs offense? CAVALANCHE baby!Comment -
WOOT!!!
CAVS SNAP THUNDER'S 15-GAME WIN STREAK IN A THRILLER.
Cleveland improves to a 32-4 record (No. 1 in NBA) and win 11th straight game
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The 129 points was the most OKC gave up all season and Mitchell had one of his worst shooting night. He was 3-16 with just 11 points. This Cavs team can beat you so many ways. We don’t need Spida every night for all the Spida haters.Comment -
The best defense couldn’t stop the best offense….
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Watching this on demand. The thing that stands out about the thunder is the 11mins for Jalyin. If Chet were available there'd be some concern about the frontline fit with Hartenstein but they wouldn't have to play Jalyin at all! ...young player, out of his depth in the big games.Comment -
I know it's poor form to say this after the game but... Wade is cemented as a starter. Very talented player. Does everything well. They put him on SGA and he can switch because he has the size and Mobely/ Allen have switchability. Okoro is a good defender and an improved shooter, but I can see him falling out of the rotation. Can only play so many players. Ty Jerome has proven himself vital also.
These white guys didn;t get the proper playing time under Bickerstaff. Racism alive and well in the coaching game -probably from both sides. See Bickerstaff refusing to start Fontecchio in Detroit for instance... He's just what Cunningham needs.Comment -
Bickerstaff didn’t trust anyone outside of his big 4. His bench could never play loose because he never gave them established minutes and would throw all of them in the doghouse if they made one mistake. JB is a good culture coach, he’s doing a great job in Detroit but I don’t think he can get you a title. Sort of like Mark Jackson.Comment
