How 'bout those CAVS! [Archive] - MassillonProud.com

Kamd50

05-01-2007, 07:59 AM

This is an exciting time for Cav's fans, even if it can be a little rough on the nerves:2thumbsup:

Cavaliers sweep Wizards in 4 and advanceWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a playoff sweep for the first time in franchise history tonight.
They beat the Washington Wizards 97-to-90 with yet another unconvincing performance.

The Cavaliers did just enough to beat a depleted team that nearly emptied its bench in the first half..............................................
http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=66845

TigerDL71

05-01-2007, 08:23 AM

Kamd50

05-01-2007, 08:44 AM

Maybe, to have beaten them, but not to have swept them. Anytime any team makes franchise history, it's kind of a big deal.

monte81

05-01-2007, 08:55 AM

Cleveland has a great chance of getting to the Eastern conference final as they play the New Jersey/Toronto winner. I really am not sure if they can take it all the way to the Championship but they are well improved. I just think Detroit will be to much for any team in the East. Since they signed Chris Webber and McDeyes is back in his 6th man role they have been beasts. 6 players averaging at least 12pts. a game is hitting you at all angles and they ALWAYS play defense--- something that Cleveland sometimes lacks.

TigerNick

05-01-2007, 09:07 AM

The Cavs will have a whole different type of game if they have to play Jason Kidd & Vince Carter and the Nets. That team always likes to make it a track meet. So, lets hope the Cavs can either match that type of play should they go against N.J. or force them to play the half court game with the Cavs.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

05-01-2007, 12:33 PM

I am happy for LeBron and Co. LeBron James comes through once again with 31 points!

This was a very easy series for the Cavaliers. Washington was willing but they were not tough enough. I want a challenge from New Jersey this next series.

longtimefirsttime

05-01-2007, 04:14 PM

For once we have a Cavs team who gets a chance to have a little break. Historically they Cavs have been battling in longer series while other teams have had a chance to rest and wait.

Kamd50

05-08-2007, 11:56 PM

How 'bout those CAVS?! oops did I already say that? lol! Well it definately deserves repeating! King James was fierce tonight:weightlift: What a fun game that was to watch!

Tiger2001

05-09-2007, 12:00 AM

cavs 2
nets 0

kick em' in the nets!

longtimefirsttime

05-09-2007, 12:13 AM

Great job Cavs. Make it 3-0 on Saturday!

TigerNick

05-09-2007, 08:30 AM

monte81

05-09-2007, 09:26 AM

Cavs are looking very impressive. Sasha, Gooden, Larry, basically everyone has stepped their game up a notch. that's 10 striaght now. And how about king James, playing sick and still coming up big in the 4th Quarter when it counts. Jersey now would have to win 4 of 5 VS the Cavs, and that's hard for anyone to do especially with the Cavs playing the way they are now. GO CAVS.

I said Sasha would be the key and Larry Hughes at point Guard was the best move of the season.

Only 2 teams have not lost a playoff game---Detroit and Cleveland!!!!
Both teams look impressive but Detroit is DEEEEEEEEEEEEP and both teams are hungry.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

05-09-2007, 10:07 AM

monte81,

Detroit has something Cleveland doesn't have: championship will and tradition. That could be the one asset that can get them past the Cavaliers if the two teams meet in the Eastern Conference Finals (and the Pistons hearts are burning to take back the championship they lost to then new-champion Miami last season).

longtimefirsttime

05-09-2007, 10:28 AM

Bla bla bla......I thought you were a Spurs fan. Or is it the Bulls?

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

05-09-2007, 10:42 AM

monte81

05-09-2007, 10:57 AM

Bla bla bla......I thought you were a Spurs fan. Or is it the Bulls?

Half the time I cannot tell what or who Keno is routing for in any particular contest.

Keno--- can I get a list of your favorite teams in all sports that you follow

Here's mine if your curious

HS---- Massillon Washington 4 life!!! and Northland HS( have to rout for my kids school but they are SORRY in football but top 5 in the state in hoops)
College---- U. of Michigan fan for years in football and basketball, UT(backing my peeps), and UC my alma mater, and I have always liked FSU
pro football--- Dallas Cowboys ever since I was a kin(Hoolywood Henderson, Robert Newhouse, TD, etc,...
pro basketball---- Lakers, Detroit, and Cleveland in that order always no matter what!
baseball--- Indians for life!!
racing--- Jeff Gordon(cocky SOB)
tennis--- Agassi(retired) and the Williams sisters
golf--Tiger Woods
hockey--red wings
boxing---B. Hopkins and Mayweather jr.
sports writer---Keno

DUDE I AM PLAYING WITH YOU BUT THOSE ARE MY FAVORITES

PDC

05-09-2007, 11:13 AM

longtimefirsttime,

I have the Pistons picked to win the NBA title over San Antonio. I predicted that when the brackets came out.

Another asset for the men of Jerome Bettis' hometown...they are the most dangerous team in the fourth quarter. When it's in the fourth quarter and they are up by 10+ points, they have NOT lost a game all season! But they're twice as dangerous in a tight game, especially late in the final four minutes. And that's a credit to Cuyahoga Falls native and head coach Phil "Flip" Saunders...the heart and soul of the Detroit Pistons!

Saunders is not the heart and soul of the Pistons. That role belongs to Chauncey Billups. Take Saunders off the Pistons and they still win. Take Billups off and they don't. It's that simple.

The NBA champion will be Keno's new favorite team.

PDC

05-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Keno--- can I get a list of your favorite teams in all sports that you follow

This one is pretty easy. Just pick a team that has won multiple titles and that's Keno's favorite team of the moment.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

05-09-2007, 11:18 AM

monte81,

Here are my teams and interests:

High school...you know where I stand on that (spare the name on here) but WILL always have respect for Massillon.

College: The University of Michigan football program.

Pro football: for Tina, Dana, Kristen, Melanie, Jessica, Kathryn, Courtney, Angela, Randi, Sara, Emily and Lauren B., Lauren C., Jill, (and the rest)...the 5x WORLD CHAMPION PITTSBURGH STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pro basketball: LeBron James.

Baseball: Atlanta Braves (always been a Braves fan)!

Racing: Jeff Gordon

Bowling: Walter Ray Williams Jr. (all-time leader in PBA wins) and Canton native Perry Range (only black to win a Canton singles bowling title and newly inducted member into the Greater Canton Bowling Association Hall of Fame)!

Tennis: The Williams Sisters and Pete Sampras (retired).

Golf: Tiger Woods.

Boxing: any champion who I like (Roy Jones was on top of the list...it's now FJM)!

Sports hosts: Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley. LOVE THOSE GUYS on the NBA on TNT!

Sports journalist: Stephen A. Smith. He doesn't make others happy all the time and he's ok with that.

Most hated sports figure: Marv Albert. When he raped that lady, I lost all respect for that monstrous, uncool, thoughtless, horrendous, arrogant, freakish, ultra, crass, knuckleheaded, announcer (anyone can take this and use it as bulletin board if they want...won't bother me one bit)!

Comedian: The soul and pride of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the savior of thy Pittsburgh blood, Dennis Miller. With him, all laughs are possible.

Skiing: Picabo Street.

MassillonProud.com poster: MTown. He really makes me come out swinging when my back is to the wall.

Police officer: Bobby Grizzard.

Favorite suit: My all-black suit designed by Oleg Cassini and my black and gold suit designed by Carlo Zarelli. Can't forget my dress hat too.

Those are my interests! Now ask me who I don't like and I'll be twice as happy to give you those!!

monte81

05-09-2007, 02:01 PM

Saunders is not the heart and soul of the Pistons. That role belongs to Chauncey Billups. Take Saunders off the Pistons and they still win. Take Billups off and they don't. It's that simple.

The NBA champion will be Keno's new favorite team.

I agree with you that Billups is the leader of the team but this year they got the biggest lift from buying out Webber's contract from the sixers and McDeyes is a great 6th man.

The Cleveland/Detroit match up is going to be good.
I loved how in the 4th quarter of this years playoffs lebron will not be denied and finds a way to score. He is the 2nd best player in basketball.

longtimefirsttime

05-09-2007, 11:31 PM

Keno, you have been a Braves fan all your life? Does that include when they were cellar dwellers before Bobby Cox, Tom Glavine and John Smoltz arrived? Doubt it. Way to put yourself out on a limb with Tiger Woods, Lebron, Gordon, Sampras and the Williams sisters. It's apparent you're a frontrunner.

Go Tigers
Go Browns
Go Cavs
Go Indians
Go Buckeyes

(Will Keno change his avatar to the Braves or Pistons when the Steelers and Wolverines continue their slide?)

Smitty

05-10-2007, 10:25 AM

Go Tigers
Go Browns
Go Cavs
Go Indians
Go Buckeyes

I'm with you, LTFT, 100%.
However, my favorite NL basweball team is the SF Giants, since my aunt (mom's sister) has lived there for 40+ years.

My other favorites:
Pro Wrasslin': Johnny Powers, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker.
Tennis: Bjorn Borg
Golf: John Cook (since he was an OSU classmate)
Basketball: Dr J.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

05-10-2007, 12:48 PM

longtimefirsttime,

You're a thorn in my awesome, stylish, side :laughing: ! However, in my defense I have watched sports all my life.

Far as Steelers and Wolverines...Pittsburgh is still the hot ticket along with Michigan. Michigan needs to beat Ohio State this year, no question about it. Pittsburgh will still be my team always! Never forget their physical, bone-breaking play! 79-41-1 this decade!! Only team to beat two undefeated teams late in one season!!! Ended New England's 21-game winning streak (knocked four of their best players out of the game)!!!! Only team in the AFC to win 15 regular season games in one unforgettable 16-2 2004 season!!!!! Only sixth seeded team to capture a Super Bowl championship by beating three teams on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I will always be an Atlanta fan...I stood behind them even when they finished 79-83 last year!

Kamd50

05-18-2007, 10:39 PM

:biggrin: Just when it looked liked they were going to let this one slip away.......WOW! It's a good time to be a Cleveland sports fan! :dance:

GO CAVS!

GO TRIBE!

austinsm11

05-18-2007, 10:51 PM

It would be really nice to take game 1 from Detroit.

longtimefirsttime

05-18-2007, 11:12 PM

Just when it looked liked they were going to let this one slip away.......WOW! It's a good time to be a Cleveland sports fan! :dance:

GO CAVS!

GO TRIBE!

C'mon, you knew that early lead wouldn't hold up. Cleveland teams have to have nailbiters. It's the only way they know how to play. Now Mikki Moore, Jefferson and Vince Carter can continue to whine and cry, as they clean out their lockers.:biggrin:

Kamd50

05-18-2007, 11:15 PM

:biggrin:

longtimefirsttime

05-18-2007, 11:38 PM

http://www.nba.com/media/cavaliers/07Playoffs_ECF_070518.jpg

longtimefirsttime

05-18-2007, 11:41 PM

http://www.nba.com/media/cavaliers/finaly_headline.gif
http://www.nba.com/media/cavaliers/celebrate_070518_900.jpg
(Photo, Cavs website)

longtimefirsttime

05-18-2007, 11:51 PM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/a5e02620-aa61-4c9a-9840-a3322a905f2d.jpg

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/e0c840ce-8f99-49b2-b9b2-3ab4d5eb0b81.jpg

(Photos,ESPN)

longtimefirsttime

05-18-2007, 11:56 PM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/d0c42e91-f427-4cae-8fe0-b1f55d4e91cd.jpg

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/3d663f7b-9ede-4e1f-ba06-0f33708fc6d7.jpg
(Photos, ESPN)

austinsm11

05-19-2007, 07:56 AM

The team decided to get it done to help celebrate Marshall's birthday.

I'm hoping that a few more members of the team have birthdays coming up during the Detroit series.

longtimefirsttime

05-20-2007, 01:48 AM

"Pistons set to unleash new plan for guarding LeBron"
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/05/19/lebron.pistons.ap/index.html

austinsm11

05-20-2007, 02:14 AM

Sounds like our 3 point men will need to step it up.

longtimefirsttime

05-21-2007, 07:21 PM

Good luck Cavs tonight!

Kamd50

05-30-2007, 02:00 AM

How 'bout those CAVS?!!!:biggrin:

Gosh, I bet everyone on our street heard me and my son when Lebron rocked the Q with that forceful shot in the last minutes of the game! hahaha! Fun time to be a Cav's fan:thumbsup:

Gotta love that technical on Keno's hero also! lol

longtimefirsttime

05-30-2007, 10:52 AM

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/7031008a-9489-407a-a206-b4e54e93ba5e.jpg

http://espn-i.starwave.com/media/apphoto/b98f2052-cf3e-4ff8-880b-dcedc34d3dcc.jpg
(Photos,AP/ESPN)

Let's Go Cavs!

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

05-30-2007, 12:42 PM

Kamd50,

I love you...you're the sweetest (and factually speaking funny)! When RAW got that technical for forcefully throwing his headband in the stands, he was in the heat of the moment let alone the heat of battle. It happens not just to Wallace but others too. However, the game turned completely in Cleveland's favor after that...Detroit became unraveled and it showed. For the first time I saw frustration in the eyes of the powerful Pistons.

I would have liked to think that when they wore "DETROIT" on their jerseys that it meant something...well now they have problems they must exploit.

I knew you were going to say something about the fearless Black Muslim. Tell you what...why don't I make a wager with you right now that Detroit will still win the NBA championship. Here are the terms:

(1) If Detroit wins the NBA title, you have to wear red and blue August 24th for everyone at the Massillon tailgate.

(2) If Detroit doesn't win the NBA title, I have to......wear Cleveland apparel of your choice (you pick).

Take a look at it and get back to me on it......thanks.

P.S. Dialogue of pictures......

Chauncey Billups: Rasheed, my bad. I'll take the blame for this one.

Rasheed Wallace: Leave me alone Chauncey. I can't believe this happened to us twice in a row.

Drew Gooden: I must dunk...with conviction and force.

longtimefirsttime

06-01-2007, 12:56 AM

Kamd50,

(2) If Detroit doesn't win the NBA title, I have to......wear Cleveland apparel of your choice (you pick).

Kamd50, it might be time to do some shopping this weekend.

longtimefirsttime

06-01-2007, 01:27 AM

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/dukemjk/Witness.jpg
:rockon:

Kamd50

06-01-2007, 01:33 AM

Kamd50, it might be time to do some shopping this weekend.

LOL, how bout one of those big dawg pound masks and a Brady Quinn jersey with a dog bone necklace? I can picture Keno now:rolleyes:

Kamd50

06-01-2007, 01:38 AM

and How bout King James aka "the raging inferno"?!!!!!:obiefanfire: :rockin:

longtimefirsttime

06-01-2007, 01:40 AM

LOL, how bout one of those big dawg pound masks and a Brady Quinn jersey with a dog bone necklace? I can picture Keno now:rolleyes:

Sounds good.

longtimefirsttime

06-01-2007, 01:41 AM

and How bout King James aka "the raging inferno"?!!!!!:obiefanfire: :rockin:

Charles Barkley still found it hard to compliment James, instead saying the Pistons were too relaxed on defense. Um.....yeah.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-01-2007, 11:53 AM

Kamd50,

I'm not going to walk away and be embarrassed because they knew the Cavs beforehand. If they let this one go......THOSE GUYS ARE THE ONES THAT ARE GOING TO BE CRYING!

longtimefirsttime

06-01-2007, 11:55 AM

Why can't Piston basketball players get on the internet?
They can't put 3 "W"s together. :wink:

Al.

06-01-2007, 12:57 PM

Why can't Piston basketball players get on the internet?
They can't put 3 "W"s together. :wink:

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Just remember last year when the Cavs were up 3-2. Then the Pistons found W,W. (game,set, match)

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-01-2007, 04:09 PM

Al.

Detroit had better know who to turn to because their pride and everything they worked for is definitely on the line. They need to show some pride or they will be watching the NBA Finals on the tubes for a second straight year.

TigerLily

06-01-2007, 05:43 PM

They have just got to win this next one BIG....they're killing me.

http://www.teezz.co.uk/images/cats/stressed-cats-5341-tn.jpg

Get up, come back, turn the channel, turn it back....

LET'S GO CAVS..... WRAP IT UP.....
BEAT THE PISTONS!!

longtimefirsttime

06-01-2007, 10:41 PM

Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Just remember last year when the Cavs were up 3-2. Then the Pistons found W,W. (game,set, match)

I get your point. And believe me I know the luck Cleveland sports teams have had. But the Cavs are one game away from their first NBA Finals. I cried after "The Shot". I suffered through Bill Fitch. I cringed as they traded away players like Ron Harper and Bill Laimbeer. I endured "lineups" that included Ben Poquette, Edgar Jones, Lonnie Shelton,Roy Hinson and Mel "Dinner Bell" Turpin. I listened as Pete Franklin ripped the team that came days from moving out of town. I had to put up with the bandwagon Bulls and Pistons fans during their runs.

I'm simply not going to temper my enthusiasm for the "hometown" team. And if this happens to be "our time", I'm going to savor every minute of it with no apologies.

Go Cavs!
Go Indians!
Go Browns!
Go Buckeyes!
Go Tigers!

MTigers006

06-02-2007, 08:40 PM

RISE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets Do This! Go Cavs!

austinsm11

06-03-2007, 12:06 AM

I get your point. And believe me I know the luck Cleveland sports teams have had. But the Cavs are one game away from their first NBA Finals. I cried after "The Shot". I suffered through Bill Fitch. I cringed as they traded away players like Ron Harper and Bill Laimbeer. I endured "lineups" that included Ben Poquette, Edgar Jones, Lonnie Shelton,Roy Hinson and Mel "Dinner Bell" Turpin. I listened as Pete Franklin ripped the team that came days from moving out of town. I had to put up with the bandwagon Bulls and Pistons fans during their runs.

I'm simply not going to temper my enthusiasm for the "hometown" team. And if this happens to be "our time", I'm going to savor every minute of it with no apologies.

Go Cavs!
Go Indians!
Go Browns!
Go Buckeyes!
Go Tigers!

Good thing we didn't have "the clock."

tiger4life2304

06-03-2007, 10:31 AM

Kamd50,

(1) If Detroit wins the NBA title, you have to wear red and blue August 24th for everyone at the Massillon tailgate.

(2) If Detroit doesn't win the NBA title, I have to......wear Cleveland apparel of your choice (you pick).

Man I can't wait to see Keno rocking the wine and gold!! It's okay keno, you have Ragweed Abdul Wallace to blame for the Pistons' complete meltdown.

Dr Strangemind

06-03-2007, 08:02 PM

We were among the crowd outside the Q watching on the big screen, and the atmosphere was simply incredible; afterwards, the streets erupted into celebration, with people hugging, singing, and high-fiving; cars, taxis and even construction vehicles sounding their horns, and the burning of a Piston's (Wallace, of course) Jersey!

Driving home the next day, we saw a large "Thank Q LeBron" banner on one of the overpasses ... a memory that will stay with me for a long, long time.

Thank you, LeBron.

MTigers006

06-03-2007, 08:38 PM

Strangemind. Thankyou for sharing that with us. It looked pretty crazy what what I saw on TV. I am proud of the fact people celebrated with class and dignitiy instead of misbehaving and giving themselves,Cleveland,and this state a bad name. Kinda reminisant a big Tiger win wasn't it? Something tells me we havent seen the last of the celebrations around here. :-) or Cleveland ! RISE UP!!!!! Beat San Antonio!

MTown

06-04-2007, 09:20 AM

Where's Keno???????

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-04-2007, 11:31 AM

MTown,

Check thread "May the Eastern Conference Finals be with the winner of game 5."

Tiger4life2309,

Rasheed Wallace lost his cool along with other Pistons too. I was disappointed in the lack of sportsmanship that some players showed after the game by just going to the locker room and not shaking hands with Cavs players, especially RAW (who needless to say was ejected). I won't name names but that's not what I expect to see from players who put on a Detroit jersey. Just because you are losing doesn't mean anyone should resort to pushing and shoving as the Pistons did in their loss.

Congratulations to Mike Trivisonno's hometown team, the Cavaliers and LeBron James. They have my respect and will be cheering for them to bring home the NBA title against San Antonio. They are at their peak and I hope they finish the job.

longtimefirsttime

06-04-2007, 07:23 PM

For those who may want to add a few Cavs songs to their internet jukebox.
http://www.cavsinfo.com/mplayer/themes/

longtimefirsttime

06-04-2007, 07:25 PM

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/smooth32gfx/cavsecf.jpg

Go Cavs, beat the Spurs!

longtimefirsttime

06-04-2007, 07:36 PM

The Cavs are decided underdogs.

Can David "slay" Goliath?

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l31/glen_hotcards/RCF/TimDuncan.png

longtimefirsttime

06-05-2007, 06:26 PM

Why so quiet Cavs fans?

And a special happy 32nd birthday to Z!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r86/smooth32gfx/ZZZZZZ.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~needforsheed/sheedtasticbirthday.jpg

austinsm11

06-05-2007, 06:56 PM

I can't wait for this series. I hope Gibson can continue to play well.

Kamd50

06-05-2007, 10:55 PM

obie7661

06-06-2007, 08:38 AM

King’s ransom: Looking for courtside seats? Have cash handy

http://www.timesreporter.com/index.php?ID=68771&r=3

longtimefirsttime

06-06-2007, 10:24 AM

And yet, once again, all of the sportscasters, commentators, and know-it-all former jocks, give no hope for the Cavs to win this upcoming series; just as they gave them no respect before the previous 2. I get sick of listening to these guys on tv, already assuming that the Cavs are going to lose, along with stupid comments like "the Cavs aren't that good" blah blah blah:notlistening:

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some of the national media said the Cavs would lose to the Wizards. Most had them losing to the Nets. Virtually all had them losing to the Pistons. Rather than just admit they were wrong they just keep doing spin control. Even if the Cavs lose in a seven game series they'll say/write:
"I knew it all along!"

Whatever. Just shut up (Cowherd)!
Cleveland has been a long-suffering sports town. Yes the Spurs are huge favorites. They've been to the finals four of the last nine years. But I'm not going to temper my enthusiasm become some media blowhard has an axe to grind or can't admit he was wrong.

obie7661

06-06-2007, 10:51 AM

Cavaliers' owner sticks with Michigan

(I thought this was an interesting article).

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070606/COL06/706060418

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-06-2007, 04:59 PM

Kamd50,

Still have that tangy flash and flair as you always do. Even I have to give the Cavaliers their respect...after all, they did beat pick to win the NBA Finals.

I hope Cleveland wins the NBA championship. They have suffered long enough. If it's time for them to win a title, that time is now. And they're playing like sharpened snipers. And let's not forget that they have defeated the Spurs twice...so they know what it takes.

They took down the diabolical Pistons, who faded terribly in front of everyone's eyes. So, I like the Cavs even more because they will be on the ultimate high for the Finals. They know they can beat the Spurs. Don't forget the 2004 Finals.

longtimefirsttime

06-07-2007, 01:17 AM

I'm hoping for Cleveland to steadily decrease on this list (most frustrated sports cities).
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6889548?MSNHPHCP&GT1=10136
"While Cleveland will get all the attention this week as the Cavs head to the NBA Finals intent on ending the city's four-decade long championship drought, it's Buffalo's faithful that can claim the title of America's longest-suffering fans."

"It's not a mistake"
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/6889800

http://msn.foxsports.com/id/6893404_36_2.jpg
(Fox Sports)

obie7661

06-07-2007, 03:38 AM

Duncan Has Parker. James Has Himself

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/07/sports/basketball/07nba.html?ref=sports

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/06/07/sports/07nba.1.190.jpg

Eric Gay/Associated Press

LeBron James is averaging 25.8 points, 8.3 assists and 8.3 rebounds a game in these playoffs. The Cavaliers’ next leading scorer is averaging 13.8 points

longtimefirsttime

06-07-2007, 03:47 AM

All six of these SI "experts" took the Spurs in six games or less.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/06/06/experts.picks.finals/index.html

longtimefirsttime

06-07-2007, 03:51 AM

A NBA scout offers a position-by-position matchup breakdown.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/nba/specials/playoffs/2007/06/06/scouts.take.finals/index.html

obie7661

06-07-2007, 04:10 AM

http://www.timesreporter.com/index.php?ID=68831&r=3

http://www.timesreporter.com/photos/June2007/0607webLeBron.jpg

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-07-2007, 04:52 PM

The fourth quarter will be the most important quarter between LeBron James (Cleveland) and San Antonio...I'm expecting a defensive affair between the two teams.

longtimefirsttime

06-07-2007, 11:37 PM

A furious comeback attempt falls short. The team goes as Lebron goes. He had an off night. That, coupled with again too many defensive lapses in the third quarter, was the difference.

longtimefirsttime

06-07-2007, 11:38 PM

Someone just told me the Cavs are 0-13 in game ones on the road in their history. Just too many mistakes by the Cavs tonight.

ks4uk

06-08-2007, 01:11 AM

CAVS LOOKED TIRED, PLUS THE PICK AND ROLL GOT THEM WAY TO MUCH TONIGHT. BUT GIBSON LOOKS LIKE HE HASN'T LOST A STEP --SHOT WELL ALL NIGHT. HOPE HE KEEPS SHOOTING, HE WILL BE THE X FACTOR IN THIS SERIES ,THE WAY THE SPURS ARE GOING AFTER LEBRON.:argue:

Tiger2001

06-08-2007, 01:22 AM

Hughes should not be in the starting lineup.

Thats all I have to say right now...

longtimefirsttime

06-08-2007, 01:55 AM

"Fact or fiction: Does LeBron have help? Will Spurs steamroll Cavs?"
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2007/news/story?page=Roundup-Finals

longtimefirsttime

06-09-2007, 05:19 AM

"Game 1 of the NBA Finals drew the lowest rating ever for an opening-game in prime time, dropping 19 percent from last year."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2007/news/story?id=2898196

longtimefirsttime

06-10-2007, 01:31 AM

From ESPN:
"SAN ANTONIO -- If you're looking for the stat of the game from Thursday's opener, try this one: 12 trillion. That number comes courtesy of PA SportsTicker's Chris Bernucca, who pointed out that Cleveland's Damon Jones had a rather unusual stat line in Game 1.

Jones played 12 minutes on Thursday, but you'd have a hard time proving it. He managed to avoid registering a single notice in the box score -- no points, no shot attempts, no rebounds, no fouls, no turnovers, nothing.
Thus, his line read "12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0" -- a 12 followed by 12 zeroes, as in "12 trillion."

(Note for the pedants out there: many of today's expanded box scores now display 15 zeroes, which would make it a "12 quadrillion.")

So when you have a guy play the equivalent of a quarter and do absolutely nothing, have a starting guard on one foot and have your starting center scoring two points, you can see why game one went the way it did.

DAWGH8R

06-10-2007, 03:13 AM

I won my wager on the Cavs, as I bet the game UNDER the posted total of 179´. Easy winner !!

Cavs are a 7´ point dog in the upcoming game. Hard to believe that they would chose the same time slot as the SOPRANOS finally.

I guess I´ll try to catch the second half !!:smartass:

CarlE

06-10-2007, 10:47 AM

I guess I´ll try to catch the second half !!:smartass:

No you won't. Once you end watching Tony make amends for last week this game will be LONG over on the scoreboard. You'll just take Brandi and go to bed.

MTigers006

06-10-2007, 10:21 PM

Cavs are imploding and losing by 25! Without LeBron the Cavs seem to be no match for the Spurs. The Spurs seem to be too strong. Once the Cavs get home they may win 3 there. As for games 6 and 7 that remains to be seen.

CarlE

06-11-2007, 06:59 AM

PDC

06-11-2007, 07:57 AM

You have to credit the Spurs for how ugly this series has been so far. They contest every shot, every drive, everything.

At this point the Cavs will be lucky to win one game.

obie7661

06-11-2007, 10:02 AM

Spurs Show No Mercy

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/11/sports/basketball/11nba.html?ref=sports

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2007/06/11/sports/spurs600.jpg

monte81

06-11-2007, 11:18 AM

IMO the Cavs have to start Gibson because Hughes is not healthy enough to guard the quiker Tony Parker who is killing the Cavs. Gooden and Z are non existant and that is really hurting the Cavs chances even with the poor shooting percentages and lack of defense. In order fot the Cavs to make it a series those 2 players definitely have to play better. They have managed to climb back into games with great 4th quarter defense but must learn to play with that intensity all game. The Cavs hopefully will build on the 4th quarter efforts of game 2 and win game 3. I guess we will see Tuesday.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-11-2007, 02:18 PM

hubman7

06-11-2007, 02:32 PM

monte81,

San Antonio always has played with a killer instinct under Gregg Popovich. He coaches that! Having the instinct that the Spurs have is a reason as to why they have a strong championship will and tradition in the form of three NBA titles.

Cleveland has to win at least two games to have a chance.

Doesn't it take 4 to win a series? Must win at least 2 to have a chance???? What kind of math is that??? By the way Steeler Fan.... where r u from? I would ASSUME that you're from Pittsburgh since you're such a big fan. Or are you a FRONTRUNNER?????

TigerswillbeTigers

06-11-2007, 02:46 PM

I'm pretty sure he was saying that the Cavs need to win at least 2 games to have a chance in the series, which would mean in his scenario the series would have to be no worse then 3-2 in favor of the Spurs, which in all reality would mean the Cavs would "have a chance".
Does that add up for you Hubman?

TigerswillbeTigers

06-11-2007, 02:51 PM

Furthermore, the series could actually be 2-2, or 3-2 Spurs and I believe it would support his theory that they would have a chance. I doubt he was thinking that the Cavs could win 2 games after the Spurs win 4 games, that just wouldn't add up no matter who does the math, would it hubman?

TigerswillbeTigers

06-11-2007, 02:53 PM

Ok, ok. I just got out my Abacus and after crunching the numbers, I'm pretty sure Keno's theory has some merit! :deal:

hubman7

06-11-2007, 03:07 PM

If you say so!

CarlE

06-11-2007, 03:15 PM

WOW. What love. TwbT sticking up for his little buddy Keno. I'm moved, bruddah.

TigerswillbeTigers

06-11-2007, 03:23 PM

I know I have my differences with Keno at times, but I really thought Hubman missed his point and then went a bit far when questioning his opinion. Something you and I would never do :angel:

BTW! I forgot to mention to Mr. Hubman that Keno is far from a "FRONTRUNNER" when it comes to his Steelers, it's all of his other "favorites" that seem suspicious to us.

hubman7

06-11-2007, 03:25 PM

I was really just playin...... but the whole Pittsburgh, Michigan thing just kinda gets my blood up:suspect: !!!! Nice that you got your buddy's back though!!!

TigerswillbeTigers

06-11-2007, 03:41 PM

LOL! You're not the only one who's blood boils over his Pittsburgh, Michigan and Pistons posts!
And those dadgum phantom "Steeler's Sweethearts" he's always referring to :doh:

austinsm11

06-11-2007, 10:21 PM

They have to find a way to stop Parker. I wouldn't mind seeing more of Snow. He also didn't seem afraid to take it to the hoop and draw the foul on offense either.

Hughes, Marshall, and Jones have been a joke imo.

MUCSteelers5xSuperChamp

06-12-2007, 12:10 PM

TigerswillbeTigers,

Don't forget that I was a Pittsburgh playboy on campus. Tiger Bri can tell you.

This NBA Finals series is closely reminding me of the 1999 NBA Finals, when San Antonio routed New York in the first two games on their way to their first NBA title in five games.

longtimefirsttime

06-12-2007, 03:51 PM

The Cavs couldn't get home soon enough. Game 2 was simply painful to watch for the first 40 minutes of the game.

There's a reason why the Cavs have been a huge underdog in the series. You essentially have three superstars for the Spurs versus one for the Cavs. You have three Cavs getting significant minutes who are "all or nothing" (Z, Sasha and Gooden). You have a guy who's a liability, as he's playing on one foot. You have two other guys who give are primarily defense only (Snow and Andy).

Like it or not the Spurs are a dynasty team. That being said, I'm hoping the Cavs can use the home floor to generate some "lightning in a bottle." Go Cavs!