**2016 Official NBA Playoffs Thread**

[KC_Connection]

Round 1:

EAST:

#8 Pistons @ #1 Cavs
#7 Pacers @ #2 Raptors
#6 Hornets @ #3 Heat
#5 Celtics @ #4 Hawks

WEST:
#8 Rockets @ #1 Warriors
#7 Grizzlies @ #2 Spurs
#6 Mavericks @ #3 Thunder
#5 Blazers @ #4 Clippers

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KevB

Their bench has been excellent the last two years. They were pretty non-existent in the OKC series, but figured they'd emerge at some point.

That's going to be a mismatch all series I'd think.

It doesn't help when Kerr is completely out coaching Lue. As if the Warriors needed any more kind of advantage. Why Lue stuck with the same dumb rotation twice as the bench murdered the Cavs, I don't understand.

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

They didn't have this bad of a performance in any of the games against OKC. They have been smothering them and making the decision to let the other guys try to score. I think that is smart.

That's because they had to. Against the Thunder, the bench and role-players couldn't capitalize on their match ups due to OKC's superior length and athleticism. That series was basically up to Steph and Klay to will the team to wins. It's a completely different story against the Cavs, they can afford to pass the ball a lot more.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Not even close, I'm afraid. Defensively, they lack a ton and they don't make up for it with their offense. That became obvious a few months into the season and was confirmed in that Raptors series.

There's no way the Cavs adjust enough, have enough answers to win 4 games.

[OldSchool]

JFC on that fast break Green. I hate it when he takes the ball up like that cause he just doesn't have the same handle as some of their other guys.

[chiefzilla1501]

The Cavs offense has basically diminished to iso ball. But without even off ball movement. How many sets have their been where four guys are standing around waiting for the ball.

[KevB]

This is the worst game I've seen Curry and Klay play in 2 years and yet they're going to win. Crazy.

[dirk digler]

game over now

[KevB]

Haha, guess they decided to put the nail in the coffin just to say they contributed to the win

[ohiobronco2]

Suck my fat one you cheap dime store hood.

[tk13]

You just can't give them a second to breathe.

[KevB]

And as bad as Curry/Klay have been, LeBron has been no factor in the 2nd save for a few nice passes.

[dirk digler]

were those chuck 3's zilla?

[ThaVirus]

The Warriors have shot the ball masterfully tonight

[Hammock Parties]

It was a six-point game entering the fourth quarter.

From that point forward (lol get it), LeBron James made two shots. His team lost.

I AM SHOCKED.

Warriors 1, Fraud 0.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

The Cavs offense has basically diminished to iso ball. But without even off ball movement. How many sets have their been where four guys are standing around waiting for the ball.

Only chance was for the Cavs to get hot from 3 again like the first two series. LeBron tried to facilitate that by penetrating and kicking to the line, but it's just not there and the W's are really good recovering.