My take on Game 6 (CP Alert):
I definitely like the fact that Klay would not allow Green's absense to be used as an excuse for the game 5 loss. Shows a lot of focus and pride in Dude..
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-Green's Return: Green at this point MUST be viewed as the most important player on GS because of all of the things he affects. The offense looked out of wack, and the defense was like an NFL team without a Middle Linebacker. Dude HAS to keep his head and play under control.
-LeBron: Bad news for GS is he found his jumpshot. I don't expect him to shoot it as well in game 6, but the fact that he has found his confidence in it again will make him a tougher matchup for Green and Iggy, and if the refs call the game closer than they have been, LeBron could be in for another huge night.
-Kyrie: GS has no TRUE answers for him. He's fire and ice though, game 5 was a career game for him, but if he's his 'normal' self in game 6, he still may have a good statistical game but he may also cost the Cavs critical possessions, etc late in the game.
-Love: ......
-Curry: He HAS to have a breakout game, if for for nothing else but to get the monkey off his back. With the way Klay has been shooting, he hasn't been needed, but his performance has been pathetic in the finals, especially for a reigning MVP. His 25pts in game 5 were deceptive, and had NO impact on the game at all. He HAS to be better.
-Klay: He has been their most consistent offensive AND defensive player. He has to have a great game, and cannot disappear in the 4th quarter again. If he can shoot as consistently as he did in the first half, GS has to be favored.
-Green: Dude just has to calm the fuck down. Don't come into the game extra hype with something to prove. The refs are going to be eye balling him closely and he doesnt' want to get into foul trouble. If he can keep his head, he can possibly 'contain' LeBron somewhat and that is huge.
-Cavs Bench/Role Players: JR has to be effective as the 3rd option. Consistent and agressive. He needs to have at least 15 points in the game, and offset the relatively ineffective Cavs bench, which I expect to not perform at a high level again in this game.
-GS Bench/Role Players: Kerr has GOT to give Ezeli more minutes, especially with Bogut hurt. If he goes with Varejao more, in my opinion, there will be a game 7. Iggy has to get the game 4 roasting out of his head and do what he does best. Livingston and Speights are going to have to be big off the bench and Kerr needs to keep McAdoo on the bench more. Not sure why he's getting so much burn.
Thoughts: LeBron has a big game, Kyrie has a nice statistical game, but has some brain freezes late in the game that could be costly, Green's impact will be evident from the beginning, Tristan Thompson should have a HUGE rebounding and hustle play game, Curry will have a better game, I anticipate a 25-30pt type game, but he will have trouble in spots. I also see Love really being relegated to more bench time, he is just overmatched here. The Benches/Role Players will be huge, but I still believe GS's bench is a much more cohesive unit and will perform better, and I see JR/Iggy cancelling each other out...
VERY Close game to call, not really confident in who will win but if I had to make a call, I'd say GS in a 2-3 point nail biter type game...