NBA Finals 2016-2017 - Golden State wins NBA title 4-1 vs Cleveland Cavaliers...great series!!!
why am I the worst fan on the board? because your team about to get shitted on in the finals? you have to realize Lebron James is the greatest player of this ERA and what he might do in the finals will be unprecedented. You think Lebron will not use this stage to cement his legacy as the best player ever? Don't you think he will try to Avg 50 a game? see what you fuck ass niggas don't realize about Lebron because you don't watch every game like I do since he came to the NBA. He sees and hears everything! now they are really putting him in the Michael Jordan discussion he sees that! and for of us, that followed Lebron since High School know that he is a very egotistical bastard and he will go balls out to get this chip so everyone in the sports world will call him the greatest.so with much love FUCK YOU I have watched sports since 8 if you want to get into X and O'S why GS will lose we can do that too.
until then watch how LeBron break records against your squad to win this title.
He will get 60 in one of these finals games for sure!
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NBA Finals tale of the tape: Breaking down Cavaliers-Warriors III from every angle
May 28, 2017 at 5:35a ET
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The NBA playoffs come down to matchups — and that's doubly true in the Finals.
Successful teams find a mismatch, exploit it until the opponent adjusts, then rinse and repeat on their way to claiming the Larry O'Brien trophy.
So with that in mind, we're running through the tale of the tape for "Cavaliers-Warriors III: The Reckoning," from comparing each starting position to the coaching staffs to the biggest Finals x-factor.
Which team stacks up best — and who wins the title? Keep reading to find out.
Starting point guard: Warriors
Sorry, Cavaliers fans. Kyrie Irving is fantastic, and he has a knack for making the poor fools who call him overrated look like morons. With that said, Stephen Curry is the better overall player — for the first 46 minutes or so of the game, anyway.
The margin is incredibly slim, but Curry wins out in scoring, scoring efficiency, assist percentage, and steals, with Irving holding the advantage in turnovers.
As for Irving's performance in the clutch? Don't worry; we'll get to that in a moment.
Starting shooting guard: Warriors
Klay Thompson vs. J.R. Smith is the most lopsided matchup in this entire series. There is some upside for Cleveland, however, as the Warriors have failed to make sure Thompson stays involved in the offense this postseason.
Smith, on the other hand, always ensures he's in the middle of the action, one way or another.
The Warriors list Kevin Durant as their nominal SF, so he draws the unfortunate matchup with LeBron James in our tale of the tape.
Really, though, the two forward spots are a wash. Cleveland wins whichever position LeBron plays, while the Warriors claim the advantage in the Kevin Love matchup.
... Oops. Was that a spoiler?
Starting power forward: Warriors
Yep, total spoiler.
Draymond Green beats out Kevin Love every time, no matter how well Love is playing of late. The Warriors forward's versatility and defense simply outshine Love's 3-point shooting and rebounding.
Starting center: Cavaliers
One center, Tristan Thompson, stays on the court when the game is on the line in the closing minutes. The other, Zaza Pachulia, ends up on the sideline as the Warriors rely on their small-ball unit to win games.
Advantage: Thompson.
Starting lineup: Warriors
Cleveland has one advantage over Golden State in the starting five, which is continuity. The Warriors are still figuring out how to maximize everyone's contributions with four All-Stars, three of whom need the ball in their hands to succeed.
The fact Golden State has been this successful already is the truly scary part.
Bench: Warriors
The Cavaliers have more depth from a pure numbers standpoint — Richard Jefferson, Kyle Korver, Deron Williams, Iman Shumpert and Derrick Williams all can provide Cleveland spot minutes, and their overlapping skill sets allow Tyronn Lue to ride the hot hand on a given night.
We're giving Golden State's reserve unit a slight edge, however, because the upside for Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston is slightly higher, with Iguodala's role in the Warriors' lethal small-ball lineup the deciding factor.
Coaching staff: Warriors
We're including Steve Kerr because he continues to contribute to Golden State's game plan, despite lingering complications from back surgery, but Mike Brown is a good enough coach to win this category on his own.
He's adaptable, as he's shown with his willingness to let the Warriors run more pick-and-roll, and he's an underrated defensive coach as well.
3-point shooting: Cavaliers
A few of these categories simply boil down to the math, and while you might assume the Warriors are the more prolific 3-point-shooting team, Cleveland actually surpassed Golden State in 3-point attempts, makes, and percentage in 2016-17.
The cumulative output of the Cavaliers' sharpshooting wing reserves outweighs the Warriors' love for the long ball, if only barely — and Cleveland will have to win the shooting battle to have a chance at defending its title.
Overall offense: Warriors
The Warriors and Cavaliers were two of the three best offenses in the NBA this season, with Golden State scoring 113.2 points per 100 possessions to Cleveland's 110.9, per NBA.com.
Truly, Stephen Curry's squad excels in every facet on offense, but the Warriors do have one weakness: turnovers. Golden State can get sloppy with the ball when it's in a hurry to get out in transition or when shots stop falling for a prolonged stretch, and Cleveland is ready to capitalize on those extra possessions.
Overall defense: Warriors
The Warriors are heavy betting favorites headed into the Finals, and for that, they can thank their defense.
Golden State was second to only San Antonio this year, allowing 101.1 points per 100 possessions, while Cleveland finished 22nd with a 108.0 defensive rating.
The Cavs have been better this postseason, surrendering 104.6 points per 100 possessions, which is good for third in the playoffs. Whether that's good enough to take down the Warriors remains to be seen.
Rebounding: Cavaliers
Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love are the two best rebounders in the series, and the Cavs will need to lean on offensive rebounding to make up for their subpar defense.
The advantage might not be as pronounced as you think, however. Both Cleveland and Golden State finished in the bottom 10 in defensive rebound percentage this season, separated by less than one percentage point.
Clutch scorer: Cavaliers
The Warriors are lucky to have three guys who can get buckets with the game on the line — Curry, Durant and Thompson — but none of Golden State's scorers are as dangerous individually in the last five minutes as Irving.
As LeBron James' longtime business partner, Maverick Carter, told Chris Broussard this week, the playoffs are about being able to get a bucket with the game on the line, and Irving has mastered the art of scoring in isolation.
Home-court advantage: Warriors
The Q is a rocking home atmosphere in its own right, but it's tough to top Oracle Arena when the Warriors are rolling. The acoustics and design of the building cause the sound to build and build and build until it reaches a deafening roar, while the Oakland fans are all about supporting their team through thick and thin.
Likeability: Cavaliers
There was a time when LeBron James was the ultimate villain. No self-respecting NBA fan wanted to cheer for him.
Then, the Golden State Warriors came along, whining their way into our collective hatred and turning LeBron's Cavaliers into sympathetic figures.
Of course, if you want to go ahead and despise both teams, we won't stop you.
Biggest x-factor: Cavaliers
Usually, a series x-factor refers to the unheralded role player who can swing a game or two if everything lines up perfectly.
There's no bigger x-factor in the NBA than LeBron James, though. When he plays like the greatest of all time, the Cavaliers have a chance against anyone — including the most talented superteam in history, these Warriors.
If Golden State can figure out how to slow LeBron in the slightest, Golden State will win this series in four or five games. But I've counted out The King before. I won't make that mistake again.
Cavs in seven.
Greg M. Cooper Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
May 28, 2017 at 5:35a ET
<img src="http://b.fssta.com/uploads/2017/05/usatsi_9349683.vresize.480.270.high.0.jpg" />
The NBA playoffs come down to matchups — and that's doubly true in the Finals.
Successful teams find a mismatch, exploit it until the opponent adjusts, then rinse and repeat on their way to claiming the Larry O'Brien trophy.
So with that in mind, we're running through the tale of the tape for "Cavaliers-Warriors III: The Reckoning," from comparing each starting position to the coaching staffs to the biggest Finals x-factor.
Which team stacks up best — and who wins the title? Keep reading to find out.
Starting point guard: Warriors
Sorry, Cavaliers fans. Kyrie Irving is fantastic, and he has a knack for making the poor fools who call him overrated look like morons. With that said, Stephen Curry is the better overall player — for the first 46 minutes or so of the game, anyway.
The margin is incredibly slim, but Curry wins out in scoring, scoring efficiency, assist percentage, and steals, with Irving holding the advantage in turnovers.
As for Irving's performance in the clutch? Don't worry; we'll get to that in a moment.
Starting shooting guard: Warriors
Klay Thompson vs. J.R. Smith is the most lopsided matchup in this entire series. There is some upside for Cleveland, however, as the Warriors have failed to make sure Thompson stays involved in the offense this postseason.
Smith, on the other hand, always ensures he's in the middle of the action, one way or another.
The Warriors list Kevin Durant as their nominal SF, so he draws the unfortunate matchup with LeBron James in our tale of the tape.
Really, though, the two forward spots are a wash. Cleveland wins whichever position LeBron plays, while the Warriors claim the advantage in the Kevin Love matchup.
... Oops. Was that a spoiler?
Starting power forward: Warriors
Yep, total spoiler.
Draymond Green beats out Kevin Love every time, no matter how well Love is playing of late. The Warriors forward's versatility and defense simply outshine Love's 3-point shooting and rebounding.
Starting center: Cavaliers
One center, Tristan Thompson, stays on the court when the game is on the line in the closing minutes. The other, Zaza Pachulia, ends up on the sideline as the Warriors rely on their small-ball unit to win games.
Advantage: Thompson.
Starting lineup: Warriors
Cleveland has one advantage over Golden State in the starting five, which is continuity. The Warriors are still figuring out how to maximize everyone's contributions with four All-Stars, three of whom need the ball in their hands to succeed.
The fact Golden State has been this successful already is the truly scary part.
Bench: Warriors
The Cavaliers have more depth from a pure numbers standpoint — Richard Jefferson, Kyle Korver, Deron Williams, Iman Shumpert and Derrick Williams all can provide Cleveland spot minutes, and their overlapping skill sets allow Tyronn Lue to ride the hot hand on a given night.
We're giving Golden State's reserve unit a slight edge, however, because the upside for Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston is slightly higher, with Iguodala's role in the Warriors' lethal small-ball lineup the deciding factor.
Coaching staff: Warriors
We're including Steve Kerr because he continues to contribute to Golden State's game plan, despite lingering complications from back surgery, but Mike Brown is a good enough coach to win this category on his own.
He's adaptable, as he's shown with his willingness to let the Warriors run more pick-and-roll, and he's an underrated defensive coach as well.
3-point shooting: Cavaliers
A few of these categories simply boil down to the math, and while you might assume the Warriors are the more prolific 3-point-shooting team, Cleveland actually surpassed Golden State in 3-point attempts, makes, and percentage in 2016-17.
The cumulative output of the Cavaliers' sharpshooting wing reserves outweighs the Warriors' love for the long ball, if only barely — and Cleveland will have to win the shooting battle to have a chance at defending its title.
Overall offense: Warriors
The Warriors and Cavaliers were two of the three best offenses in the NBA this season, with Golden State scoring 113.2 points per 100 possessions to Cleveland's 110.9, per NBA.com.
Truly, Stephen Curry's squad excels in every facet on offense, but the Warriors do have one weakness: turnovers. Golden State can get sloppy with the ball when it's in a hurry to get out in transition or when shots stop falling for a prolonged stretch, and Cleveland is ready to capitalize on those extra possessions.
Overall defense: Warriors
The Warriors are heavy betting favorites headed into the Finals, and for that, they can thank their defense.
Golden State was second to only San Antonio this year, allowing 101.1 points per 100 possessions, while Cleveland finished 22nd with a 108.0 defensive rating.
The Cavs have been better this postseason, surrendering 104.6 points per 100 possessions, which is good for third in the playoffs. Whether that's good enough to take down the Warriors remains to be seen.
Rebounding: Cavaliers
Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love are the two best rebounders in the series, and the Cavs will need to lean on offensive rebounding to make up for their subpar defense.
The advantage might not be as pronounced as you think, however. Both Cleveland and Golden State finished in the bottom 10 in defensive rebound percentage this season, separated by less than one percentage point.
Clutch scorer: Cavaliers
The Warriors are lucky to have three guys who can get buckets with the game on the line — Curry, Durant and Thompson — but none of Golden State's scorers are as dangerous individually in the last five minutes as Irving.
As LeBron James' longtime business partner, Maverick Carter, told Chris Broussard this week, the playoffs are about being able to get a bucket with the game on the line, and Irving has mastered the art of scoring in isolation.
Home-court advantage: Warriors
The Q is a rocking home atmosphere in its own right, but it's tough to top Oracle Arena when the Warriors are rolling. The acoustics and design of the building cause the sound to build and build and build until it reaches a deafening roar, while the Oakland fans are all about supporting their team through thick and thin.
Likeability: Cavaliers
There was a time when LeBron James was the ultimate villain. No self-respecting NBA fan wanted to cheer for him.
Then, the Golden State Warriors came along, whining their way into our collective hatred and turning LeBron's Cavaliers into sympathetic figures.
Of course, if you want to go ahead and despise both teams, we won't stop you.
Biggest x-factor: Cavaliers
Usually, a series x-factor refers to the unheralded role player who can swing a game or two if everything lines up perfectly.
There's no bigger x-factor in the NBA than LeBron James, though. When he plays like the greatest of all time, the Cavaliers have a chance against anyone — including the most talented superteam in history, these Warriors.
If Golden State can figure out how to slow LeBron in the slightest, Golden State will win this series in four or five games. But I've counted out The King before. I won't make that mistake again.
Cavs in seven.
Greg M. Cooper Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Stephen Curry on Cavaliers: ‘They’re having fun, and we want to do something about that.’
The dream NBA Finals matchup is finally here, pitting the two powerhouse teams in the league against each other in the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Although the Warriors are currently the betting odds favorite to walk away with a second NBA title, Stephen Curry isn’t taking the task of getting past the defending NBA champions lightly, according to Kyle Boone of CBS Sports.
“For the most part, you know what LeBron does, you know what Kyrie does,” Curry said. “You know kind of their style and familiar with that. Other than that, I think when you look at the whole squad, they have a good kind of chemistry and vibe. It looks like they’re having fun, and we want to do something about that.”
Despite one minor hiccup in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers have steamrolled through their way to a third straight NBA Finals appearance. LeBron James is playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Meanwhile, both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are coming off strong performances in the five games played against the Boston Celtics.
That said, the Warriors enter the NBA Finals as quite a confident bunch after becoming the first team in league history to enter the series with an undefeated 12-0 record. Curry is leading the charge for Golden State averaging 28.6 points on 50.2 percent shooting from the field along with 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Kevin Durant has also played a huge part their success in the playoffs averaging 25.2 points on 55.6 percent shooting from the field and 41.7 percent from three-point range. If the Warriors are hoping to dethrone the Cavaliers, it will require huge performances from both Durant and Curry to combat what will come from James, Irving, and Love.
Ultimately, all of these should shape up to be quite an intense battle between two high-powered offensive teams.
The dream NBA Finals matchup is finally here, pitting the two powerhouse teams in the league against each other in the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Although the Warriors are currently the betting odds favorite to walk away with a second NBA title, Stephen Curry isn’t taking the task of getting past the defending NBA champions lightly, according to Kyle Boone of CBS Sports.
“For the most part, you know what LeBron does, you know what Kyrie does,” Curry said. “You know kind of their style and familiar with that. Other than that, I think when you look at the whole squad, they have a good kind of chemistry and vibe. It looks like they’re having fun, and we want to do something about that.”
Despite one minor hiccup in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers have steamrolled through their way to a third straight NBA Finals appearance. LeBron James is playing arguably the best basketball of his career. Meanwhile, both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are coming off strong performances in the five games played against the Boston Celtics.
That said, the Warriors enter the NBA Finals as quite a confident bunch after becoming the first team in league history to enter the series with an undefeated 12-0 record. Curry is leading the charge for Golden State averaging 28.6 points on 50.2 percent shooting from the field along with 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Kevin Durant has also played a huge part their success in the playoffs averaging 25.2 points on 55.6 percent shooting from the field and 41.7 percent from three-point range. If the Warriors are hoping to dethrone the Cavaliers, it will require huge performances from both Durant and Curry to combat what will come from James, Irving, and Love.
Ultimately, all of these should shape up to be quite an intense battle between two high-powered offensive teams.
Heat's Pat Riley won't say he's rooting for LeBron James in brief TMZ interview
By Marla Ridenour Published: May 28, 2017
Considering what was supposedly said when LeBron James left Miami to return to Cleveland in 2014, he certainly isn’t waiting for a good luck text from Heat president Pat Riley as he prepares to play in his seventh consecutive NBA Finals.
Riley was given the opportunity to wish James well on Saturday, and his message was lukewarm at best.
Caught on camera by TMZ.com when Riley was in Malibu, Calif., on Saturday, Riley was asked if he was rooting for James against the Golden State Warriors. The series opens Thursday night at Oracle Arena.
Golden State owner Peter Guber, who walked Riley to his sports car, told Riley, “Don’t answer that question.”
James delivered two NBA championships in his four seasons in Miami. With the Cavs seeking to defend their title, this will be James’ eighth Finals appearance in his 14-year career.
Riley did answer, but with a twist, as the Hall of Famer made reference to the Los Angeles Lakers teams he coached.
“The Lakers with Magic Johnson went to the Finals during ‘Showtime’ nine times in 12 years,” Riley told TMZ.com.
Pressed on if he was rooting for James, Riley said, “I’d like to see a great Finals. I’m about a great Finals and I think it’s going to be one of the best ever. But I love LeBron, we all do, he was part of our team for four years.”
Riley finished with, “You think this is a big scoop?,” ignoring a question about Chris Bosh’s future as he closed his car door.
By Marla Ridenour Published: May 28, 2017
Considering what was supposedly said when LeBron James left Miami to return to Cleveland in 2014, he certainly isn’t waiting for a good luck text from Heat president Pat Riley as he prepares to play in his seventh consecutive NBA Finals.
Riley was given the opportunity to wish James well on Saturday, and his message was lukewarm at best.
Caught on camera by TMZ.com when Riley was in Malibu, Calif., on Saturday, Riley was asked if he was rooting for James against the Golden State Warriors. The series opens Thursday night at Oracle Arena.
Golden State owner Peter Guber, who walked Riley to his sports car, told Riley, “Don’t answer that question.”
James delivered two NBA championships in his four seasons in Miami. With the Cavs seeking to defend their title, this will be James’ eighth Finals appearance in his 14-year career.
Riley did answer, but with a twist, as the Hall of Famer made reference to the Los Angeles Lakers teams he coached.
“The Lakers with Magic Johnson went to the Finals during ‘Showtime’ nine times in 12 years,” Riley told TMZ.com.
Pressed on if he was rooting for James, Riley said, “I’d like to see a great Finals. I’m about a great Finals and I think it’s going to be one of the best ever. But I love LeBron, we all do, he was part of our team for four years.”
Riley finished with, “You think this is a big scoop?,” ignoring a question about Chris Bosh’s future as he closed his car door.
Coon Smith picked the Warriors
Coon Smith picked the Warriors
That nigga trolling, he picked the Cavs a couple days ago
vid? link?
You heard that nigga right? "With or without a healthy Durant Cavs are the favorites"damn
Nuff said lmao
Now all of a sudden he want to acknowledge he was wrong before and now saying dubs in 7 when low key he thinking it's a pick for the Cavs without picking them lmaoo
Nigga lost all cred
Did he have any credit to lose....
That fucker just don't like KD that's all...that first pick was just outta of hate.
When the Cava got Kyle he felt that was a game changer just to shit on KD...well that's how I took it...
That mofo said with or without a healthy KD Cavs are the favorites.. this is after the Korver signing.. used the excuse of the D will pick up and Bogut lol
SAS all over the place
Shut up nigga.
Man he said that 5 months ago when Durant was hurt and the Cavs signed Andrew Bogus... You know that retired pig a warriors stan.. Fuck da police!!damn
Suck my dick how bout that u old faggit... you always in here with some fuck shit.. scram
The cock sucka said with or without a healthy Durant Cavs are the favorites now what's so hard to understand?
When i run into you its gonna be problematic for you my man.
He's really not though. He's been a baller but unless he's played for your team then you wouldn't know. When he was with Denver, Inside the NBA Kenny and Chuck would say, he should start and Shaq's punk ass would always hate. How can you shine if people see your more foolish moments than your good ones? Shaq wasn't saying shit when McGee was putting in work against the Lakers years back in the playoffs or his many posters, blocks where he ripped the ball out of mid air etc. He's had way more great plays than foolish ones. Stop letting the media fool you bruh.
That settles it
Lebron hired Stephen A. Truth. Damn.
@Dr. Truth do you agree w/ steven smith's and max kellerman's predictions?
only difference SAS has warriors in 7...kellerman has em in 5 or 6
how many games you think it'll take GS to win fam?
only difference SAS has warriors in 7...kellerman has em in 5 or 6
how many games you think it'll take GS to win fam?