NBA Finals 2017: Warriors vs Cavs

[Hermen]

This was not an enjoyable game for me. Cavs came out firing from the start, but the officiating was awful. The first quarter took almost 40 minutes!

[Cap]

You know what would be even more awesome than a 73-win team not winning the title? That same team, plus Kevin Durant, winning 15 straight in the playoffs, and not winning the title.

One can dream.

[Superbone]

You know what would be even more awesome than a 73-win team not winning the title? That same team, plus Kevin Durant, winning 15 straight in the playoffs, and not winning the title.

One can dream.

+1

[1tinsoldier]

i'd love to see the Cavs win, but last night's game is further proof why they can't. It took the Cav's playing their best ever, in one of the best team performances ever, to win a game on their home court.

perhaps they've played the Warriors better each game, but, unless there's an injury in game 5, it's still the recent champion and best-regular-season-ever Warriors + Durant (playing like their MVP).

[ShelC]

Exactly. And even with their best game ever, they still needed the refs to take the Ws out of their game.

[TOO]

Exactly. And even with their best game ever, they still needed the refs to take the Ws out of their game.

Oh stop it. They made 24 3s, but yeah, the refs.

[carey]

Exactly. And even with their best game ever, they still needed the refs to take the Ws out of their game.

Oh stop it. They made 24 3s, but yeah, the refs.

Dude the Cavs shot 21 first Q FTs. That's an atrocity unless the Warriors were humping players legs every time down the court.

[TOO]

Who shot more FTs in the game?

And the Warriors have been humping legs as you put it for 3 years, they get away with more jersey grabbing and moving screens than anyone.

[Mori Chu]

The refs were horrible. I'm not even saying they were biased against Golden State. They were just sloppy. Late calls, changed calls, reviewing plays that should have been obvious; missed obvious calls (Kyrie's non-backcourt violation), the tech on Draymond changed to Kerr, the inability to keep order and control over the game, the totally inconsistent way they called flagrants... Total shit show.

[TOO]

The refs were horrible. I'm not even saying they were biased against Golden State. They were just sloppy. Late calls, changed calls, reviewing plays that should have been obvious; missed obvious calls (Kyrie's non-backcourt violation), the tech on Draymond changed to Kerr, the inability to keep order and control over the game, the totally inconsistent way they called flagrants... Total s*** show.

They were awful all the way around, 100%.

[O_Gardino]

1. I agree with Marty about the bad officiating. It wasn't pro-Cavvs so much as it was just bad. I do think it ended up helping the home team more.
2. The tech on Kerr that was the right call. It should always be a tech when the coach comes storming onto the court waving and shouting. Always.
3. I hate Draymond Green.
4. KD played such a solid game. That guy was the bright spot for the GSW starters.
5. Didya see the energy from the Cavs? That's the same energy that OKC played with last year. OKC couldn't keep it up for 4 wins, but this is how you beat GSW.
6. Props to Kyrie for hitting some insane shots. Dude is a baller.

[O_Gardino]

I just saw Curry play some Tyler Ulis style D. He had his back to JR Smith and still knocked the ball out of his hands.

[TOO]

I really really really really really dislike Kevin Durant.

[Split T]

He has been phenomenal in this game. Gonna get the finals MVP here shortly

[TOO]

He has been phenomenal in this game. Gonna get the finals MVP here shortly

Yup, he'll get it next year too, when they win it again, and probably the year after that. Sigh, at least we're not hopelessly chasing the 8th seed anymore.

[iLLmatic]

I really really really really really dislike Kevin Durant.

LeBron ain't no peach.

[Split T]

Ya, I've always liked Durant more than Lebron and don't really see a big difference between Lebron to Miami and Durant to GS. I wish he would have stayed in OKC, would have made the playoffs more interesting, but hats off to him, he was incredible.

[iLLmatic]

Ya, I've always liked Durant more than Lebron and don't really see a big difference between Lebron to Miami and Durant to GS. I wish he would have stayed in OKC, would have made the playoffs more interesting, but hats off to him, he was incredible.

Without a doubt second best player in the NBA.

[Split T]

Agreed and I think there is a decent gap between 2 and 3

[AmareIsGod]

Agreed and I think there is a decent gap between 2 and 3

Third best? Westbrook. Harden.?