NBA Season Thread 2014-15 (draft, playoffs, win, games)
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I'm not convinced they are a lock to get past Chicago and right now I'd be happy to wager on Atlanta over anyone else in the east.
Cleveland isn't playing *that* well. They have some "pieces" issues and don't forget Lebron is their only real playoff experience as coach, kyrie and Love and Thomspon have never been.
Atlanta also has the size that tends to give cleveland problems.
Yeah, ATL has more players with playoff experience than Cleveland and a coach with Finals experience. I guess we'll see what happens come playoff time. Sorry about your Bulls man, they always get hit with major injuries.
Yeah, ATL has more players with playoff experience than Cleveland and a coach with Finals experience. I guess we'll see what happens come playoff time. Sorry about your Bulls man, they always get hit with major injuries.
Right now it's tough to pick between the Cavs and Hawks. When healthy I think the Cavs are better, but the Hawks are a much deeper team. The Hawks can survive a couple injuries, but if James, Love, or Irving has a significant health issue they could be in trouble.
Still, the Cavs look like more of a playoff team than the Hawks to me, so if I had to pick I'd go with the Cavs.
Right now it's tough to pick between the Cavs and Hawks. When healthy I think the Cavs are better, but the Hawks are a much deeper team. The Hawks can survive a couple injuries, but if James, Love, or Irving has a significant health issue they could be in trouble.
Still, the Cavs look like more of a playoff team than the Hawks to me, so if I had to pick I'd go with the Cavs.
Well, we will see. Yes, the Hawks are are deeper than Cleveland. I can't wait until we get Thabo Sefolosha back. The Hawks also have players with more playoff experience than Cleveland...so intensity won't be a factor.
Right now, Cleveland is playing better but I we will see come playoff time.
Well, we will see. Yes, the Hawks are are deeper than Cleveland. I can't wait until we get Thabo Sefolosha back. The Hawks also have players with more playoff experience than Cleveland...so intensity won't be a factor.
Right now, Cleveland is playing better but I we will see come playoff time.
I don't think Kyle Korver will have many 3 point opportunities in a 7 game series. That works during the regular season but when you have to play the same team over and over they know your strengths and weaknesses which is
I don't think Kyle Korver will have many 3 point opportunities in a 7 game series. That works during the regular season but when you have to play the same team over and over they know your strengths and weaknesses which is
Strength...."Kyle Korver"
Weaknesses-"Scoring down low"
Man, that's too simple to say that Kyle is ATL's only strength. The team's strength is how they move the ball and spacing the floor well. Carrol is a good three point shooter in addition to Korver....don't sleep on Teague also. Paul Milsap can step out and hit the 3 too but it's cool to sleep on a team that had 4 all star players and a deep bench with experience. How many Hawks games have you seem man?
Also, wouldn't ATL know Cleveland's schemes too or does Cleveland just have that ability? When the game slows down, I think ATL will be alright.
Man, that's too simple to say that Kyle is ATL's only strength. The team's strength is how they move the ball and spacing the floor well. Carrol is a good three point shooter in addition to Korver....don't sleep on Teague also. Paul Milsap can step out and hit the 3 too but it's cool to sleep on a team that had 4 all star players and a deep bench with experience. How many Hawks games have you seem man?
Also, wouldn't ATL know Cleveland's schemes too or does Cleveland just have that ability? When the game slows down, I think ATL will be alright.
The Cavs have lebron which is the problem so that makes them favored to win. Who can the hawks depend on late in the game when a crucial bucket is needed? I hope I am wrong but I just don't see the cavs losing to no East team this year.
The Cavs have lebron which is the problem so that makes them favored to win. Who can the hawks depend on late in the game when a crucial bucket is needed? I hope I am wrong but I just don't see the cavs losing to no East team this year.
We depend on who's open or who has the better shot.
I know that it's a simple statement but we look for the best shot 1 to 5... I mean, ATL can get the shot they want against Cleveland man. We have good players who hit shots and that's been the consistent narrative with ATL...different players step up. Exploit match-ups and get the good or open shot.
We depend on who's open or who has the better shot.
I know that it's a simple statement but we look for the best shot 1 to 5... I mean, ATL can get the shot they want against Cleveland man. We have good players who hit shots and that's been the consistent narrative with ATL...different players step up. Exploit match-ups and get the good or open shot.
The problem with Atlanta and Golden State is they have nowhere else to go for points contribution if the three pointer is not falling.
The problem with Atlanta and Golden State is they have nowhere else to go for points contribution if the three pointer is not falling.
It's a big part of ATL's game but Jeff can drive on Cleveland's point guards. Milsap can score on Love. The Cavs aren't Memphis here. Teague and Schroeder are pretty good at attacking the rim.
Now, is Cleveland really built to defend a faceless team like ATL? Who's Cleveland's best defensive player? Will Cleveland be disciplined enough not to switch on defense and not help whenever Teague or Schroeder drives to the hoop?
Cleveland plays isolation ball, and that works with a player of Lebron's caliber, but it leaves the rest of the team vulnerable if the shots aren't dropping. GS and ATL have adopted the Spurs style of ball movement which creates more options with every possession.
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