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Yikes! That game brought back awful memories of game 6 in the 2013 Finals. With less than 5 secs left Kawhi had a chance to seal the win with 2 FTs; he missed both. Then they let Irving get the ball without fouling, he gets a clean look, hits a 3 and that's it.
Congrats Cavs! You took advantage of opportunities when you had them and deserve to win. As a Spurs fan I'm actually a little more encouraged about their playoff chances, but they still aren't favorites - not by a long shot.
Yikes! That game brought back awful memories of game 6 in the 2013 Finals. With less than 5 secs left Kawhi had a chance to seal the win with 2 FTs; he missed both. Then they let Irving get the ball without fouling, he gets a clean look, hits a 3 and that's it.
Congrats Cavs! You took advantage of opportunities when you had them and deserve to win. As a Spurs fan I'm actually a little more encouraged about their playoff chances, but they still aren't favorites - not by a long shot.
I didn't even know it was a foul and thought the game was over after Kawhi grabbed the rebound.
How do the Spurs just stand there and watch Kyrie shoot three after three?
I'm really curious what Pop's explanation will be. In game 6 they had a clear chance to foul Bosh before he made the pass to Ray Allen. Why didn't they foul? Pop's explanation: 'That's not how we play.'
While I think Pop is certainly among the best coaches over, sometimes he seems so committed to playing the 'right way' it costs them games. As soon as the ball was inbounded, the Spurs should have fouled Irving immediately, period. But then again, if Kawhi hits just one of two FTs it's not an issue at all. Again!
I'm really curious what Pop's explanation will be. In game 6 they had a clear chance to foul Bosh before he made the pass to Ray Allen. Why didn't they foul? Pop's explanation: 'That's not how we play.'
While I think Pop is certainly among the best coaches over, sometimes he seems so committed to playing the 'right way' it costs them games. As soon as the ball was inbounded, the Spurs should have fouled Irving immediately, period. But then again, if Kawhi hits just one of two FTs it's not an issue at all. Again!
I didn't even know the refs called a foul on kawhi. After he grabbed the rebound I was like....."game over"
Cavs are definitely looking better than I thought they would at this point, and I didn't even realize they had picked up Kendrick Perkins.
However just note that it took 57 points and 7-7 3pt shooting by Irving to beat the Spurs. You're not going to get that from him more than once or twice per year. He was unconscious.
Cavs are definitely looking better than I thought they would at this point, and I didn't even realize they had picked up Kendrick Perkins.
However just note that it took 57 points and 7-7 3pt shooting by Irving to beat the Spurs. You're not going to get that from him more than once or twice per year. He was unconscious.
Cavs are playing well, but IMO not well enough to win a championship but this is just their first season together. Frankly, I think Atlanta is going to be the team in the finals from the east. Bulls are too banged up and Cleveland has offensive punch but their defense is just not there.
No shame in having a "foundation" year where you get your young guys and rookie coach some playoff experience and then get another year to get the team D rolling and they'll be even better.
Bulls need to start doing something like animal sacrifice to the gods of blue cross and blue shield.
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That game brought back awful memories of game 6 in the 2013 Finals. With less than 5 secs left Kawhi had a chance to seal the win with 2 FTs; he missed both. Then they let Irving get the ball without fouling, he gets a clean look, hits a 3 and that's it.
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