Wanted to get some discussion about possible finals matchups beforehand. I personally hope the Raptors get there because they don't stand a chance if they do.
I think the Warriors are too deep for the Cavs but I'm not so sure what to make of a Cavs/Thunder matchup. A few years back I bet on the Thunder when they were favored against the Heat and deep down knew I was on the wrong side. Don't want this to happen again.
I think that Heat team is different then this Cavs team and think that Thunder team is different than this Thunder team but still want to see what everyone is thinking as of now.
Wanted to get some discussion about possible finals matchups beforehand. I personally hope the Raptors get there because they don't stand a chance if they do.
I think the Warriors are too deep for the Cavs but I'm not so sure what to make of a Cavs/Thunder matchup. A few years back I bet on the Thunder when they were favored against the Heat and deep down knew I was on the wrong side. Don't want this to happen again.
I think that Heat team is different then this Cavs team and think that Thunder team is different than this Thunder team but still want to see what everyone is thinking as of now.
Thunder/cavs would be my guess/hope and thunder as an underdog has been money in the bank so far... I have them for the west and finals so obviously I'm biased, but so far they have done really well as the dog. I'm sure I will entertain the idea of the hedge options just in case if they present themselves, but I'm hoping to stick it out the whole way.
Thunder/cavs would be my guess/hope and thunder as an underdog has been money in the bank so far... I have them for the west and finals so obviously I'm biased, but so far they have done really well as the dog. I'm sure I will entertain the idea of the hedge options just in case if they present themselves, but I'm hoping to stick it out the whole way.
The most likely outcome is going to be Thunder vs Cavs.
Up 3-1 against a depleted and dazed GSW, it seems very unlikely that GSW can manage to win 3 straight against this OKC team. OKC is simply playing the best basketball they've played all season. Things are clicking offensively and defensively they are locked down. Just look at Curry struggle get open yesterday. GSW on the other hand is dead tired from having their Playoffs start early so to speak due to chasing 73. This GSW team is still ridiculously good, and they might win Game 5, but OKC will finish them off by Game 6 guaranteed.
I personally have bets on CLE to win 4-2, a series bet, as well as a TOR +2.5 series bet which won already. I think CLE closes this one out in Game 6. LBJ has been a monster at home, and despite TOR being probably the only other team that is playing their best basketball right now, I don't think it will be enough to upset LBJ on his floor. TOR is playing with a lot of confidence. They're playing some of their best ball. But I don't see them winning 2 games in a row on the road in CLE, and I don't see them winning game 7. It's been a good run and TOR is my team, but they're almost certainly not getting past CLE,
In the finals, OKC will destroy CLE. Again, OKC is playing some of their best basketball in a long time. Defeating this years legendary SAS team was no small feat. Neither is being up 3-1 against one of the GOAT teams ever in the 73 win GSW. They've shown some tremendous resolve and poise, following up their blow out Game 1 loss against SAS with a statement win in Game 1 on the road against GSW. On the road or at home, OKC has been on point. CLE on the other-hand, while boasting an impressive 10-2 in the playoffs so far, are not playing their peak basketball. Their struggles against TOR who they were supposed to be far better than are proof of this.
The key match up is going to be Westbrook vs Irving. KD and LBJ are very evenly matched in all regards. LBJ can defend a bit better, but KD can definitely score more easily. Ibaka+Adams match up fairly evenly with Love+Thompson, but I would give the edge to OKC's bigs, which are a bit more versatile. Dion waiters is out playing his counter-part in JR smith, and the rest doesn't really matter. But the main thing will be that Irving cannot guard Westbrook this is going to be a huge match-up problem for CLE because Delly can't guard him either. They will try, but they will fail. OKC is just on another level right now. See that huddle KD started near the end of Game 4 yesterday vs GSW? You don't see any other teams look that locked in and intensely together. It was striking. OKC wins in 3 straight, drop 1, and finishes CLE on their own court to win the series in 5 games, 4-1.
The most likely outcome is going to be Thunder vs Cavs.
Up 3-1 against a depleted and dazed GSW, it seems very unlikely that GSW can manage to win 3 straight against this OKC team. OKC is simply playing the best basketball they've played all season. Things are clicking offensively and defensively they are locked down. Just look at Curry struggle get open yesterday. GSW on the other hand is dead tired from having their Playoffs start early so to speak due to chasing 73. This GSW team is still ridiculously good, and they might win Game 5, but OKC will finish them off by Game 6 guaranteed.
I personally have bets on CLE to win 4-2, a series bet, as well as a TOR +2.5 series bet which won already. I think CLE closes this one out in Game 6. LBJ has been a monster at home, and despite TOR being probably the only other team that is playing their best basketball right now, I don't think it will be enough to upset LBJ on his floor. TOR is playing with a lot of confidence. They're playing some of their best ball. But I don't see them winning 2 games in a row on the road in CLE, and I don't see them winning game 7. It's been a good run and TOR is my team, but they're almost certainly not getting past CLE,
In the finals, OKC will destroy CLE. Again, OKC is playing some of their best basketball in a long time. Defeating this years legendary SAS team was no small feat. Neither is being up 3-1 against one of the GOAT teams ever in the 73 win GSW. They've shown some tremendous resolve and poise, following up their blow out Game 1 loss against SAS with a statement win in Game 1 on the road against GSW. On the road or at home, OKC has been on point. CLE on the other-hand, while boasting an impressive 10-2 in the playoffs so far, are not playing their peak basketball. Their struggles against TOR who they were supposed to be far better than are proof of this.
The key match up is going to be Westbrook vs Irving. KD and LBJ are very evenly matched in all regards. LBJ can defend a bit better, but KD can definitely score more easily. Ibaka+Adams match up fairly evenly with Love+Thompson, but I would give the edge to OKC's bigs, which are a bit more versatile. Dion waiters is out playing his counter-part in JR smith, and the rest doesn't really matter. But the main thing will be that Irving cannot guard Westbrook this is going to be a huge match-up problem for CLE because Delly can't guard him either. They will try, but they will fail. OKC is just on another level right now. See that huddle KD started near the end of Game 4 yesterday vs GSW? You don't see any other teams look that locked in and intensely together. It was striking. OKC wins in 3 straight, drop 1, and finishes CLE on their own court to win the series in 5 games, 4-1.
Thanks for the posts guys! I agree think this OKC team has it all. It's a much better team than they were 3-4 years ago with a more experienced Westbrook and Durant, Adams is 1,000x better than Perkins, and Roberson gives them another dimension that they didn't have either.
Thanks for the posts guys! I agree think this OKC team has it all. It's a much better team than they were 3-4 years ago with a more experienced Westbrook and Durant, Adams is 1,000x better than Perkins, and Roberson gives them another dimension that they didn't have either.
I see Everyone have already counted Vegas Cash cow out really? You think for one second curry missed lay ups, 3's, open Jumpers....all an act people they will make history once again go home be down 3-2 go back OKC tie it 3-3 win it gm 7 don't ever count a team out like this 7.5 point favored for game 5.
I see Everyone have already counted Vegas Cash cow out really? You think for one second curry missed lay ups, 3's, open Jumpers....all an act people they will make history once again go home be down 3-2 go back OKC tie it 3-3 win it gm 7 don't ever count a team out like this 7.5 point favored for game 5.
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