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    yellow
    • Sep 2002
    • 66469

    #91
    Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

    Originally posted by DJ_Solis
    Yeah, I get what you mean. That's why I don't like jumping to conclusions during the regular season.


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    Yeah we just have to see. They look poised....they've been together for awhile which is a major plus. ..chemistry and familiarity is there. It's a matter of out executing 3 western conference teams then one in the east. That's tough no matter who you are.

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    • OSUFan_88
      Outback Jesus
      • Jul 2004
      • 25642

      #92
      Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

      The Cavs have started playing defense, and the results haven't been kind to the other teams.

      Also, I know they gave up a lot or whatever, but I think getting rid of Waiters has been invaluable to this team. Especially since they got a good defensive center and a guy who is literally doing a bunch of positive things for the Cavaliers right now.
      Too Old To Game Club

      Urban Meyer is lol.

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      • OkayC
        MVP
        • Apr 2013
        • 1928

        #93
        Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

        Originally posted by 23
        Im pretty sure Indiana was unstoppable too last year til after the all star break
        I beleive even indy had 10 losses already by now, or were at least close to to 10, warriors are stuck on 6. But i do agree with the overall point your making, which is why i said i expect a drop off to some degree by them. But even still the warriors look really good. Imo there the only team that wouldnt mind seeing okc in the first round. Tho i dont like there offense, i still give okc credit for being a contender, so from me at least, thats saying something that i beleive they COULD(tho its not likely)dispatch okc in less than 7. IF, they continue to play this well. I still think memphis and san antonio could beat them tho.
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        • DJ_Solis
          MVP
          • Jan 2014
          • 2216

          #94
          Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

          Originally posted by 23
          Yeah we just have to see. They look poised....they've been together for awhile which is a major plus. ..chemistry and familiarity is there. It's a matter of out executing 3 western conference teams then one in the east. That's tough no matter who you are.

          The coaching staff is a big reason that I'm so optimistic for them being able to execute in the playoffs. But, like you said, we really just have to wait and see how it unfolds.


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          • OkayC
            MVP
            • Apr 2013
            • 1928

            #95
            Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

            What if steve kerr had ended up coaching the thunder instead of the warriors? I would be peeing my pants if i were the west.
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            • redsrule
              All Star
              • Apr 2010
              • 9396

              #96
              Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

              Originally posted by OSUFan_88
              The Cavs have started playing defense, and the results haven't been kind to the other teams.

              Also, I know they gave up a lot or whatever, but I think getting rid of Waiters has been invaluable to this team. Especially since they got a good defensive center and a guy who is literally doing a bunch of positive things for the Cavaliers right now.
              Getting relatively healthy was more important imo. There is too much talent on that roster to be mediocre. Once they start getting comfortable that should take the next step.

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              • Cavsfan4life
                MVP
                • Sep 2009
                • 1039

                #97
                Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                Originally posted by redsrule
                Getting relatively healthy was more important imo. There is too much talent on that roster to be mediocre. Once they start getting comfortable that should take the next step.

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                Agree about getting healthy, but I think a trade was needed as well, especially for a big man. We essentially got JR, Mozgov, and Shumpert for Dion and a 1st. All three fill a need and have helped balance the roster so far(hopefully Shumpert can be that 3 and D player). Blatt shortening his rotation and the adjustments defensively have been solid as well.

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                • redsrule
                  All Star
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 9396

                  #98
                  Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                  Originally posted by cavsfan4life
                  Agree about getting healthy, but I think a trade was needed as well, especially for a big man. We essentially got JR, Mozgov, and Shumpert for Dion and a 1st. All three fill a need and have helped balance the roster so far(hopefully Shumpert can be that 3 and D player). Blatt shortening his rotation and the adjustments defensively have been solid as well.
                  I don't disagree there, especially after Varaejo went down, but that team needed the "big 3" healthy first foremost. They've played so little together this year which is bad news for guys that have never played together before. That's another reason why I thought Blatt would be fine (although that's still up for debate). The Cavs have been a different team when all 3 have been healthy, and it obviously takes a while for a brand new coach & teammates to get adjusted.
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                  • stizz
                    MVP
                    • Sep 2006
                    • 1718

                    #99
                    Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                    Originally posted by DonWuan
                    Probably known already but Steven Adams is a sneaky dirty player. I see a young kg in him.

                    I haven't been watching much bball lately but what type of things does he do that makes him dirty? Not arguing that he's not, just wondering.

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                    • MaximumChaos84
                      Rookie
                      • Jan 2015
                      • 381

                      #100
                      Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                      Originally posted by stizz
                      I haven't been watching much bball lately but what type of things does he do that makes him dirty? Not arguing that he's not, just wondering.
                      He had 19 rebounds toinght...and he is as tough as they come.

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                      • VDusen04
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 13034

                        #101
                        Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                        Originally posted by stizz
                        I haven't been watching much bball lately but what type of things does he do that makes him dirty? Not arguing that he's not, just wondering.
                        From the responses I've seen from numerous players, he hits me as a guy who likely pokes and prods a little - small things like an slightly over-long holds, strategically placed arms, elbows, and hands. That kind of stuff. He doesn't hit me as malicious. Rather, it appears he's cut from the cloth of someone who understands how to wreak havoc mentally without trying to make it an "I'm tougher than you" situation.

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                        • lilteapot
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2013
                          • 4550

                          #102
                          Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                          He isn't dirty, he's probably just annoying.

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                          • VDusen04
                            Hall Of Fame
                            • Aug 2003
                            • 13034

                            #103
                            Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                            Originally posted by lilteapot
                            He isn't dirty, he's probably just annoying.
                            Yep, they sometimes get lumped into the same category. I had that reputation during my high school playing days. It was never about hurting or harming someone - more so just finding small things that would lead a particular player toward making it about more than the game. Sometimes would just be holding a player's wrist for no reason whatsoever away from the ball. Random stuff. It builds, until someone eventually responds.

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                            • wwharton
                              *ll St*r
                              • Aug 2002
                              • 26949

                              #104
                              Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                              Originally posted by VDusen04
                              Yep, they sometimes get lumped into the same category. I had that reputation during my high school playing days. It was never about hurting or harming someone - more so just finding small things that would lead a particular player toward making it about more than the game. Sometimes would just be holding a player's wrist for no reason whatsoever away from the ball. Random stuff. It builds, until someone eventually responds.
                              Yeah, I remember guarding the best player in our conference in HS. Whenever we were standing or barely moving I would tug on his shirt... never did it when he was cutting or going full speed, would always let go before then. But otherwise I made him feel that I was going to hold him from moving. He was a hot head so it definitely got under his skin.

                              Rodman was the master at things like this.

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                              • ProfessaPackMan
                                Bamma
                                • Mar 2008
                                • 63852

                                #105
                                Re: 1/20 - 1/26 Games Discussion Thread

                                That OKC-DC game was a fun one to be at last night, especially watching the 2nd half.
                                #RespectTheCulture

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