There wasn’t a single minute in Game 2 that it felt that Cavaliers will win. Even when they the gap to just 2 points, it felt that it’s just a matter of time. Few good minutes, few stops, few 3-pointers from Steph and Klay, and it’s over. But that’s not the main problem. What should […]
Category Archives: Playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers: The Difference Between 2015 and 2016
Many things can happen in few days. Just a week ago, after losing 108:97 at Quicken Loans, it was impossible to find anyone who believed that Larry O’brian Trophy will finally make its way to Ohio. I know I haven’t. I guess that’s why we love this game so much. That’s natural that all the […]
Who Can Stop the Warriors & Spurs – NBA 2016 Title Odds
The Playoffs are just around the corner and it’s time to check who is ready to go all the way and who’s not. Eastern Conference There is one question to be asked here: can someone challenge Cavaliers and LeBron making a return to the Finals? In November-December, the answer would be a simple no. However, […]
Cavs Way to Eastern Conference Championship
With the regular season over and postseason matches set, the Cleveland Cavaliers are set to play against Boston on Sunday. Despite ranking second behind the Atlanta Hawks, the Cavaliers are a favorite this season, having won 34 out of their final 43 games. Last Tuesday, the Cavaliers already beat the Celtics, armed with power players […]
Cavs Fire Mike Brown After Best Five Year Run in Franchise History
The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially fired Coach Mike Brown, an action that surprises no one and certainly delights some misguided fans and media members—the same people, I suspect, who called for Bill Belichick’s head a decade and a half ago. Defense wins championships in pro sports but defensive-minded coaches generally do not “win†press conferences, […]
What is Wrong With the Cavs?
Entering this year’s playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers seemed to be primed for success while the aging Boston Celtics had been little better than a .500 team for the greater portion of the regular season (27-24 in the final 51 games). The Cavs were nearly unbeatable at home while the Celtics were uncharacteristically vulnerable in Boston […]
Reloaded Cavs Seek Revenge Against Aging Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics each cruised through the first round of the playoffs with 4-1 victories over Chicago and Miami respectively, setting up a rematch of their classic seven game 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals duel—but both teams have made significant personnel changes in the past two years. Cleveland’s 2008 playoff rotation (the top […]
Cavaliers and Lebron are eager to start the Playoffs
This is the first time the Cavaliers will face the Bulls in a playoffs series since the Michael Jordan era. It is also the time to erase a lot of bad memories for Cavaliers’ fans and Cavaliers’players. Shaquille O’Neal will start at center, his first game since he injured his thumb on Feb 25. He […]