ITT: Finals Predictions

[Alamо]

3 teams left. Who you got?


I got Cleveland over GSW in 6.

They have the best player, finals experience, and they're on a roll after sweeping the #1 seed in the east without breaking a sweat, Coach Blatt is winner (won the euroleague championship last year). If Kyrie is somewhat healthy, I really like the Cavs chances tbh.




edit: I'll keep a tally as well


Cavs in 4 or 5: 3

Cavs in 6 or 7: 9

Cavs total: 12

Warriors in 4 or 5: 3

Warriors in 6 or 7: 6

Warriors total: 9



Rockets in 7: 2 :(

[SilkkTheShocker]

Cleveland in 5.

[imdaman99]

Agreed. Who is the great player that the Warriors have beaten through their romp through the Western Conference? Davis was overmatched and it was his first time in. Gasol? I could say the same thing about the Cavs, but Lebron has championship experience.

[Relinquish]

Cleveland in 6

[aj1987]

Warriors in 6.

[MP.Trey]

Cavs in 7.

[warriorfan]

GSW in 5






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[Rocketswin2013]

3 teams left. Who you got?


I got Cleveland over GSW in 6.

They have the best player, finals experience, and they're on a roll after sweeping the #1 seed in the east without breaking a sweat, Coach Blatt is winner (won the euroleague championship last year). If Kyrie is somewhat healthy, I really like the Cavs chances tbh.
You really think LeBron is better than Curry? Maybe if you love LeBron's defensive edge. But I don't see it. Of course, it really doesn't matter right now. Whoever wins the title will be considered better. I still can't believe Curry may slam the league with MVP - FMVP in the same year.

[SilkkTheShocker]

I always get a kick out of the people saying Cavs will lose in 4 or 5. Only the Spurs have been able to beat LeBron in less than 6. And the Warriors aren't in the same class as the 14 Spurs. And I don't even think they would be the 07 team either.

[warriorfan]

I always get a kick out of the people saying Cavs will lose in 4 or 5. Only the Spurs have been able to beat LeBron in less than 6. And the Warriors aren't in the same class as the 14 Spurs. And I don't even think they would be the 07 team either.


:roll:


hope you got your bags packed because your ass is about to take a long vacation

[ImKobe]

Warriors in 6

[Alamо]

You really think LeBron is better than Curry? Maybe if you love LeBron's defensive edge. But I don't see it. Of course, it really doesn't matter right now. Whoever wins the title will be considered better. I still can't believe Curry may slam the league with MVP - FMVP in the same year.

Yes Lebron is better than Curry. They will both play well regardless. But I think it's more about the "other guys."

If Kyrie, TT, JR, Shump, Mozgov play as well as they have been, Cavs take it.

If Klay, Draymond, Bogut, Iggy, whoever else play well, Warriors got it.

[Sarcastic]

Cavs in 5.

[Inferno]

Dubs in 7

[Mr. Incredible]

Cavs in 6. It's LeBron's year.

[ShawkFactory]

Either Warriors in 6 or Cavs in 7. The winner of game 6 will decide the series in my scenario.

[fragokota]

GSW in 5.

[TimmyDuncan]

Houston in 7 after being 0-3 in the finals

[SilkkTheShocker]

:roll:


hope you got your bags packed because your ass is about to take a long vacation

You can think whatever you want. GS isn't a physical team, and they have no one that can slow LeBron down. Look at the numbers, Bron has shot over 50% against Green, Thompson, Igoudala, and Barnes in his NBA career. Not to mention I don't see who is keeping Cleveland's froncourt off the boards. Kyrie can't guard Curry, but Curry can't guard Kyrie either. The healthier he gets, the more chance GS has of winning dwindles.

[YouGotServed]

Houston in 6.

[warriorfan]

You can think whatever you want. GS isn't a physical team, and they have no one that can slow LeBron down. Look at the numbers, Bron has shot over 50% against Green, Thompson, Igoudala, and Barnes in his NBA career. Not to mention I don't see who is keeping Cleveland's froncourt off the boards. Kyrie can't guard Curry, but Curry can't guard Kyrie either. The healthier he gets, the more chance GS has of winning dwindles.

MVPAMC


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[Alamо]

I'm keeping a tally in the OP btw

[Springsteen]

Warriors in 7. I feel like Kevin Love really could've been used here.

[J Shuttlesworth]

As badly as I want the Cavs/LeBron to win, the Warriors are a historically good team at full strength facing the Cavs missing a star player, and another star player hobbled. I think it will be a competitive series but the better team will win. Oracle is such a huge home court advantage.

Warriors in 5

[J Shuttlesworth]

I am impressed there are this many people picking Cleveland though :eek:

[aj1987]

Cav's literally only have a chance if LeBron goes into MJ mode. His jumper has to fall some time, right?

[DFish24]

Warriors in 6. However if Kyrie returns close to his previous level before the injury I can see the Cavs winning in 6.

[brandonman]

3 teams left. Who you got?


I got Cleveland over GSW in 6.

They have the best player, finals experience, and they're on a roll after sweeping the #1 seed in the east without breaking a sweat, Coach Blatt is winner (won the euroleague championship last year). If Kyrie is somewhat healthy, I really like the Cavs chances tbh.




edit: I'll keep a tally as well


Cavs in 4 or 5: 3

Cavs in 6 or 7: 4

Cavs total: 7

Warriors in 4 or 5: 2

Warriors in 6 or 7: 3

Warriors total: 5



Rockets in 7: 1

Warriors in 5

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Cavs in 7

[Solefade]

Warriors in 7. I feel like Kevin Love really could've been used here.


kevin love's injury is a blessing in disguise tbh, the emergence of TT..JR, JJ, Iman, defending and shooting at a high level, emergence of Dellavedova

i think cavs will be okay or competitive at least

[SilkkTheShocker]

Cav's literally only have a chance if LeBron goes into MJ mode. His jumper has to fall some time, right?

Who the f.uck gonna stop him from driving? GS is throwing out a clown car of LeBron defenders.

[ImKobe]

Who the f.uck gonna stop him from driving? GS is throwing out a clown car of LeBron defenders.

How about they sag off him and force him to shoot the long ball all series while they easily outscore the Cavs on the other end? Just like the Spurs last year, they can live with Bran having an efficient ~30 points as long as his teammates are neutralized.

[Cocaine80s]

If god is real, Cavs win in 6

[Orlando Magic]

Cavs in 6. If Love was healthy this would absolutely be Cavs in 5.

I can't believe how wrong I was about the impact that JR Smith has had playing with a winning player. I seriously thought he was going to make the Cavs worse. I was so, so wrong...

The Warriors are a better team than the Cavs against the majority of the league, but I personally think that they don't match up well against the Cavs... just like I think the Spurs would have beaten the Cavs in the Finals even though the Cavs are a better team than the Spurs.

It's funny how shit comes down to matchups sometimes...

I also think, and I could be wrong, that the Warriors are too young overall to not succumb to the pressure of playing in the Finals at some point.

I have never made a single sports wager in my entire life but I am tempted to put some money on this one.

[brandonman]

Who the f.uck gonna stop him from driving? GS is throwing out a clown car of LeBron defenders.

I don't think GSW is worried about stopping Lebron, they just plan on doing what they do best and outscoring him.

[zoom17]

Cavs in 6.

[buddha]

Warriors with the sweep.

[buddha]

I also think, and I could be wrong, that the Warriors are too young overall to not succumb to the pressure of playing in the Finals at some point.

I have never made a single sports wager in my entire life but I am tempted to put some money on this one.

Cavs are younger and their older veteran has had numerous chokes in the finals..

i'll take any bet you wanna make.

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Warriors in 6.

They're just too good imo, won't be supporting them but it seems inevitable.

[Kingwillball]

Cavs are the better team right now with more championship experience. The Warriors while talented are wet behind the ears..lebron not letting curry steal his shine. The Cavs defense is also playing at high level. This has the feel of Miami vs OKC here. Cavs in 6.

[Sakkreth]

Cavs in 7.

[Alamо]

Updated the tally

[Inferno]

Looks like the Cavs are the far away favorites on ISH :applause: Better not see Bran stans crying if he loses then :roll:

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Looks like the Cavs are the far away favorites on ISH :applause: Better not see Bran stans crying if he loses then :roll:

You probably won't, if he loses they'll go ghost until the start of next season. :oldlol:

[Alamо]

Looks like the Cavs are the far away favorites on ISH :applause: Better not see Bran stans crying if he loses then :roll:


Cavs are ahead by 3 votes.


"far away favorites"


So many delusional people on ISH :lol

[Inferno]

Cavs are ahead by 3 votes.


"far away favorites"


So many delusional people on ISH :lol

:oldlol: Still amazed that they're leading after all the Cavs fans have been doing is crying about is how it'll be a miracle if they pull through, etc.

[Inferno]

Warriors are the ISH underdogs going into the Finals :banana: :banana:

[ArbitraryWater]

:oldlol: Still amazed that they're leading after all the Cavs fans have been doing is crying about is how it'll be a miracle if they pull through, etc.

this man just said "etc" after making one point http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah306/MaleRuler/Funny/CnNrn5f_zps5rdvzonn.png

[JerrySeinfeld]

Cavs in 6

[Alamо]

:oldlol: Still amazed that they're leading after all the Cavs fans have been doing is crying about is how it'll be a miracle if they pull through, etc.


Maybe the forum isn't actually dominated by retards like we all thought. There's still some hope.

Anyways, on paper, the Cavs are still the underdogs. But winning a title would by no means be a miracle, unless it was like a come from behind win or something.

[Inferno]

this man just said "etc" after making one point http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah306/MaleRuler/Funny/CnNrn5f_zps5rdvzonn.png

Do you want me to add more rehashes of the same shit? :sleeping

[Alamо]

this man just said "etc" after making one point http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah306/MaleRuler/Funny/CnNrn5f_zps5rdvzonn.png



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[iTare]

It's Lebron's year.

Cavs in 7.

[Bajanmale]

Warriors in 5

[Alamо]

Update.


Rockets. Eliminated. Defeated. Deleted.

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Update.


Rockets. Eliminated. Defeated. Deleted.

Overdue. Should've happened last round.

[oh the horror]

Warriors are the favorites on paper as others have stated. But with how well Cleveland is coming along together and their level of cohesion they've clicked at the right time this postseason. I wouldn't be surprised if they went and pulled off then upset.


Ultimately it will be down to how each teams role players come through.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Warriors in 5

[aj1987]

Who the f.uck gonna stop him from driving? GS is throwing out a clown car of LeBron defenders.
Klay and Green and pretty good defenders.

[sbw19]

Cavs have the best player and experience on their side. Warriors have incredible depth and balance and the reigning MVP to counter whatever resistance they encounter. Warriors in 6 barring some serious LeBron voodoo (on and off the court.)

[Cold soul]

Warriors in 6.

[robert de niro]

warriors in 5

[SwayDizzle]

Warriors in 7

[Kingwillball]

Haters picking warriors but anybody with any common sense and basketball knowledge will pick Cavs. Experience, defense, rebounding and lebron are the difference.

[ArbitraryWater]

Warriors in 5

[Kingwillball]

Warriors in 5

lol that is just hating no way that happens..

[SilkkTheShocker]

Warriors in 5

LeBron has lost twice in his career in less than 6 games. And both times were the Spurs. The Warriors aren't that good imo.

[ArbitraryWater]

lol that is just hating no way that happens..

okay, true, struggled between 5 and 6.. but GSW ultimately too loaded, too much of an ATG.

Props if you end up right with your stuff but be cautious, as a Bron fan those all might come back to bite you in the ass, here.


LeBron has lost twice in his career in less than 6 games. And both times were the Spurs. The Warriors aren't that good imo.

would have the Cavs in 6 with Love, no doubt. And an in form Kyrie.. this series would really be shifted in Cavs favor, actually.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Klay and Green and pretty good defenders.

LeBron in his career shoots over 50% against Barnes, Green, Iggy, and Thompson. And Green got his ass handed to him last time they played.

[Bandito]

Haters picking warriors but anybody with any common sense and basketball knowledge will pick Cavs. Experience, defense, rebounding and lebron are the difference.
This delusional ****** thinks that everybody should pick the Cavaliers because Lebron is there. I still remember when he was a fan of the Heat.:lol

[Droid101]

lol at all these bump-worthy posts. This thread is going to be murder.

[Fudge]

Cavs in 5. Will bump when i'm right.

[tpols]

Cavs in 6.

Thompson/mozgov will outplay their matchup.. Tristan specifically will outplay Draymond just like he outplayed bulls and hawks "all star" frontcourt. Kyrie/JR will hit lots of timely shots as well.. and shump will lock down the GS backcourt. Will be too much

[24-Inch_Chrome]

The vast majority of posters picking Cleveland are a) LeBron stans and b) LeBron haters who are trying to hype up Cleveland's odds so their loss can be viewed as a disappointment/choke. :lol:

[Heavincent]

Haters picking warriors but anybody with any common sense and basketball knowledge will pick Cavs. Experience, defense, rebounding and lebron are the difference.

Warriors are the best defensive team in the league.

[VengefulAngel]

Home court is huge for GSW, GS in 6. (80%)


However if Lebron goes beserk Cavs in 6. (20%)

[aj1987]

LeBron has lost twice in his career in less than 6 games. And both times were the Spurs. The Warriors aren't that good imo.
'14 Klay & Green =/= '15 Klay & Green.

Warriors in 6.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Warriors in 5/6

[SexSymbol]

4-1 GSW wins

[Alamо]

The vast majority of posters picking Cleveland are a) LeBron stans and b) LeBron haters who are trying to hype up Cleveland's odds so their loss can be viewed as a disappointment/choke. :lol:


A lot of Lebron stans are picking Warriors in 5 too. Some even voted Warriors in 5 multiple times just make Lebron seem like a huge underdog. Beta


That's why I respect silk, he has confidence in LeBron no matter what, true Lebron stan. Alpha :applause:

[Milbuck]

The team with Lebron James and Matthew Dellavedova.

[24-Inch_Chrome]

A lot of Lebron stans are picking Warriors in 5 too. Some even voted Warriors in 5 multiple times just make Lebron seem like a huge underdog. Beta


That's why I respect silk, he has confidence in LeBron no matter what, true Lebron stan. Alpha :applause:

It's a battle of the stans. :oldlol:

Particularly funny that Kobe stans are hyping up his chances hoping for a loss and LeBron stans are downplaying his chances while hoping for a win, both of them with security just in case their hopes aren't realized.

[BlazerRed]

Warriors in 6.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Spoiler:




Warriors 99-Cavs 105
Warriors 111-Cavs 92
Cavs 97-Warriors 94
Cavs 106-Warriors 102
Warriors 105-Cavs 97
Cavs 101-Warriors 95

The Dirty Dellavedova's in 6.

Dellavedova FMVP.

[Sarcastic]

A lot of Lebron stans are picking Warriors in 5 too. Some even voted Warriors in 5 multiple times just make Lebron seem like a huge underdog. Beta


That's why I respect silk, he has confidence in LeBron no matter what, true Lebron stan. Alpha :applause:

I painfully agree. Most other Bran Stans are little nerds who just talk about numbers. You can tell they've never played ball in their lives. Silk at least talks about the basketball aspects and matchups.

[JebronLames]

Warriors in 6. Draygod gonna destroy LeHGH

[ISHGoat]

Warriors in 5

[SilkkTheShocker]

A lot of Lebron stans are picking Warriors in 5 too. Some even voted Warriors in 5 multiple times just make Lebron seem like a huge underdog. Beta


That's why I respect silk, he has confidence in LeBron no matter what, true Lebron stan. Alpha :applause:

Thanks bro :cheers:

[1~Gibson~1]

Cleveland in 5! Mark my words people :rant

[MJistheGOAT]

Warriors in 6, maybe 7.

But Cavs chances are not zero at all.

I think warriors 60%/ Cavs 40%

[Kingwillball]

ZERO chance Warriors in 5, if Warriors win series(which they won't)it will be in 6 or most likely 7. Cavs will win in 6.

[SilkkTheShocker]

ZERO chance Warriors in 5, if Warriors win series(which they won't)it will be in 6 or most likely 7. Cavs will win in 6.

This. GS is good, but they aren't the 2014 Spurs. Hell, they would have lost to the Spurs this year if they played.

[ThatCoolKid]

GS in 5. Too stacked.

[BigBoss]

Warriors in 5 or 6.