One thing I feel we all can agree on...

[Done_And_Done]

Whether you're a non-partisan, LeBron stan, LeBron hater, or GS fan boy.... if tonight was any indication of what this series will look like then we're up for a hell a duel.

Let's be honest... We're due for an all out war. This post season has been rather vanilla for the most part. The Conference Finals matches were pitiful on both sides.

I hate to be that guy, but kudos to both teams for bringing it tonight. I just wanna be effn entertained dammit!

Done
&
Done...

[RRR3]

Should be a good series if Kyrie is ok. If not,

:sleeping :sleeping :sleeping

[24-Inch_Chrome]

In the same boat. Tonight was a great game outside of a disappointing OT.

Here's to a great series. :applause:

[Done_And_Done]

In the same boat. Tonight was a great game outside of a disappointing OT.

Here's to a great series. :applause:

Cheers brother

[Cold soul]

Tonight's game was terrific all around expect for end of 4th and OT was dreadful.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Thought it was reminiscent of most of the WCF games.

[Done_And_Done]

Should be a good series if Kyrie is ok. If not,

:sleeping :sleeping :sleeping


I really hope he's capable of holding up. I don't wanna read a litany of excuses from either side. As a fan with no bias here (I repeat) I just wanna be fricken entertained...

[BigBoss]

Doubt it. GSW had Finals nerves/jitters. Losing Kyrie and an OT loss is demoralizing. I expect GSW to go up 3-1 in this series and close out in 6 in Cleveland.

[Done_And_Done]

Thought it was reminiscent of most of the WCF games.

Well said...

[J Shuttlesworth]

It's likely that Kyrie is out for the whole series. He's getting an MRI tomorrow.

I don't think it will be that big of a duel if Kyrie is unable to play. Tonight was fun though.

[HOoopCityJones]

Cavs definitely deserve to be here.

[BigBoss]

It's likely that Kyrie is out for the whole series. He's getting an MRI tomorrow.

I don't think it will be that big of a duel if Kyrie is unable to play. Tonight was fun though.

38 shots

[sbw19]

Cavs done themselves huge disservice by losing opener, could've had momentum+home court, stats not in their favor either pertaining teams losing Gm1 in Finals. Even worse, GS can rebound the ball, meaning they -LeBron specifically- need to shoot lights out to win Gm2.

[Done_And_Done]

It's likely that Kyrie is out for the whole series. He's getting an MRI tomorrow.

I don't think it will be that big of a duel if Kyrie is unable to play. Tonight was fun though.

Ditto

[J Shuttlesworth]

38 shots
Kobe-esque :applause:

[RedBlackAttack]

Whether you're a non-partisan, LeBron stan, LeBron hater, or GS fan boy.... if tonight was any indication of what this series will look like then we're up for a hell a duel.

Let's be honest... We're due for an all out war. This post season has been rather vanilla for the most part. The Conference Finals matches were pitiful on both sides.

I hate to be that guy, but kudos to both teams for bringing it tonight. I just wanna be effn entertained dammit!

Done
&
Done...
It was looking like an incredible matchup until the Kyrie incident. Now it is looking all but over. Delly could play against Atlanta and even Chicago with some success. Golden State is a different animal and he'll get eaten alive, as he did tonight (-13 in 9 minutes, ouch).

On one play, this went from a potential epic series to a potentially short and painful one.

[BigBoss]

Kobe-esque :applause:

Kobe would have got the W

[1987_Lakers]

I would agree if it wasn't for that injury. I would be VERY surprised if Kyrie returns. He wouldn't even be on the court for game 1 if it was just a regular season game, he was already hobbled and to re-injure yourself like that...man that's tough, it didn't look good.

[scandisk_]

In the same boat. Tonight was a great game outside of a disappointing OT.

Here's to a great series. :applause:

yup, up until that OT. It was war. :rockon:

[Asukal]

The only thing more entertaining than OP's feels is when lebaldo is losing in the finals. 2/6 is a priceless thing and its coming soon... very soon. The tears will be real and epic! :banana:

[J Shuttlesworth]

I would agree if it wasn't for that injury. I would be VERY surprised if Kyrie returns. He wouldn't even be on the court for game 1 if it was just a regular season game, he was already hobbled and to re-injure yourself like that...man that's tough, it didn't look good.
Take this for what it's worth:

http://i.imgur.com/Qsef33Q.png

[RRR3]

Cavs definitely deserve to be here.
Yeah they play really hard. Only 3 of their players from tonight (LBJ Kyrie and JR) are guys I would call talented and Jr is an idiot. It's not just LeBron, though, they play with passion as a team, if it always intelligently. But without Kyrie, LeBron will have to do more than I think he is capable of.

[Done_And_Done]

Cavs done themselves huge disservice by losing opener, could've had momentum+home court, stats not in their favor either pertaining teams losing Gm1 in Finals. Even worse, GS can rebound the ball, meaning they -LeBron specifically- need to shoot lights out to win Gm2.


That's what I was saying. I mean it's not a ground breaking assertion or anything, but stealing the first game on the road is invaluable.

The Cavs are gunna need Bron to bring his A+ game ever step of the way if their gunna stand a chance here. Especially with Kyrie sitting..

[24-Inch_Chrome]

http://www.gifsforum.com/images/gif/funny%20gifs/grand/retard-funny-gifs-eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3-804.gif

:sleeping

Seriously, **** off you troll. Posters like you are human cancer.

[Done_And_Done]

It was looking like an incredible matchup until the Kyrie incident. Now it is looking all but over. Delly could play against Atlanta and even Chicago with some success. Golden State is a different animal and he'll get eaten alive, as he did tonight (-13 in 9 minutes, ouch).

On one play, this went from a potential epic series to a potentially short and painful one.

My thoughts and prayers are with you my good man.

[24-Inch_Chrome]

Initial tests show no damage to Kyrie's ACL/MCL (http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2015/story/_/id/13016229/kyrie-irving-cleveland-cavaliers-exits-apparent-leg-injury).

I think they're still waiting on the MRI for legitimate confirmation but I hope he avoids a serious injury. A meniscus tear would be series ending too. Hopefully he just tweaked it, we'll have to wait and see.

[LeFraud James]

It was looking like an incredible matchup until the Kyrie incident. Now it is looking all but over. Delly could play against Atlanta and even Chicago with some success. Golden State is a different animal and he'll get eaten alive, as he did tonight (-13 in 9 minutes, ouch).

On one play, this went from a potential epic series to a potentially short and painful one.

One of the few Cleveland fans who deserves to see his team win.

I feel for you man :(

[scandisk_]

Lebron can do all this and that but withoug Kyrie? It would be an L. If he keeps playing at this pace without KI, he'll tire himself out early and goes the rest of the team.

[BigBoss]

Initial tests show no damage to Kyrie's ACL/MCL (http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2015/story/_/id/13016229/kyrie-irving-cleveland-cavaliers-exits-apparent-leg-injury).

I think they're still waiting on the MRI for legitimate confirmation but I hope he avoids a serious injury. A meniscus tear would be series ending too. Hopefully he just tweaked it, we'll have to wait and see.

I think he's out for the series. He said he felt a pinch. He tore something.

[Done_And_Done]

I think he's out for the series. He said he felt a pinch. He tore something.

Likewise.

He looked like a broken man, stumbling back to the locker room. We'll see...

[Asukal]

:sleeping

Seriously, **** off you troll. Posters like you are human cancer.

Hahahahaha! Tears are falling already I see. QQ more. :oldlol: :lol :roll:

[SouBeachTalents]

This was the game the Cavs had to have, on the road, LeBron playing great, Kyrie playing and playing well, GS not on it's A game, this was the game they had to win to take home the title imo. Now Kyrie's out, and I'd be surprised if this series even goes 6 games.

Shit sucks, that was an incredible game through regulation. Besides the 2/6 fanatics, basketball fans really lost tonight. This series with a Cavs win tonight/healthy Kyrie really looked like it had the potential to be a classic.

[Cold soul]

Likewise.

He looked like a broken man, stumbling back to the locker room. We'll see...

Yeah Kyrie is done which is too bad. :(