Cavs want no part of the Bucks in the Playoffs...

[poido123]

I'm just sayin.


Bucks look pretty well matched with this team for athleticism and skill.


One is a great offensive team and the other a great defensive team.


Parker and Monroe really have added some scoring punch from last years squad, I can see them having a big impact.


Love Parker's game, so smooth and devastating on the scoring end and Moose gets what he wants(missed a couple of easy ones) against this Cavs team.



Would love to see this matchup.


Could easily see this going 7 in a series.

[livinglegend]

Bulls and you want no part of Cavs in the playoffs.

[JT123]

1. Cavs were on the 2nd night of a back to back
2. Cavs are still missing 40% of their starting lineup
:facepalm

[livinglegend]

1. Cavs were on the 2nd night of a back to back
2. Cavs are still missing 40% of their starting lineup
:facepalm

He's a bulls fan...

[J Shuttlesworth]

-Bucks played their best ball of the year
-Cavs were on a back to back
-Cavs didn't have Kyrie/Shumpert
-It took two overtimes at home

Sorry, but the Cavs would own them in a playoff series. I think the Bucks would have a chance at knocking out the Bulls though

[Jameerthefear]

lmao
bucks > bulls doe

[outbreak]

Bucks are a team I think afew better teams would want to avoid in the play offs. Young teams like this can be unpredictable and wear you down.

[Smoke117]

overreact much?

[SwishSquared]

Also underrated here- Giannis or Parker has to guard Kevin Love. Parker can attack Kevin Love on the offensive end, of course. But if LBJ has Love/Mozgov screen Giannis up top, that leaves Jabari and Monroe waiting for him in the paint. I think LBJ wins that scenario most of the time.

Not to mention a healthy Kyrie gives the Cavs advantages at several positions, including the bench. Bucks will steal up to 2 games by being frisky and playing hard, assuming both teams are healthy.

[Milbuck]

Healthy Cavs would handle us in 5, 6 max. But I will say, we are going to be a problem by playoff time. Just been killed by injuries so far and have a lot of guys still figuring their role out, but it's coming together.

When Jabari puts it together we are going to be a pain in the ass to deal with in the postseason.
-Bucks played their best ball of the year

Eh has more to do with health than form. Last night was the first time most of our team was healthy (still missing our best reserve though), but I wouldn't consider it a good performance at all. There's still a ton of work to be done.

[JohnFreeman]

Poido is pretty much a meme at this point.

[PWB15]

I'm just sayin.


Bucks look pretty well matched with this team for athleticism and skill.


One is a great offensive team and the other a great defensive team.


Parker and Monroe really have added some scoring punch from last years squad, I can see them having a big impact.


Love Parker's game, so smooth and devastating on the scoring end and Moose gets what he wants(missed a couple of easy ones) against this Cavs team.



Would love to see this matchup.


Could easily see this going 7 in a series.


Chill, it's November 15th

[comerb]

Gross overestimation of the Bucks chances. Honestly there is no one in the East that is a threat to the Cavs, assuming they are healthy.

[PWB15]

Gross overestimation of the Bucks chances. Honestly there is no one in the East that is a threat to the Cavs, assuming they are healthy.


The fact that this thread was made 2 weeks before thanksgiving about a team who was knocked out of the first round of the playoffs last season makes it a major fail

[DaOldLion]

the problem is that they have no star. They have nobody to go to in the clutch and unless you're pop and the non superstar ball will only take you so far

east have some good teams but don't have any stars who can create their own shot when the game slows down and half court play is more important.

Cavs had at least three people (4 if you include Williams) who can create their own shot at any give time. And two of those people are elite in this aspect with regards to Kyrie and Lebron

Maybe they will prove me wrong but I doubt so

[Prime_Shaq]

Bucks would probably give anybody trouble in the East EXCEPT for the Cavs

[Milbuck]

the problem is that they have no star. They have nobody to go to in the clutch and unless you're pop and the non superstar ball will only take you so far

east have some good teams but don't have any stars who can create their own shot when the game slows down and half court play is more important.

Cavs had at least three people (4 if you include Williams) who can create their own shot at any give time. And two of those people are elite in this aspect with regards to Kyrie and Lebron

Maybe they will prove me wrong but I doubt so
Eh it's a just a matter of time with that imo.

We have at least 3 guys who can create a shot out of nothing whenever. Monroe can do it from the low post both as a scorer and passer, Middleton can do it off the ball or with a couple dribbles a la Beal, and Jabari has everything but is just so damn young. Giannis can create shots but he's always been a Pippen-type prospect, is much more of a do-it-all guy than a scorer.

The problem is Monroe is still building chemistry with the guys, Middleton is in his typical early season shooting slump, and Jabari is a half-rookie coming off his injury. It's going to take a few months but we do have guys with the talent to be legit shot creators.

Going back to Jabari though, honestly I think when he's healthy and shakes the rust off, he could easily put up 18-20 ppg on a terrible team like Wiggins did last year. He has EVERYTHING. Just need to let him grow and get him the ball more.

[Gus Hemmingway]

Bucks were the toughest team Cavs played this year. FACT

[Bankaii]

the problem is that they have no star. They have nobody to go to in the clutch and unless you're pop and the non superstar ball will only take you so far

east have some good teams but don't have any stars who can create their own shot when the game slows down and half court play is more important.

Cavs had at least three people (4 if you include Williams) who can create their own shot at any give time. And two of those people are elite in this aspect with regards to Kyrie and Lebron

Maybe they will prove me wrong but I doubt so
You're joking, right?

Hawks: Teague, Hordford
Heat: Wade, Bosh
Bulls: Rose, Butler, Pau
Raptors: Lowry, Derozan, Jonas
Pacers: Paul George, George Hill, Ellis
Pistons: Jackson, Monroe
Celtics: Thomas
Wizards: Beal, Wall
Knicks: Melo, Godzingis

Most east teams have solid players that can finish. They may not be the biggest names, but they're at least stars.

[poido123]

The fact that this thread was made 2 weeks before thanksgiving about a team who was knocked out of the first round of the playoffs last season makes it a major fail



There are early signs of this Bucks team showing mismathces that they can certainly exploit the Cavs by the end of the year.


There were stretches in the game where Cavs looked outmatched.

[Lebronxrings]

op is a 40 year old lose whos melting down cuz his team sucks. :lol

[poido123]

Eh it's a just a matter of time with that imo.

We have at least 3 guys who can create a shot out of nothing whenever. Monroe can do it from the low post both as a scorer and passer, Middleton can do it off the ball or with a couple dribbles a la Beal, and Jabari has everything but is just so damn young. Giannis can create shots but he's always been a Pippen-type prospect, is much more of a do-it-all guy than a scorer.

The problem is Monroe is still building chemistry with the guys, Middleton is in his typical early season shooting slump, and Jabari is a half-rookie coming off his injury. It's going to take a few months but we do have guys with the talent to be legit shot creators.

Going back to Jabari though, honestly I think when he's healthy and shakes the rust off, he could easily put up 18-20 ppg on a terrible team like Wiggins did last year. He has EVERYTHING. Just need to let him grow and get him the ball more.


Cavs had no answer for Jabari.


when he puts the ball on the floor in motion from a pass or quick step he is mearly impossible to stop.


Such a smooth player.

[poido123]

1. Cavs were on the 2nd night of a back to back
2. Cavs are still missing 40% of their starting lineup
:facepalm



Lebron looked old and slow.


should probably retire.



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[DaOldLion]

You're joking, right?

Hawks: Teague, Hordford
Heat: Wade, Bosh
Bulls: Rose, Butler, Pau
Raptors: Lowry, Derozan, Jonas
Pacers: Paul George, George Hill, Ellis
Pistons: Jackson, Monroe
Celtics: Thomas
Wizards: Beal, Wall
Knicks: Melo, Godzingis

Most east teams have solid players that can finish. They may not be the biggest names, but they're at least stars.

The Heat are the only team that have a chance of beating the Cavs out east and that's only if Wade and Bosh get incredibly hot. Melo would be dangerous if he was on a good team but he's not.

[Milbuck]

Cavs had no answer for Jabari.


when he puts the ball on the floor in motion from a pass or quick step he is mearly impossible to stop.


Such a smooth player.
His combination of power/explosiveness and fluidity/skill at 6'8-9" 255 is pretty crazy. Unique talent for sure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2CxtUMuwys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO_lZy2wWiI

He had a Dirk fadeaway and a crazy reverse layup through a defender in that game too. People have been sleeping on him as a prospect but I'm telling you in 3-4 years this guy will be competing for scoring titles.

[poido123]

-Bucks played their best ball of the year
-Cavs were on a back to back
-Cavs didn't have Kyrie/Shumpert
-It took two overtimes at home

Sorry, but the Cavs would own them in a playoff series. I think the Bucks would have a chance at knocking out the Bulls though



:kobe:


Bucks can play even better than this. They missed a ton of easy shots around the basket, Parker causes all sorts of problems for the Cavs.


Kyrie has stated he won't be driving to the hole as often anymore. Not a good sign of how his body is holding up. But sure, he will add something.


LOL at shumpert. Most overrated player in the league. He is hot garbage.


Bucks have a lot more upside. Cavs do too, but I think there's more improvement in the bucks by the playoffs.

[J Shuttlesworth]

:kobe:


Bucks can play even better than this. They missed a ton of easy shots around the basket, Parker causes all sorts of problems for the Cavs.


Kyrie has stated he won't be driving to the hole as often anymore. Not a good sign of how his body is holding up. But sure, he will add something.


LOL at shumpert. Most overrated player in the league. He is hot garbage.


Bucks have a lot more upside. Cavs do too, but I think there's more improvement in the bucks by the playoffs.
I would offer you a perma ban bet, but we all know you wouldn't live up to it

[Cocaine80s]

Them airplane fumes done ****ed your brain up

[Cocaine80s]

I would offer you a perma ban bet, but we all know you wouldn't live up to it
:lebronamazed:

[DaSeba5]

Nobody really has a chance against Cleveland in the East. Maybe the Bulls or Heat. Miami has the most potential if everyone is healthy and clicking. But I still doubt it. Cleveland is pretty much a lock to make the Finals.

[DaOldLion]

Eh it's a just a matter of time with that imo.

We have at least 3 guys who can create a shot out of nothing whenever. Monroe can do it from the low post both as a scorer and passer, Middleton can do it off the ball or with a couple dribbles a la Beal, and Jabari has everything but is just so damn young. Giannis can create shots but he's always been a Pippen-type prospect, is much more of a do-it-all guy than a scorer.

The problem is Monroe is still building chemistry with the guys, Middleton is in his typical early season shooting slump, and Jabari is a half-rookie coming off his injury. It's going to take a few months but we do have guys with the talent to be legit shot creators.

Going back to Jabari though, honestly I think when he's healthy and shakes the rust off, he could easily put up 18-20 ppg on a terrible team like Wiggins did last year. He has EVERYTHING. Just need to let him grow and get him the ball more.

Maybe so, but young teams tend to fold in the playoffs and I'm not sure the Bucks have any individual players that are good enough to go basket for basket with Kyrie or Lebron when either of those guys goes off for their inevitable 30+ outburst.

The Hawks have a great system and some pretty good talent yet they were crushed by iso ball in last years playoffs. The playoffs are all about stars because stars win games. The bucks definitely have some great potential and if they keep developing each year they could be pretty dangerous in 2 years

[Milbuck]

Willing to bet anyone right now, avy bet or even permaban bet that if the Bucks (healthy) meet the Cavs in the playoffs we take at least 2 games.

[JamesLogan]

If the Cavs even somewhat healthy, I see no reason that they should lose the East. They already look like the best team in the West without Irving and Shumpert. LeBron may not be slightly past his prime, but he is still without question the best player in the East and a top 3 player in the league. He knows how to pace himself through the regular season now, and he'll be ready to take over in April-June.

[SwishSquared]

There are early signs of this Bucks team showing mismathces that they can certainly exploit the Cavs by the end of the year.


There were stretches in the game where Cavs looked outmatched.You're discounting the fact that although Jabari isn't fully back yet (he'll be an offensive monster), Cleveland was missing 2 starters in Irving & Shump. Maybe Shump will be a 6th man, but he clearly is starting-quality.

If CLE is healthy, they'll play way off MCW and send Irving to double as needed. They'll put Monroe in a 3/5 PnR with LBJ/Mozgov or LBJ/TT. That means it's a foot race with LBJ vs. Monroe to the cup. Giannis would have to recover from behind. Jabari would be last line of defense, and if he rotates correctly, LBJ will dump it to Love. Given how LBJ looks driving to the hoop so far, he should convert at a good rate with no rim protection.

Milwaukee can do offense/defense substitutions and bring in Henson for Monroe, which will help. However, if they play MCW and Henson together on offense, CLE is gonna really play off those guys.

Bucks will be giving people fits deep in the playoffs in a couple years, but this year they'll be a pesky team that bows out in 6 games. They are a fun to watch.

[Bankaii]

The Heat are the only team that have a chance of beating the Cavs out east and that's only if Wade and Bosh get incredibly hot. Melo would be dangerous if he was on a good team but he's not.
I agree with you about the heat.

But Melo isn't the player we think he is anymore. Dude had looked horrible and can't close games. He isn't scoring in volume nor effeciency. His help isn't amazing, but it should be enough for him, if he's still a superstar, to make it to the 2nd round in the east, which won't happen. It's disappointing.

[Uncle Drew]

Willing to bet anyone right now, avy bet or even permaban bet that if the Bucks (healthy) meet the Cavs in the playoffs we take at least 2 games.
Done.

[poido123]

Done.



Bye Uncle drew :oldlol:


You weren't even a bad poster either

[J Shuttlesworth]

Bye Uncle drew :oldlol:


You weren't even a bad poster either
I'll take an AV bet with you that Cavs make it deeper in the playoffs than the Bucks, or knock the Bucks out if they get the chance

[ArbitraryWater]

OP a meme indeed.

This will be forgotten and never have been sad come May-June.

[Milbuck]

I'll take an AV bet with you that Cavs make it deeper in the playoffs than the Bucks, or knock the Bucks out if they get the chance
At no point did he say the Bucks were gonna beat them. I don't think anyone seriously believes the Cavs would lose, there's like a 90% chance they're going to the finals if everyone's healthy.

Just that the Bucks when fully healthy and get everything together, by playoff time could be a real problem to deal with.

[J Shuttlesworth]

At no point did he say the Bucks were gonna beat them. I don't think anyone seriously believes the Cavs would lose, there's like a 90% chance they're going to the finals if everyone's healthy.

Just that the Bucks when fully healthy and get everything together, by playoff time could be a real problem to deal with.
I know but if he's so confident that the Cavs want no part of them, why not put his AV where his... mouth is?

Either way, I'm sure the Cavs want a part of the Bucks more than they want part of a healthy Heat team tbh, even though they beat the Heat a couple weeks ago. The Bucks just aren't an experienced/talented enough team to really take a series from the Cavs. I could see them beating the Bulls or maybe Hawks, but even that I have serious doubts about. At most, I'd see the Bucks taking two games against cleveland.

[Cocaine80s]

Lol bucks get swept if Cavs are fully healthy

[poido123]

I'll take an AV bet with you that Cavs make it deeper in the playoffs than the Bucks, or knock the Bucks out if they get the chance


How about goes at least 6?

[J Shuttlesworth]

How about goes at least 6?
I'd see 5-6 games being realistic. I wouldn't see it going 7.

[poido123]

I'd see 5-6 games being realistic. I wouldn't see it going 7.



I'm no idiot.


I don't expect the Bucks to win the series, but I do expect it to be hard for the Cavs.


This team has length and their offense will improve drastically on last year whe they had no Moose or Parker in the playoffs.

[Uncle Drew]

Bye Uncle drew :oldlol:


You weren't even a bad poster either
Doubt they'll even match up in the PO's, but if they do, that series would go 5 max. That's not a knock against the Bucks, because they have a very nice, promising team. Jabari and Giannis are going to be a scary tandem in the future, Middleton is one of the most underrated players in the league.

Saturday's game meant nothing to me, the Cavs gave no effort whatsoever, were on the 2nd night of a back to back, whereas the Bucks got some nice little rest, and missed 40% of their starting line up. Not to mention that Mozgov is still getting healthy from surgery during the summer, Love is still finding his rhythm due to surgery (and still has to rehab pre- and post-game) and JR is abysmal thus far. I don't fear the deer, at all, to be quite honest.

[LikeABosh]

Given up on the chance of the Bulls ever beating them so you resort to the ****ing Bucks.

[Smoke117]

Eh it's a just a matter of time with that imo.

We have at least 3 guys who can create a shot out of nothing whenever. Monroe can do it from the low post both as a scorer and passer, Middleton can do it off the ball or with a couple dribbles a la Beal, and Jabari has everything but is just so damn young. Giannis can create shots but he's always been a Pippen-type prospect, is much more of a do-it-all guy than a scorer.

The problem is Monroe is still building chemistry with the guys, Middleton is in his typical early season shooting slump, and Jabari is a half-rookie coming off his injury. It's going to take a few months but we do have guys with the talent to be legit shot creators.

Going back to Jabari though, honestly I think when he's healthy and shakes the rust off, he could easily put up 18-20 ppg on a terrible team like Wiggins did last year. He has EVERYTHING. Just need to let him grow and get him the ball more.

Yeah..those two assist per game...very Scottie Pippen like. Too many of you idiots throw around how everyone is like Scottie Pippen if they are a forward who can score and defend...yet Kawhi nor Giannis can create or play make for their team...and if you can't do that, you are not a "scottie pippen type player". That's without mentioning the fact that Giannis will never be close to as good as Scottie and the Bucks will never matter...because what basketball player wants to go to ****ing Milwaukee? NONE. NOBODY.

[El Gato Negro]

Earth to the NBA and some of its fans it's November and kyrie is coming back this year. It's like people forget how good Mr 4rth quarter is. He was the best player on the court in a lot of games for the cavs last year. Improved his defense including a streak where he shut down most the good pgs in the league and is as competitive as it comes.

[El Gato Negro]

Doubt they'll even match up in the PO's, but if they do, that series would go 5 max. That's not a knock against the Bucks, because they have a very nice, promising team. Jabari and Giannis are going to be a scary tandem in the future, Middleton is one of the most underrated players in the league.

Saturday's game meant nothing to me, the Cavs gave no effort whatsoever, were on the 2nd night of a back to back, whereas the Bucks got some nice little rest, and missed 40% of their starting line up. Not to mention that Mozgov is still getting healthy from surgery during the summer, Love is still finding his rhythm due to surgery (and still has to rehab pre- and post-game) and JR is abysmal thus far. I don't fear the deer, at all, to be quite honest.
Spot on here the cavs are sleepwalking threw games right now and still have one of the best records in the league missing their best offensive and defensive players. You won't see the real cavs till after the all-star break. Teams trying to use the cavs as a measuring stick early this season are in for a very rude dose of reality later in the year.

[Milbuck]

Yeah..those two assist per game...very Scottie Pippen like. Too many of you idiots throw around how everyone is like Scottie Pippen if they are a forward who can score and defend...yet Kawhi nor Giannis can create or play make for their team...and if you can't do that, you are not a "scottie pippen type player". That's without mentioning the fact that Giannis will never be close to as good as Scottie and the Bucks will never matter...because what basketball player wants to go to ****ing Milwaukee? NONE. NOBODY.
The 3rd biggest FA of this offseason chose Milwaukee over New York and Los Angeles :yaohappy:

And the Bucks wiped their asses with the Heat 4 straight times last year and made the playoffs while your boy Wade sat on his ass at home watching Lebron make the finals without him :yaohappy:

[sportjames23]

1. Cavs were on the 2nd night of a back to back
2. Cavs are still missing 40% of their starting lineup
:facepalm


Lexcuse

[plowking]

Lebron looked old and slow.


should probably retire.



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Lebron actually looks very athletic from the 2 Cavs games I've watched.

[MMM]

The Pacers or Heat have the best puncher's chance vs. the cavs.

It's early but looking at their ability to defend sets them apart from other dark horses in the East.

[Genaro]

If everyone's healthy, Cavs in 5 or 6. Not a shot at the Bucks (I like them a lot) but nobody can keep with the Cavs in the East. They have just too much for everyone to handle.

[Gileraracer]

Lebron stans (aka. "Cleveland stans") melting down in this thread.


*insert random meltdown*

[stalkerforlife]

Joke thread.

Bucks are shit.

No one can beat that stacked ass Cavs team in that whack conference.

[AirBonner]

Buck's want no part of the playoffs let alone Cleveland

[Lebron23]

Cavaliers in 5 games.


And LeBron scored 37 points against them in a back to back games.