(1) Cavaliers vs. (4) Pacers Second Round Playoff Series Thread

[Im Still Ballin]

:applause:

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (4) Indiana Pacers

• Game 1: Pacers 121, Cavaliers 112
• Game 2: Pacers 120, Cavaliers 119
• Game 3: Cavaliers 126, Pacers 104
• Game 4: Pacers 129, Cavaliers 109
• Game 5: Pacers 114, Cavaliers 105

Pacers win series 4-1

[Im Still Ballin]

I got CLE in 6. The Cavaliers are simply better.

[Meticode]

The Pacers won the regular season series against the Cavaliers 3-1, but how much you take from that is up to you.

In January both teams met twice with the games being two days apart. The Pacers took the first game by 15 Haliburton only played 18 minutes. Cavs won two days later by 10, but Hailburton didn't dress for that game. The Cavaliers were fully healthy both games.

In April both teams met each other the last week of the season and the Pacers took both games, but the Cavaliers didn't play any starters in the second half of either game since they already secured the number one seed in the conference. The first game Cavs lost by two, but they led after the first half with their starters playing. Mobley, Garland and Mitchell didn't play in this game. Their last meeting was a throw-away game, both teams had their benches starting except a player here and there.

In either case I think the Pacers will give the Cavs defense a run for their money if they push the ball like they didn't against the Bucks.

[Wally450]

Expect some absolute shootouts. I could see this going 7. Still taking Cleveland with home court.

[Axe]

The pacers have been successful recently, beating a few contending western teams before the playoffs even started and then avoiding another loss in game 5 despite their huge deficit earlier. Idk if it's just luck but some things went well for them. The cavs will need garland to get past here.

[Nowoco]

Cavs in 7. This is very tough to call mind.

[Meticode]

Cavs in 6. Pacers will take one in Cleveland. Cavs will take one in Indy. Cavs win Games 5 and 6.

Barring no crazy injuries to starters.

[BallsOut]

Why so many conservatives in here? Cavs in 4. It’s gon be easy.

[Meticode]

Why so many conservatives in here? Cavs in 4. It’s gon be easy.

I feel there's a little truth to their two meetings in November and style of play.

[White Hammer]

Without a dog in this fight all I want is a fun, competitive series. These 2 teams are capable of really putting on a show, so I’m excited to watch this one. I’m just worried that the Cavs steamroll them; 4-5 games is a real possibility. But I have faith that the Pacers can push it to 6. I’ve seen enough from them to think they’re up for the challenge. I really like Indy’s group of guys. Actually, fck it; I talked myself into it lol. I’m going with PACERS in 6 in a shocking upset. Then they can get a ECF rematch with the Celtics, and this time they’re not going out like chumps.

[warriorfan]

I like the Pacers team. That being said I’ll go Cavs in 6.

[fsvr54]

Cavs probably, but these are the two most uninteresting teams left in the playoffs, so who really cares.

[Jasper]

hope cavs sweep them

[ShawkFactory]

Cavs probably, but these are the two most uninteresting teams left in the playoffs, so who really cares.

How are your takes always so bad :lol

These are the two best offensive teams in the league that both play really fun and well-rounded games. Is it just because they aren't the typical big market teams?

I have Cavs in 6 but hope it goes to 7. Very well might.

[red1]

cavs in 5 or 6

[coin24]

This will be the least watched series of the second round by far..
Silvers nightmare

[Meticode]

This will be the least watched series of the second round by far..
Silvers nightmare

Lakers gone? Music to my ears.

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[90sgoat]

I should probably have watched Pacers at least once, before picking Bucks.

I might watch a game or two, but both teams are boring to me.

[Manny98]

Cavs in 4

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[Meticode]

Damn, Garland is still out? Jeez...must be really bothering him if he got it in the beginning of April and now he's missing his third playoff game in a row.

[Meticode]

:oldlol:

Mobley barely touches Siakim in the air and Siakim just falls to the ground on purpose. Dumb foul on Mobley though.

[Meticode]

Cavs are not closing out on three point shooters Siakim and Haliburton basically just took practice threes there wide open. No hands up, no close out. Burned.

[Wally450]

Great end to the quarter by the Pacers.

[Hey Yo]

Indy shootin lights out in the first.

[Meticode]

Cavs are playing bad defense and the Pacers are making those shots defended badly

Pacers are playing good defense and Cavs are making tough shots. All those Mobley makes were defended good, but better offense.

[Meticode]

I said it before and I'll say it again. Jerome is one of the best players at that driving push shot/floater in the paint.

[Axe]

Damn, Garland is still out? Jeez...must be really bothering him if he got it in the beginning of April and now he's missing his third playoff game in a row.
It's a bit sad he still isn't available atm.

[brownmamba00]

Indy looking real sexy right now

[Meticode]

Everytime the Cavs look like they're about to overtake the Pacers, the Pacers make a quick 5-7 point answer.

I give it to the Pacers for hitting shots in the playoffs Nembhard was 29% for the season then comes into the playoffs and shoots deadeye 50% with over 4 attempts per game.

[Meticode]

Double dribble on Siakim. Not sure last time I saw that called.

[Meticode]

Mitchell has really taken over the leader role this season.

[Proctor]

Cavs are probably the most slept on team this postseason. In years past they would lay down and die. Now they're beating who they're supposed to beat (and handily so) and showing their resiliency against the better teams.

[ArbitraryWater]

Mitchell is a Superstar

[HylianNightmare]

Big shot to end the 3rd. What a game so far

[StrongLurk]

Cvas really need Garland back. He is a huge piece for their team.

[brownmamba00]

The Pacers are not going away 0-1

[bison]

Dog we can’t have another Celtics pacers ECF

[Nowoco]

This Celtics team really are the luckiest team in recent NBA history.

Their runs to the finals make LeBron's east runs look like the 95 Rockets'.

[Mask the Embiid]

Cavs are probably the most slept on team this postseason. In years past they would lay down and die. Now they're beating who they're supposed to beat (and handily so) and showing their resiliency against the better teams.

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if it dont fit you must acquit




Same ol' Cavs same ol' frauds.... Pacers.....in FOE :oldlol:

[Meticode]

:pimp: Props to the Pacers for taking HCA. They shot lights out from three. +33 from three versus the Cavs. Great game by them.

[imdaman99]

This guy ty Jerome is not good. No garland and they ain't getting past the pacers. Simple as that. Especially when this guy Jerome thinks he's a star taking pull up 3s in transition.

[ShawkFactory]

This is going to be an awesome series. 3pt variance decided this game.

This could go the distance.

[ArbitraryWater]

Dog we can’t have another Celtics pacers ECF

We wont. Cavs in 6.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Garland will make their offense better and that could be enough but he also makes the defense worse on paper and they just gave up 121.

[BallsOut]

Welp there goes my sweep prediction

[brownmamba00]

Even if Garland comes back, he's gonna be at 50%...

Pacers in 6

[Meticode]

Even if Garland comes back, he's gonna be at 50%...

Pacers in 6

Where did you hear this? 50%?

[imdaman99]

Garland will make their offense better and that could be enough but he also makes the defense worse on paper and they just gave up 121.

Garland is the engine of the team. The best defense is a great offense, especially when it's so hard to stop NBA players anyway. Ty Jerome is not some defense wizard either

[Proctor]

Pacers had 30 more points from 3 and won by 9 with Mitchell having an abysmal game and no Garland.

Yeah, Cavs should be fine.

[brownmamba00]

Where did you hear this? 50%?

He's been out for a while with a toe injury. He'll need time to get back on track.

Haliburton is goin crazy. Good luck with that.

[Meticode]

He's been out for a while with a toe injury. He'll need time to get back on track.

Haliburton is goin crazy. Good luck with that.

Incorrect.

He's been dealing with the toe injury since early April. He's played through it. He played with it and two playoff games already in scored 27 and 21 points against Miami. Was he 50% for those games?

He played five games with it in April and the regular season and averaged 20/8 on 49%/37%.

I don't know where the hell you're pulling that 50% from. He's been dealing with it for over a month.

[ArbitraryWater]

He's been out for a while with a toe injury. He'll need time to get back on track.

Haliburton is goin crazy. Good luck with that.

Says who? Youre talking as if hes been out 6 months :lol

[brownmamba00]

Incorrect.

He's been dealing with the toe injury since early April. He's played through it. He played with it and two playoff games already in scored 27 and 21 points against Miami. Was he 50% for those games?

He played five games with it in April and the regular season and averaged 20/8 on 49%/37%.

I don't know where the hell you're pulling that 50% from. He's been dealing with it for over a month.

He's been dealing with it for over a month but he's at 100%? How does that make sense.

Y'all got cooked Garland is not saving yall

[Meticode]

He's been dealing with it for over a month but he's at 100%? How does that make sense.

Y'all got cooked Garland is not saving yall

When did I say he was at 100%? Hello? Are you there?. Are you just making sh!t up as you go?

[White Hammer]

Cavs probably, but these are the two most uninteresting teams left in the playoffs, so who really cares.

You're really missing out if you skip this series.

[Axe]

Damn, these pacers team really thrive on opponents' injuries. :oldlol:

[90sgoat]

Didn't watch the game, but Cleveland didn't impress me in the regular season. They're a decent and deep young team, but no real star.

[Nowoco]

I like this quote from the presser.


Being a point guard is like being a mom, you gotta take care of everybody.

[Jasper]

when will an NBA team figure out you stop Haliburton you stop the pacers.:banghead::banghead::banghead:

[Meticode]

Mobley (ankle) and Hunter (thumb) are both questionable for Game 2.

Garland is probable (toe), but won't be 100%.

[Axe]

Yikes, the injuries are in the wrong timing. :ohwell:

[Meticode]

Yikes, the injuries are in the wrong timing. :ohwell:
Oh well, next man step up! No excuses!

[Manny98]

The Pacers turn into the best team in NBA history whenever I bet against them apparently

I think I have lost my 15 bets featuring the Timberwolves or the Pacers I can't believe it :facepalm


Watch Cleveland win by 20+ in game 2 since I'm not putting any money on this game

[Meticode]

Hunter, Mobley and Garland all are listed out tonight.

Next man up!

[Nowoco]

It's funny how HCA goes from in your favour to "must win game" for game 2 if you lose game 1. Really the road team has nothing to lose in either game whereas the home team has to deliver or they're in the shit. Not to mention teams must question everything when they drop game 1 at home. Instant injection of nerves and instant boost for the oppo.

[ArbitraryWater]

Must win game for Cavs and 3 key players are out. They prob get them back in Game 3. I reckon tonight decided the series.

[fourkicks44]

Must win game for Cavs and 3 key players are out. They prob get them back in Game 3. I reckon tonight decided the series.

Yeah I agree.

My Pacers need to not let this opportunity get away from them and end this series tonight

[Axe]

Yeah I agree.

My Pacers need to not let this opportunity get away from them and end this series tonight
You root for the pacers now? :biggums:

[fourkicks44]

You root for the pacers now? :biggums:

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[Meticode]

Good start. Merrill is bang from the arc tonight. Keep it going please.

[Meticode]

Mitchell just took Siakim's soul from him.

[Meticode]

Mitchell is doing awesome going to the basket, he's equally as bad from beyond the arc. He is 1-15 from three so far in this series.

[Meticode]

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[Meticode]

Mitchell finally hit a three. It's a miracle. He had little Celticitis there for a little bit.

[Meticode]

Max Strus WTF?

[Meticode]

End of the 3rd, 84-98 Cavs

Respect to the Pacers so far. Just when you think the Cavs are going to blow it open to 20+, bang, bang, bang, the Pacers make two threes in a row and cut it to almost ten several times.

[Meticode]

Jerome is shitting the bed tonight missing easy shots he makes all the time.

[Meticode]

7:30 left in the 4th and the Pacers are playing harder, faster and more intense. Cut the lead from 14 to 6. Cavs look shook. The Pacers are absolutely not giving an inch on defense.

[Meticode]

Pacers keep applying full court pressure.

[Meticode]

It would be really nice if someone would get some offense or make shots other than Mitchell.

[ArbitraryWater]

1/14 is crazy

[Meticode]

1/14 is crazy

Most are within 15 feet of the basket too.

[Meticode]

Pacers have played full court press the last 5 minutes of the game. You almost never see this in the NBA.

[Axe]

Pacers have played full court press the last 5 minutes of the game. You almost never see this in the NBA.
I remember raptors vs. mavs in late 2019.

Down by around 30 at one moment, the raps still ended up winning the game lmao.

[Meticode]

I remember raptors vs. mavs in late 2019.

Down by around 30 at one moment, the raps still ended up winning the game lmao.

They're still doing it. It's not like they're just shading the offensive player, they're legit pressing. At least since the 9 minute mark.

It just feels like the Cavs are going to collapse because Mitchell will be exhausted unless someone steps up.

[Axe]

They're still doing it. It's not like they're just shading the offensive player, they're legit pressing. At least since the 9 minute mark.

It just feels like the Cavs are going to collapse because Mitchell will be exhausted unless someone steps up.
Yea, it will be sad. Because the pacers still won the last game against the bucks earlier when they trailed by 7 with just over 30 seconds left. It wouldn't be unimaginable to think that the same thing could happen here.

[Meticode]

That Strus three was huge. Mitchell is f*cking gassed. Finally someone else made a damn shot.

[Meticode]

How many f*cking times are teams going to let Haliburton get easy ass layups?

[Axe]

How many f*cking times are teams going to let Haliburton get easy ass layups?
He's doing it comfortably because he has a good height for a point guard.

[Meticode]

He's doing it comfortably because he has a good height for a point guard.

He's doing it comfortably in this game because there's no help defense at all. Once he gets past his defender there's not secondary defender to back him up and they let him go to the basket uncontested.

[Meticode]

I feel like Mitchell is just taking extra time to get rest on the floor.

[Axe]

He's doing it comfortably in this game because there's no help defense at all. Once he gets past his defender there's not secondary defender to back him up and they let him go to the basket uncontested.
Yep, would be different if mobley's around.

[Meticode]

Pretty sure it's taken 15 minutes to play 25 seconds.

[Nowoco]

The Cavs doing their best to choke this away.

[ShawkFactory]

Mitchell and Nesmith kicking the shit out of each other is funny though, so I’ll allow it.

[fourkicks44]

Mitchell is lucky af there. That is a flagrant 82 games a season.

[Meticode]

The Cavs doing their best to choke this away.

Yes and no. The Pacers just have been playing harder the whole 4th quarter. They've been doing full court press almost the whole fourth. No one can make a shot outside of Mitchell.

It all comes down to the Pacers playing hard team ball with really tough defense versus Mitchell and Mitchell alone. No one can dribble the ball outside of him into the defense.

[SouBeachTalents]

These playoffs :oldlol:

[hold this L]

WOOOW


I cannot believe this game.. I literally can't understand how the f*ck they choked that.

[fourkicks44]

They just keep finding a way to pull these games out of the grave over and over again. Wow

[Nowoco]

Omg :roll:

These playoffs :bowdown:

[Wally450]

Holy shit. What a shot! :bowdown:

[JohnnySic]

LOL wut?

[j3lademaster]

We need to reevaluate the Haliburton being rated the most overrated thing….

[Meticode]

And there you go. Respect to the Pacers. They played hard that whole fourth quarter as a team, especially defensively and the Cavs gave the ball to Mitchell and lost.

[warriorfan]

Haliburton just cucked them hard

[Axe]

Unbelievable. :facepalm

Mitchell must be so furious rn.

[Meticode]

We need to reevaluate the Haliburton being rated the most overrated thing….

No we don't. It was just a bunch of players who don't like him. He's a good basketball player.

[TheMan]

The Cavs doing their best to choke this away.

They just did lol

[ArbitraryWater]

:roll::roll:


That might be the series

[tontoz]

That was brutal. Wow

[Meticode]

Guess I'll have to change my prediction from Cavs in 5 to Cavs in 6. :oldlol:

[Im so nba'd out]

Mr Big Nuts!!
Who do you think you are Mr Big Nuts :oldlol:

[TheMan]

These playoffs :oldlol:

Best playoffs so far in a long time time :applause:

[Meticode]

I'll be back later in the Warriors thread. Going to go drink some whiskey and cry a little bit.

[ShawkFactory]

Yikessss. I feel bad for Cavs fans honestly. Almost all of your guys are out and still had a chance to win this to give them a chance to get back and have the series still in play. Now it might be too late.

[Axe]

Guess I'll have to change my prediction from Cavs in 5 to Cavs in 6. :oldlol:
Injuries suck a lot.

[Wally450]

Holy shit. What a shot! :bowdown:

[fourkicks44]

I'll be back later in the Warriors thread. Going to go drink some whiskey and cry a little bit.

They missed Garland the last minute. Just needed a premier PG to keep control of the offense. The Mitchell foul and Neismith putback hurt but it was those turnovers at the end that really killed them.

Gary Trent jr watched this and is going to sleep better tonight knowing he isn't the only one.

[Nowoco]

You could play the last minute of that game 100 times and that’s the only one Indy win.

What a choke. I still can’t fathom how the Cavs threw that game away. They’re toast now as well.

[RRR3]

Haliburton :bowdown:


Feel bad for Cavs fans, but hey at least they've seen an NBA ring in their lifetimes, Indy fans haven't.

[Meticode]

Injuries suck a lot.

I'm not going to use that as an excuse.

Cavs had everyone but Garland game 1 and legit got beat.

Cavs were out three guys and had 20 point lead a few times. The Pacers simply locked down in the 4th, Cavs didn't adjust and made mistakes.

[Axe]

Would love to see the pacers become more successful in the years to come but don't personally like seeing them thrive over hampered opponents.

[Axe]

I'm not going to use that as an excuse.

Cavs had everyone but Garland game 1 and legit got beat.

Cavs were out three guys and had 20 point lead a few times. The Pacers simply locked down in the 4th, Cavs didn't adjust and made mistakes.
Nobody stepped up but mitchell. Looks like things are gonna be murky now with homecourt shifting and the team not playing at full power.

[bluechox2]

Pacers again getting gifted injured teams

[Nowoco]

A Knicks Pacers ECF would be wild :lol

[warriorfan]

Haliburton :bowdown:


Feel bad for Cavs fans, but hey at least they've seen an NBA ring in their lifetimes, Indy fans haven't.

Basketball communism

[Im so nba'd out]

Mr Big Nuts!!
Who do you think you are Mr Big Nuts :oldlol:

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btw the game didn't stop while he was doing that :oldlol:

[Axe]

A Knicks Pacers ECF would be wild :lol
An apparent instant championship for the west whoever ends up facing either of them in the finals.

[kawhileonard2]

A Knicks Pacers ECF would be wild :lol

Knicks would be in Finals in this one.

[Meticode]

Nobody stepped up but mitchell. Looks like things are gonna be murky now with homecourt shifting and the team not playing at full power.
Yea.

[tpols]

Haliburton in the clutch goes from Steve urkel to his alter ego.

[brownmamba00]

I tried to tell yall mfers, its too late for Garland

[fsvr54]

An apparent instant championship for the west whoever ends up facing either of them in the finals.

Knicks beat Wolves and Warriors, maybe even OKC. Only one I would favor over them would be Nuggets.

[White Hammer]

Welp there goes my sweep prediction

Nah. Sweep is still possible :lol

[Doomsday Dallas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1V7ssT6A8Q



I swear I just saw this same thing happen in the Bucks Pacers series a few days ago.

[Doomsday Dallas]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1V7ssT6A8Q

I swear I just saw this same thing happen in the Bucks Pacers series a few days ago.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbcr2YBhqW8

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[Mask the Embiid]

Same ol' Cavs same ol' frauds.... Pacers.....in FOE :oldlol: https://i.postimg.cc/ydrw8L24/oZ9bYxP.gif








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[FKAri]

Cavs looking like the MUCH better team. If Pacers win the series Celtics get a free trip to the finals. That'll be 2 years in a row of extremely predictable Eastern Conference playoffs.

[GOBB]

One of the craziest finishes I’ve watched. Still can’t believe it. I thought Packers got screwed when no flagrant was called on Dmitch elbow. It was about as much of a basketball play as someone grabbing a rebound and doing the same thing. But oh well. I didn’t expect what I saw to happen.

Actually had Cavs going to finals. Are the pacers for real? Or should I keep watching (series)?

[Meticode]

It goes without saying that tonight is a must-win for the Cavs. If they win tonight the door is cracked open for a comeback even if it is only slight. If they lose tonight that door is shut and there's no way they're coming back down 0-3.

When you go down 0-2 in a series Game 3 is the pivotal game for both teams.

[Wardell Curry]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbcr2YBhqW8

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He carried it one direction to get the cross and carried it another to get the blow-by.

How is Giannis supposed to defend that? The NBA is beyond cooked.

Why not just abolish dribbling? Tbh at this point it might be more honest.

[tpols]

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He carried it one direction to get the cross and carried it another to get the blow-by.

How is Giannis supposed to defend that? The NBA is beyond cooked.

Why not just abolish dribbling? Tbh at this point it might be more honest.

Giannis carries the ball worse than almost anybody to ever play. Durant does too. All taller than their position guys do or they'd get stripped. Haliburton is 6'6 I think pg.

[Meticode]

Giannis carries the ball worse than almost anybody to ever play. Durant does too. All taller than their position guys do or they'd get stripped. Haliburton is 6'6 I think pg.
Carries happen on every other drive to the basket. I'm not even sure why he even brought up Hailburton doing it. The NBA is relaxed on that just like they're relaxed on calling travels.

[RRR3]

Carries happen on every other drive to the basket. I'm not even sure why he even brought up Hailburton doing it. The NBA is relaxed on that just like they're relaxed on calling travels.
He just likes to whine

[ArbitraryWater]

Cavs looking like the MUCH better team. If Pacers win the series Celtics get a free trip to the finals. That'll be 2 years in a row of extremely predictable Eastern Conference playoffs.

Its actually absurd how much better they are for being down 0-2 lol

[Meticode]

Halftime, 66-45 Cavs

The Cavs look much more balanced offensively than they did in Games 1 and 2. Four players are in double figures already. The bench needs to step up though. For whatever reason Jerome has struggled in most games these playoffs. I don't know if the lights are too bright or the more physical defense is bothering him, but shots he was making all season in the paint aren't falling of for him now. He needs to step up if Garland isn't going to be near 100%.

Cavs have to keep it going. 20 points leads aren't safe in today's NBA. We saw that story twice in a row for the Celtics and in Game 2 for the Cavs. Expect the Pacers to step up defense in the second half. Pay attention to how the Cavs play towards the end of the 3rd and into the 4th quarter. Oftentimes they'll play the "team" game, then go away from that and give Mitchell the ball for hero ball and let teams back into games.

[Meticode]

End of 3rd Quarter, 97-79 Cavs

The Cavs look in control and have been able to keep the Pacers at around a twenty point deficit. Cavs still looked balanced for the most part and Mitchell took over a little bit more. Garland has been a non-factor in this game with only 5 points on shooting 2/10. Let's see if the Cavs can keep a Pacers push from happening in the 4th. The Cavs have been able to keep Haliburton under control which I think has been the biggest key to the game for them limiting the Pacers.

[Meticode]

4th Quarter, 8:22, 104-93 Cavs

Here come the Pacers as expected. Most of the run is from Siakim stepping up and being aggressive. The Cavs can't just coast in the 4th quarter. They need to come up with intensity like it's the last 4th quarter of the season every game.

[Meticode]

4th Quarter, 6:57, 112-95 Cavs

After the Cavs timeout they answered with a 8-2 run making the Pacers call timeout. Seven minutes. They just need to play good defense for seven minutes. Which in real time if you're watching from home is 2 hours. The end of these games take so damn long sometimes.

[fourkicks44]

Clevland look like the only professional team tonight.

Indiana looking like an undisciplined JV team.

[Axe]

Damn, another 40-point game for the 🕷️.

:biggums:

[Meticode]

End of Game, 126-104 Cavs

The Pacers threw the towel in and put the bench in midway through the 4th. Mitchell took over in the middle of the forth and completely quieted the crowd to where you could hear individual fans yelling expletives from the stands and made the Pacers frustrated with his aggressive play by getting them called for techs twice within a minute of each other. Mitchell might not be a super-star, but he plays like one in the playoffs. Since coming to Cleveland (which wasn't his first choice) he has been an awesome leader shouldering all the responsibility and blame when the team fails and he's been undeniably professional. This game will be his second 40+ game in a row in the playoffs and he is one of 8 players ever to average at least 28 points per game in the playoffs for his career.

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[Axe]

Someone else needs to lead for the cavs in the next game. The pacers will probably try to contain mitchell harder. It would be an issue if he becomes stagnant so they have to sort this out.

[Meticode]

Someone else needs to lead for the cavs in the next game. The pacers will probably try to contain mitchell harder. It would be an issue if he becomes stagnant so they have to sort this out.

Cavs were pretty balanced until the 4th quarter. The Pacers are going to have to adjust mid-game and pick and choose I think. Game 2 it was all Mitchell which costed them the loss. Pacers wore him down in the 4th and he was gassed putting up 48. Game 3 Cavs came out way more balanced and had four double figure scorers by halftime. Then once the Pacers start adjusting and making a run Mitchell took over.

This is why it's so important to have a player available that can get you a basket by himself. If you don't then you're just the Rockets.

[Street Hunger]

Latest Pacers injury report is clean (except for Isaiah Jackson)

[Meticode]

I really hope someone can step up to take some of the pressure off Mitchell tonight. Specifically Garland.

I expect Haliburton to be extremely aggressive whether that's scoring or driving+dishing since he only dropped 4 points last game. He hits a buzzer beater one game then the next game shits the bed. Expect him aggressive.

[tpols]

Spicy P with the dream shakes. :pimp:

[Nowoco]

The Cavs are such frauds. 2015 Hawks 2.0

[tpols]

Siakam putting yall on ice. Lo siento.

[Meticode]

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[tpols]

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[Meticode]

Sucks when they have a game like Game 3 then do this Game 4...

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[brownmamba00]

Sucks when they have a game like Game 3 then do this Game 4...

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Your boy Garland not looking good

[Meticode]

Your boy Garland not looking good

Garland hasn't consistently looked good since early April. I don't know if it's the toe sprain lingering or what. He'll have a good game here and there then three subpar it bad ones in a row.

[k0kakw0rld]

The Cavs are such frauds. 2015 Hawks 2.0
Facts!

[warriorfan]

Cleveland starting to get cucked going down 3-1. Injuries caught up to them.

[Meticode]

Cleveland starting to get cucked going down 3-1. Injuries caught up to them.

Nah, just playing bad.

[Meticode]

The Cavs are such frauds. 2015 Hawks 2.0
If the Cavs lose the series they'll be worse the 2015 Hawks.

[GOBB]

Cavs are trash. Can’t believe I had them going to the finals. Pretenders. What a disgrace.

[warriorfan]

Cuckland just being ****ing losers. Thanks for shitting up the prime time game.

Send them to the g league ignite.

[Axe]

Omfg looks like they're done. :facepalm

[Wally450]

People have said this has been one of the better playoffs. Do the amount of blowouts counteract that?

[Neal Romer]

Cavs are trash. Can’t believe I had them going to the finals. Pretenders. What a disgrace.

Same.

My historical impression of Allen and Mobley was always that they were soft, I thought theyd turned a corner this year but nah. I guess something like that probably never truly changes. And it always gets exposed in the playoffs.

Heck I dont need to tell you that, youve seen Embiid enough to know.

Things just are what they are.

[ImKobe]

Same.

My historical impression of Allen and Mobley was always that they were soft, I thought theyd turned a corner this year but nah. I guess something like that probably never truly changes. And it always gets exposed in the playoffs.

Heck I dont need to tell you that, youve seen Embiid enough to know.

Things just are what they are.

Allen & Mobley are two of the softest mfers in the game. No heart in a do or die situation. I wouldn't mind if they traded these two bums to the Lakers for Bran though, I think the Cavs might consider that after another disappointing Playoff run. They need a tough coach like JJ to curse them out for a whole season to grow a pair.

[Nowoco]

The Cavs are such frauds. 2015 Hawks 2.0

I rest my case.

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[tpols]

The situation in Cleveland is pretty fickle, they had both games 1 and 2 completely wrapped up before giving up big leads under a minute left. It's pretty rare to see teams lose how they lost twice in a row and at home. Series could've easily been 2-2 or even 3-1 for them.

[ArbitraryWater]

The situation in Cleveland is pretty fickle, they had both games 1 and 2 completely wrapped up before giving up big leads under a minute left. It's pretty rare to see teams lose how they lost twice in a row and at home. Series could've easily been 2-2 or even 3-1 for them.

Game 1 can happen, Game 2 never... and that would have been a huge effort without 3 key players. That was a gut punch. They won Game 3 but you feel the effects of that Game 2 after the next Game you lose.

I still think they get Game 6 and take it in 7.

[Akeem34TheDream]

Who even is the best player in Indiana? Who is their worst starter? They seem like 5 guys balling without any hierarchy to me.

[tpols]

Who even is the best player in Indiana? Who is their worst starter? They seem like 5 guys balling without any hierarchy to me.

The one they call Spicy P.

[Meticode]

The situation in Cleveland is pretty fickle, they had both games 1 and 2 completely wrapped up before giving up big leads under a minute left. It's pretty rare to see teams lose how they lost twice in a row and at home. Series could've easily been 2-2 or even 3-1 for them.

Didn't this just happen to the Celtics in Games 1 and 2 to an even worse degree?

[tpols]

Didn't this just happen to the Celtics in Games 1 and 2 to an even worse degree?

The Knicks came back over time like a whole quarter +. Indiana was literally dead in the water a minute left in the game. The chokes were even bigger.

[tpols]

The Hawks were definitely worse than Cleveland. They weren't losing close games, they were getting blown the **** out I remember it.

[coin24]

How the fu*k did the cavs get blown out that badly:lol
Always knew they were pretenders but damn

[Meticode]

The Hawks were definitely worse than Cleveland. They weren't losing close games, they were getting blown the **** out I remember it.
At least the Hawks made it to the ECF though. It will be the second year in a row the Cavs are ousted in the second round, and first year three seasons ago.

[Meticode]

The Knicks came back over time like a whole quarter +. Indiana was literally dead in the water a minute left in the game. The chokes were even bigger.

Game 2 yes, but Game 1 the Cavs had to fight back and come back in that game being down 11 after the 1st quarter. They didn't get a lead until the 3rd quarter which was just a few points. Game was tied in the 4th until around the seven to six minute mark then the Pacers hit three straight threes from three different players.

Cavs definitely choked in Game 2, not so much in Game 1 like the Celtics did in their Game 1.

The only reason I replied is because you made it sound like they totally collapsed within a minute left in both games which wasn't the case. Game 1 they had to come back, got the lead slightly then just fell apart mid-way through the 4th.

[tpols]

At least the Hawks made it to the ECF though. It will be the second year in a row the Cavs are ousted in the second round, and first year three seasons ago.

They had an easier path. That's it. This indy team is ****ing good. They made ECFs last year too even when injured.

[tpols]

Game 2 yes, but Game 1 the Cavs had to fight back and come back in that game being down 11 after the 1st quarter. They didn't get a lead until the 3rd quarter which was just a few points. Game was tied in the 4th until around the seven to six minute mark then the Pacers hit three straight threes from three different players.

Cavs definitely choked in Game 2, not so much in Game 1 like the Celtics did in their Game 1.

The only reason I replied is because you made it sound like they totally collapsed within a minute left in both games which wasn't the case. Game 1 they had to come back, got the lead slightly then just fell apart mid-way through the 4th.

Yea you're right, idk where I saw that info graphic on G1. G2 should've never been lost. Series should be 2-2 biut thats the way it goes sometimes.

[Meticode]

They had an easier path. That's it. This indy team is ****ing good. They made ECFs last year too even when injured.

They're good playing injured teams. (sarcasm) But people will bring that up the last two posteasons.

[Jasper]

I knew if bucks could get past Indy ...Cavs would be an easy series...

Well Boston better put on their franchise championship pants , and start playing NY like they are a scrub team.

[Nowoco]

A Knicks Pacers ECF would be wild :lol

I said this on the 7th May. Doesnt seem so funny now :biggums:

[Wally450]

I knew if bucks could get past Indy ...Cavs would be an easy series...

Well Boston better put on their franchise championship pants , and start playing NY like they are a scrub team.

Its time for your boy Jaylen Brown to put on his big boy pants and show that he's capable of being a number one option.

[L.Kizzle]

Pacers were getting blown out early. Down to 4 at Half time.

[tpols]

Jeez the Pacers have their number straight up.

[coin24]

Damn pacers just bent them over in the 3rd:lol

[White Hammer]

Cavs fixing to go out sad. Maybe they'll show some life in the 4th :confusedshrug:

[ArbitraryWater]

Are the Cavs actually losing this in 5? This is embarrassing.

I was gonna say theyre better than the 2015 Hawks but if they lose this in 5 jeez… I dont know.

[ArbitraryWater]

Cavs cut it from 9 to 4 in 1 minute. Lets see.

[White Hammer]

Cavs cut it from 9 to 4 in 1 minute. Lets see.

We got ourselves a game fellas :djparty

[RRR3]

Carlisle dumb as a rock not putting in Haliburton to start the 4th. McConnell blew it.

[ArbitraryWater]

Not watching, are there boos? They better hear some boos for this

[fourkicks44]

Not watching, are there boos? They better hear some boos for this

There were a few earlier in the third quarter when they were down double digits.

[L.Kizzle]

Mitchell channeling Nick Anderson.

[ArbitraryWater]

Mitchell going 0/3 at the Line :roll: :roll:

[Keno]

cleveland so trash, east is a snoozefest

[Meticode]

Kudos to the Pacers. Cavs have to make some choices in the off-season. Two years in a row failing, this year worse than last year.

[White Hammer]

This is the moment when I realized the Cavs did not have the favor of the basketball gods tonight.

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[L.Kizzle]

Kudos to the Pacers. Cavs have to make some choices in the off-season. Two years in a row failing, this year worse than last year.
Would a healthy Cavs beat the Pacers?

[coin24]

Pa the tic…

Knew the cavs were pretenders but wow..

[Wally450]

Didn't think the Cavs would go out 4 games to 1. Gotta start giving the Pacers their props. Knicks/Pacers is going to be fun.

[Meticode]

Would a healthy Cavs beat the Pacers?
I don't know. I don't try to think about the should've would've could'ves. Pacers beat them straight up.

[fourkicks44]

cleveland so trash, east is a snoozefest

Interesting comment considering the 3 Knicks come from behind wins and Haliburton's channelling of Reggie Miller vs both the Bucks and Cavs in the clutch.

[Keno]

Interesting comment considering the 3 Knicks come from behind wins and Haliburton's channelling of Reggie Miller vs both the Bucks and Cavs in the clutch.

sorry, poor choice of words on my part, I meant to say the real finals will be the WCF.

[ArbitraryWater]

Interesting comment considering the 3 Knicks come from behind wins and Haliburton's channelling of Reggie Miller vs both the Bucks and Cavs in the clutch.

A 4-1 series is a snoozefest. Especially when the teams are so inferior.

[Axe]

A bit sad to see them lose. But they already have someone with a nagging injury when this series started.

Meanwhile, tyrese haliburton and the pacers are thieves. They've been so lucky to make it to the ecf again.

[Mask the Embiid]

Tried to tell yall about the cavs

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[Nowoco]

You're not contenders, you're just some regular season wannabes that looked like em.

Be gone Cavaliers, be gone!

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