[Playoff Matchup Thread] Cleveland vs. Boston

[Randolphkeys]

I think Stevens is going to grow into being a good coach. That said, all the B.S. coming out of New England right now is just trying to make the fanbase feel like this series isn't a lost cause. I don't think there will be a close series in the East in this first round. The East is 4 deep, and in reality Cleveland should have a cakewalk to the finals.

If I hear one more hyperbolic rant about Isaiah Thomas's quickness I'm just going to become brutally honest. They weren't built to win in the next few years for a reason.

 

[CavsHomer]

I just can't quit them...

 

[CavsHomer]

One more to add:

I can't remember if I asked this before, but how do people think the Cavs will handle Isaiah? I noticed in the last game in Cleveland, Lebron played him for a short stretch. Seems like that would put the onus on Turner to make plays. If Isaiah gets erased it could really suck the life out of our offense.

 

[Green Lantern]

I think Stevens is going to grow into being a good coach. That said, all the B.S. coming out of New England right now is just trying to make the fanbase feel like this series isn't a lost cause. I don't think there will be a close series in the East in this first round. The East is 4 deep, and in reality Cleveland should have a cakewalk to the finals.

If I hear one more hyperbolic rant about Isaiah Thomas's quickness I'm just going to become brutally honest. They weren't built to win in the next few years for a reason.

I cannot wait for this to get started..even tomorrow I will be following several games closely..

 

[Tornicade]

I think Bostons Talent is underrated but that wont help them against the Cavs.
The Celtics since the most recent starting lineup of Bradley,Bass, Smart, Zeller and Turner have excelled at Using Turnovers to create more shot opportunities and while the teams shooting hasnt been the greatest that have been posting a 52.3% True shot while allowing 53%.
+3.2 in turnovers for the last 31 games.

Still though any losses in this series by the Cavs will be more of a result of a bad night for the team than anything Boston did.

 

[tocov]

A little bit about what awaits the Cavs against Boston:

 

[tocov]

Cavs just posted this video of highlights. SO PUMPED FOR PLAYOFFS, I freaking love this team.

What I love about that video is how they included everyone in there. You have Haywood blocking, Miller, Marion, Delly and even Varejao. That's great.

Anyway, made some gifs out of that video for your enjoyment and spreading the word

If you guys want anything specific from that video I'd be happy to oblige.

 

[Kevin Ollie]

The Celtics turned their season around by, since, February winning 12 games against the trash of the league: Knicks, Nuggets, Sixers, Hornets, Magic, Pistons, and the end of the Cavs bench.

And that's not even counting wins against all of the other sub-.500 teams they played.

I have no idea why in a league that is so historically dominated by talent all of a sudden there exist all of these people that think Brad Stevens can cutesy his way to making this a competitive series.

 

[Simon]

The Celtics turned their season around by, since, February winning 12 games against the trash of the league: Knicks, Nuggets, Sixers, Hornets, Magic, Pistons, and the end of the Cavs bench.

And that's not even counting wins against all of the other sub-.500 teams they played.

I have no idea why in a league that is so historically dominated by talent all of a sudden there exist all of these people that think Brad Stevens can cutesy his way to making this a competitive series.

They were 16-30 at one point in the season. They traded the top two players on their team in Rajon Rondo and Jeff Green. Everyone thought, including us that they threw in the towel and were headed into the lottery.

The only win Boston will get is either in game three or four. Brad Stevens has done a great job this season. It could be a competitive series, never know.

 

[Mr. Orange]

Cavs just posted this video of highlights. SO PUMPED FOR PLAYOFFS, I freaking love this team.

My Lawd....I think I need a cigarette after watching that.

 

[dano_24_26]

I've been saying all week that the Celtics could win a game. Essentially, they could But who am I kidding, we should sweep them. Cavs in 4!

 

[teamballer]

I'm going to the game and it's gonna be my first visit to Cleveland! The Cavs better not lose.

 

[godfather]

I am so glad we are playing Boston. I've never seen a fan base so arrogant, emotional, and spoiled in all my life. These were the same fans cursing out Belichick and the Pats organization for letting Revis go, a season after winning a super bowl. I mean, you'd think maybe a fan base would be appreciative of an organization that just brought them a super bowl, but not Boston fans, they still bitch and moan, and complain like they've inhibited the last 15 years of the Cleveland Browns. The nerve of some of them.

Hell, they got some passionate fans, got to give them credit. Real fans, unlike those jokers down in Miami. But boy, some of them really are delusional.

A good portion of them really think they are going to win this series. I love it, it's going to hurt like a bitch when they get swept.

 

[artimusprime]

I am so glad we are playing Boston. I've never seen a fan base so arrogant, emotional, and spoiled in all my life. These were the same fans cursing out Belichick and the Pats organization for letting Revis go, a season after winning a super bowl. I mean, you'd think maybe a fan base would be appreciative of an organization that just brought them a super bowl, but not Boston fans, they still bitch and moan, and complain like they've inhibited the last 15 years of the Cleveland Browns. The nerve of some of them.

Hell, they got some passionate fans, got to give them credit. Real fans, unlike those jokers down in Miami. But boy, some of them really are delusional.

A good portion of them really think they are going to win this series. I love it, it's going to hurt like a bitch when they get swept.

I can't stand boston fans. They're the most cynical fan base I've seen.

 

[Danny DiVito]

These are the same fans that booed Carl Yastrzemski. So yeh, they suck!