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To be frank, I don't any of those 3. Miami would be a worst case scenario, even without Bosh, since they're highly motivated for a chance against us. Milwaukee could be a big headache since they're underachieving, but have length and athleticism. And having Indiana would be a problem for the same reason you listed, supermario21.

Regardless of the bullseye we have on our backs, I think having a tough series or 2 could toughen us up in time for the Eastern Finals. It worked for the Celtics in 2008, but I wouldn't mind us having some pushovers, either.
 
supermario21 said:
Best scenario is Miami 6, Milwaukee 7, Indiana 8. If PG comes back, I think they beat Atlanta. We would sweep Milwaukee.
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Bolded is outrageous. But I agree with your standings, that would be ideal for the Cavs.
 
Omar The Horse said:
You guys shouldn't fear anyone in the East.

Grow a set.
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Probably a good time to remind everyone what home court advantage means huh? :chuckle:

We haven't lost at home since the beginning of January. That stretch included blowing the Heat out by 20.

Miami will be the toughest opponent of that bunch but I still think it means winning in 5 games. Maybe 6 if something flukey happens.

Milwaukee and Boston would be sweeps IMO. Those teams have no chance against us and would likely just fold once they got down 0-2.

The only team I really want to avoid is Indiana, not because of the PG effect but because they just beat the hell out of you. It's a huge disadvantage to have to play them first, given how much of a grind the playoffs are. That's precisely why I would love for them to play Atlanta. Just let Indiana hammer on that finesse team and then have Chicago beat the hell out of them in round 2.
 
I'mWithDan said:
Probably a good time to remind everyone what home court advantage means huh? :chuckle:

We haven't lost at home since the beginning of January. That stretch included blowing the Heat out by 20.

Miami will be the toughest opponent of that bunch but I still think it means winning in 5 games. Maybe 6 if something flukey happens.

Milwaukee and Boston would be sweeps IMO. Those teams have no chance against us and would likely just fold once they got down 0-2.

The only team I really want to avoid is Indiana, not because of the PG effect but because they just beat the hell out of you. It's a huge disadvantage to have to play them first, given how much of a grind the playoffs are. That's precisely why I would love for them to play Atlanta. Just let Indiana hammer on that finesse team and then have Chicago beat the hell out of them in round 2.
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I agree that Miami will be tough, but it will garner national attention, and as you say with homefield advantage if we could put the beatdown on them it will be a huge momentum builder in the spotlight. Risky, but it could be the best case scenario. Also could be the most fun to watch.

I worry a 4-0/4-1 blowout against Milwaukee or Boston won't be sufficient warm-up for the tougher rounds to follow.

Agree as well, series with Indiana won't get much attention, it will just be a physical grind. Worst case first-round matchup.

With so much athleticism and talent in the upper echelon teams, barring injuries a huge factor is the collective mental state of each team: who is gaining momentum and confidence vs. who is fading.
 
I can't believe Atlanta might get a Top 8/9 pick with that Nets pick. Imagine if it jumps...
 
I want the toughest opponent possible. I never saw an NBA champ who wasn't tested and then grew from it. Watching them sweep until Orlando in 09 taught me the value of the grind.
 
I really don't want to face Miami solely because I think it would give Lebron an aneurism
 
rabman_gold said:
To be frank, I don't any of those 3. Miami would be a worst case scenario, even without Bosh, since they're highly motivated for a chance against us. Milwaukee could be a big headache since they're underachieving, but have length and athleticism. And having Indiana would be a problem for the same reason you listed, supermario21.

Regardless of the bullseye we have on our backs, I think having a tough series or 2 could toughen us up in time for the Eastern Finals. It worked for the Celtics in 2008, but I wouldn't mind us having some pushovers, either.
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Rab if you think LeBron is going to let his former team beat him in the 1st round you are nuts.

I welcome that match-up. It would be more entertaining than a match-up with anyone else.

Even with Bosh we go 4-2 worst.

Without Bosh we go 4-1 worst.
 
Just make sure we get homecourt vs the Spurs.
Priority number one is the #2 pick but we aren't going to get homecourt vs GS or ATL. We will also have little control over who will get the 7 seed in that case. On the other hand I want no part of the Spurs in the Finals but if we have to I want every possible advantage in our favor for that one.
 
Pioneer10 said:
Just make sure we get homecourt vs the Spurs.
Priority number one is the #2 pick but we aren't going to get homecourt vs GS or ATL. We will also have little control over who will get the 7 seed in that case. On the other hand I want no part of the Spurs in the Finals but if we have to I want every possible advantage in our favor for that one.
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I think all this losing these past 4 years has taken its toll on you. We are winners now, and winners pick in the 20's come draft day.
 
Omar The Horse said:
You guys shouldn't fear anyone in the East.

Grow a set.
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This. I am far from the optimist, but the only team that can beat Cleveland 4 times in a 7 game series is San Antonio. Not even worried about the East. More focused on these Western conference teams beating the shit out of each other. Cavs are in the Finals barring LeBron James not getting hit by an anvil.
 
The thing that I love about our chances is that the East is pretty much a three team race, where as the West is an 8 team race. Let them all fight it out, and limp into a finals with us. Nothing would surprise me about the West playoffs.

If the top 4 seeds get first round outs in the West, I expect that. If the top 4 seeds roll through the bottom four, I expect it.

GS for all their efforts this year, are the second most likely first round out if KD is back. The most likely is Memphis.
 
Big game tonight for the 7th seed race. Miami travels to Milwaukee.

With a win tonight, the Heat move .5 games back and have a MUCH easier schedule. Could all but set the wheels in motion for them moving to #6.

There's obviously a chance they do anyway but with this few games left the difference between being .5 games back and 2.5 games back is HUGE. Especially since Miami doesn't hold the tie breaker. Almost a must win.
 
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