Round 2 Game 1 | Cavs vs. Bulls | May 4, 2015 | 7:00 PM ET

DougHeil · May 4, 2015

Kyrie had 30 in the 3rd. He had 30 at the end.

Cavs played shitty and still could have won with better decisions. Bulls played over their heads and almost lost.

TitleTown · May 4, 2015

Rick Astley said:
Just stick a god damn man on him and he's done. That didn't happen in the game at all. It was annoying.

Yup. How many of his jumpers were open, or contested late? You give Gasol any pressure at all, and he crumbles. I have to imagine that we'll figure this out for game 2. I just hope that JR Smith makes up the difference for games 3-7, because right now our spacing is fucking awful.

Also, Moz has got to get more than 5 boards. Fucking weak.

CosmoKramer · May 4, 2015

nikolajz1 said:
Lebron hasn't been able to get into the paint all year, even surrounded by his best cast of shooters ever. He's clearly lost a step or two.

He needs to post up way way more.

LeBron was one of the most productive players in the paint this season, him and Kyrie were two of the most efficient players driving into the lane all year along with Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

KilgoreTrout · May 4, 2015

jon connor said:
My thoughts exactly. Its pretty clear that LeBron is going to get the blame anytime this team loses. He was bad tonight but he was far from the only problem. Letting Pau take his bread and butter midrange 5 times in a row was just unforgivable and like you said, Kyrie was far from perfect during the final stretch of the game.

The Cavs (especially Bron) need spacing and they arent getting. Everyone is quick to tell Bron to get in the post but it isnt that simple unless players are hitting perimeter shots.

All they really have to do is come out strong to start the next game and theyll get the W

Nobody comes out strong when you are counting on Mike Miller to shoot and defend, and when JJ is your first guy off the bench.

You guys watch Game of Thrones? There were Wights, in the employ of the White Walkers, who showed more life and mobility than Mike Miller.

TitleTown · May 4, 2015

King Stannis said:
The Cavs need to come out in Game 2 and knock the shit out of the Bulls and run them out of the building to make a statement. Remind everyone who's boss.

If they are unable to do that, well, the season is over.

Goddamn you fucking Kelly Olynyk. Goddamn you SO much.

No. Wrong. Any type of win in game 2 is perfectly fine. Statements don't mean shit in the postseason.

shoes22 · May 4, 2015

KilgoreTrout said:
LeBron's best years are behind him, and I wouldn't be surprised if the decline is rapid, from here on out.

LeBron may lose his pure physical dominance over the next few years (as would be expected), but he can still be a VERY effective player for another half-decade at least. I wholeheartedly believe that. He just needs to adjust his game and style of play some. It's a mental thing.

Real Deal · May 4, 2015

I just find it funny that LeBron didn't do what he preached. Kind of sad to say the least.

KilgoreTrout · May 4, 2015

jon connor said:
It makes me sad to think of how far JR Smith has come this season only to fuck it all up. He really seemed like he turned a new leaf but apparently he was just saving his idiotic shit for the most important time of the season.

Honestly with the way the Cavs shot this game is on him

I still blame Olynyk.

locopro · May 4, 2015

CavsFanJapan said:
Chicago got their one game. They may get one more but the series is over. CAVS in 5. Rose had his game with more than 1 day rest. Not now. Blatt & Lu will adjust, and Lu knows Tibs very well. Kyrie's first playoff loss. He will not like this feeling and break Rose. LBJ will not play this bad again....the rest of the series. Just my two cents.

Delusional

All4One1ForAll · May 4, 2015

Miller and Jones are corpses at this point. I don't understand why we won't give Harris a chance. Just give us something…ANYTHING!

Rick Astley · May 4, 2015

NoTitleTown said:
No. Wrong. Any type of win in game 2 is perfectly fine. Statements don't mean shit in the postseason.

What about losing game statements? Kelly Olynyk is sent by the devil or god himself to remind everyone that the basketball (or sports) world hates Cleveland.

KilgoreTrout · May 4, 2015

King Stannis said:
The Cavs need to come out in Game 2 and knock the shit out of the Bulls and run them out of the building to make a statement. Remind everyone who's boss.

If they are unable to do that, well, the season is over.

Goddamn you fucking Kelly Olynyk. Goddamn you SO much.

Stannis- What happened to this being our finest hour?

MH32246 · May 4, 2015

Second game Lebron needs to be at the elbow and not bringing the ball up and trying to go down hill from the top of the key he needs to be in the mid to low post.

redscoon · May 4, 2015

LeBron's days of being an unguardable perimeter player are almost done. He is going to have to look in the mirror and do some major work on his post game or major work on his jumper. Preferably, both.

And Delly closing games is comical. People thought it was nothing when we gave away Zeller as a throw in. Shit, I miss Jack too after tonight. We are brutally thin even when at full strength. It is down right embarrassing when you add in an injury or suspension.

Stark · May 4, 2015

If we win the next game, it's a brand new series.

We get JR Smith back over a 5 game series, although Chicago then has home court.

Round 2 Game 1 | Cavs vs. Bulls | May 4, 2015 | 7:00 PM ET

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