NBA Finals | Game 1 | Cavs (0-0) @ Warriors (0-0) | June 1, 2017 | 9:00pm EST

[BigJ]

This Windy optimism is throwing me a bit.

Somebody make sure he didn't make these comments on a fast food high please.

He's usually preparing us for the worst.

Well so far he has only stated that GSW expects to win in 4 or 5 and that They are not prepared for this years K-Love and our Offense in general.

What do you expect him to say? "I agree GSW will sweep the Cavs or win in 5" Would in any way make that feel you better?

I am actually glad he points out their arrogance and that he thinks Kev will continue his great Playing... Too much GSW nuthuggung at ESPN otherwise already..

 

[Tlyons]

Well so far he has only stated that GSW expects to win in 4 or 5 and that They are not prepared for this years K-Love and our Offense in general.

What do you expect him to say? "I agree GSW will sweep the Cavs or win in 5" Would in any way make that feel you better?

I am actually glad he points out their arrogance and that he thinks Kev will continue his great Playing... Too much GSW nuthuggung at ESPN otherwise already..

You're probably right.

Just getting my bi-annual Windy fat joke in

 

[Zeus69]

I'm not an awesome prognosticator to begin with, but I have absolutely no idea what will happen tonight. Like, none. Zero.

 

[BooyaCS]

I'm not an awesome prognosticator to begin with, but I have absolutely no idea what will happen tonight. Like, none. Zero.

A basketball game will be played and 1 team will score more points than the other.

 

[Zeus69]

A basketball game will be played and 1 team will score more points than the other.

I wish I could be certain of even that.

 

[flop]

Ive missed this mug

 

[Sir'Dom Pointer]

I heard Zaza was browsing the site and is very upset for disrespecting his post up game.. He is determined to score 30 tonight and prove us wrong.

Serious note, it's going to be fun having the refs on our side, these are my feelings towards this series.

 

[CosmoKramer]

Cavs 117, Warriors 108

Kyrie makes Curry his bitch again, LeBron destroys KD at both ends of the court, and a late 3 is the only reason it's within 10 at the final buzzer.

 

[iamacavalier]

Nothing would be more satisfying than Kevin Love going off tonight. Not holding my breath though.

The only stat that matters is the W.

I was just going to say this. It would be the best if Love showed up huge in this series with his new body and confidence. If he was able to guard Draymond in spurts and clearly helped lead the Cavs to a ship.

I would love this because every ESPN/GSW writer is saying Love wont be able to stay on the floor. I agree with windy that they are underestimating Love. He could be a huge game changer if its the same love we have been seeing this post season.

If he can consistently shoot like he has been, stay in front of Draymond at all, and of course grab every defensive rebound available. It would be like bringing in another all-star from last year.

 

[KilgoreTrout]

Kilgore...bass?

I have what @Meny's having.

 

[stick]

Excelsior @CavsSimmy!!

Fanfreakingtastic job on the preview, man. All the elements blend together to make that perfect combination. The Cavs are the heroes we deserve and the ones we need right now.

I'm ready for this game. Ready for this series. Ready for this repeat.

Let's go, Cavs!

 

[2 For The Brew]

I'm not an awesome prognosticator to begin with, but I have absolutely no idea what will happen tonight. Like, none. Zero.

As Tony Soprano once said -- "Nobody Knows Anything" (season 1, episode 11).

All the statistics nerds, talking heads, talk show geniuses and ex-jocks don't know anything either. Neither of these teams has been tested since June 2016. Our team is playing better than a year ago; GSW added Durant. GSW say they had Green out in Game 5 last year; we say no Love in 2015 and no Kyrie games 2-6 (but we did go up 2-1).

We'll all find out soon enough. In the meantime, the fact that none of us know anything -- makes this even better.

 

[JayP146]

If anyone has extra watch party tickets for tonight's game, I am seeking 2. Have Cash app, Paypal. Let me know - thanks!

 

[godfather]

I think the Cavs win this game. I predicted them winning in 6, and I think this is the perfect game to land the first blow. GS should be a little rusty out of the gate (I hope anyways)

Come out firing on all cylinders, get good contributions from our big 3. Play respectable defense.

I have a feeling Korver is going to have a breakout game. I hope I'm right. I am nervous; won't lie.

 

[noisymicrophone]

Warriors game plan:

https://streamable.com/1djuf

Looks about right to me...