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Who will face off in the NBA finals?

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  1. Houston and Boston

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  2. Houston and Cleveland

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  3. Golden State and Boston

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  4. Golden State and Cleveland

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  1. KingSpeed

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    Kevin Love dunk show
     
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    I feel bad for Boston. They think they're good.
     
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    People forget that Bucks took Boston to 7 games too.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Perhaps they are.
     
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    Lmao. This post literally made me cringe...
     
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    Here comes Cleveland. 28 point deficit cut in half.
     
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    Jordan never would've allowed this.
     
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    Toronto should be ashamed of themselves.
     
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    You think if Stephens was the coach of Toronto that the semi finals go different?
     
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    Yes
     
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    No one ever said "make Jordan a jumpshooter." You simply didn't want Jordan to shoot at all. And that is why Jordan is the GOAT.
     
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    The important thing to remember is it’s just one game of what will probably be a long series. Boston’s missing Hayward and Kyrie and it seems like they shouldn’t be winning these games.
     
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    Facepalm...
     
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    Except LeBron has a better shooting percentage from 3 for his career... yeah, you really can't let Jordan shoot 3s because that 32% efficiency will kill ya!

    Cliches with no factual basis...
     
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    Both Jordan and Lebron struggled from 3 and got better throughout their career. It's a much different game today though and lots more 3's. I'd have to look it up, but I'd guess Lebron has shot more 3's than Jordan or is at least on pace to shoot more of them.
     
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    I like LeBron. I think he's the best player on the planet but I'm giving this one to Golden State.
     
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    Not so sure about Cleveland after that game. But it comes down to the team around LeBron. If they make open shots and hold defenders accountable they can win this series but when they don't, LeBron looks out matched.
    The Box on that game was pretty clear. Cleveland won the third quarter but the first half was just too much to overcome. In the end this is a win in Boston that they need if they are keeping home court. Lets see what kind of adjustments are made for game two because i doubt Stevens will do much different. He is going all in on stopping LeBron. There is no way the Cavs go 4-26 from 3 point again. Overall they cannot shoot 36% and win on the road in the playoffs.
     
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    Conversely, I can definitely seeing the LeBrons winning a game in Boston. The question is, can the Celts win a game in Cleveland? They'd be winless on the road in this postseason if it wasn't for a chokejob by Philly in game 3.
     
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    So... we're supposed to be impressed that he remembers things that happened around him a couple hours prior. Do most media members have amnesia or something...?
     
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