NBA Playoffs Rd 2: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics

[Kakarot]

I dont know what happened. This wasnt all on Lebron, but he sure didnt help his team out much with all those turnovers. He might stay in Cleveland, he might not but I dont see Cleveland getting any better.

[HeatCheck]

Rondo is quick, but I think Nelson will play better than Rondo due to size.

Wait? Nelson will play better because Rondo's bigger? His length is one of the reasons he's so good on defense.

[SOJA]

Rondo is quick, but I think Nelson will play better than Rondo due to size.

really? If anything I would think Nelson would try to use his clear shooting advantage to try and beat Rondo

Cleveland did quit. That team was a bunch of washed up overyhyped guys like: Mo Williams (over-hyped not that good way too streaky), Shaq (just a big body that can dunk and brick free throws), Jamison (He played on the freaking Wizards anyone could score twenty), Delonte West (headcase...beyond headcase) throw in average players like Parker, Moon, and Varejo and you have a pretty shitty team.....................say goodbye Cleveland Lebron is soo gone after that

[Dpantherman]

Browns will win more games than the Cavs next year

[Wither]

I dont know what happened. This wasnt all on Lebron, but he sure didnt help his team out much with all those turnovers. He might stay in Cleveland, he might not but I dont see Cleveland getting any better.

I think he played pretty well. Not his best performance, but I don't question his effort this game, and I was pretty harsh on him last game. He was fighting for the ball (rebounds) but his turnovers really killed it all.

However, I just have to question what is going on in the locker room. I thought they played pretty decent during the first half of the last game, but when they came out, it was already decided. Where was Parker? Shaq? Jamison? West?

And what about some coaching decisions? Where was Hickson? Why even start Shaq on KG? They should've had Varejao on KG the entire game.

I have to say, this was one of the most interesting series and although I didn't really want to see the Celtics go to the next round (wanted to see a Cavs vs. Magic conference final), it is exciting in the sense of things to come.

[theyhateme45]

Actually, I thought he tried harder than that in the last few minutes.

I agree with that assessment.

What the hell just happened?

Is it just me or does it seem like there are some internal problems? They just "gave up"? How does that happen? The team has sucked as a whole, even Lebron, and they just give up? Worst team performance I've seen in a long time.

This series is a disgrace to the Cavaliers.

I have no F-ing idea... I wanted to see a good game, a great finish.... but they just f-ing quit!!! You never do that!!! Especially in single digits. The celtics had been missing a lot of Free-throws! You foul, make a couple of threes and put pressure on them!

You don't box out, get on the floor for lose balls??? I agree.... I have never seen a team in a situation like this just give up? are you serious... this was not a regular season game... It's possible... ask Miller, he did it in seconds... not a minute.

But big props to Boston!!!!! They played like they wanted it!! I take nothing away from them.

Now, Boston is going to get beat by the better and younger Magic.

I don't know..... If Boston can keep this play up (I do think they are playing to their max) That will be a tough matchup for Orlando. They have the bodies for dwight.... and Carter has not stepped up consistently yet. Will see

[Wither]

Wait? Nelson will play better because Rondo's bigger? His length is one of the reasons he's so good on defense.

Nelson's size, not Rondo. Weight, and general perception of being stronger.

really? If anything I would think Nelson would try to use his clear shooting advantage to try and beat Rondo

Rondo has been knocking down a lot of shots too.

Cleveland did quit. That team was a bunch of washed up overyhyped guys like: Mo Williams (over-hyped not that good way too streaky), Shaq (just a big body that can dunk and brick free throws), Jamison (He played on the freaking Wizards anyone could score twenty), Delonte West (headcase...beyond headcase) throw in average players like Parker, Moon, and Varejo and you have a pretty pooty team.....................say goodbye Cleveland Lebron is soo gone after that

Yeah, what happened to "all that talent" on the bench that was reiterated over the course of the season?

[theyhateme45]

This week's SI cover....

...... NOPE :nono:

[HeatCheck]

Nelson's size, not Rondo. Weight, and general perception of being stronger.

But it's not like Nelson will be posting anybody up.

[Wither]

But it's not like Nelson will be posting anybody up.

I was thinking in the sense of just playing physical with Rondo.

[Implied Volatility]

It'll be an interesting off-season....

As for LeBron, he didn't seem too upset about losing. He looked as though he was ready to just go home.

[X-Clown]

It'll be an interesting off-season....

As for LeBron, he didn't seem too upset about losing. He looked as though he was ready to just go home.

The fact that he's friendly and shaking hands after this series will probably be ripped to shreds by most....and yet he was ripped to shreds last year against Orlando after being ticked off and storming off the court and not shaking hands.

[Implied Volatility]

I was thinking in the sense of just playing physical with Rondo.

Physical point guards have given Rondo problems in the past. But, Nelson is not a physical PG. He relies on his quickness and shooting ability. If Nelson outplays Rondo, it want have anything to do with his size.

[tarheel32blue]

LeBron's gone. Nets will get him, and the first pick in the draft AKA John Wall. Nets make playoffs next year. You heard it here first!