2024 NBA Playoffs - East 1st Round: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. #5 Orlando Magic (CLE WINS 4-3)

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Who wins?

Cavs in 4
6
2%
Cavs in 5
41
14%
Cavs in 6
69
24%
Cavs in 7
39
14%
Magic in 4
7
2%
Magic in 5
7
2%
Magic in 6
72
25%
Magic in 7
42
15%
 
Total votes: 283

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Post#1342 » by Statlanta » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:26 pm

Cavs playing with house money. If it becomes a defensive battle they have the lead and the better closer. If it speeds up well, they have the better shooters.
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Post#1344 » by JonFromVA » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:27 pm

Cavs trying to make 3s, but they built their lead with 2s. Orlando adjustment, or Cavs getting ahead of themselves?
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Post#1345 » by azcatz11 » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:28 pm

Garland don’t want that smoke he better be careful
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Post#1346 » by VicG » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:28 pm

This announcer is great! Finally enjoyable commentary
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Post#1347 » by G R E Y » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:28 pm

I **** love NBA playoffs!
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Post#1348 » by Residual-Heat » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:30 pm

OMG this game is so boring. These teams shouldnt be in the play offs :P
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Post#1349 » by zeebneeb » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:30 pm

Ok, can someone explain to me why, Banchero at his size, consistently stops short of getting into the lane? Does he not realize how big he is? Does he not like the contact?

He has the step, beats his man, picks up his dribble, and either passes it back out like a grenade, or takes a crap stepback. He needs to be going full force, and yamming that **** through the rim.
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Post#1350 » by Iwasawitness » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:30 pm

The big thing here is that Orlando is hitting their shots. I’m getting game 3 vibes right now.
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Post#1351 » by jbk1234 » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:31 pm

Instead of bringing in Niang, JBB needs to consider playing TT and playing Mobley at 4 when Allen sits.
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Post#1352 » by ItsDanger » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:31 pm

Both teams lack disciplined offense. Taking turns instead of attacking openings whatever they might be on each possession.
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Post#1353 » by GeorgeSears » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:31 pm

Mobley's legacy is on the line.
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Post#1354 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:32 pm

zeebneeb wrote:Ok, can someone explain to me why, Banchero at his size, consistently stops short of getting into the lane? Does he not realize how big he is? Does he not like the contact?

He has the step, beats his man, picks up his dribble, and either passes it back out like a grenade, or takes a crap stepback. He needs to be going full force, and yamming that through the rim.

For whatever reason he really likes those middy shots. And he’s not very efficient with those, yet.
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Post#1355 » by UcanUwill » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:32 pm

Franz not being a bum is huge.
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Post#1356 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:33 pm

You better get Orlando now before they improve the backcourt, because that frontline is NBA title contention worthy in 2 years.
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Post#1357 » by Iwasawitness » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:34 pm

Orlando suddenly can’t miss.
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Post#1358 » by djsunyc » Sat Apr 27, 2024 6:34 pm

mobley looks like he hasn't improved on offense one bit since he was drafted.

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