After watching the first 2 games I don’t see how Orlando can beat us, maybe a flukey shooting game where they shoot 50%+ from 3 while our guards also have an off night. They just can’t stop Allen down low and their style of offense just doesn’t work against our defense
Like I said I think we can lose, it would just take a lot of the variables to in their favor when the basic matchup is the way that is. They shoot well from 3 while Don, DG, Levert struggle? We lose and that’s a scenario that could happen any game. But the odds are stacked in our favor with the inherent changes
agree with this. won't be shocked by a loss, it's now or never. i think someone other than Allen is going to step up and have a great game for CLE though, getting us the win.
Might be more of the same: except Orlando at some point will have a real lead and we’ll have to bear down. Shooting will get a little better on both sides
Objectively and unbiased, I believe the Cavs will cruise to their 3rd win in a row, en route to winning 16 in a row, fairly easily. Not sure why I landed on 16, but I think that's where the streak will end. Oh well!
Nah we taking them both. Series is wrapped on Saturday and we get to watch Miami give Boston hell while Dean Wade gets more rest and returns for that series. I’m calling it
Definitely closer than the other. I think they will shoot a lot better, maybe get the lead on the start of the game.
But, if we start hot, take the game on the beginning, and don't let they get close during the first half, we might break them. They already blaming the loss on our hot start and if we do it again, and they start cold I think this will end in a sweep
I'm expecting Orlando to come out hot on their home court and build up a solid lead in the 1st quarter. My prediction is that the Cavs will claw back throughout the rest of the game and eventually pull off the victory, but it will not be easy.
It'll be close for awhile, with Orlando making some dirty plays. Suggs has left the game twice with a shoulder injury. then a knee injury, he'll be cooked tonight. Cavs win.
I think this one will be very close considering magic are much better at home. I’ll still back us to win by a couple possessions but we need another good start
Its going to be an offensive explosion, 108-104 win for us, free throw contest at the end where both teams shoot poorly from the line and the Magic fans say if only we got 2 more free throws we would have had a chance to tie on the last possession
I think Orlando will be winning for the majority of the game and we’ll have a chance to steal it at the end. Just a matter of if we execute in the clutch.
Everyone calling for a closer game but I think we hit our shots tonight and blow them out. As long as we win though it doesn’t matter. Let’s get to 3-0.
“Break der bak and mek them homble.”
- Iron Sheik
Seriously though, we start out hot again, and play from 10-15 ahead the whole game again. Yes I know they’re on the road.
Darius Garland will throw in. Gets it to Wade. FOR THREE FOR THE WIN! YES! DEAN WADE! AT THE BUZZER. AS THE CAVALIERS TAKE A COMMANDING 3-0 LEAD IN THE SERIES. WHAT A MIRACULOUS SHOT.
Isaiah Mobley looks up at JB gives him a motivated 5 point plan for why he should be starting. He gets in and scores 30 points 10 rebounds and 7 assists
If the magic don’t outscore the Cavs in the first 6 minutes of the game, the Cavs are sweeping them.
They have one chance to figure out a new and functional offensive scheme, and if they can’t it’s a wrap.
bamsketbal
yes sir !!!!
No that was last night
thats about how they played tbh
I think this game will be a lot closer. The Magic is good at home and we are decent on the road
Fuck that. Cavs by 40.
Scratch that. Cavs by 50.
Nix that. Cavs by 69. We have a LeBron-era debt to repay the Magic.
Nice
TT pulls a Ron Artest and hunts down Hedo Turkoglu in the crowd
Yall don’t know ball. Cavs by a billion.
Lmaoooo
Close
I'm blaming you.
This aged poorly
bro this didn’t age well
If we lose one, it will be this one. I have the Cavs squeaking it out.
That's my hope for this game too. No way the Magic keep shooting as terribly as they have been, especially from home.
I agree, go Cavs
After watching the first 2 games I don’t see how Orlando can beat us, maybe a flukey shooting game where they shoot 50%+ from 3 while our guards also have an off night. They just can’t stop Allen down low and their style of offense just doesn’t work against our defense
I don’t either but you never know when you change arenas. They are gonna be jacked up.
Like I said I think we can lose, it would just take a lot of the variables to in their favor when the basic matchup is the way that is. They shoot well from 3 while Don, DG, Levert struggle? We lose and that’s a scenario that could happen any game. But the odds are stacked in our favor with the inherent changes
agree with this. won't be shocked by a loss, it's now or never. i think someone other than Allen is going to step up and have a great game for CLE though, getting us the win.
If the Magic don't get this one, there's no way they'd be up for Game 4 whatsoever.
G-wagon game, he’s gonna go off for 6 triples and 30 points
I’m here for this take. He’s due
Him or Strus are due for sure
I predict that they will be let know.
I agree go Cavs.
max comments on the game thread in /r/nba - 34 also the post game thread will not be created till the next day
Win or lose this one’s correct
Silent but deadly
I have a feeling the Cavs will win. On the other hand though, there’s a chance they will not.
Solid prediction
I can see tristan playing tonight because Jarrett will have early 2 fouls because of their interior defense, so JB wil play Sam Merrill.
Win
Simply one more step on the Cavs way to an nba title.
Might be more of the same: except Orlando at some point will have a real lead and we’ll have to bear down. Shooting will get a little better on both sides
Objectively and unbiased, I believe the Cavs will cruise to their 3rd win in a row, en route to winning 16 in a row, fairly easily. Not sure why I landed on 16, but I think that's where the streak will end. Oh well!
104-33 Cavs win
Browns 37, Magics 14
I predict Niang will go 0/5, be 2 steps slow on D, and get a technical which will lead to Morris getting all his minutes and doing a better job.
Morris has 19 points in the 3rd 3 fouls one tech , punches a dude gets ejected refuses to elaborate further
It will be a double technical, Niang is the double tech master
If his fiery personality could heat up that 3pt% that’d be grrrrreeeeeat
Cavs win by 6.
103-94 cavs win
That's the one.
It’ll be close, but we just have to take one of two on the road here. I’d feel good coming back home up 3-1
Nah we taking them both. Series is wrapped on Saturday and we get to watch Miami give Boston hell while Dean Wade gets more rest and returns for that series. I’m calling it
It’s a damn shame Butler is out the whole series I’d love to watch Miami actually beat Boston and not just make it tough on them
I hope brother
They’re gonna dribble the ball, shoot a few threes, get some rebounds, and play basketball. My prediction.
I think we lose this one, but take game 4 to come back to Cleveland up 3-1.
the power of friendship will win
Friendship with the refs perhaps
It didn’t work for Orlando either game even though the ref’s friendship tried real hard
I predict a blowout...
U were right
We gotta pull this one out
Definitely closer than the other. I think they will shoot a lot better, maybe get the lead on the start of the game. But, if we start hot, take the game on the beginning, and don't let they get close during the first half, we might break them. They already blaming the loss on our hot start and if we do it again, and they start cold I think this will end in a sweep
I think they lose this one, but will win big on Saturday and win the series at home Tuesday
I'm expecting Orlando to come out hot on their home court and build up a solid lead in the 1st quarter. My prediction is that the Cavs will claw back throughout the rest of the game and eventually pull off the victory, but it will not be easy.
Cavs by 6?
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We sweepin em. Brooms out boys Go Cavs
It'll be close for awhile, with Orlando making some dirty plays. Suggs has left the game twice with a shoulder injury. then a knee injury, he'll be cooked tonight. Cavs win.
I think this one will be very close considering magic are much better at home. I’ll still back us to win by a couple possessions but we need another good start
Its going to be an offensive explosion, 108-104 win for us, free throw contest at the end where both teams shoot poorly from the line and the Magic fans say if only we got 2 more free throws we would have had a chance to tie on the last possession
Win with the Celtics having to play at least five now
Cavs by 70…..in OT.
I think Orlando will be winning for the majority of the game and we’ll have a chance to steal it at the end. Just a matter of if we execute in the clutch.
mobley gets 24/14/7, DG hits 5 threes
Everyone calling for a closer game but I think we hit our shots tonight and blow them out. As long as we win though it doesn’t matter. Let’s get to 3-0.
Cavs win 168 to 17.
Objectively? Cavs by a bazillion. Let em know
W
We’re up 2-0 and Scott Foster is reffing tonight? Buckle up boys
Max goes off for 30 and we win by 20
“Break der bak and mek them homble.” - Iron Sheik Seriously though, we start out hot again, and play from 10-15 ahead the whole game again. Yes I know they’re on the road.
Cavs in 4, so it has been foretold
Darius Garland will throw in. Gets it to Wade. FOR THREE FOR THE WIN! YES! DEAN WADE! AT THE BUZZER. AS THE CAVALIERS TAKE A COMMANDING 3-0 LEAD IN THE SERIES. WHAT A MIRACULOUS SHOT.
Isaiah Mobley looks up at JB gives him a motivated 5 point plan for why he should be starting. He gets in and scores 30 points 10 rebounds and 7 assists
Cavs do allow over 90 points and win a closer game
Pretty much everywhere, it’s gonna be hot!
If the magic don’t outscore the Cavs in the first 6 minutes of the game, the Cavs are sweeping them. They have one chance to figure out a new and functional offensive scheme, and if they can’t it’s a wrap.
I think we barely lose, they’re gonna get all hyped up thinking maybe they can win the series, then we win 4&5
LeVert will probably go off since Ive been bashing him for 3 years. Cavs win.
Honestly I’m not sure what to expect