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Anyone still doubting Cleveland will win the NBA Championship?

Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:09 am
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
84610 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:09 am
Cleveland topped Golden State last night 110-99 and LeBron had 42/11/5 on 15-25 shooting. Cavs and Warriors were both healthy and it was very likely a preview of the NBA Finals. Barring any serious injury - looking at you Kyrie - Cleveland is going to win it all this year. They're as good as the best in the West, and they'll be relatively well rested compared to the Western foe come Finals time.

Cleveland is now the 5/2 betting favorite ahead of 7/2 GS on Bovada.

Side note: Does LeBron still pose a serious threat in the MVP race?
Posted by Gotta have DeZeier
Turner Field
Member since Dec 2011
3011 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:10 am to
Yes

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This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 10:11 am
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
53028 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:10 am to
Still don't think they are beating the west squad, but they should be fresh unless they have a war with Atlanta.
Posted by Tigerfan56
Member since May 2010
10520 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:11 am to
quote:

Cleveland is now the 5/2 betting favorite ahead of 7/2 GS on Bovada.


Which is due to the fact that Cleveland plays in the East.

I think if Cleveland matched up with GS in finals, GS would be favorites.

But Cleveland is definitely a contender. Far from a lock for a championship though
Posted by RedPants
GA
Member since Jan 2013
5413 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:13 am to
The Hawks took down the Warriors too, we'll see what happens this week when Cleveland comes to Atlanta. Should be a good one.
Posted by Tigertown in ATL
Georgia foothills
Member since Sep 2009
29150 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:13 am to
quote:

war with Atlanta


Since Cleveland is now a 3 seed, I don't see them playing the Hawks. Unfortunately.
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124259 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:14 am to
All of you people should bet everything y'all own on the cavs then

Posted by Korin
Member since Jan 2014
37935 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:28 am to
Something will happen to deny that city a title.
Posted by OFWHAP
Member since Sep 2007
5416 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:29 am to
Indiana also took down GS recently.
Posted by ATLsuTiger
Johns Creek
Member since Aug 2009
5416 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:29 am to
Current odds

quote:

NBA NBA Championship
Fri 2/27 7:05PM
Cleveland Cavaliers +280
Golden State Warriors +400
Oklahoma City Thunder +750
Atlanta Hawks +850
San Antonio Spurs +865
Memphis Grizzlies +1050
Chicago Bulls +1100
Dallas Mavericks +1800
Los Angeles Clippers +2000
Houston Rockets +2500
Indiana Pacers +3000
Portland Trail Blazers +3500
Toronto Raptors +3500
Washington Wizards +5000
Miami Heat +17500
Milwaukee Bucks +26000
Phoenix Suns +40000
Charlotte Hornets +50000
Detroit Pistons +60000
New Orleans Pelicans +60000
Brooklyn Nets +100000
Boston Celtics +125000


quote:

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Fri 2/27 7:00PM
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Golden State Warriors +397
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder +823
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Dallas Mavericks +1615
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Posted by c on z
Zamunda
Member since Mar 2009
127379 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:31 am to
quote:

Side note: Does LeBron still pose a serious threat in the MVP race?


He's definitely returned to the forefront of the discussion.
Posted by rocket31
Member since Jan 2008
41819 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:36 am to
handful of plebs (RTR, etc) doubt Lebron every year at this time, and then undoubtedly, they will squirrel their little heads into the sand like dumbasses come playoff time.
Posted by Fearthehat0307
Dallas, TX
Member since Dec 2007
65256 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:40 am to
quote:

Cleveland Cavaliers vs New Orleans Pelicans +41500


so you're saying there's a chance
Posted by Mr. Wayne
Member since Feb 2008
10047 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:49 am to
Cleveland has games @HST, @Toronto, and @Atlanta in the next week. They follow that up with games @Dallas and @SA the next week, and @Memphis to round out March. If they keep their pace with that schedule, I will lose any doubt. As of right now, there is not a team playing as well as they are. They need to stay hot though. If they start dropping some, those early season doubts might start creeping back into the locker room.
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
84610 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 10:49 am to
quote:

All of you people should bet everything y'all own on the cavs then


Wouldn't be a bad idea. They're 18-2 straight up and 16-4 ATS in their last 20. During that run, they've beaten the Clippers twice and OKC, Portland, and Golden State once.

Hopefully they take care of business on the road tonight against Indiana before they travel to Houston on Sunday for a showdown with the Rockets. Fingers crossed that Kyrie's injury isn't serious, although he is unlikely to play tonight.
Posted by Goldrush25
San Diego, CA
Member since Oct 2012
33793 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:27 am to
I never thought GS was a threat to them, and that was before last night.

A healthy SA can beat them. Other than that I'm not so sure.
Posted by bigpetedatiga
Alexandria, LA
Member since Aug 2009
8623 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:30 am to
I still doubt them.

They still have to get by the Hawks.

Also, whoever the play in the west, don't know if they are going to get away with raping the other team like they did last night against GS.
Posted by Carson123987
Middle Court at the Rec
Member since Jul 2011
66377 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:31 am to
Lol at all the Blatt haters from weeks ago. Just lol
Posted by molsusports
Member since Jul 2004
36105 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:34 am to
Yes

I think they can win the East but I doubt they can win the Championship

Full disclosure, I'm going full PJ on this one only having watched a couple of their games this year
Posted by KillerNut9
Pearl Jam
Member since Dec 2007
33499 posts
Posted on 2/27/15 at 11:37 am to
quote:

Lol at all the Blatt haters from weeks ago. Just lol


This is applicable in multiple avenues.

Those who mocked their trades.
Those who mocked their ability to play defense.
Yadda yadda yadda
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