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Cavs resting big three tonight against Heat. Question. (bumped, page 2)
Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:41 pm
Per ESPN.
Could have huge implications for the playoffs. But why is nobody talking about the possibility (key word) that they are doing this to give the Heat a win (or at least make it probable) to keep the Bulls out of the playoffs?
IIRC, the Bulls are 4-0 against the Cavs this season and are vying for that 8th spot. Is it possible the Cavs could be trying to prevent them from making it to avoid playing them? Or the flip side is that if the Cavs lose and Celtics win, the Cavs have the two seed (where they would avoid the Bulls in the first round even if they do make it in).
And no, I'm not saying anybody is "scared" of anybody else, just wondering why it isn't really being talked about.
Could have huge implications for the playoffs. But why is nobody talking about the possibility (key word) that they are doing this to give the Heat a win (or at least make it probable) to keep the Bulls out of the playoffs?
IIRC, the Bulls are 4-0 against the Cavs this season and are vying for that 8th spot. Is it possible the Cavs could be trying to prevent them from making it to avoid playing them? Or the flip side is that if the Cavs lose and Celtics win, the Cavs have the two seed (where they would avoid the Bulls in the first round even if they do make it in).
And no, I'm not saying anybody is "scared" of anybody else, just wondering why it isn't really being talked about.
This post was edited on 4/19/17 at 8:26 am
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Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:44 pm to CocomoLSU
I don't think Lebron would do that to wade intentionally TBH. Hasn't Lebron sat out games v CHI this year? I've noticed He Sits when he plays his friends squads to give his bud a win.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:46 pm to Boomshockalocka
Yep last three games he missed :
CHI - wade bff
LAC - Paul BFF
Mia - coach spo
CHI - wade bff
LAC - Paul BFF
Mia - coach spo
Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:48 pm to Boomshockalocka
Did he miss the first three games against Chicago?
Honestly asking because I don't know.
Honestly asking because I don't know.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:51 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:
Is it possible the Cavs could be trying to prevent them from making it to avoid playing them?
Seeing as half of the bulls hate each other and the coach, I don't think they're too worried about playing them
Posted on 4/10/17 at 4:52 pm to Boomshockalocka
Kyrie is having knee issues. That is Cleveland's real concern right now
Posted on 4/10/17 at 5:00 pm to Boomshockalocka
quote:
Hasn't Lebron sat out games v CHI this year? I've noticed He Sits when he plays his friends squads to give his bud a win.
quote:
Yep last three games he missed :
CHI - wade bff
Hold up...
Lebron had 26 points in 39 minutes in the Bulls game on March 30th.
FYI, Kyrie played 28 minutes and Love played 21.
James also played in two of the other three games, all losses.
So there goes that theory.
quote:
Just one.
Right. So back to the original question...
This post was edited on 4/10/17 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 4/10/17 at 5:06 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:
IIRC, the Bulls are 4-0 against the Cavs this season and are vying for that 8th spot. Is it possible the Cavs could be trying to prevent them from making it to avoid playing them? Or the flip side is that if the Cavs lose and Celtics win, the Cavs have the two seed (where they would avoid the Bulls in the first round even if they do make it in).
I don't think the defending champions are making any decisions to position themselves in any way for the first round of the East playoffs.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 5:11 pm to CocomoLSU
Posted on 4/10/17 at 5:26 pm to SabiDojo
great strategy IYAM
Posted on 4/10/17 at 5:36 pm to CocomoLSU
I think it's more about they're done trying to chase #1 in the East, thanks to the fact they blew two straight against the Hawks (it's notable because the first one was against the Hawks bench, and the second they blew a 26 point lead) with...
1. LeBron playing 41 and 47 mins respectively.
2. Kyrie's knee acting up.
I wouldn't be surprised if yesterday's meltdown was the last we've seen of the Cavs starters in the regular season.
1. LeBron playing 41 and 47 mins respectively.
2. Kyrie's knee acting up.
I wouldn't be surprised if yesterday's meltdown was the last we've seen of the Cavs starters in the regular season.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 7:13 pm to SECFan1995
Cavs up 15 currently
Posted on 4/10/17 at 7:29 pm to CocomoLSU
Either way Lebron's a baby back bitch so why does it matter?
Posted on 4/10/17 at 7:45 pm to CocomoLSU
I think the Cavs saw what they did to Boston in a "big game" last week, and aren't very worried about potentially traveling for Game 1 of the conference finals. This may be their way of almost taunting them a bit. Like, here, have the 1 seed. We don't need it. 
Also, Cleveland would probably rather face Toronto in the 2nd round than Washington. They'd draw Toronto if they are the 2 seed.
Either way, I don't think they really care. If they're the 1 seed, that's still a good thing, obviously.
Also, Cleveland would probably rather face Toronto in the 2nd round than Washington. They'd draw Toronto if they are the 2 seed.
Either way, I don't think they really care. If they're the 1 seed, that's still a good thing, obviously.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 8:03 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:I highly doubt CLE cares at all but if they do, records be damned I think they'd prefer to play CHI as opposed to MIA.
IIRC, the Bulls are 4-0 against the Cavs
Posted on 4/10/17 at 8:13 pm to shel311
I don't think the Cavs care and they will coast to the Finals imo.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 8:15 pm to CocomoLSU
I don't see anything wrong with using your standing and schedule in your favor
Posted on 4/10/17 at 9:38 pm to BayouBengals03
Yeah either way it won't matter that much, but this is still weird. They'll coast in the first round, rest or not. I think I'd take the first seed over this extra rest, considering they'll coast in the first round anyway.
Posted on 4/10/17 at 9:48 pm to CocomoLSU
The Heat are more dangerous than the Bulls.
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