(1) Cavaliers Vs. (4) Celtics

[Andrew]

I don't hate him, he's a spectaculiar player and one who is going to dominate the league for years to come...but it wouldnt hurt him to be a bit more humble and not want to be the focus of attention at all times.

Agreed on all counts.

[NovU]

The biggest difference between Kobe and Lebron I think is maturity. Some of Lebron's behaviour is just ridiculous. I know all superstars love themselves, but in Lebron's case, he goes beyond the imagination time to time. Whatever the excuse he comes out with in such situations, it all sounds like him saying "I am the King, so that's the way it is." And this is me speaking, who actually enjoy watching Lebron playing well, which makes me some sort of a fan, but for me, it's nothing more than wanting to watch a superstar playing like a superstar. I hope he'll try to change his image.

Anyways, back on more relevant matter, I have a feeling a game 6 will be actually a game 7. Homecourt advantage didn't seem to matter in this series, but I think game 5 was alarming enough for the Cavliers, and game 7 I believe is a lot tougher than any previous games in the series for 'away' team.

[Andrew]

If the Cavs want to win this series they're going to have to, you know, actually show up and give a damn. LeBron's going to have to be far more aggressive in taking the ball to the basket and finishing the way he's more than capable of doing, Mo and Jamison can't afford to disappear and as a team they need to take care of the ball and do a better job controlling the glass. Game 5 was a terrible effort, if that Cavs team shows up then the Celtics are breezing into the ECF with their starters on the bench for most, if not all, of the fourth quarter.

[shadowgrin]

More people should be like Tim Duncan.

But he's boring!

[Jackal]

He's pretty damn amusing when Joey Crawford is around.

[scubilete]

tonight's game should be exciting, hopefully is not a blowout.

[Andrew]

tonight's game should be exciting, hopefully is not a blowout.

Agreed on both counts.

[Andrew]

Still a long way to go, but not the start the Cavs wanted nor needed.

[BrotherJRB]

Why don't the Cavaliers put Rondo on his ass every time he enters the lane????? The dude cannot shoot free throws. Make him pay for entering the lane.

Delonte West needs to score. Mo Williams is playing alright.

The rest of the Cavs need to play defense. Watch Tony Allen and Big Baby defend the pick n roll. If Jamison and Mo defended it like that the Cavs would be in far better shape.

Another beer for me!!! URGHH!@

[BrotherJRB]

Mo Williams just showed every kid how not to run the fast break.....that was atrocious.

[Andrew]

It's going to be a long night for the Cavs if Rondo is going to knock down eighteen footers. Jamison needs to get going.

[Andrew]

Looks like this will be one worth watching all the way to the final buzzer. Hope it stays competitive.

[rise]

If the Cavs lose...

[NovU]

Mo Williams just showed every kid how not to run the fast break.....that was atrocious.

He had a few errors so far in the game, but he was the sole reason why they are behind by only 2 now at the half time. Lebron so is unlike MVP tonight. Maybe he'll gear up in the secone half, but given that Mo alone won't be able to win the game, Lebron will really need to step up in the second half. Boston easily could be up by 10 if open shots, especially ray's 3, fell.

It's painful to watch Shaq though he isn't playing terrible. He in younger days, could have punished if he had such open looks in the paint, but now he just lays it up and misses sometimes too. Rondo fouled Shaq in the paint, and younger Shaq just could have dunked, dragging Rondo with him to the rim for plus 1.

[BrotherJRB]

Jamison needs to be off the court. He provides the Cavs nothing.

If the Celtics ---- mostly Garnett, Pierce and Rondo are hitting jumpers I don't think the Cavs can win. But these guys have been inconsistent.

First 3 minutes of the second half will tell who wins this game....at least that is how it has worked every other game of the series.

[Andrew]

It's painful to watch Shaq though he isn't playing terrible. He in younger days, could have punished if he had such open looks in the paint, but now he just lays it up and misses sometimes too. Rondo fouled Shaq in the paint, and younger Shaq just could have dunked, dragging Rondo with him to the rim for plus 1.

I was thinking the same thing when he put the ball on the floor and then missed that layup. Once upon a time, he'd have done something like this:

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Speaking of dunks though, Tony Allen's tomahawk towards the end of the half was nasty.

[NovU]

Speaking of dunks though, Tony Allen's tomahawk towards the end of the half was nasty.

And that led to Rondo foulding Shaq on the other end of the floor. LOL at that Rondo all pumped for Allen's dunk, not going back to D early enough. This is pretty much a game 7 for the Celtics, COME ON!

[Andrew]

LOL at that Rondo all pumped for Allen's dunk, not going back to D early enough.

I thought he was complaining that there should've been a foul call. Either way, he didn't get back quick enough.

Cavs back in the lead early in the third.

[Andrew]

Love the intensity. Hope it remains a battle like this the rest of the way.

[NovU]

How the fuck Varejao be so stupid knowing what's at stake with each possession? As soon as Shaq went to the bench, Cavliers are back to being pitiful fucks. 9 points more than half way into the 3rd. Now Lebron really needs to take over the game. Otherwise, that's it for the King and we can see him going to Miami this offseason.

[Andrew]

Indeed, now would be an excellent time for LeBron to step up as it seems Mo has cooled off. Plenty of time left and it could still go either way, but the Cavs are on shaky ground right now, a couple of turnovers and Celtics runs away from falling in a hole too deep to climb out of with the final buzzer fast approaching.

[benji]

LeBron on his way to a quadruple double.

I was pretty shocked the Cavs waived J.J. Hickson after the first quarter though.

[Andrew]

Glen Davis audibly screams "I fucked up! I fucked up!" in a closeup, ESPN crew does their best to draw attention away from it.

[Andrew]

LeBron keeps things interesting with back to back threes.

[dare]

Sheed making 3's, game is slipping for the Cavs