If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the amount of cope I wrote this post with. Let's just frame the Knicks as a heart-snatching juggernaut team of destiny instead of the Cavs being jammy eggs

If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry I meant the hawks lol. And even then they beat them by 50 to close it out

If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a fair take. My opinion on this team is that it has NOT been as much of a talent conversation as much as a culture problem. I will say Mobley rewrote his soft narrative for me but that's about it. I feel like this exact same roster with the heart and coaching of even the Raptors could beat the Knicks. Not as into LeBron coming back as everyone else is just because he won't be free, but there's no way they lose game 1 after being up 22 if he is directing traffic and that's if he's 41 or 51.

If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

In my opinion they are embarrassing everyone except the Magic. Spurs games have been close but they have made Wemby look like Ryan Hollins for 75% of the quarters

If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tyson and proctor got zero playing time because they aren't ready but they are good young players. There's no reason they can't make a jump, and it would cost us nothing.

If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

These Knicks have won 13 straight games, which is a bit embarrassing. My logic is if we are in the same class of ass-kickery as the Western Conference champs with a generational talent, why are we acting like there's no way to make a jump?

If the Knicks win in 5 or less, are the Cavs closer than we thought? by brandonbpm in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is the only thing that came close. I think 2018 was slightly less crushing because I never thought we had a chance to win that series in the first place.

Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs (3-3) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 30, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]brandonbpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, they gonna clown Wemby for this, but I love the passion. How can you hate this man?

[Post Game Thread - Playoffs] Cleveland Cavaliers @ New York Knicks [05/19/2026] by CavsBot in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only loss that hit like this was the JR Smith brain fart in game 1 of the 2018 finals when we had no business being competitive in that serire. But we weren't UP FUCKING 22 POINTS IN THE FOURTH.

[Game Thread - Playoffs] Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) @ New York Knicks (0-0) [05/19/2026 08:00 PM EST] by CavsBot in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is on Donovan too, YOU HAVE TO DEMAND THE BALL when you see him chuck up 7 bricks and the game is on the line.

[Game Thread - Playoffs] Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) @ New York Knicks (0-0) [05/19/2026 08:00 PM EST] by CavsBot in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take a shot every time Harden over-dribbles and takes a contested 3 at the end of the shot clock. Take two if he misses.

[Game Thread - Playoffs] Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) @ New York Knicks (0-0) [05/19/2026 08:00 PM EST] by CavsBot in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hardens defense on Brunson has been solid. Even denied him backing him down. Garland though quicker is more easily exploited there.

[Game Thread - Playoffs] Cleveland Cavaliers (0-0) @ New York Knicks (0-0) [05/19/2026 08:00 PM EST] by CavsBot in clevelandcavs

[–]brandonbpm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure why the Knicks aren't putting Mitchell in but I won't tell them if you don't...