• Changing RCF's index page, please click on "Forums" to access the forums.

Round 2 - Game 2: Toronto Raptors @ Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 7:00 PM [EST]

Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Love it when we move the ball like this.
 
All cylinders guys.
 
Again few unforced turnovers to start the game but I like the way we started, an OK start
 
Great ball movement there.
 
Love this trapping defense. This is brilliant to watch.
 
That was a nice defense
 
Go Cavs, make their lineup adjustments meaningless.
 
This reminds me of when Kerr went small on us in the 2015 Finals. We laughed at him, especially when the Cavs went on a run to start the game. But then the Warriors won 3 in a row, and we weren't laughin' no mo'. I am quite concerned. QUITE concerned.

We where robbed of any depth at that point though... No RJ.. no Frye, no 2 Dwill's ..and btw no Kyrie,Kevin and only half a Shump(bad shoulder)

We arguably have the best small ball lineups in the NBA .. at worst second best after GSW.. We are healthy and deep.. they can throw any lineup at us..

I saw a video on youtube yesterday where a dude who makes pretty decent sports videos said he is sure the Cavs will win it all because we have so many lineups and can do so many different things. Its like playing 4 or 5 Teams at once..

If Utah could score to save their lifes GSW would have lost last night with their threes not falling.. They wont win playing like they did last night against SA,HOU or us.. They are still very much the same as last year.. amazing at shooting and passing and good on defense.. but once their shots do not fall as regularly because of good defense their offense looks really bad.. We have Lebron,Ky and even Kev who can each score 25 without making one three.. cant ask that from KD,Curry and Klay.

Back to the point... We will respond accordingly if they go small. How do you think Patterson and Powell will fare against any combination of Lebron,TT and Love? Hardly a small ball duo i really fear..
 
After the first few possessions, the Cavs have been dialed in on defense. They are pushing the Raptors to take shots they don't want, and they are accommodating. The scheme against DeRozan in particular has been impressive so far.
 
The Raptors really misidentified the problem.

Staying big is their ONLY shot. I get Jonas can be exposed, but this small line-up, they are worse almost everywhere and can't punish us anywhere.
 

Rubber Rim Job Podcast Video

Episode 3-14: "Time for Playoff Vengeance on Mickey"

Rubber Rim Job Podcast Spotify

Episode 3:14: " Time for Playoff Vengeance on Mickey."
Top