Playoffs Live Thread: Cavs vs Celtics, Game 1
2015-04-19https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTo7ushzoDM
We’ve officially come full circle ladies and gentlemen. It was the Celtics of Boston beating the Cavs in game 6 of the 2010 playoffs that led to LeBron tearing off his Cavs jersey, his subsequent decision to create the collusion three and a drastic spike on whiskey consumption in the Hughey household  over the past four years. The franchises are the same, but nearly every face has 
changed. Not one Celtic from that game is still on their roster and the only current Cavs from that contest are LeBron James and Anderson Varejao (sigh). If you are lucky enough to attend todays game, and you still have a voice tomorrow, you didn’t deserve to go in the first place. Â After 1,802 days, playoff basketball is back in Cleveland. Do you feel how I feel, when we go to the land of believe?
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Dribble penetration killing Cavs, and Celtcs in “no layup” playoff defense mode. Frankly,the Celtics are the more focused, composed team at this point.
Need some post up offense get Mozzy going
Or KLove but need more post play
That was a fugly shot by Shump.
Last two possessions… Cavs have looked like they have no plan on offense…
Swedish Larry bird is an insult to the hick from French lick.
HAHA Makeup foul.
Jorebko has to rely on flopping.
Freaking terrible call. Jonas sucks.
That was an awful call on Moz.
That’s the second time Jerebko has walked with no call…
Where the foul on Mozzy
Cavs letting Celtics dictate the pace of play. Also Olynyk hasn’t missed a shot and Zeller only missed one…
My 4 years old asked about Kelly. Said he looked good but wonders why #1 doesn’t guard him.
Not a good quarter by the Cavs. Cleveland better take this team seriously, or they’ll regret letting them in the playoffs.
Cavs need to tighten things up… Should not be giving up 30 point quarters to the C’s…
Not a great first quarter.
Agreed. Nt sure if it nerves because of atmosphere or if the cavs disregarded the Celtic bench.
Celtics offense really looks good
Kyrie’s defense looks really bad.
Most PGs look bad trying to guard IT though… IMHO, not enough Moz in the first quarter
Shump on Thomas now. Perfect pick-and-pop by the Celtics. Kyrie answers….
Scouting report fail… Celtics are good at the pick and roll…
I watched water bug way too many times in the Pac 12 he is so quick
LeBron’s hitting his free throws today. That alone could make the difference in a tight game.
Might need to put Perk in to put Isaiah on his azz and introduce him to playoff basketball…
Kyrie smoked again.
LBJ with the deletion…
Wow. Awful D by kKrie there, and then he almost threw it away
They keep talking about this being Blatt’s first NBA playoffs, but how different is NBA playoff pressure from the pressure of the Euroleague club tournament or the FIBA championships?
Boston bench was killing Cleveland till that last little spurt.
James JONES! Comes in and makes a diff immediately
Calm and smooth! Needed that badly
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Sure looked like the cross dresser traveled before he started the drive for the dunk. I was just asking for a time out before we scored those last 5. go cavs
Clearly TT is having trouble staying with Kelly…
JAMES FREAKING JONES!!
KYRIE is MAGIC!
Am I nuts or are the refs afraid of a fight that hasn’t happened yet? They’re locking down on the fouls this game.
Kyrie going to be running all day after IT
JVG doesn’t like people wagering their children’s names on basketball
He would definitely not approve of you calling your next child Cols…
Never knew that’s where Isaiah Thomas got his name… his dad lost a bet… LOL
The WNBA ROY runner up just checked in, Nate…
KELLY
You better bet they watched some long film sessions on Isaiah Thomas.
I watched home too much out here in the Pac 12:)
Too bad we didn’t get the refs from the Raps/Wiz game from yesterday… they allowed a lot more contact early…
Celtics not intimidated at all. Stevens did a great job of getting them prepared for this environment.
They are playing with house money… why would they be intimidated. They have absolutely nothing to lose…
Celtics are in a great place. Have the assets to make a big fish move and interesting young core.
Man I love the defensive energy!
JR SWISH!!!!!!
Tyler Zeller the early offensive star for C’s… (Nate shakes his head…)
Love with great hustle to get back on D even after the missed shot…
What does JR have shaved into the side of his head?
KYRIE! First career playoff points!
Now his second, sweet move
This is a different level of intensity on D than the Cavs have shown in a while in first quarters…
Good defense effort being called bummer
Awesome effort by Love on that rebound tip
JR with the active hands
love the foul, make them think twice
Lots of nerves on the first possession…
HEEERRRREEEEE WEEEEEEE GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Angry Smurf with the final words of inspiration in the locker room huddle…
Loved it! Win and advance
Let’s go Cavs!
Not a fan of the Will.I.Am “This is Awesome” opening song for the playoffs this year…
Q about to GET LOUD!
Oh boy… we get Breen, JVG and Mark Jackson for the call…
I love VanGundy but boy I hate listening to Jackson.
I really wish I was at this game!!
I’ll drink to that Evil. i am so happy for Believland to have this.
I think I’m going to game two if anyone wants to go. Probably going with flashseats or flim flaming a scalper.
Represent Corey!
I might try and go to Clips/Spurs game on Wednesday
Oh man I am going to enjoy it vaicariously through you if that happens.
All In! I am grateful for this blog because I have no fans here in oregon, Yet!
That’s what led me to C:tB too. I didn’t know any other Cavs fans in LA.
Let’s go CAVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t know if this is official… but it’s cool!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0nGymQ1DH0
I mean… I’ve never seen KLove or JR shout like that!
I. Have. Been. Called. To. Work. This is a devastating development. However. I am relying on the greatest blog in the history of the interwebs. Its playoffs, step your game up. We’re all counting on you.
Say it ain’t so, Joe!
Doesn’t your boss know it’s a CAVS PLAYOFF SUNDAY?!
They’re Lakers fans. So they don’t know the season itsn’t over yet. :)
So true… would be better for you if they were like some of the “Laker fans” I work with who have now become Clipper fans…
That seemed like one of the most candid interviews Bron has done…
“What a long strange trip it has been” so fired up for today and the rest of the playoffs. The focus, the comments, the energy all seem to be aligned and pointing to a prepared team. Thanks to this blog and all the commenters and the writers for making this the most informed season I have ever had! Here is to commenting in the finals and with the championship.
What is the beer or choice? Mine is Deschutes River Ale! Unless I need to switch to Miller Time. Enjoy
Bend, Oregon! Big fan of Deschutes Inversion and Mirror Pond. My drink of choice is White Rajah IPA from Brew Kettle (it seriously might be a better brewery than Great Lakes) and Jameson.
Nice Corey! Inversion is amazing, have you had the good fortune of trying the Fresh Squeezed IPA? My fav from Descutes, the river ale is my lawn mowing and early cavs game beer:). Would love to get back to Ohio to try some of those brews that I have been hearing about here! Go cavs
This is a great time of year to visit Cleveland for a Mancation. Cavs playoff games, Indians games, Cedar Point in a few weeks.
I NEED THIS GAME TO START
According to McMenamin… KLove was one of the first two Cavs on the floor early this morning practicing his shots…
I am really hopi g for him to have a huge game, I know he often does but a more obvious one for all the world to see! Oregon represented!
Can’t wait for a great postseason ride with all you fellow CtBers!
Sunday Conversation with LBJ and McMenamin coming up shortly on ESPN…
It’s already online: http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-cavaliers/post/_/id/708/in-changing-times-lebron-remains-constant
CAN’T WAIT!!!!
My 4 year old said “I’ve been waiting my whole life for today”.
He can be dramatic and he overheard my Cleveland born wife say boo to the cavs playoff run. I told him this game is more meaningful than his wii basketball playoff games. I hope mozgov is ready because I guess the refs today will call a tight game. Any word on who is calling it? Is the ponytail girl (Lauren I think) there. She is bold.
I will second your four year old’s sentiments!