# NBA Season 2015 - 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [September 30, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077 "2015-09-30T20:37:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![cg16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/342 "2016-06-19T16:20:51Z")
I would lose so much respect for Curry as a star in this league if the Cavs win tonight. I been waiting for him to step up and play like a MVP but it has yet to happen and I feel like I can’t trust him anymore. Also what does it say for Kerr as the coach if he has no defensive strategy for Lebron and allows him to score 40 pts for the third straight game? ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/343 "2016-06-19T17:41:36Z")
Instead of losing respect for Curry, how about gaining respect for LeBron, the best player in the series? ---
**Author:** ![cg16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/344 "2016-06-19T17:47:22Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](#): > > Instead of losing respect for Curry, how about gaining respect for LeBron, the best player in the series? That comes second, first will be the confusion of how a league MVP could allow his team to lose 3 straight games in the NBA finals. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/345 "2016-06-19T18:23:58Z")
The Dubs are in danger of losing because they have been without their main rim protector, Bogut, because Iguoldola has back issues, Barnes’ confidence is shot, and Green can’t play with the reckless abandon that he usually does. That, and James finally has had a teammate step his game up. ---
**Author:** ![cg16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/346 "2016-06-19T18:57:55Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](#): > > The Dubs are in danger of losing because they have been without their main rim protector, Bogut, because Iguoldola has back issues, Barnes’ confidence is shot, and Green can’t play with the reckless abandon that he usually does. That, and James finally has had a teammate step his game up. I think Bogut is that much of a factor since he has only played well in one of the three games Golden State won. He is easily replaceable on the defensive end at home. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/347 "2016-06-19T19:42:35Z")
Um, no, Bogut is most not easily replaceable. Did you happen to miss what happened in the first quarter of the first game he was out? ---
**Author:** ![cg16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/348 "2016-06-19T19:49:23Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](#): > > Um, no, Bogut is most not easily replaceable. Did you happen to miss what happened in the first quarter of the first game he was out? I just never been a fan of a nba player who can only do one thing. I like players who can defend and score not just one or the other. Golden State had no problem winning game 2 and game 4 with him only playing 10 mins and having 1 block. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/349 "2016-06-19T20:06:55Z")
There are things that Bogut does that do not show up on the stat sheet. Altering shots or preventing them from being taken would not show up. Having the offense flow through him - he is a far better passer than anyone that would be subbed for him. If you’ve never been a fan of a player that can only do one thing, then it would make most sense to root for the player that is doing everything better than anyone else in this series - LeBron. ---
**Author:** ![cg16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@cg16](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cg16)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/350 "2016-06-19T20:11:15Z")
> [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](#): > > There are things that Bogut does that do not show up on the stat sheet. Altering shots or preventing them from being taken would not show up. Having the offense flow through him - he is a far better passer than anyone that would be subbed for him. > If you’ve never been a fan of a player that can only do one thing, then it would make most sense to root for the player that is doing everything better than anyone else in this series - LeBron. Well if he is that important why was he only playing 10-12 mins a game? He probably was a help but not someone they thought was good enough to play 25 or more mins a game. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2016, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/351 "2016-06-19T20:24:02Z")
He’s important enough to be placed in the starting lineup. Besides, his absence is merely one of a number of reasons why the Cavs have clawed back into the series. I believe that the 2 most important things for GS today are the condition of Iggy’s back, and Barnes ability to knock down some open 3’s that he’s been missing. ---
**Author:** ![storyteller0910](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@storyteller0910](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/storyteller0910)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/352 "2016-06-20T00:41:08Z")
> [@cg16](#): > > I would lose so much respect for Curry as a star in this league if the Cavs win tonight. I been waiting for him to step up and play like a MVP but it has yet to happen and I feel like I can’t trust him anymore. > > Also what does it say for Kerr as the coach if he has no defensive strategy for Lebron and allows him to score 40 pts for the third straight game? LeBron James is the best player in basketball right now and conservatively one of the ten best players who ever lived. The only “defensive strategy” that works on him is “hope the other guys on his team don’t play well.” ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/353 "2016-06-20T01:02:44Z")
GS is hitting all their threes, and yet it’s still close. That’s a really good sign, I think. If they start missing a few in the second half the Cavs can carve out a lead. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/354 "2016-06-20T01:03:53Z")
Wow, how did I forget that the game is at 8 PM ET not 8 PM CST? ---
**Author:** ![Kiros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/439d5e/32.png) [@Kiros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiros)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/355 "2016-06-20T01:12:57Z")
Really interesting first half. GSW doing great from three and Cleveland doing well inside and a close back and forth game. Which is what you would think to expect… but this series hasn’t been at all what you’d expect so far. Why now? Third foul on Curry was a pretty bad call, interested to see how he reacts to open the second half. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/356 "2016-06-20T01:20:21Z")
Some good, some bad. Good to see Love have and positive play on the glass, for a change. Cavs 3 point shooting atrocious, which, if it continues, will ultimately seal their fate. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/357 "2016-06-20T01:43:42Z")
ooooooooooooooooh… ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/358 "2016-06-20T01:59:37Z")
I’m kind of amazed this is nearly tied after the Cavs bricked like 5 wide open 3s. It could easily be a substantial Cleveland lead. ---
**Author:** ![Velocity](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/velocity/32/18006_2.png) [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/359 "2016-06-20T02:21:57Z")
Terrible call by refs. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/360 "2016-06-20T02:30:14Z")
When Cleveland settles into that “stand around for 20 seconds, make a rushed drive” offense, is that fatigue, or what? They do that a lot. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077/361 "2016-06-20T02:39:16Z")
What a great game, down to the wire. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077.md?page=17) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-season-2015-2016/733077.md?page=19)