Source: sports.neoblack.com --- Thursday, May 26, 2016
Good morning. We have that and more in Thursday’s NBA newsletter. Good morning. Let’s Basketball. DINO ON THE BARBIE: The Cavaliers utterly destroyed the Raptors essentially from the tip, winning 116-78 . It was as unentertaining as it sounds. Toronto needs to win at home on Friday to survive. LeBron James is one win from his sixth consecutive NBA Finals . ( This Shea Serrano flowchart is spot-on .) SIGN UP FOR OUR NBA NEWSLETTER Get news, links and Ziller’s #hottakes in your inbox every weekday morning. Email Kevin Love was fantastic in Game 5 after a couple of duds in Toronto . SWEAT? Before the game, Paul Flannery and I discussed the Raptors’ surprising home sweep and whether the Cavs should be worried . So much for that. ON THE AIR TONIGHT: The Warriors’ first elimination game in two years. This game is so serious Steve Kerr is forced to implore fans to show up on time . 9 p.m. ET tip on TNT. DRAG ME DOWN: I wrote that Draymond Green’s ineffectiveness in the past two games is hurting Stephen Curry’s ability to pop off. Some folks have used that line of argument to suggest it reflects poorly on Steph because his greatness relies on the greatness of others. To that I say: duh? A weaponized point forward that prevents hard traps on Steph is part and parcel of Warriors’ excellence. Are we just learning this? Just because he was the unanimous MVP doesn’t mean he can keep up the excellence when his most important co-star is playing ...
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