To all of those people trying to say Lebron didn't just have an amazing game

[DMAVS41]

Great game, but it's nothing to go crazy over. 42 points on 37 shots while seeing single coverage the entire game...didn't play very good defense either. The Warriors were clearly trying to make him be a volume scorer, and it worked.

Definitely not his fault they lost, but the OP shouldn't be expecting everyone to suck his dick.

Yea. The game of basketball is still basketball...even if it's the finals.

If Lebron fans are really going to have an issue with someone saying it was a great game, but not historic.

Then not only are they a terrible fan base, but don't get the game to begin with.

[MP.Trey]

He had a great game. Hitting that last shot in regulation would have made it amazing.

[Mr Feeny]

44 points in the finals IS incredible. Hasn't been done since Shaq, and this against the best defense in the league.
Who cares what some haters have to say. The majority of sensible basketball fans across the globe see it for what it was - a magnificent performance.

[DMAVS41]

They were all 3 guarded 1 on 1, that's the point. All 3 players has different weaknesses, so obviously the defender in front of them will defend them differently. Durant and Dirk were defended 1 on 1 and they couldn't score 44 points. And stop with your help less important crap lol. Bogut was waiting the paint atleast 20 seconds each possession for Lebron.

I said they were guarded differently. Which you have now conceded. You were the one that said they were guarded the same. I'm glad you've changed your tune.

So what about the exact point total? They also never approached taking 37 shots in a finals game.

And again you are just wrong. Teams almost always double in the post and wing post way more often than last night. Last night the Warriors stuck to their game plan regardless of outcome...which was single Lebron and help only at the last second if possible.

Take away the 3's and try to keep everyone off the offensive glass.

These players are amazing....these guys in their primes...if you are going to give them 37 shots on 90% single coverage in a game...doesn't matter if it's in the finals or not...they are going to score a shit ton of points unless they are off.

My point wasn't to compare them directly...it was a comment about how great offensive players getting covered like Lebron did last night are going to score a lot. Which they just will...

[catch24]

Great performance, but not "spectacular" or "UNREAL" like some of the casuals are saying.

His missed game-winner, and scoreless overtime put a damper on it.

[nba_55]

I said they were guarded differently. Which you have now conceded. You were the one that said they were guarded the same. I'm glad you've changed your tune.

So what about the exact point total? They also never approached taking 37 shots in a finals game.

And again you are just wrong. Teams almost always double in the post and wing post way more often than last night. Last night the Warriors stuck to their game plan regardless of outcome...which was single Lebron and help only at the last second if possible.

Take away the 3's and try to keep everyone off the offensive glass.

These players are amazing....these guys in their primes...if you are going to give them 37 shots on 90% single coverage in a game...doesn't matter if it's in the finals or not...they are going to score a shit ton of points unless they are off.

My point wasn't to compare them directly...it was a comment about how great offensive players getting covered like Lebron did last night are going to score a lot. Which they just will...

I haven't concede shit LOL. You responded to poster who was talking about Lebron being single covered. And you said you can't defend like dirk and durant like that. And i clearly said all 3 ( lebron, dirk and durant) were single covered. And no, teams doesn't always almost double the post. Stop making up things. Durant and Dirk didn't get doubled when they posted up.

[DMAVS41]

Great performance, but not "spectacular" or "UNREAL" like some of the casuals are saying.

His missed game-winner, and scoreless overtime put a damper on it.

Exactly.

Why is everyone on the Lebron side ignoring the missed game winner and the complete no show in OT?

If he makes that game winner...then it's a historic game.

If he shows up in OT and plays great...then it's a historic game.


42 points on 37 shots while being singled and given 5 feet of space on range shoots...missing a game winner...and no showing OT and losing...that is not a
"Oh my God"...how is he doing this moment.

Simple as that.

[HurricaneKid]

LeBron really wasn't that great all things considered. But LOL at "single coverage no help". There was almost ALWAYS help at the rim. It was so apparent that GS got called for illegal D. Its where ALL those Mozzy dunks originated.

[sd3035]

Bricking a game winner and disappearing in OT capped off his mediocre inefficient chucking game

[nba_55]

I said they were guarded differently. Which you have now conceded. You were the one that said they were guarded the same. I'm glad you've changed your tune.

So what about the exact point total? They also never approached taking 37 shots in a finals game.

And again you are just wrong. Teams almost always double in the post and wing post way more often than last night. Last night the Warriors stuck to their game plan regardless of outcome...which was single Lebron and help only at the last second if possible.

Take away the 3's and try to keep everyone off the offensive glass.

These players are amazing....these guys in their primes...if you are going to give them 37 shots on 90% single coverage in a game...doesn't matter if it's in the finals or not...they are going to score a shit ton of points unless they are off.

My point wasn't to compare them directly...it was a comment about how great offensive players getting covered like Lebron did last night are going to score a lot. Which they just will...

Durant was covered like that against Memphis when westbrook went down and guess what happened?

[DMAVS41]

I haven't concede shit LOL. You responded to poster who was talking about Lebron being single covered. And you said you can't defend like dirk and durant like that. And i clearly said all 3 ( lebron, dirk and durant) were single covered. And no, teams doesn't always almost double the post. Stop making up things. Durant and Dirk didn't get doubled when they posted up.

You said they were guarded exactly the same. Which they weren't.

Teams absolutely give more help in the post than last night. Again...you need to watch basketball more.

Last time I can think of prime Dirk getting 1 on 1 coverage start to finish like Lebron did last night? It's when he went for 48 points on 15 shots against Ibaka in the 11 WCF.

Again...it's not to directly compare these players. I gladly admit Lebron is better than both of those guys.

It's about acknowledging that the team Lebron played last night...wanted him to take 40 shots...and they were happy to see him score the way he did. It wasn't efficient or dominant enough for them to change their defense.

And you are ignoring the reason it wasn't a historic game. It's not because how Lebron was covered....it wasn't historic because he missed the game winner and wet the bed in OT.

Sorry, but that matters if you want to put the "historic" label on a game.

[TheMarkMadsen]

They never even doubled him.

Guys like Kobe & Jordan were getting double and triple teams whenever they touched the ball. Especially Kobe in 08

It's insane to play man up on a superstar all game.. But it worked..

Kerr is basically saying that he's more afraid of the Cavs shooters than what Lebron can do man on man against Iggy..

Very interesting

[nba_55]

They never even doubled him.

Guys like Kobe & Jordan were getting double and triple teams whenever they touched the ball. Especially Kobe in 08

It's insane to play man up on a superstar all game.. But it worked..

Kerr is basically saying that he's more afraid of the Cavs shooters than what Lebron can do man on man against Iggy..

Very interesting

Yeah right .

[navy]

They never even doubled him.

Guys like Kobe & Jordan were getting double and triple teams whenever they touched the ball. Especially Kobe in 08

It's insane to play man up on a superstar all game.. But it worked..

Kerr is basically saying that he's more afraid of the Cavs shooters than what Lebron can do man on man against Iggy..

Very interesting

This isnt true. When it came down to it they decided to start sending help which is why Mozgov got so many looks late in the fourth and in overtime.

[DMAVS41]

They never even doubled him.

Guys like Kobe & Jordan were getting double and triple teams whenever they touched the ball. Especially Kobe in 08

It's insane to play man up on a superstar all game.. But it worked..

Kerr is basically saying that he's more afraid of the Cavs shooters than what Lebron can do man on man against Iggy..

Very interesting

It's all about keeping Lebron from getting guys in foul trouble. Lebron's shot has been so broke all playoffs...it's the perfect strategy.

Give him a huge cushion to keep from driving, stay home on 3 point shooters, only help at the last second in the post or on drives to not give up too many offensive boards.

Regardless of the debate here.

You ask any Warriors player or coach...they will tell you that they'll gladly take Lebron scoring 42 on 37 shots while wearing down late.