Just my thoughts on playoffs since I'm up late and not working tomorrow:
Tor/ Cle - my initial feelings on this series was Cle in 6 but like most people I was fearing a sweep after the first two games. Great work by Lowrie and Derozan and of course Biyombo for making it a series. I love their attitudes plus Corey Joseph is a stud and competitor. It just seems like Cle is too deep for the Raptors but I'm proud of their work and I think they'll give it a 100% again in Toronto and hopefully push a game 7.
GSW/ OKC - wtf, can't believe it, honestly thought GSW would get it done in no more than 6 games. I've only watched bits and pieces of this series but I just can't help to think Kerr needs to step up and make the right adjustments.
In my mind, you have your trio of curry, klay, and draymond who you have to put in a position to match the production of Westbrook, Durant and Ibaka. That's not happening as OKC trio (duo primarily) is out producing GSW trio.
Also, Steven Adams is dominating and looks like a top 10 center! So make the adjustment to have Ezeli cancel out his production and have bogut match up against Kanter. I think GSW is very capable at the very least of coming out neutral in those two battles and trying to win through the third factor - 2nd unit who is much stronger than OKCs. That's one of their biggest strength as a squad. A second unit that cannot build big leads.
So stratigically, they should be able to matchup. It just seems like Kerr is playing a lot in the way they won last year and not trying to adjust to what they're facing this series. I dunno he's
Coach of the Year and did well to turn the Cle series last year so let's see. I still give GSW a 50-50 chance. Maybe it's the superstar factor with Westbrook and Durant but you have superstars of your own so I'm not sure. Curry needs to come into his own.
On another note, Westbrook is a super freak! I don't understand how this guy can go 100% every play night in and night out. Not quite sure how his CNS can repeat such a high level of intensity not to mention his body keeping up with it. I love the guy but I'm also a bit worried that it has to balance out at some point and I fear although really hope it doesn't affect his longevity in the league. A Rafael Nadal comparison comes to mind.
