NBA Finals Predictions

[mgtr]

Well, the opinions are all over the place. I think we need a poll for winner and how many games. I am already on the record for the Warriors in 4, and many have said the Warriors in 5. I really would like to see a poll.

[JasonEvans]

Well, the opinions are all over the place. I think we need a poll for winner and how many games. I am already on the record for the Warriors in 4, and many have said the Warriors in 5. I really would like to see a poll.

Ask and ye shall receive.

[flyingdutchdevil]

My brain tells in Warriors in 5, but I really want Cleveland in 4, 5, 6, or 7. Sadly, I went with my brain.

[luburch]

I would be okay with either team winning. I really enjoy Steph as well as LeBron and Kyrie. I just think that the Warriors are a really bad match-up for the Cavs. Had it been Cavs vs. OKC I would have taken Cavs in 6. Instead, Warriors in 6.

[cato]

Huh. I guess my contrarian and somewhat flippant pick of Cavs in 6 was not so contrarian.

[MarkD83]

I picked Duke which means Cleveland since they have Kyrie and Dahntay while GS has McAdoo and HWSNBN

[kshepinthehouse]

Warriors in 5

[duke4ever19]

Cavs in 6. Seems like the "sexy pick" at the moment.

[luburch]

So the poll is currently 27-19 in favor of the Warriors, with two people just selecting "Duke" as an answer.

I'm a little surprised it's that close. I wonder if it's because Kyrie (& Dahntay) plays for for the Cavs.

[tbyers11]

So the poll is currently 27-19 in favor of the Warriors, with two people just selecting "Duke" as an answer.

I'm a little surprised it's that close. I wonder if it's because Kyrie (& Dahntay) plays for for the Cavs.

I'm a bit surprised as well. If you combine the "experts" predictions from ESPN.com and CBSsports.com you have 28-7 in favor of Golden State

[kshepinthehouse]

I'm a bit surprised as well. If you combine the "experts" predictions from ESPN.com and CBSsports.com you have 28-7 in favor of Golden State

Vegas with the Warriors as a big favorite along with the ESPN power index.

Not saying the Cavs can't win but everything points to them as underdogs.

If both teams play to their potential the Warriors win easily.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

So the poll is currently 27-19 in favor of the Warriors, with two people just selecting "Duke" as an answer.

I'm a little surprised it's that close. I wonder if it's because Kyrie (& Dahntay) plays for for the Cavs.

Wait... are you suggesting that certain posters are allowing their emotions to override facts and numbers?

Crazy.

[Indoor66]

Wait... are you suggesting that certain posters are allowing their emotions to override facts and numbers?

Crazy.

Never happen on this board!

[gurufrisbee]

I'm a bit surprised as well. If you combine the "experts" predictions from ESPN.com and CBSsports.com you have 28-7 in favor of Golden State

True, but only one of them has the Warriors winning in less than 6, which you could surmise means that they also aren't sold on the many "Warriors will crush them" predictions going around here either.

[flyingdutchdevil]

True, but only one of them has the Warriors winning in less than 6, which you could surmise means that they also aren't sold on the many "Warriors will crush them" predictions going around here either.

11 of us, actually.

[superdave]

I said Warriors in 7. I hope I am wrong and the Cavs sweep them. I'm feeling a bit over-exposed to Curry.

I do hope we get some close games though. I also think this is a big Finals for Lebron. He is 31 and cannot play forever. If he is going to move past Kobe, Duncan, Shaq, Oscar into the next level of all-time greats, he has to win this one and a few more.

Put it another way, if Lebron loses this Finals then Curry is the undisputed best player on the planet. Lebron probably would not get that mantle back. If Lebron wins, his peak is extended a while.

[Troublemaker]

Wait... are you suggesting that certain posters are allowing their emotions to override facts and numbers?

Crazy.

While I picked GSW myself, the Cavs backers are certainly using facts and numbers to arrive at their pick, from what I've seen. They're just going to emphasize different facts and numbers (those that favor the Cavs) from those who chose GSW. And the Cavs backers MAY end up being correct; we'll find out over the next couple of weeks.

[Avvocato]

I said Golden St. in 6. I think some might also remember that the Cavs held a 2-1 lead in last year's Finals with Lebron and a bag of balls (i.e., no Love and no Kyrie). I think the Warriors win, but I'm throwing a little respect Cleveland's way. I think even if the Cavs win a few games, the Warriors have shown an ability the last two postseasons to make adjustments and respond to adversity.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

While I picked GSW myself, the Cavs backers are certainly using facts and numbers to arrive at their pick, from what I've seen. They're just going to emphasize different facts and numbers (those that favor the Cavs) from those who chose GSW. And the Cavs backers MAY end up being correct; we'll find out over the next couple of weeks.

I'm just saying that it doesn't surprise me in the slightest that a group of Duke fans decide that Kyrie is more likely to win his first ring than the sports media might see it.

Fans have a tendency to predict what they WANT to happen rather than what is most likely to happen. I'm not saying it's a bad thing - I do it all the time with my NCAA brackets. Sometimes, it's correct.

[kAzE]

Picked Warriors in 6, rooting for the Cavs sweep! (But also rooting for entertaining games, of course)