https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY4TuheKUbQ
In case you didn’t check out EvilGenius’ superior piece from earlier today, “On Determination,” it should get you sufficiently pumped and in the right mindset for tonight’s game. After that, check out this Uninterrupted video about LeBron’s mindset for game two. Then, note that Delly’s starting tonight.
Let’s finish that off with the greatest motivational speech in the history of motivational speeches. I’m not talking the Gipper either. Here’s the final verse of Alfred, Lord Tenyson’s Ulysses, the poem of an aging King, older, home, and returning to the sea to take on new quests with his wizened mariners, the outcomes of which are unknown.
There lies the port; the vessel puffs her sail:
There gloom the dark, broad seas. My mariners,
Souls that have toil’d, and wrought, and thought with me—
That ever with a frolic welcome took
The thunder and the sunshine, and opposed
Free hearts, free foreheads—you and I are old;
Old age hath yet his honour and his toil;
Death closes all: but something ere the end,
Some work of noble note, may yet be done,
Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods.
The lights begin to twinkle from the rocks:
The long day wanes: the slow moon climbs: the deep
Moans round with many voices. Come, my friends,
‘T is not too late to seek a newer world.
Push off, and sitting well in order smite
The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths
Of all the western stars, until I die.
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down:
It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles,
And see the great Achilles, whom we knew.
Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and tho’
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Go Cavs!
Has there EVER been a Finals where the first two games BOTH went to OT?
Nope..this is the first time ever. Making of an epic.
Nope, this is the first time.
Kyrie on instagram :)
https://instagram.com/p/3pyj2XshOf/?taken-by=k1irving
Delly on NBA TV
Lebron speaking at the post game presser looks in pain. His torso looks like its been heavily wrapped.
NBATV guys interviewing Delly now…
Per NBATV…
Most 30-10-10 in NBA Playoff history:
Oscar Robertson 8
LeBron James 7
Charles Barkley 2
Wilt Chamberlain 2
@ChrisBHaynes: LeBron James on Stephen Curry struggling: “It had everything to do with Delly.”
Delly is on with the NBA TV crew now.
I wouldn’t say that, but he was great and ultra valuable. :D
His Plus minus was great
We won the rebounding battle 55-45.
I think I saw a stat that said we’re 12-0 in playoffs when we win rebound battle and 0-3 when not coming into tonight.
Can anyone remember a player that came up more out of nowhere than Delly on such a major stage before? Everyone in basketball knows him now.
It’s probably happened, but if it has, it’s probably a similar thing — a guy playing because a starter got injured, and the backup played well. No one comes to my mind immediately, though.
This would be like if Sundiata Gaines became Tony Allen and iced a finals game at the line.
Now that is funny
One other thing: Moz has destroyed Bogut in this series, which is 180 degrees from media narrative going in.
This is fantastic – Lebron/Delly handshake:
i’m getting choked up
@mcten: According to a Cavs source when Tony Brothers was asked about the non-call by Iguodala on LeBron he said: “I didn’t see it”
Cause of his bad case of glaucoma?
Wonder if he HEARD it? But in the end, it was a travel first, so can’t complain much. They just were determined to not call anything at all late, I guess.
I think gsw will wilt under sustained pressure. As bad as Steph played, Klay played out a his mind. We don’t have to stop everyone just enough people to win the games
Wow… That’s it. Can I get a quote on the recap:
“Do or do not. There is no try.” It was once said that this was the antithesis of Delly, mind you it was said as a compliment. I must say, he LIFTED THAT X WING RIGHT OUTTA THAT DEGOBAH SWAMP
How GREAT does this FEEL? First Cavs win EVER in the FINALS!!!
I may not sleep until Tuesday!!!
Oh this one had a little extra
So GSW lost how many games at home this year?
And did I hear Curry was shooting 57% on uncontested threes in the playoffs?
All the Cavs being interviewed saying they don’t expect any sympathy from anybody because of the injuries and that they’re full intent is to win.
@CBSSportsNBA: Klay said he’ll think about his missed box-out on Dellavedova “for a long time.”
Hope he thinks about it through July 2015!
This made me laugh:
https://twitter.com/SportsComedy_/status/607758992144613376
My word … I am dead tired after a weeks worth of road trips and I still don’t think I can sleep for another few hours.
I hear ya. I wish I didn’t have to get up in 6 hours.
What a game! Cavs bring the war to the Warriors. If I hear any more crap about Delly I smack you. That’s it. We are done with that. Kid is +15 with 5 boards, 3 steals in 42 minutes, hits the go ahead free throws after an offensive rebound, checks the MVP on the last shot.
Of course, all credit to the King. That is carrying a team. Wow. What a monumental effort. Just Herculean.
I’m ashamed of myself for listening to things like ‘reason’ and ‘logic’ and giving in to doubt. There is no logic where LeBron is involved. Game the %@#$ on!
Don’t be ashamed… just don’t be afraid to believe!
#Determination
Believe Mode engaged!
While I am thrilled with the win, I’m just curious why Moz is on the bench in the 4th and OT …
To match GSW’s small line up.
Also dont forget how well Blatt knows Mozgov having coached him before overseas. I think he knows exactly what he can get out of Mozgov.
My guess is that if Mozgov was on the floor, the guy he was guarding would set a pick for Curry and Mozzie would have to switch onto Curry. TT showed pretty good feet against Curry on most occasions.
I think it’s a match up thing. He can too easily get ISO’d against a smaller guard who can easily cross him up.
How big was the Speights blown breakaway dunk at the end of the third?
Makes up for the phantom travel on Moz in game 1
They let Mozzy have a real travel tonight. Some bad calls — especially the massive arm whack on LeBron by Iggy.
Almost as big as the missed Shump layup.
And I have a feeling people is not gonna give Cavs the credit for the win
especially cause its a two point win
And that’s just fine… Let em… Let em all the way to the Championship!
What about the coaching and the game planning of Blatt this series and generally the playoffs? When he got in his comfort zone, which is having time between games to prepare for an opponent, he has completely outcoached three coaching media darlings in Stevens, Thibodeau and COTY Bud(his almost TO notwithstanding). And these first two games he has gotten the better of Kerr also. I especially loved how he has used Mozgov against GS, having him cutting to the rim in order to create space in the two bigs-no shooting lineup. Not to mention how the defense in the playoffs… Read more »
Eh… Great gameplanner. Doesn’t always make the best decisions in games. Should’ve called a TO earlier to get TT out of the game when they were intentionally fouling. Also, where was Moz at the beginning of overtime?
He obviously did that for defensive purposes. He didnt want Moz to chase Curry at the 3 point line. He did in Game 1 and the results werent that good. Though troubling why he didnt play him at all in the fourth quarter. And maybe he should have called a TO but thats just nitpicking to me. Do you realise we nearly beat them twice on their home court?
Steph at the podium… Riley suspiciously absent…
Delly gonna be on da podium for sure
:large
I MEAN COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So when not guarded by Delly, he wasn’t too far off his usual percentages. But he couldn’t do anything against The Wonder From Down Under.
We need double doubles from at least 2 person other than lbj (moz, TT, jr, shump)
@IAmDPick: Blatt got Israel wilin’ at 06:00 AM.
@IAmDPick: Those were Dellavedova’s only free-throws this series. He got BIG KAHUNAS.
I am speechless. I cannot compute what just happened. System overload.
You believe me now?
#Determination
Lebron always wins Game 2, always after lsoing game 1 of finals, alway wins in Game 2!!!!!!!
Time to go read the GSW board …
Their entire fan base turned on Curry. Unbelievable.
Hahaha no way…..seriously?
yeah Curry and the refs at golden state of mind
Cavs got the finals monkey off their back!!!
Hey guys… We’ve never won a finals game! History!
DELLY!!!!
What a game. What a series. We should be up 2-0 but I’ll take it. Smith played horrible. Thompson missed 5-6 bunnies. And we still beat GS on their home court.
Game 3 is ours. Everyone better come to play! LeBron is incredible, and let’s hope the rest of the guys continue to step up. I’m looking for a Smith rebound game in Game 3. 7-12 from 3. Thompson with a double double. Mozgov the same.
LET’S GO!!!!
Tristan was pretty bad. He’s not even looking to make an offensive move. Tristan should look for his shot just a little – he is playing scared on offense.
Where’s Cols?
Looks like you don’t need “stars” you just need one King and a bunch of guys with extreme will…
Peanut butter delly time! Holy cow, too much for my heart! This team will be unbeatable when healthy!
@SportsTaxMan: In tonight’s game Steph Curry did not make a shot when Matthew Dellavedova guarded him. H/t @Espn Radio #Cavaliers #Warriors
Wow wow wow wow.
Meanwhile, Kenny Smith is saying Curry had a mental letdown because he wasn’t playing against Kyrie.
LOL….that’s too good to make up
Mental letdown in the NBA Finals in front of a crazy-wild home crowd.
Preach on! ….
The refs tried everything they could to give that game to GS.
There were horrific calls both ways.
Yeah. But OT was pretty bad. I do not like the pump fake jump into the guy and throw up a prayer fouls.
Yeah. That call is 3:1 in the Dubs favor.
JR can’t leave his feet in that situation.
Chauncey Billups on ESPN acknowledges the Cavs could easily be up 2-0.
CAVS IN 6. I”M TELLIN YOU, Y’ALL BEST BELIEVE!!!!
Scotch with THE comment in of the night, early in the game:
“They are literally face guarding Tt. We could send an extra guard and sneak several free possessions periodically on the boards”
How prescient.
Haha thanks mate. I pointed it out to my wife and she wasn’t that impressed
Delly had 5 rebounds …
none bigger than his only offensive rebound of the night
Great job Delly, give that man a statue! Right next to LeBron’s when we win this thing in 5. Ok, maybe not 5, but, could we?! MUAHAHAHAHAHA
DO YOU SEE THAT STAT. THE STATS OF CURRY WHEN DELLY COVERS HIM. DO YOU SEE THAT????
Glee! Glee, glee, glee!
Delly was amazing. He guarded Curry, I was wrong. Great ball denial, worked his effing ass off.
Delly is the man!
Oh man! Most hard-earned and satisfying win I ve had the honor to watch in the NBA.
Agreed. From Windbag: “There’s not a lot of inventory admittedly but this is absolutely the biggest win in the history of the Cavs franchise.”
Twitter going to BREAK!!!
Everybody up for at least three more games of this?
What are the odds of a JR redemption game Tuesday?
I would love that, especially at the Q
@Dame_Lillard: Delly a real one
real recognize real
Delly is personally my second favorite athlete of all time. Right after Muhammad Ali.
And that game proves why you start Delly instead of JR.
For all of us complaining about the refereeing, Cavs went to the line 40 times to Warriors 25.
True, but they also drove inside way more times.
And now my cable is back. Unbelievable. Ugh. Oh well. I’ll take it. Go Cavs!
Delly is getting PAID. HOLY SHIT. do you guys even realize???? Shut down the MVP AAAAAAAAHHHHHHND iced the game at the line.
Not to mention his diving for balls and saving the ball from going out of bounds. Incredible …
Yeah. What a Dirty player! Haha.
“On Determination” – by Evil Genius. Starring: Matthew Dellavadova
You KNOW IT!! You can’t outwork this team!!!
Dellavadova for MVP!
I guess Doug Collins’ pre-game prediction of a four game sweep goes by the wayside.
I just stripped naked in excitement….sorry TMI
Tom! Your Delly MVP bet might pay off!!!!
DELLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness, what a ride. I need to be in Cleveland for Game 3 or 4!
Love LeBron’s reaction, big win and my bro and friends are completely quiet in the dining room. I’m loving the silence right now
Hope they hold the home court
Don’t HOPE… KNOW THAT THEY WILL!!