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Post by bg23 on Jun 7, 2024 15:11:24 GMT -5
I would think we probably see a little more of Kyrie in P&R trying to exploit Horford. Luka isn't quick which helped Horford. Horford is so strong and technically sound that he is about as good as it gets for a big switching onto Luka. Kyrie's quickness should give him a little more trouble. I also think Dallas will probably try to post up Luka more often. Have to make sure he is catching the ball up the floor and make the entry passes difficult. Crazy thing is Boston won by 18 without any shooting variance help. Basically right in line with their season averages. Should be a fun game two.
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Post by benogliviesbrother on Jun 7, 2024 16:07:29 GMT -5
Luka looked gassed as early as halfway into the second quarter. Hard to see that getting better as the series goes on. As shown on GET UP this morning, he was gassed 9 minutes in, dragging and raising his hand to be pulled. Work him!
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Post by cdj on Jun 7, 2024 18:01:31 GMT -5
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Post by mobaz on Jun 7, 2024 18:29:13 GMT -5
Reminds me of the Miracle on Ice theme, The Legs Feed the Wolf! Hope we can out-endure them to three more wins.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jun 8, 2024 6:39:29 GMT -5
This right here is why Tatum is the Celtics MVP and the most impactful offensive player for them, even when his shot is off:
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Post by soxfansince67 on Jun 8, 2024 14:58:32 GMT -5
Kidd is providing a lot of bulletin board material for the Celts - in case they needed more motivation. Can't wait for tomorrow night!
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jun 8, 2024 15:17:55 GMT -5
I don't have access to game tape, but they did the exact same thing to Brown on 3 point line in that video, he just quickly drives for a poster dunk, not allowing the double team to develop. They tried to double and four players in the paint when he scores. Tatum is just holding the ball for a long time.
Jason Kidd said they wanted to turn it into a 2 pointer game and that's why, that D is designed to stop drives by flooding the paint. That's just incredible stupid against the NBAs top 3 point shooting team. Very good teams save that for certain spots and switch things up. It's so nice to be in the finals and have our coach outcoaching the other teams coach!
If Tatum wants to drive against that D, he needs to be quick and not over dribble. Example against Irving in the post, one move and dunk. I have zero issues with Tatum playing that role and it certainly adds value, but he needs to adjust and not get 6 turnovers. That's nothing new, Celtics have seen D like that for years.
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Post by cdj on Jun 8, 2024 16:23:58 GMT -5
Kidd thinking he is smart enough to play chess is cool
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Post by rjp313jr on Jun 8, 2024 16:27:35 GMT -5
Kidd thinking he is smart enough to play chess is cool Kidd has been a good coach, we will see how he adjusts.
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Post by cdj on Jun 8, 2024 16:29:55 GMT -5
Kidd thinking he is smart enough to play chess is cool Kidd has been a good coach, we will see how he adjusts. Mostly referring to his attempt at mental warfare, not basketball X’s and O’s Like Jason my dude you’re a wife beating bum you’re not gonna outsmart Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum
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Post by philarhody on Jun 8, 2024 16:54:16 GMT -5
Kidd has been a good coach, we will see how he adjusts. Mostly referring to his attempt at mental warfare, not basketball X’s and O’s Like Jason my dude you’re a wife beating bum you’re not gonna outsmart Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum Maybe he knows that only one team can beat the Celtics and it isn’t the Mavericks.
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Post by jmei on Jun 8, 2024 17:20:47 GMT -5
I’m not convinced that Kidd is some amazing coach. They were good this year but he was on the hot seat one year ago and has never been reputed to be some sort of tactical genius. I think he’s fine but I think the coaching matchup is not the huge Dallas advantage that some pundits seem to think, and game 1 was a great illustration of that.
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Post by cdj on Jun 8, 2024 19:23:18 GMT -5
Just as expected the team knows exactly what Kidd was trying to do. Gonna have to be a lot more sneaky about it Jason lol
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Post by philarhody on Jun 8, 2024 19:52:20 GMT -5
I’m not convinced that Kidd is some amazing coach. They were good this year but he was on the hot seat one year ago and has never been reputed to be some sort of tactical genius. I think he’s fine but I think the coaching matchup is not the huge Dallas advantage that some pundits seem to think, and game 1 was a great illustration of that. While I agree with you on Kidd as a coach, he’s also handcuffed because he’s forced to play two defensive liabilities up to 40 minutes a game. Dallas has to turn this into a grind it out, shot making affair to have a chance, and clearly Kidd wants to goad Jayson Tatum into that.
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Post by cdj on Jun 8, 2024 19:55:09 GMT -5
Would be hilarious if Tatum comes out and gets 15 dimes tomorrow
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Post by umassgrad2005 on Jun 9, 2024 11:28:04 GMT -5
Mavs first 3 playoff opponents ranking of 3 pointers per game 21st, 16th and 23rd. The Celtics are #1, while being 2nd in percentage. It really does feel like the Mavs got lucky, getting perfect match ups. I think the Pacers would roll over them all day long. Doncic is tired playing at our pace, imagine trying to play at the Pacers pace.
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Post by benogliviesbrother on Jun 9, 2024 12:08:36 GMT -5
Would be hilarious if Tatum comes out and gets 15 dimes tomorrow I wouldn't mind 15 buckets and another 10 or so free throws. That would be a pretty good "don't poke a stick at the bear" response.
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Post by ianrs on Jun 9, 2024 12:57:18 GMT -5
I don't care what Tatum does as long as it's in the flow of the offense. I don't expect Jason Kidds presser will affect any of that.
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Post by Don Caballero on Jun 9, 2024 14:18:59 GMT -5
I’m not convinced that Kidd is some amazing coach. They were good this year but he was on the hot seat one year ago and has never been reputed to be some sort of tactical genius. I think he’s fine but I think the coaching matchup is not the huge Dallas advantage that some pundits seem to think, and game 1 was a great illustration of that. Now Doncic is questionable even though we all know he will play. It’s not even Game 2 yet and Kidd is already trying every mind trick he can think of. Probably not a good sign for a coach to be that desperate that early.
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Post by rjp313jr on Jun 9, 2024 14:23:07 GMT -5
I’m not convinced that Kidd is some amazing coach. They were good this year but he was on the hot seat one year ago and has never been reputed to be some sort of tactical genius. I think he’s fine but I think the coaching matchup is not the huge Dallas advantage that some pundits seem to think, and game 1 was a great illustration of that. I don’t think he’s some amazing coach either, and I’m going to use this as an opportunity to praise Mazzula. I think Mazzula is on his way to being an amazing coach. I already think he’s really good and i love his approach and mentality as well as the growth he’s shown this season. He’s the type of guy who I think will continue to evolve and get better.
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Post by capesox on Jun 9, 2024 16:43:46 GMT -5
the fact that I've read so little complaints about his coaching tells me he is doing something right this postseason
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Post by FenwayFanatic on Jun 9, 2024 17:44:05 GMT -5
My first issue with Mazzulla was that he would let other teams go on big runs and he wouldn’t take time outs, saving too many for the end. People would joke “you can’t take time outs home with you” and that was a funny but simple way of explaining my frustration.
Mazzulla’s rationale was that he wanted the team to work through it. It seems like it might’ve just been a regular season thing because it hasn’t been an issue in the post season.
My second and third concerns with Mazzulla is Tatum is still taking too many step back threes and the final plays before the end of the half or game are still not good.
Overall I would agree he is getting noticeably better.
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Post by capesox on Jun 9, 2024 19:19:46 GMT -5
Mavs coming out strong early, hitting everything.
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Post by Don Caballero on Jun 9, 2024 19:22:56 GMT -5
Why are we not attacking Luka and Kyrie again? All time stupid challenge by Kidd btw.
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Post by mobaz on Jun 9, 2024 19:32:11 GMT -5
Not sure we've ever hit a 3 in the history of basketball.
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