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Post by GyIantosca on May 16, 2024 14:42:01 GMT -5
I noticed these teams cant guard Tatum and Brown so I see a lot of grabbing , clutching. But to my surprised they do a lot of pushing off and I am pleased that the refe's dont call it. If Tatum and Brown dont push off I dont think they could ever get a shot off.
Brown really upped his game he has been more aggressive and I love that.
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Post by capesox on May 16, 2024 14:43:10 GMT -5
Damn, people are on Tatum and the Celtics after they just won. I thought I could be critical at times. The Cavs were undermanned, but they still put in a hard effort on defense, and Morris came off the bench to hit 3s like a superstar. Can't expect a player that hasn't been playing to be this hot, so they left him open to begin with. Tatum has been off with his shot for most of the playoffs, but otherwise has been great in what he is doing. Got to think he is going to have a couple games coming up that he explodes, and they win easy because of it. I'm not sure of this, but he might be having problems with his wrist since he was grimacing a couple games ago after getting hit there, and the medical staff was working on it when he went to the bench. The team can use the few days off to heal up and rest and come out strong for the next series.
The last 2 games they got to play in some closer games in the 4th quarter and played well in those situations. That's something I have worried about with this team, and they succeeded. It's a positive that can bring dividends going forward more than a blowout win could.
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Post by rhswanzey on May 16, 2024 14:55:00 GMT -5
That's the first time anyone has led in all five categories in a playoff series - including all players from both teams- since LeBron in the 2016 finals He’s spoiled “super-star” carried by his teammates. It’s not always easy to find “super-stars” who set screens, or in some cases, who play D. It’s fair to say he hasn’t been an elite scorer so far for most of this postseason run; as much as I love players like White and Jrue, I can’t give none of the credit to the two guys the offense runs through, as far as the looks our secondary shooters got all year long.
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Post by rjp313jr on May 16, 2024 15:10:46 GMT -5
You don’t have to tell me; he’s over-rated and should be traded. His TS% (56.5) is only slightly above average for the playoffs and over 60% the last 3 games, but that’s only 3 games can’t count on him if he’s not efficient every game like Luka and his 41/28/77 splits (52% TS). No way Dallas deals him so maybe we can get a real offensive stud like Brunson and his 54.3 TS% on 45/30/78 splits. The Celtics played 2 mid teams without their best players and are likely playing the Knicks who lose a player every game. It's really not that impressive of a stat line. Tatum has been solid. Not spectacular, but solid. I would hope the soon-to-be highest paid player in the NBA would be one of the best players in the playoffs. The Celtics have the best team in the NBA and tend to have a different guy be a major contributor and then do nothing on another night whereas Tatum is usually steady and consistent. I don't think anyone questioned them not making the Finals. Has their current performance made you believe they can beat the best team in the West? That has a major question mark for me right now. I'm hoping KP gets back healthy and they'll win the Finals. They have the talent to do it. It's not like they haven't earned the critique. They were favored over the Heat last year, got down 1-3, Smart did a typical Smart thing and took a bad shot thar almost lost game 6 before D White decided to be Superman, but then they no-showed at home after the Tatum injury. Brown completely forgot how to dribble the basketball. I believe their home record in the playoffs the last few years is actually under .500, which is also kind of impressive considering they make the ECF every year. I'm not excited for the squad to be the Buffalo Bills of the NBA. They need to punch in their ticket because this might be the very best team they'll ever have with the Js. No, they can’t beat Denver no chance with this low effort, lazy, dumb, immature but past their prime squad.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 16, 2024 21:25:34 GMT -5
Denver getting absolutely smacked by MN.
Celts - could - and should - win it all.
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Post by Montana Lemonious-Craig on May 16, 2024 22:30:39 GMT -5
Hmm looks like the Nuggets are capable of playing shitty games too. Maybe we should hold off on declaring them the champs and claiming the Celtics have no chance🤔
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Post by rjp313jr on May 17, 2024 5:50:55 GMT -5
Hmm looks like the Nuggets are capable of playing shitty games too. Maybe we should hold off on declaring them the champs and claiming the Celtics have no chance🤔 Denver are the champs, play in a real conference and are playing a real team with a bonafide superstar in his prime. You can’t compare them to a soft immature past their peak team that has no killer instinct who’s barely beat WNBA caliber teams.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 17, 2024 6:50:36 GMT -5
Hmm looks like the Nuggets are capable of playing shitty games too. Maybe we should hold off on declaring them the champs and claiming the Celtics have no chance🤔 Denver are the champs, play in a real conference and are playing a real team with a bonafide superstar in his prime. You can’t compare them to a soft immature past their peak team that has no killer instinct who’s barely beat WNBA caliber teams. Glad you are amusing yourself.
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Post by rjp313jr on May 17, 2024 7:46:17 GMT -5
Denver are the champs, play in a real conference and are playing a real team with a bonafide superstar in his prime. You can’t compare them to a soft immature past their peak team that has no killer instinct who’s barely beat WNBA caliber teams. Glad you are amusing yourself. It just took me longer to see what the many of you have been saying. Losers are gonna lose.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 17, 2024 7:52:48 GMT -5
Glad you are amusing yourself. It just took me longer to see what the many of you have been saying. Losers are gonna lose. LOL.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on May 17, 2024 7:57:32 GMT -5
Denver getting absolutely smacked by MN. Celts - could - and should - win it all. Timberwolves have really impressed me. I thought the Nuggets were the only threat. Now I'm not so sure. Good news it's one or the other.
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Post by umassgrad2005 on May 17, 2024 11:00:10 GMT -5
I'd still take the Wolves over the Nuggets.
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Post by rjp313jr on May 17, 2024 12:40:44 GMT -5
Hopefully, the Knicks lose tonight so whoever we play is tired. Will give us a better chance to get lucky again.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on May 17, 2024 13:09:07 GMT -5
I'd still take the Wolves over the Nuggets. Possibly. Edwards is scary but the Celtics have options to throw at him. Gobert isn't as useful against the C's. Kind of starting to dread the idea of playing Kyrie.
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Post by redsoxfan2 on May 17, 2024 14:06:49 GMT -5
According to Shaq the Finals is rigged anyways.
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Post by mobaz on May 17, 2024 14:08:03 GMT -5
Bring it on! I'll take them all! I'm not afraid
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Post by FenwayFanatic on May 17, 2024 21:16:13 GMT -5
Woj reporting Porzingis expected out games 1 and 2 of the ECF.
Sounds like they hope he’ll come back mid series.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 17, 2024 21:24:16 GMT -5
Pacers and Knicks beating each other up - series will go 7. More rest for us.
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Post by Montana Lemonious-Craig on May 17, 2024 21:25:58 GMT -5
Woj reporting Porzingis expected out games 1 and 2 of the ECF. Sounds like they hope he’ll come back mid series. I remember Bosh coming back midway through the 2012 conference finals and that being a HUGE advantage for Miami to add his floor stretching ability. Obviously LeBron went psycho in game 6, but Bosh’s return really pushed them forward. Hoping that Porzingis can have a similar impact, even if he’s not 100%
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Post by 07redsox on May 17, 2024 21:48:53 GMT -5
Pacers and Knicks beating each other up - series will go 7. More rest for us. The ECF is starting Tuesday no matter who wins this game. The Nuggets losing last night already determined that.
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Post by cdj on May 17, 2024 21:53:37 GMT -5
Woj reporting Porzingis expected out games 1 and 2 of the ECF. Sounds like they hope he’ll come back mid series. I remember Bosh coming back midway through the 2012 conference finals and that being a HUGE advantage for Miami to add his floor stretching ability. Obviously LeBron went psycho in game 6, but Bosh’s return really pushed them forward. Hoping that Porzingis can have a similar impact, even if he’s not 100% He came back and started knocking down 3’s out of nowhere, was infuriating. He could always shoot the mid range but that was a wrinkle the Celtics couldn’t handle Bosh may be the most underrated player of his generation
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Post by FenwayFanatic on May 17, 2024 22:08:31 GMT -5
Pacers and Knicks beating each other up - series will go 7. More rest for us. The ECF is starting Tuesday no matter who wins this game. The Nuggets losing last night already determined that. He mightve meant more rest compared to the other team.
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Post by soxfansince67 on May 17, 2024 22:22:52 GMT -5
The ECF is starting Tuesday no matter who wins this game. The Nuggets losing last night already determined that. He mightve meant more rest compared to the other team. Yes indeed, that is what I meant!
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Post by Don Caballero on May 18, 2024 21:52:19 GMT -5
SGA with a great lob to take the lead then Luka with a great pass for PJ Washington to get (absolutely) fouled on to win the game. I hope the Celtics have one of these plays for a final shot of the game kind of scenario instead of dribble dribble dribble long range brick.
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Post by rjp313jr on May 19, 2024 6:28:16 GMT -5
SGA with a great lob to take the lead then Luka with a great pass for PJ Washington to get (absolutely) fouled on to win the game. I hope the Celtics have one of these plays for a final shot of the game kind of scenario instead of dribble dribble dribble long range brick. They won’t they are a bunch of losers. We don’t have a super star who can have 7 turnovers that are meaningless. Or shoot 39% with 4 turnovers in a close out game and win. Those are real studs, our guys just crumble in those situations.
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