Celts Still Caven't Found What They're Looking For! Game 2 Loss vs CLE 5/9 (Tied 1-1)

[Fierce1]

As opposed to continuing to reinforce the narrative that this team has been awful in the playoff over the last several years at home? I get laying an egg, but when a team loses just 4 games at home all year and now has already lost 2 it is an issue.

Still unbeaten on the road in the playoffs.

This team lays an egg from time to time.

We've seen it in the regular season.

Yeah unbeaten against a freaking 8th seed that was barely above 500 at home. At some point continually handing over, or back, HCA to the opposing team is going to cost this team a series. We saw it in 2022 against the warriors and last year against the heat.

Last year Cs took back HCA when they won in Miami twice.

It was just unfortunate JT got hurt in Game 7.

[Fierce1]

I just expect to see more intensity. This group hasn't won anything yet. Losses are bound to happen.

Intensity?

That's who Jayson Tatum is.

He's not gonna change.

Killing me softly, that's his favorite song.

You referred to him saying Boston was expected to win every game. I was referring to the teams intensity. I expect THEM to have more of it than that what we saw last night.

The players on the Celtics team this season are not the intensity type.

They're all good guys.

Their motto is don't get too high, don't get too low.

[ThePigeon]

Let's be very honest. Most fans (most as in 99.9999%) can't recognize an in-game adjustment if it dropped on their heads. At best people notice which players are on the floor or when a time-out is called.

This is such a true statement.

I disagree
There are a lot of experienced fans that watched BBall for years and can recognize when a team plays different
Heck, I watch BBall for more than 40 years and can be a better XOs coach than Joe right now. Many other fans on this board are knowledgeable.
I am not talking about the kids and teens that come to take a selfie or people who are casual fans that came to drink beer and have a nice evening
We are talking RealGM here

[Bird84]

Intensity?

That's who Jayson Tatum is.

He's not gonna change.

Killing me softly, that's his favorite song.

You referred to him saying Boston was expected to win every game. I was referring to the teams intensity. I expect THEM to have more of it than that what we saw last night.

The players on the Celtics team this season are not the intensity type.

They're all good guys.

Their motto is don't get too high, don't get too low.

I think they can bring a lot more than last night. If not we very well could be going home this round.

[Fierce1]

You referred to him saying Boston was expected to win every game. I was referring to the teams intensity. I expect THEM to have more of it than that what we saw last night.

The players on the Celtics team this season are not the intensity type.

They're all good guys.

Their motto is don't get too high, don't get too low.

I think they can bring a lot more than last night. If not we very well could be going home this round.

True.

That's why I think talking about the Cs in the finals is premature.

[Bird84]

The players on the Celtics team this season are not the intensity type.

They're all good guys.

Their motto is don't get too high, don't get too low.

I think they can bring a lot more than last night. If not we very well could be going home this round.

True.

That's why I think talking about the Cs in the finals is premature.

I don't think I ever penciled them in. There probably won't be an easier season to get there and they definitely have the talent.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

Still unbeaten on the road in the playoffs.

This team lays an egg from time to time.

We've seen it in the regular season.

Yeah unbeaten against a freaking 8th seed that was barely above 500 at home. At some point continually handing over, or back, HCA to the opposing team is going to cost this team a series. We saw it in 2022 against the warriors and last year against the heat.

Last year Cs took back HCA when they won in Miami twice.

It was just unfortunate JT got hurt in Game 7.

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

[Fierce1]

I think they can bring a lot more than last night. If not we very well could be going home this round.

True.

That's why I think talking about the Cs in the finals is premature.

I don't think I ever penciled them in. There probably won't be an easier season to get there and they definitely have the talent.

That's a double edge sword.

Winning a chip because of an easy path to the finals could put an asterisk to Banner 18 because all the great players in the east were injured.

[Fantaxp7]

I guess we should be thankful we aren't Denver going down 0-2 and having to wait 4 full days between games that would drive me insane.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

I guess we should be thankful we aren't Denver going down 0-2 and having to wait 4 full days between games that would drive me insane.

Denver is done.

[Fierce1]

Yeah unbeaten against a freaking 8th seed that was barely above 500 at home. At some point continually handing over, or back, HCA to the opposing team is going to cost this team a series. We saw it in 2022 against the warriors and last year against the heat.

Last year Cs took back HCA when they won in Miami twice.

It was just unfortunate JT got hurt in Game 7.

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

I agree with you.

That's why I think next year will be the year.

The Cs can win the chip this year, no doubt about that, but they have flaws right now.

Their chances would be higher next year.

[Bird84]

True.

That's why I think talking about the Cs in the finals is premature.

I don't think I ever penciled them in. There probably won't be an easier season to get there and they definitely have the talent.

That's a double edge sword.

Winning a chip because of an easy path to the finals could put an asterisk to Banner 18 because all the great players in the east were injured.

If they actually won the finals there should be no asterisk. Those teams are young and hungry. The only asterisk championship to me is the bubble. Might have to do with the Lakers winning.

[Fierce1]

I guess we should be thankful we aren't Denver going down 0-2 and having to wait 4 full days between games that would drive me insane.

Denver is done.

Not so fast!

Denver will be back in the fight if they win Game 3.

[PierceFan4ever]

Yeah unbeaten against a freaking 8th seed that was barely above 500 at home. At some point continually handing over, or back, HCA to the opposing team is going to cost this team a series. We saw it in 2022 against the warriors and last year against the heat.

Last year Cs took back HCA when they won in Miami twice.

It was just unfortunate JT got hurt in Game 7.

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

I said all year this was my biggest concern is about the Celtics playing at home come playoff time. They had us fooled with their 37-4 home record during the regular season only to look like the same team at home the prior 2 years. There’s no home court advantage for this team where they should easily be up 2-0 to start series and put massive pressure on the opposing team. They always give a game away early and get themselves in situations where they must win big road playoff games which is hard af to do. This team doesn’t have what it takes imo, they win 1 game relax a bit and by the next game you see a completely different team with way less energy, way less aggression. You would think this is a core with a few rings and are old to be able to do this and get away yet it’s a group of ringless players who get massive heat from the media due to their garbage performances and it seems like that still can’t push them to be consistently great

[Fantaxp7]

I guess we should be thankful we aren't Denver going down 0-2 and having to wait 4 full days between games that would drive me insane.

Denver is done.

Game 3 is going to be wild. I think they are done but we'll see.

I think I'd rather play Minny anyways no matter how hot Ant is playing right now. I feel better about Brown/White/Jrue and Tatum attempting to slow down Ant vs a hopefully healthy KP/Horford and Kornet on Jokic....

Then again they do need to get through OKC.

[JR Hawks]

Last year Cs took back HCA when they won in Miami twice.

It was just unfortunate JT got hurt in Game 7.

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

I agree with you.

That's why I think next year will be the year.

The Cs can win the chip this year, no doubt about that, but they have flaws right now.

Their chances would be higher next year.

Joe Mazzulla won't be here next year unless the Celtics at least make the Finals this year.

People seem to be forgetting that Wyc indicated they considered a coaching change after last year. Adding KP and Jrue (big money) and making it no further than last year? Joe will be gone.

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

Last year Cs took back HCA when they won in Miami twice.

It was just unfortunate JT got hurt in Game 7.

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

I said all year this was my biggest concern is about the Celtics playing at home come playoff time. They had us fooled with their 37-4 home record during the regular season only to look like the same team at home the prior 2 years. There’s no home court advantage for this team where they should easily be up 2-0 to start series and put massive pressure on the opposing team. They always give a game away early and get themselves in situations where they must win big road playoff games which is hard af to do. This team doesn’t have what it takes imo, they win 1 game relax a bit and by the next game you see a completely different team with way less energy, way less aggression. You would think this is a core with a few rings and are old to be able to do this and get away yet it’s a group of ringless players who get massive heat from the media due to their garbage performances and it seems like that still can’t push them to be consistently great

That is my concern as well. JB and JT are the players leading this team. With their massive struggles at home in the playoffs over the last several seasons at some point it is more than fair to ask if these two guys will ever lead this team to a title.

It is simply inexplicable this team continues to be horrendous at home in the playoffs.

[Bird84]

I guess we should be thankful we aren't Denver going down 0-2 and having to wait 4 full days between games that would drive me insane.

Denver is done.

Game 3 is going to be wild. I think they are done but we'll see.

I think I'd rather play Minny anyways no matter how hot Ant is playing right now. I feel better about Brown/White/Jrue and Tatum attempting to slow down Ant vs a hopefully healthy KP/Horford and Kornet on Jokic....

Then again they do need to get through OKC.

OKC isn't a guarantee imo. If Luka gets hot they could easily lose that series.

[Fierce1]

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

I agree with you.

That's why I think next year will be the year.

The Cs can win the chip this year, no doubt about that, but they have flaws right now.

Their chances would be higher next year.

Joe Mazzulla won't be here next year unless the Celtics at least make the Finals this year.

People seem to be forgetting that Wyc indicated they considered a coaching change after last year. Adding KP and Jrue (big money) and making it no further than last year? Joe will be gone.

Yeah, might as well replace him with Atkinson.

Rowan Atkinson.

[fallguy]

This team should have never lost games 1,2 and 5 at home to begin with then there would have been no game 7.

If you think having a 500 record at home is going to lead to a championship I am not sure what else I can tell you.

I agree with you.

That's why I think next year will be the year.

The Cs can win the chip this year, no doubt about that, but they have flaws right now.

Their chances would be higher next year.

Joe Mazzulla won't be here next year unless the Celtics at least make the Finals this year.

People seem to be forgetting that Wyc indicated they considered a coaching change after last year. Adding KP and Jrue (big money) and making it no further than last year? Joe will be gone.

I think this is true too. Wyc has never been in love with Joe.