PLAYOFFS, Rnd 1, Gm 3 – Celtics(1) @ Heat(1) – 6:00PM, Sat, April 27, 2024

[Triple7]

I don't disagree with you about that.

But here's the thing, this season is house money to me.

So what if the Cs lose this year?

I have the Cs at their best next year, 2025.

While it's true the Cs could lose this series, because it's really possible, but it's unlikely.

Cs might not be at their peak this year, but they're good enough to win it all this year.

Lol. A lot can happen in a year. Injuries to key players, other players teaming up to form a super team. We have the best record, and with injuries to embiid and giannis, this is the best opportunity to win it all. We need to be in the finals this year no excuses. If we are healthy and failed to get to the finals, next year would be worse. Tatum will get majority of the blame. Only silver lining would be Joe possible getting canned.

That's your opinion.

My opinion is the Cs need 1 more year to gel.

KP has very limited playoff experience.

This is Jrue's first time as a Celtic.

Lebron, Wade, and Bosh needed an extra year before finally getting a ring.

That 2008 Celtics was unique.

All the championships that were won from 2021 to 2023 were from teams that have been together for some time.

Even Lebron and AD needed an extra year to get their first ring together.

This is not Xbox or PlayStation where you don't need cohesion and chemistry.

Hahaha

[Triple7]

Also, it doesn't make sense to expect the Celtics to win a championship if Jayson Tatum is as bad as some of you are saying.

It's like an oxymoron.

Jayson Tatum is so bad, but we still expect him to lead the Celtics to a championship.

Duh!

Duh. We are number 1 in the league. Plus we have a very good starting 5. If JT can be a closer, no reason for us not to win it this season.

[Fierce1]

Also, it doesn't make sense to expect the Celtics to win a championship if Jayson Tatum is as bad as some of you are saying.

It's like an oxymoron.

Jayson Tatum is so bad, but we still expect him to lead the Celtics to a championship.

Duh!

Duh. We are number 1 in the league. Plus we have a very good starting 5. If JT can be a closer, no reason for us not to win it this season.

Agree!

But like I said, there is contradiction here.

In the thread where we are asked if we trust the Celtics or not, there were quite a few who said they don't trust the Celtics.

Most of them said they have no confidence in the Cs in late game execution.

That's a direct criticism of Tatum because a closer is someone who excels in late game situations.

So that's your answer right there.

If we base it on their argument, those who don't trust the Celtics is telling us we're not getting Banner 18 this year.

[flintsky21]

Celtics need to try to take the Heat out of the game early. Despite the obvious gap in talent, one thing that Miami has as an equalizer is they're playing with 0 pressure and 0 expectations. If it's a 5-point game in the 4th quarter, you can be sure that Miami will be playing with much less pressure than Boston at that point, and I don't trust Joe and the Jays enough to be able to handle that pressure.

[Fierce1]

Cs need to trap the ball handler.

Heat have no true PG right now.

It will also speed up the game, making it harder to make 3s.

[brackdan70]

My keys to the game are swarm, push, move

[zoyathedestroya]

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[fallguy]

Defense: Switch the PNR with smaller lineups so you can cut off their threes. Let Bam do his thing in the post and mid-range. They can't beat the C's shooting contested twos.

Offense: Don't get baited into mismatch hunting, especially if it'd be JB attacking. Get DW in lots of PNR actions.

Win.

[Celts17Pride]

My keys to the game are swarm, push, move

My keys to the game is score more points than the Heat

[brackdan70]

My keys to the game are swarm, push, move

My keys to the game is score more points than the Heat

Nah you’re off. Need to hold them to fewer points than they hold the Cs to.

[tfribs45]

Lol. A lot can happen in a year. Injuries to key players, other players teaming up to form a super team. We have the best record, and with injuries to embiid and giannis, this is the best opportunity to win it all. We need to be in the finals this year no excuses. If we are healthy and failed to get to the finals, next year would be worse. Tatum will get majority of the blame. Only silver lining would be Joe possible getting canned.

That's your opinion.

My opinion is the Cs need 1 more year to gel.

KP has very limited playoff experience.

This is Jrue's first time as a Celtic.

Lebron, Wade, and Bosh needed an extra year before finally getting a ring.

That 2008 Celtics was unique.

All the championships that were won from 2021 to 2023 were from teams that have been together for some time.

Even Lebron and AD needed an extra year to get their first ring together.

This is not Xbox or PlayStation where you don't need cohesion and chemistry.

Hahaha

1 more year?! F that, losers mentality amigo. Wyc and CO. are all in! Pretty sure they are expecting a NBA Title sooner then later! Let’s see what these boys are made of tonight! The Heat hit the clubs in Boston, then clubbed us in game 2……Let’s see if this group has Celtics Pride! Stand up!!!!!!!!!!

[brackdan70]

Hope Kornet is back to help defend the air space between the rim and the 3 point line.

[Big J]

The only thing that we need to do is to actually defend the 3 point line. If we do that nothing else will matter and we sweep them.

[CelticsPride18]

I hope Tatum plays like a man.

[zoyathedestroya]

Cs catch another break. Can they rule out Coach Spo next?

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[reload141]

With Delon out, that means more made 3’s from Caleb Martin and the Celtics playing down to the competition even more.

Excellent.

[Parliament10]

With Delon out, that means more made 3’s from Caleb Martin and the Celtics playing down to the competition even more.

Excellent.

We can't let that F'er make any more 3's!
I'm starting to think that we need to go Double Big?

Hope Kornet is back to help defend the air space between the rim and the 3 point line.

Double Big?

The only thing that we need to do is to actually defend the 3 point line. If we do that nothing else will matter and we sweep them.

You thinking Double big, too?

[tfribs45]

With Delon out, that means more made 3’s from Caleb Martin and the Celtics playing down to the competition even more.

Excellent.

We can't let that F'er make any more 3's!
I'm starting to think that we need to go Double Big?

Hope Kornet is back to help defend the air space between the rim and the 3 point line.

Double Big?

The only thing that we need to do is to actually defend the 3 point line. If we do that nothing else will matter and we sweep them.

You thinking Double big, too?

It’s about to be Geno time in Southbeach!

[Memokerobi]

Cs catch another break. Can they rule out Coach Spo next?

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It was his birthday yesterday

[Celtic Esquire]

Looking forward to the nuanced takes in this thread today.