5/7: ECSF Game 1: Cavs@Celtics
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My guess is JB goes away from Sammy no buckets next game and we get more leadfoot Niang
Yeah 5/6 games being total blowouts hasn’t really gotten the juices flowing yet. Not that I’m complaining, but you’re right.
I've been watching this team for over 40 years and can't off the top of my head remember an opponent this punchless after the first round of the playoffs.
I think you could argue the Celtics didn't play well and are up 25.. if they'd shot closer to their season averages this would be 40-50
Seeing all of the interviews before this series.. I think the Cavs were extremely intimidated coming into this one.. we'll see if they settle down in the next game.
I think it’s the Celtics being much better plus fatigue. And it’s not like the Cavs have a Spoelstra wringing every bit of efficiency out of these guys.
Yeah, JBB is definitely no Spoelstra. I think he’s the worst coach left in the playoffs by a very wide margin
1Q: Lots of scoring on both sides; Mitchell thinks they have a shot.
2Q: Neither team is scoring, only down ten; Mitchell thinks they have a shot.
3Q: Almost get it to single digits; Mitchell thinks they have a shot.
4Q: Celtics crush their souls; Mitchell knows they’re doomed.
2Q: Neither team is scoring, only down ten; Mitchell thinks they have a shot.
3Q: Almost get it to single digits; Mitchell thinks they have a shot.
4Q: Celtics crush their souls; Mitchell knows they’re doomed.
the real challenge is game 2 ... will the celts most feared opponent (the lethargic Celts) show up?
I gotta say...that was a pretty classy way to end the game between both teams in the final minute.
I wouldn't argue that they didn't play up to their top level (I might quibble with "didn't play well"), but I also don't see that happening against this Cavs team, either. Not that they won't at some stretches, but it reminds me of Apolo Anton Ohno - cruise through the first however many laps in a comfortable but steady pace, and then turn it on for the clinching game. Cavs are overmatched.
Gotta say.. it's very nice to see the Heat in the rear view.. Watching the Celts play anyone else is going to be far more enjoyable.
lol my fucking goodness. No love at all for the local.
I just meant the Celts missed some shots they usually make. They played in control for the entire game.
Dam Merrill was really really bad tonight. He looked uncomfortable with the ball.
The East was so compressed. The Heat were only 2 games behind the Cavs. Seeding was fucked up. The Heat actually had a winning record without Bulter. I almost feel like they lose on purpose in the regular year.