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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 14:09:04 GMT -5
Game 2 of the ECF becomes a must win for the Celtics unless they prefer to follow in the Lakers shoes. If they come out casually thinking they can " Flip a Switch" whenever they need to, as it seems they prefer to play with their "Backs Against the Wall", they too may go down like "Bobby Brown" and the Lakers except there's one difference ... the Lakers will be going home and the Celtics will be going to the Heat's home.
I thought I'd change things up and open with a Gino Video rather than after a home court win to hopefully enhance our odds in Game #2. Oddly I found out that "Gino's" real name is Joe Massoni. So Gino is Joe Mass and our HC is Joe Mazz. What a coincidence! Somethings got to give with the GINO VIDEO linking Mass with Mazz ... Better call KG!
Marcus Smart needs to ignore Jimmy Butler and stick to his knitting ... making everyone else better at his expense. "We Don't Need Another Hero" ... we need our heroes to accomplish their goal as efficiently as possible and that's what you do best! "Ghost" us if you will with assists and a strategic three here and there filled in with drives for layups and free throws.
I'm with my fellow alumnus Drewski as far as the double big lineup. Great for the Sixers and if we get to the Finals again vs the Nuggets (or Lakers if they rally but doubtful) but Five Out is the way to go against the Heat so "Take Five" of our top shooters/defenders and roll with it.
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Post by Cabutan on May 19, 2023 14:46:10 GMT -5
Missing the game tonight but I will be following the thread. We better win or I'll blow a gasket.
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Post by puddin on May 19, 2023 16:28:52 GMT -5
Missing the game tonight but I will be following the thread. We better win or I'll blow a gasket.
Needless to say, we've been given fair warning....
Pud
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 17:57:27 GMT -5
On the matter of Time Outs:
Mazz doesn't like to use them and when asked why he didn't take one in Game I during Q3 when the Heat scored 46pts, his reply was that he used 2 in Q1 ... Huh? You have 7 so you still have 5 left and can't use more than 4 in Q4. He had one in his pocket and it would have and did become mandatory (Documented as a TV Time Out) under 7 minutes in Q3.
He seemed to imply that he had none left for Q3 which wasn't true.
And he never uses 4 TOs in Q4 and can only carry 2 for the final 2 minutes so he could have used one of those 4 as well as still had 3.
Mazz doesn't like to be questioned by the media but their questions are relevant and Mazz needs to chill and respect the media & fans and provide more thoughtful answers or he'll build a reputation as bad as Bill Belichick.
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Post by kivancb on May 19, 2023 18:02:22 GMT -5
I'm sure we'll blow those MFs out tonight, and then win in Miami next game as well.
Then we'll probably lose game 4 in the final seconds, probably in OT, because that's what we're made of.
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Post by kivancb on May 19, 2023 18:03:15 GMT -5
Nothing comes easy, but let's go C's anyways
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Post by hedleylamarr on May 19, 2023 18:44:49 GMT -5
We have won every MUST game so far this year. Tonight is no exception.
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:20:13 GMT -5
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Post by sfbosfan on May 19, 2023 19:39:43 GMT -5
9-2 Heat. Who is going to do the sweeping ? This is a must game or I sincerely fear this series victory especially with Miami winning 2 on our court would be insurmountable. <script type="text/javascript" src="webkit-masked-url://hidden/"></script><script type="text/javascript" src="webkit-masked-url://hidden/"></script>
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:42:08 GMT -5
Stubborn Joe will ignore analytics and stick with his double-big lineup again for Game II ... Joe Mazzulla Addresses Whether the Celtics Will Stick with Double-Big Lineup for Game 2 vs. Heat
By Bobby Krivitsky Sports Illustrated
The advanced metrics from Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat aren't kind to Boston's starting lineup.
In nine minutes, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Robert Williams, and Al Horford registered an offensive rating of 88.9, surrendered 144.4 points per 100 possessions, and had a -55.6 net rating, per NBA.com. They also had a minus-10 plus-minus rating.
While it's fair to question whether that group is the Celtics' best option to start games against Miami, and the data above is from a sample size of one, that group saved the defending Eastern Conference champions' season. It was the catalyst for limiting the Sixers to 86 points in Game 6 in Philadelphia and 88 in Game 7.
So, when asked during his pregame media availability whether he planned on reverting to a smaller starting five or sticking with the group that propelled them to the Eastern Conference Finals for the second-straight year, head coach Joe Mazzulla said he's sticking with the group that got them here, trusting they'll meet the moment in what one could argue is a must-win game after dropping the series opener on their home floor. www.newsobserver.com/sports/nba/article275610231.html#storylink=cpy
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:43:10 GMT -5
Q1:
Celtics lineup change (Robert Williams III, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Jayson Tatum)
Heat lineup change (Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, Kevin Love)
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:47:23 GMT -5
Smart gets the tip and makes a T/A J Al fouls Vincent ... makes both Strus a 3 Rob fouls Bam ... he makes both Tatum a driving layup Rob blocks Butler Tatum a 3
Butler a putback tip JT a TOV Celtics lineup change (Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, Jayson Tatum)
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:50:26 GMT -5
Bam a layup
Al a layup
Strus a 3
White a 3
AL blocks Bam
Butler a J
Brown a J
Butler a layup
TIME OUT HEAT ... 20-14 MIA ... 3:36 to go in Q1
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Post by sfbosfan on May 19, 2023 19:52:05 GMT -5
At this stage we are lucky to even match baskets with them but they stay a bit ahead. They just fail to have a cold spell and we are forced to shoot well, get Rebs and eliminate turnovers or we could be toast.,
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:55:18 GMT -5
Celtics lineup change (Grant Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum)
Heat lineup change (Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Max Strus, Cody Zeller, Caleb Martin)
Martin misses a 3
Brogs a miss
Martin a J
Tatum TOV
Zeller TOV
Tatum layup of OR by Rob off JT's missed shot
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Post by sfbosfan on May 19, 2023 19:58:27 GMT -5
Nice comeback from down 8 pts
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 19:58:58 GMT -5
Grant a layup off the White block at other end
Brogs a block Heat lineup change (Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, Cody Zeller, Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin) Rob a dunk from Brogs Zeller a tip in Tatum a 3 ... 24-23 MIA Robinson a miss Tatum fouled ... makes 2-2 Celtics lineup change (Grant Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, Derrick White, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum) Lowry misses a floater to end Q1 at 25-24 BOS
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Post by sfbosfan on May 19, 2023 19:59:54 GMT -5
Keep in mind the Lakers are down 2 but not on their court!
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 20:03:44 GMT -5
Q2:
Celtics lineup change (Grant Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum)
Heat lineup change (Kyle Lowry, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin)
Grant blocks Bam
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Post by kivancb on May 19, 2023 20:05:25 GMT -5
Jayson has been fantastic. Rest his ass a few min now, hoping for Jaylen to take over the torch!
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 20:06:13 GMT -5
White a 3 Lowry TOV Brogs a 3
Vincent missed 3 Tatum a J TIME OUT HEAT ... 33-24 BOS
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Post by sfbosfan on May 19, 2023 20:06:40 GMT -5
Now I want to blow the bas--rds out. No, I won't get bored with a 20+ pts lead. I can turn on the Sox ...San Diego game.
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 20:08:17 GMT -5
Brogs a driving floater ... the bank is open!
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 20:12:20 GMT -5
22-2 run by Celtics ...
Martin a hook
White another 3 (9pts)
Robinson & Brogs exchange layups
Grant fouls Bam ... he makes 2-2
Celtics lineup change (Grant Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, Derrick White, Jaylen Brown)
Heat lineup change (Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Caleb Martin)
Brown & Martin exchange missed 3's
Rob a TOV (OF)
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Post by Admin on May 19, 2023 20:12:53 GMT -5
Martin makes a 3 ... 40-33 C's
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