Series Thread: 1) Boston Celtics vs 8) Chicago Bulls

[WiggyRuss]

uhhhh its awful i cant believe the Cavs dont have home court against the Celtics....lol.

 

[Shanemansj13]

You're crazy

Tell me how that is going to help them win now. PG or Jimmy does that, not a high draft pick and they COULD possibly not live up to expectations, with a superstar you know what you are getting and remember they are still young.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I am not too happy today. But I am just not surprised. The two holes we talked about all year are still two holes today. I still cant believe we have a roster w/o a 5 , thats the amazing thing. We play small well, but Robin Lopez probably scored half his career points in just two games. He looks like Demarcus Cousins out there. They need a Marcus Smart like player at the 5, and this game would be very different. Butler and George are not the answer just eye candy to the real problem, the inside is empty

Well if you got a PG or Butler type of player you could build around them. You could go out a get a cheap, lanky rim protector. Boston has the money

Isaiah
Bradley
PG/Butler
Horford
???

Then you have some really good guys coming off the bench who can play good minutes. The only problem is a big man. I think getting Horford was just an awful move

 

[LogicMan]

Their problem is defense, they have no inside defense. Dont get all wrapped up in the flashy shooter syndrome

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Their problem is defense, they have no inside defense. Dont get all wrapped up in the flashy shooter syndrome

Dude, winning this year was a pipedream for every Team not the Warriors, Spurs or Cavs.

They made progress.

Now they need to hit a homerun this Summer in Free Ageny/Trade/Draft.

You have the assets to do it.

Be disappointed. But, you have plenty to look forward to.

 

[BigKen]

They were hoping Olynyk would get bigger and be a 5. He's 6'11" and just doesn't have the size or mentality to be the big guy.

They should have jumped right in the middle of the deal for Cousins, bad news and all. They'd be absolutely dominant right now and on their way to the Finals.

Right now, they're Wonder Bread.....excuse me, TOAST.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Chandler Parsons and Noah were the worst signings this Summer.

But, for what they paid and expectations, Horford has been a giant disappointment.

I never thought I'd ever type these words....

But, I'd rather have Howard.

 

[bksballer89]

Tell me how that is going to help them win now. PG or Jimmy does that, not a high draft pick and they COULD possibly not live up to expectations, with a superstar you know what you are getting and remember they are still young.

You realize the Celtics were not expected to win this year right? Realistic expectations for the C's this year was top 4 seed and make the 2nd round. This is a great draft and they're almost a lock to have a top 3 pick and very possibly the #1 pick. I would give up future 1st round picks but not this one. No way in hell.

George and Butler are good but I'm not even sure if they're top 10 players to be honest.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

They were hoping Olynyk would get bigger and be a 5. He's 6'11" and just doesn't have the size or mentality to be the big guy.

They should have jumped right in the middle of the deal for Cousins, bad news and all. They'd be absolutely dominant right now and on their way to the Finals.

Right now, they're Wonder Bread.....excuse me, TOAST.

Cousins instead of Horford, yes.

Cousins in addition to Horford......I don't know.

Offense isn't really the issue.

They either need a defensive minded 4 or 5.

Maybe make a run at Ibaka?

He'd at least block a few shots.

 

[Wamu]

Dude, winning this year was a pipedream for every Team not the Warriors, Spurs or Cavs.

They made progress.

Now they need to hit a homerun this Summer in Free Ageny/Trade/Draft.

You have the assets to do it.

Be disappointed. But, you have plenty to look forward to.

My preseason Finals prediction of the Nuggets & Nets was off.

 

[Wamu]

uhhhh its awful i cant believe the Cavs dont have home court against the Celtics....lol.

Pacers by 30 tomorrow night.

 

[Chocolatay]

The Cavs are good enough that with the big three I don't think its possible for them to lose by that much. They can lose. But not by that mich

 

[Wamu]

The Cavs are good enough that with the big three I don't think its possible for them to lose by that much. They can lose. But not by that mich

Okay if they can't lose by 30 how about 25?

 

[Jordan23]

Bulls are much better than a typical 8 seed. They actually played above .500 ball against a lot of the top teams this year but tend to play down to shitty competition. I expected a 6-7 game series, but just not a 2-0 start for the bulls. I figured maybe 1-1. They are flat out outplaying the Celtics.

 

[Jordan23]

Butler would absolutely make a difference. He's a bigger guard for one and he's a hell of a defender. That's an upgrade from IT.

 

[Wamu]

Butler would absolutely make a difference. He's a bigger guard for one and he's a hell of a defender. That's an upgrade from IT.

IT & Butler would have been a good backcourt duo.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Dude, winning this year was a pipedream for every Team not the Warriors, Spurs or Cavs.

They made progress.

Now they need to hit a homerun this Summer in Free Ageny/Trade/Draft.

You have the assets to do it.

Be disappointed. But, you have plenty to look forward to.

I think they literally took a step back but that's just my opinion

 

[Wamu]

We need wiggy's opinion on how the Celtics can turn thing around for game 3.

 

[Jordan23]

We need wiggy's opinion on how the Celtics can turn thing around for game 3.

Better learn how to rebound. Bulls killed them in game 1 and let the Bulls shoot a lot of 3's in game 2. Bulls typically weren't considered a good 3 point shooting team so why not give them some room. Well they were like the 6th best 3 point shooting team after the all-star break. Bulls have momentum and a home game. Celtics are against the wall in a must win game. If they lose game 3, bulls close it out in game 4 on TNT.

 

[Wamu]

Better learn how to rebound. Bulls killed them in game 1 and let the Bulls shoot a lot of 3's in game 2. Bulls typically weren't considered a good 3 point shooting team so why not give them some room. Well they were like the 6th best 3 point shooting team after the all-star break. Bulls have momentum and a home game. Celtics are against the wall in a must win game. If they lose game 3, bulls close it out in game 4 on TNT.

If it's gonna be a 1st round exit Ainge has to do something w/ the roster. But the Bulls have been the better team in the series so far. And I seen no reason for that to change in game 3.