Series Thread: 2019 NBA Playoffs First Round: Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics

[Shanemansj13]

Thanks for the reverse jinx, Shame.

You’re welcome lol

 

[Shanemansj13]

Lollzzz

 

[Shanemansj13]

Wesley Matthews is hot garbage. Has been for some time

 

[Gman]

You’re welcome lol

Tatum was just waiting for you to open your mouth, dude.

 

[msgkings322]

Man, sucks for Indy. Probably lose in 5 but with Oladipo it probably goes 7

 

[Shanemansj13]

A real backbreaking loss for the Pacers. They go home but they probably need to win both if they want to win or compete for this series

 

[bksballer89]

Pacers played 1 crappy quarter in both games. Outplayed the Celtics in the other 6 quarters.

That is the difference in possibly being up 2-0 and being down 0-2

 

[Shanemansj13]

Tatum was just waiting for you to open your mouth, dude.

I shouldnt have said anything after seeing him in the ECF’s last year tear it up

 

[bksballer89]

Man, sucks for Indy. Probably lose in 5 but with Oladipo it probably goes 7

They wouldn't be here with Oladipo.

They would have def been the 3rd seed. We would have gotten Philly/Boston round 1 without that injury

 

[Gman]

 

[DJ]

Irving with 37 points.....head case but he's clutch as fuck.

 

[Gman]

Irving wit 37 points.....head case but he's clutch as fuck.

Playoffs are a better situation for him... less attention to dumb talk, more attention to action on the floor.

 

[bksballer89]

Indy were 3rd at 32-15 when Oladipo went down. Only 2.5 behind the top 2.

They went 16-19 without him.

Yeah they get a top 3 seed with him around. Literally only had to go 20-15 to get the 3rd seed.

 

[tlance]

Indy were 3rd at 32-15 when Oladipo went down. Only 2.5 behind the top 2.

They went 16-19 without him.

Yeah they get a top 3 seed with him around. Literally only had to go 20-15 to get the 3rd seed.

Probably.

They also had a brutal schduling stretch of about 12 games during that run.

Also, Philly might have played with more urgency down the stretch if Dipo were healthy too.

No guarantee they finish as a 3 seed.

 

[michaeljordan_fan]

Pacers played 1 crappy quarter in both games. Outplayed the Celtics in the other 6 quarters.

That is the difference in possibly being up 2-0 and being down 0-2

Celtics led at halftime...

 

[dtgold88]

Indy up 11 heading to the 4th.

Yet somehow, I would still be surprised if they actually finish this one off.

Celtics really need to stop playing lazy for stretches like they have so far. I think a loss here would benefit them long term.

agree with that thought, but guessing they are OK with the W.

 

[dtgold88]

Opinion, not fact.

True, but could be supported by facts if someone were inclined.

 

[dtgold88]

Man I would never get how you allow a wide open 3 when you're up 2 or 3 late in a game.

See it in college and NBA all the time

"Allow"? Pretty sure an NBA team can get a wide open 3 if they move the ball around nearly any time they want.

 

[dtgold88]

You’re welcome lol

Save some of those for the draft lottery....and NFL season.

 

[dtgold88]

Man, sucks for Indy. Probably lose in 5 but with Oladipo it probably goes 7

Yeah. Understatement but what a tough loss.