Game Thread: 2nd Round: Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors

[Wamu]

Why are NBA players wearing masks and sitting apart of the bench?

But during gameplay they’re not wearing masks and are right in each other’s grills.

 

[Wamu]

I will go so far as to say he is the ideal big man for this team.

Well he's no Tristan Thompson that's for sure.

 

[tlance]

I am going to go way out on a limb and predict the Celtics will win this game.

 

[lebron23james]

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This is you...

 

[bksballer89]

How about giving the Celtics D some credit?

no

 

[Wamu]

no

 

[msgkings322]

Why are NBA players wearing masks and sitting apart of the bench?

But during gameplay they’re not wearing masks and are right in each other’s grills.

Minimize what you can without affecting the game

 

[Gman]

Minimize what you can without affecting the game

Why can't they all wear Bane masks?

 

[Wamu]

Bye-bye Nick!

 

[lebron23james]

This game is so boring....

 

[trojanfan12]

As a Lakers fan, the absolute worst possible Finals I can imagine would be Clippers v Celtics

Might as well cancel the season then...

The winner of that one would definitely get an asterisk.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

The winner of that one would definitely get an asterisk.

The bestest champ evah asterisk

 

[raptorlife4]

god that was gross.
Worse game Ive seen them play in years.

Flush it and make sure we send this series to 7

 

[trojanfan12]

god that was gross.
Worse game I've seen them play in years.

Flush it and make sure we send this series to 7

That was a little surprising, especially from a team like the Raptors. They just looked completely flat and like they had no energy. It was like they figured they tied up the series and could take a game off or something.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Well he's no Tristan Thompson that's for sure.

You're right. TT would be the ABSOLUTE ideal fit for this Boston team...not even joking lol

 

[dtgold88]

I've gone to war... literal war... with multiple posters in this forum on the subject of Daniel Theis...

Not over whether or not Theis is an all-star, mind you.
Not even over whether or not Theis is one of the better 5's in the NBA.

Oh no. I only claimed Theis is a good role player who plays good team defense... and I've gotten roasted for that and labelled a homer.

Might have been hard to take you seriously after glowing about some Baynes guy who I'm not even sure is still in the league.

 

[dtgold88]

"literal"?

I let it go but figured someone might point it out.

 

[dtgold88]

Minimize what you can without affecting the game

while I agree with this what he said also makes sense. All these guys have tested negative every time. IF they are gonna get the virus from another probably gonna be on the court in close contact as opposed to spread apart on the bench.

 

[Gman]

Might have been hard to take you seriously after glowing about some Baynes guy who I'm not even sure is still in the league.

If be "glowing" you mean another guy I "hyped up" by putting in the category of 'good role player who plays good team defense'... then guilty as charged.

Anywho: yes, Baynes is still in the league... and yeah, he had a decent year in Phoenix last season. He's getting a little long in the tooth, but I'd be surprised if he isn't playing ball next season...

... I daresay a title contender like the Clippers would much rather have a Baynes (if Baynes were healthy) than crappy Zubac.

 

[dtgold88]

That was a little surprising, especially from a team like the Raptors. They just looked completely flat and like they had no energy. It was like they figured they tied up the series and could take a game off or something.

It was...but it happens. Hell, think it was games 2 and 3 in 2016 Finals that GS beat Cavs by 30+ then the Cavs beat them the next game by 30+.

Ya never know.