Series Thread: ECF: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavs

[Hornsstampede2.0]

There is no such thing as a GOOD LOSS honestly.
It is a good way to spin things (we all are guilty).....but the downsides outweigh the upsides a lot.

Lebron does not want to rack another 45 minutes on his 32 year old body again.
He would rather be resting up for the Finals. He isnt young anymore.

Injuries are out of control this post-season. No team wants to expose their players to more games.

Golden state is going to do everything possible to sweep out the Spurs (down 3 of their top 6 players).
I dont think the Warriors will fuck around versus a wounded team.
They will be razor focused.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Gotta give credit to Celtics they changed something up and Lebron I havent seen him that confused on the defensive gamplan scoring wise in awhile. He had scored 30 points or more in every game this postseason, I am glad he got his bad game out of his system. I expect adjustments to be made and they should come out strong in Game 4

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

In a way, I think in the long-term this helps them. I hate when they are unbeaten and think they are invincible. I am not worried about the series but experiencing a loss should be good for them. I didnt expect them to lose but I never imagined a sweep at the start of the series so...

For the most part I agree with this.
I think even a hard fought win would have served as the same type of wake up call.
Kind of like Warriors game 1 vs Spurs.

 

[Shanemansj13]

I wonder who can beat the Warriors now

Meh it's still one game and different team, different gameplan. The only one off tonight was Lebron. He is human after all lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I wonder who can beat the Warriors now

 

[Black Adam]

Meh it's still one game and different team, different gameplan. The only one off tonight was Lebron. He is human after all lol

can't resist anymore...

 

[Shanemansj13]

For the most part I agree with this.
I think even a hard fought win would have served as the same type of wake up call.
Kind of like Warriors game 1 vs Spurs.

That would have been the best thing, a close lose. They probably got a little cocky and of course the C's played pretty well. Still I hate when your team gets "too much confidence" sometimes it is better for the overall good of the team to lose

 

[Black Adam]

better use the DNA from Jurassic World...

 

[BloodType49]

LOL... A clunker...

They shot something like 14-19 from 3 in the first half..

And ?

 

[bksballer89]

That would have been the best thing, a close lose. They probably got a little cocky and of course the C's played pretty well. Still I hate when your team gets "too much confidence" sometimes it is better for the overall good of the team to lose

Yeah Cleveland is fine though. They may regret this though if Boston find a way to win another game which mean they'll still be playing on Saturday while the Warriors will be off after tomorrow.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

And ?

#wiggywam'd

 

[LALakersboy24.7]

When do the Lakers play?

Ever heard of google? you might just find your answer. Thank me later.

 

[Black Adam]

#wiggywam'd

i'm sure he'll dazzle us all with his insight on this one soon enough...

 

[bksballer89]

wow lebron didn't score in the last 16 minutes. That is crazy

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

i'm sure he'll dazzle us all with his insight on this one soon enough...

Nope.
Late night injunction came up once Bradley swished that 3 at the buzzer.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

wow lebron didn't score in the last 16 minutes. That is crazy

Did Celts sign Barea when IT got injured?

 

[Black Adam]

wow lebron didn't score in the last 16 minutes. That is crazy

so much for that "superhuman"...

 

[OregonDucks]

O
M
G

ain't it fun when the NBA playoffs are just a tad interesting?

 

[AlpacaWine]

Gotta give credit to Celtics they changed something up and Lebron I havent seen him that confused on the defensive gamplan scoring wise in awhile. He had scored 30 points or more in every game this postseason, I am glad he got his bad game out of his system. I expect adjustments to be made and they should come out strong in Game 4

As a loyal Celtics fan, I can tell you that there is 0.0% chance Marcus Smart shoots like that from 3 again this series.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Just read Cavs shot 24 more FT's (36-12)and still lost.
That's crazy.