Game 5 let's goooooo!!!

Nvnervous45 · Post #1 » by **Nvnervous45** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:52 pm

This is our only chance since game 1 to put some real pressure on these youngsters. They have yet to have to play from down in this series and I think the key is to get up early and see what they're made of. I think part of udoka's strategy is to not get down on the road against a savvy veteran team and a hostile crowd. It's time for the chase center fans to give Boston a taste of their own medicine. Let's gooooooooooo!

brandon87 · Post #2 » by **brandon87** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:26 pm

Nerves are kicking in now. Tip off is (scheduled for) 2am over here so I’m going to TRY and get a few hours sleep beforehand and set the alarm!

SpreeS · Post #3 » by **SpreeS** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:34 pm

At 4 a.m. will start in my country. For me, its good time, after the game - coffee/cigarette/work

Old_Blue · Post #4 » by **Old_Blue** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:46 pm

I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

brandon87 · Post #5 » by **brandon87** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:55 pm

Old_Blue wrote:I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

I really hope you’re right!

Took 12/1 on the Dubs before the season, £50. Not the big stakes you’re putting on, but the £650 return if the lads do the business will be a nice boost.

Old_Blue · Post #6 » by **Old_Blue** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:10 pm

brandon87 wrote:
Old_Blue wrote:I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

I really hope you’re right!

Took 12/1 on the Dubs before the season, £50. Not the big stakes you’re putting on, but the £650 return if the lads do the business will be a nice boost.

I feel good about our chances of getting paid and drinking some pints in celebration!

Jester_ · Post #7 » by **Jester_** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 6:27 pm

They're going to come out hungry - can't play sloppy. Early turnovers will kill us.

Scotty2Hotty · Post #8 » by **Scotty2Hotty** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:53 pm

Nvnervous45 wrote:This is our only chance since game 1 to put some real pressure on these youngsters. They have yet to have to play from down in this series and I think the key is to get up early and see what they're made of. I think part of udoka's strategy is to not get down on the road against a savvy veteran team and a hostile crowd. It's time for the chase center fans to give Boston a taste of their own medicine. Let's gooooooooooo!

Basically repeat Games 1 and 2 through the first 3 quarters. Then attack the 3-point line in the 4th Q and make them drive the paint. Anticipate kickouts when they do…rinse, wash and repeat.

Post #9 » by **Outside** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:25 pm

Let's see the same solid defense they've settled into and good scoring games from the Stephettes. Hit those open threes.

I expect Boston to change up their defense on Steph since he has thoroughly figured out Derrick White and is patiently dismantling their PnR and double coverage. Steph will still get his, and the changed up coverage may present quality opportunities for others.

For the refs -- please please please do not reward Boston's ingrained tendency to hit the floor on legal screens and otherwise flop and flail throughout the game.

Onus · Post #10 » by **Onus** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:41 pm

Just play with the requisite effort on defense. We keep them under 100 and we win.

brandon87 · Post #11 » by **brandon87** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:22 pm

Old_Blue wrote:
brandon87 wrote:
Old_Blue wrote:I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

I really hope you’re right!

Took 12/1 on the Dubs before the season, £50. Not the big stakes you’re putting on, but the £650 return if the lads do the business will be a nice boost.

I feel good about our chances of getting paid and drinking some pints in celebration!

Hope so brother, I’ll get the first round in :wink:

Big J · Post #12 » by **Big J** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:23 pm

I don’t see the Celts changing their defensive tactics, so we need to get more from the role players. As great as Curry is we can’t ask him to carry the team offensively like he did in game 4. If we can get 25 from Poole it would be exactly what we need.

Scotty2Hotty · Post #13 » by **Scotty2Hotty** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:52 pm

Big J wrote:I don’t see the Celts changing their defensive tactics, so we need to get more from the role players. As great as Curry is we can’t ask him to carry the team offensively like he did in game 4. If we can get 25 from Poole it would be exactly what we need.

If Poole scores 25, it’s a wrap. No one is beating Steph, Wiggins & Klay getting their Finals averages and tacking on Poole for 25. Let’s be realistic…Poole will likely score 10-15.

ILOVEIT · Post #14 » by **ILOVEIT** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:56 pm

Old_Blue wrote:I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

Dat's balls right dere my friend. Wow.

Hope your right!

ILOVEIT · Post #15 » by **ILOVEIT** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 9:58 pm

Man I'd LOVE to see the Warriors come out firing....agressive...confident. Please no crazy "well you can't expect Warriors to shoot THAT bad again" games

Come on boys...come out and reduce Boston to rubble!

ILOVEIT · Post #16 » by **ILOVEIT** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:00 pm

Onus wrote:Just play with the requisite effort on defense. We keep them under 100 and we win.

I agree....I think the Warriors win this if they just don't give up the ridiculous turnover stretch AND focus tight on defense all night long.

Impuniti · Post #17 » by **Impuniti** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:01 pm

Old_Blue wrote:I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

Hope you get lucky tonight, that's a big boy bet. 8-)

Big J · Post #18 » by **Big J** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:56 pm

Scotty2Hotty wrote:
Big J wrote:I don’t see the Celts changing their defensive tactics, so we need to get more from the role players. As great as Curry is we can’t ask him to carry the team offensively like he did in game 4. If we can get 25 from Poole it would be exactly what we need.

If Poole scores 25, it’s a wrap. No one is beating Steph, Wiggins & Klay getting their Finals averages and tacking on Poole for 25. Let’s be realistic…Poole will likely score 10-15.

Yea, that's probably true, mostly because he likely won't play enough minutes to get 25.

brandon87 · Post #19 » by **brandon87** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:50 am

Old_Blue wrote:
brandon87 wrote:
Old_Blue wrote:I've got $3,500 down on the Dubs to cover a 3 1/2 point spread. It's going to be an easy peasy victory with the Warriors putting on an offensive show tonight.

I really hope you’re right!

Took 12/1 on the Dubs before the season, £50. Not the big stakes you’re putting on, but the £650 return if the lads do the business will be a nice boost.

I feel good about our chances of getting paid and drinking some pints in celebration!

Congrats on the win my friend 8-)

Old_Blue · Post #20 » by **Old_Blue** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:59 am

brandon87 wrote:
Old_Blue wrote:
brandon87 wrote:
I really hope you’re right!

Took 12/1 on the Dubs before the season, £50. Not the big stakes you’re putting on, but the £650 return if the lads do the business will be a nice boost.

I feel good about our chances of getting paid and drinking some pints in celebration!

Congrats on the win my friend

Thanks! It's been a nice run. That said, as much as I think the Dubs can close this out in Boston and regardless of the spread, I'm sitting out Game 6. But...if this thing goes to Game 7, I'm going all in on the Warriors.