Anyone else concerned about Celtics first rd matchup?

ag3 · Post #41 » by **ag3** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:04 pm

The 2 guys that absolutely kill the Knicks are not on the Celtics this year for the playoffs.
That's Ray Allen and Rondo.

Without those 2, the Knicks will easily beat the Celtics 4-1 or a soft 4-2.

guardplay320 · Post #42 » by **guardplay320** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:12 pm

ag3 wrote:KG coming back to play this early, signals to me that the Celtics DO NOT want to face the Knicks in the 1st round.
They will do everything in their power to win all their remaining games and catch Atlanta and move up to 6th.

Or it signals him trying to get off some of the rust before the playoffs. We saw how bad Tyson's timing was in his first game back.

ctorres · Post #43 » by **ctorres** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:12 pm

Screw being tested, that's overrated. We can wait to be "tested" against the Heat in the ECF or the NBA Finals. A tougher 1st round matchup than the other matchups would hurt us more than help us. We're not a young team. An old team is much more susceptible to wear and tear.

Against the Hawks, it may be a 4 game sweep. Against the Celtics, that's asking for a likely 7 game series. The less games we have to play to get to the ECF, the less likely one of our top guys gets injured.

I mean, can we beat the Celtics in the 1st round? Sure, but I much rather face a team that is not the Bulls or Celtics in the 1st round.

Dr. Detfink · Post #44 » by **Dr. Detfink** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:13 pm

I am concerned with only ONE thing: Injuries. Boston plays physical (and dirty). Knicks must make short work of this franchise. If it drags to 6 games, I get worried.

Post #45 » by **mpharris36** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:13 pm

i ain't ducking no one....we beat whoever we play

that simple

seren · Post #46 » by **seren** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:17 pm

Apart from injuries, I have no concerns.

seren · Post #47 » by **seren** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:18 pm

In a more serious note, Atlanta at this point is better than the Celtics in almost every aspect of the game so I don't get the fascination.

method · Post #48 » by **method** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:21 pm

PLease,please let it be the Celtics...there no way they take us..not this year!!!

Post #49 » by **j4remi** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:26 pm

Dr. Detfink wrote:I am concerned with only ONE thing: Injuries. Boston plays physical (and dirty). Knicks must make short work of this franchise. If it drags to 6 games, I get worried.

That's my feeling. I'd be more concerned about dirty play than actual match-up. If the Knicks are a true contender, that Boston squad shouldn't be a threat.

Post #50 » by **moocow007** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:27 pm

Will the refs let the Celtics get away with the cheapshots (they...and especially KG...are the masters of the cheap shot)? If so, then yes...somewhat. If not, then no. But to be honest, I think this team, unlike teams of the past, are not going to be phased by those tactics. But yes the only shot the Celtics have is if the refs look the other way and someone key on the Knicks get injured.

Leaguepass · Post #51 » by **Leaguepass** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:28 pm

I'm not really that concerned. Of course you gotta respect them and bring your A game but Rondo isn't playing and Pierce and Garnett simply aren't the players they used to be. If STAT plays I have the Knicks in 5...if we are without STAT I have the Knicks in 6.

Post #52 » by **GONYK** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:32 pm

I want to slay the dragon.

johnnywishbone · Post #53 » by **johnnywishbone** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:43 pm

GONYK wrote:I want to slay the dragon.

I like the analogy but I was thinking more of Achilles dragging Hector's body behind his chariot in front of the walls of Troy.

JSmooth93 · Post #54 » by **JSmooth93** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:45 pm

Whomever we play that first round is getting swept.

And I don't see the Celtics overtaking the Hawks, if they do then they're scared to play us.

Post #55 » by **Brooklyn_Yards** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:46 pm

GoodAzzGame_NYK wrote:i ain't ducking no one....we beat whoever we play

that simple

Exacty!

br7knicks · Post #56 » by **br7knicks** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:47 pm

i'm concerned about anyone the knicks are playing in the first round. after two straight years of first round bounces, i'm going to be worried irregardless of who it is

johnnywishbone · Post #57 » by **johnnywishbone** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:47 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PQ6335puOc[/youtube]

Conan what is the three best things in life?

To crush your enemies
To see them driven before you
and to hear the lamentation of the women

bigfnjoe96 · Post #58 » by **bigfnjoe96** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:53 pm

It's only right that we face our long time nemesis in order to advance in the 2nd Rd.

Personally I've been waiting for this. It's time to exercise those demons babee

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Post #59 » by **Deeeez Knicks** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:54 pm

They won't be an easy out, we should expect every call to go against us and it will be a dirty fight.

But it'll be worth it to beat them. Would be nice to get that monkey off our back, it'll boost our confidence and will get us ready for the next round. We need to get through a playoff battle and Boston would certainly give us a battle.

YaMomsEx · Post #60 » by **YaMomsEx** » Mon Apr 8, 2013 8:58 pm

Last year i didnt want the Heat or Bulls in 1st round cuz i wasnt confident in our team BUT this year I BELIEVE in our team and nothing will feel better than to beat boston in 1st round #BringThemOn