2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 2-0)

[Black Jack]

This one's in the books basically. lets just hope that next year the finals matchup is competitive.

[durden_tyler]

Dallas will take game 3 and then the questions will come up about 2 years ago when the Celtics were up 2-1 and let that opportunity slip when Steph took over Game 4 tied the series up and then went on to win in 6. Game 4 will ultimately decide the series IMO.

Why are you so confident they’ll take Game 3 ?
There is every chance Tatum has a big game & the Celtics shoot well from 3.

This is true. 50-50 chance it’s a sweep or a 4-1 series win. These are the Celtics, there’s always a letdown game from them in some stretches during the regular season or playoffs series.

Add the fact that the Mavs are desperate and at home, this will be their statement game (a statement that they won’t be swept. LOL). So expect a good game from Kyrie and the rest of the Mavs. Heck, could be Luka’s nuclear game too because he has underwhelmed so far this series (quiet 30 PPG just won’t cut it)

Don’t worry though, in classic Jekyll/Hyde fashion, Celtics will win G4 and will want to close it out at home in Game 5.


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[G R E Y]

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[Petergrifindor]

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This is so bad.

[Bob8]

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This is so bad.

Mavs outside Luka have made 5 3s in this series, shooting 15%. All 3s were wide open. Kinda impossible to win a game with that kind of shooting.

[Nuntius]

Hey, look at that. The Celtics may actually be the best team in the leage by a significant margin. Who knew?

I mean, those of us in the East absolutely knew how good the Celtics were. It's not a surprise for us. But all we heard this year was "the East is weak" and "Celtics are paper tigers". Oh well.

[PierceFan4ever]

Hey, look at that. The Celtics may actually be the best team in the leage by a significant margin. Who knew?

I mean, those of us in the East absolutely knew how good the Celtics were. It's not a surprise for us. But all we heard this year was "the East is weak" and "Celtics are paper tigers". Oh well.

I kept giving pacers props for their offensive performance which was beautiful af. Even got Jaylen brown saying the pacers are shooting like Michael Jordan from the midrange. But people were too blind with their Celtics hatred saying they’re playing a bad team getting cooked by nemhard and McConnell when again, pacers were the #2 offense in the league all season. They really thought Dallas ball dominant 2 iso heavy players were gonna be tougher to guard as a team than the pacers playing great team basketball all around through ball movement, cutting, running, driving, etc.

[LaLover11]

Mavs in 6

[AussieCeltic]

Mavs in 6

I hope you haven’t forgot our bet

[Yinwest]

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I said that many times before but i will say that again, thanks for Derrick, thank you.

[Nuntius]

Hey, look at that. The Celtics may actually be the best team in the leage by a significant margin. Who knew?

I mean, those of us in the East absolutely knew how good the Celtics were. It's not a surprise for us. But all we heard this year was "the East is weak" and "Celtics are paper tigers". Oh well.

I kept giving pacers props for their offensive performance which was beautiful af. Even got Jaylen brown saying the pacers are shooting like Michael Jordan from the midrange. But people were too blind with their Celtics hatred saying they’re playing a bad team getting cooked by nemhard and McConnell when again, pacers were the #2 offense in the league all season. They really thought Dallas ball dominant 2 iso heavy players were gonna be tougher to guard as a team than the pacers playing great team basketball all around through ball movement, cutting, running, driving, etc.

I do understand why people gave Dallas a better chance than they gave us. People tend to be blinded by star power. Dallas has an absolute superstar in Luka and another star in Kyrie. We do not have that kind of star power.

But, at the end of the day, no one should be surprised that a team that won 64 games (7 more than the second best record) is two games away from winning the title. The Celtics were the best team in the league throughout the season. The playoffs are just further proof of that.

[Archx]

This somewhat feels like the pre-trade Mavs. Luka carrying like a mad man and rest of the players only have to hit open shots but they don't.

Mavs role players somehow perform differently at home, so the next game will tell us a lot. I still think with normal 3pt %'s they can balance out this series and get some confidence in, then anything is possible.

[durden_tyler]

Hey, look at that. The Celtics may actually be the best team in the leage by a significant margin. Who knew?

I mean, those of us in the East absolutely knew how good the Celtics were. It's not a surprise for us. But all we heard this year was "the East is weak" and "Celtics are paper tigers". Oh well.

The Celtics winning the title does not change the fact that the East is weak. Only Boston is a title contender, the rest just low quality and if playing in the West would likely be a playin team.


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[Bob8]

Hey, look at that. The Celtics may actually be the best team in the leage by a significant margin. Who knew?

I mean, those of us in the East absolutely knew how good the Celtics were. It's not a surprise for us. But all we heard this year was "the East is weak" and "Celtics are paper tigers". Oh well.

I kept giving pacers props for their offensive performance which was beautiful af. Even got Jaylen brown saying the pacers are shooting like Michael Jordan from the midrange. But people were too blind with their Celtics hatred saying they’re playing a bad team getting cooked by nemhard and McConnell when again, pacers were the #2 offense in the league all season. They really thought Dallas ball dominant 2 iso heavy players were gonna be tougher to guard as a team than the pacers playing great team basketball all around through ball movement, cutting, running, driving, etc.

I do understand why people gave Dallas a better chance than they gave us. People tend to be blinded by star power. Dallas has an absolute superstar in Luka and another star in Kyrie. We do not have that kind of star power.

But, at the end of the day, no one should be surprised that a team that won 64 games (7 more than the second best record) is two games away from winning the title. The Celtics were the best team in the league throughout the season. The playoffs are just further proof of that.

Nobody would give Mavs a chance, if they were told that Mavs outside Luka would made 5 3s in 2 games, shooting 15% for 3. And no, Celtics D has not much with that, because all 3s are wide open. Shooting 15% wide open 3s is a disaster and makes totally impossible for Mavs to win.

[The Corey's]

I kept giving pacers props for their offensive performance which was beautiful af. Even got Jaylen brown saying the pacers are shooting like Michael Jordan from the midrange. But people were too blind with their Celtics hatred saying they’re playing a bad team getting cooked by nemhard and McConnell when again, pacers were the #2 offense in the league all season. They really thought Dallas ball dominant 2 iso heavy players were gonna be tougher to guard as a team than the pacers playing great team basketball all around through ball movement, cutting, running, driving, etc.

I do understand why people gave Dallas a better chance than they gave us. People tend to be blinded by star power. Dallas has an absolute superstar in Luka and another star in Kyrie. We do not have that kind of star power.

But, at the end of the day, no one should be surprised that a team that won 64 games (7 more than the second best record) is two games away from winning the title. The Celtics were the best team in the league throughout the season. The playoffs are just further proof of that.

Nobody would give Mavs a chance, if they were told that Mavs outside Luka would made 5 3s in 2 games, shooting 15% for 3. And no, Celtics D has not much with that, because all 3s are wide open. Shooting 15% wide open 3s is a disaster and makes totally impossible for Mavs to win.

Original poll was separated by 8 friggen votes out of almost 500.

ESPN had Mavs winning the series 9 to 8 with one doofus picking Mavs in 5.

Other networks also had strong mav support.

Youre right. No one had the Mavs winning.

When you come to the understanding that those Mavs 3s are open for a reason then you'll finally be able to accept that Boston is dictating everything.

[Bob8]

I do understand why people gave Dallas a better chance than they gave us. People tend to be blinded by star power. Dallas has an absolute superstar in Luka and another star in Kyrie. We do not have that kind of star power.

But, at the end of the day, no one should be surprised that a team that won 64 games (7 more than the second best record) is two games away from winning the title. The Celtics were the best team in the league throughout the season. The playoffs are just further proof of that.

Nobody would give Mavs a chance, if they were told that Mavs outside Luka would made 5 3s in 2 games, shooting 15% for 3. And no, Celtics D has not much with that, because all 3s are wide open. Shooting 15% wide open 3s is a disaster and makes totally impossible for Mavs to win.

Original poll was separated by 8 friggen votes out of almost 500.

ESPN had Mavs winning the series 9 to 8 with one doofus picking Mavs in 5.

Other networks also had strong mav support.

Youre right. No one had the Mavs winning.

When you come to the understanding that those Mavs 3s are open for a reason then you'll finally be able to accept that Boston is dictating everything.

Mavs wouldn't even make the playoffs, if they were shooting 15% on open 3s. No Nba starters, except classical C, can be that bad. I don't believe that Kyrie didn't make a single 3-pointer 2 games in a row.

I agree that Celtics are better team, but you can't seriously believe that Mavs are shooting 15% wide open 3s because Celtics D or that Mavs players are that bad. And yes shooting 11% for 3, making just 2, won't win you a game against Celtics.

[The Corey's]

Nobody would give Mavs a chance, if they were told that Mavs outside Luka would made 5 3s in 2 games, shooting 15% for 3. And no, Celtics D has not much with that, because all 3s are wide open. Shooting 15% wide open 3s is a disaster and makes totally impossible for Mavs to win.

Original poll was separated by 8 friggen votes out of almost 500.

ESPN had Mavs winning the series 9 to 8 with one doofus picking Mavs in 5.

Other networks also had strong mav support.

Youre right. No one had the Mavs winning.

When you come to the understanding that those Mavs 3s are open for a reason then you'll finally be able to accept that Boston is dictating everything.

Mavs wouldn't even make the playoffs, if they were shooting 15% on open 3s. No Nba starters, except classical C, can be that bad. I don't believe that Kyrie didn't make a single 3-pointer 2 games in a row.

I agree that Celtics are better team, but you can't seriously believe that Mavs are shooting 15% wide open 3s because Celtics D or that Mavs players are that bad.

You're harping on the wrong stat. It doesn't matter if they shoot 15% or 50% from 3.

Their defense is why they're losing more than anything.

If they make their free throws yesterday they MIGHT of won the game.

[Bob8]

Original poll was separated by 8 friggen votes out of almost 500.

ESPN had Mavs winning the series 9 to 8 with one doofus picking Mavs in 5.

Other networks also had strong mav support.

Youre right. No one had the Mavs winning.

When you come to the understanding that those Mavs 3s are open for a reason then you'll finally be able to accept that Boston is dictating everything.

Mavs wouldn't even make the playoffs, if they were shooting 15% on open 3s. No Nba starters, except classical C, can be that bad. I don't believe that Kyrie didn't make a single 3-pointer 2 games in a row.

I agree that Celtics are better team, but you can't seriously believe that Mavs are shooting 15% wide open 3s because Celtics D or that Mavs players are that bad.

You're harping on the wrong stat. It doesn't matter if they shoot 15% or 50% from 3.

Their defense is why they're losing more than anything.

If they make their free throws yesterday they MIGHT of won the game.

Yesterday would 30% from non Luka players be enough.

How is D the reason, if the best offensive team in Nba scored just 107 and 105 points? Mavs can't hope to win under 100 points games. They only hope is scoring 110+. And that's kinda difficult, if you can't make a 3 at all. They average 92 in first 2 games.

[The Corey's]

Mavs wouldn't even make the playoffs, if they were shooting 15% on open 3s. No Nba starters, except classical C, can be that bad. I don't believe that Kyrie didn't make a single 3-pointer 2 games in a row.

I agree that Celtics are better team, but you can't seriously believe that Mavs are shooting 15% wide open 3s because Celtics D or that Mavs players are that bad.

You're harping on the wrong stat. It doesn't matter if they shoot 15% or 50% from 3.

Their defense is why they're losing more than anything.

If they make their free throws yesterday they MIGHT of won the game.

How is D reason, if the best offensive team in Nba scored just 107 and 105 points? Mavs can't hope to win under 100 points games. They only hope is scoring 110+.They average 92 in first 2 games.

If you won't concede how bad the Mavs have been on defense it's clear your troll game isn't all that subtle.

You won't accept that the Mavs players are being left open on purpose. You won't accept that they're missing from 3 because they're not that good. You won't accept they're not ready for the moment. You won't accept Boston

Boston scores at will. This idea that the Mavs are actually doing good on offense but their shots aren't fallen is ridiculous.

The Mavs are getting the shots the Celtics want them to get.

Soon as they start hitting their "open" 3s then the Celtics just push the pace.

The Celtics would of scored 120 last night if they needed to. The Celtics are comfortable at the pace the Mavs are playing at.

You say. YA BUT 15% and dismiss my YA BUT 26%

[Bob8]

You're harping on the wrong stat. It doesn't matter if they shoot 15% or 50% from 3.

Their defense is why they're losing more than anything.

If they make their free throws yesterday they MIGHT of won the game.

How is D reason, if the best offensive team in Nba scored just 107 and 105 points? Mavs can't hope to win under 100 points games. They only hope is scoring 110+.They average 92 in first 2 games.

If you won't concede how bad the Mavs have been on defense it's clear your troll game isn't all that subtle.

You won't accept that the Mavs players are being left open on purpose. You won't accept that they're missing from 3 because they're not that good. You won't accept they're not ready for the moment. You won't accept Boston

Boston scores at will. This idea that the Mavs are actually doing good on offense but their shots aren't fallen is ridiculous.

The Mavs are getting the shots the Celtics want them to get.

Soon as they start hitting their "open" 3s then the Celtics just push the pace.

The Celtics would of scored 120 last night if they needed to. The Celtics are comfortable at the pace the Mavs are playing at.

You say. YA BUT 15% and dismiss my YA BUT 26%

Is it really that difficult to understand that no D can help Mavs, if they can't score 100 points? If results were 130:123, I would be first to agree that D is the biggest problem, but until Mavs can't score at least 110, there's nothing to be done in this series. And the main reasons for that are disastrous 3 points shooting and Kyrie having 35% Fg. You can talk whatever you want about Minnesota D, but Kyrie was making ridiculous shots against them, now he can't hit even open shots. No way Mavs win Wolves series, if Kyrie was shooting like this.