Eastern Conference | Round 1 | (2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets

[Ill News]

That Celtics final play was a thing of f'n beauty.


Sick game.

I think this was all on KD man, he got caught checking the score board in the most important moment and lost his man completely. And from his body language, he knows it too. Just look what he does between 2:40 and 2:50

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KD's fatal mistake was he took a quick look at the clock and got caught flat-footed as Tatum slipped past him, which I don't really blame him for. He must have been thinking why the clock hadn't run out yet, that last play felt like it took forever to develop.

[jfs1000d]

That Celtics final play was a thing of f'n beauty.


Sick game.

I think this was all on KD man, he got caught checking the score board in the most important moment and lost his man completely. And from his body language, he knows it too. Just look what he does between 2:40 and 2:50

Watch on YouTube

KD's fatal mistake was he took a quick look at the clock and got caught flat-footed as Tatum slipped past him, which I don't really blame him for. He must have been thinking why the clock hadn't run out yet, that last play felt like it took forever to develop.

I don’t know. What you supposed to do there. Tatum got the thing off with .3 left that is insane last second shot. The defensive issue was how easily Boston scored the time before.


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[Pachinko_]

To me the most worrying thing for the Celtics is that based on this game it looks like they have nothing for Kyrie, I just don't see anything they tried ever working for them.

First of all they didn't get close to solving the P&R, in the first half it was Theis going under the screen and dropping, which is just suicidal and resulted in automatic open 3s, then Horford tried switching on Kyrie and he also got predictably torched. Then when Smart got in foul trouble they had nobody, first they tried Tatum who just watched Kyrie go all the way for a layup because he just can't keep up at Kyrie's speed, and then Brown which was pretty much the same deal. But here's the thing, even when Smart was on Kyrie it still wasn't great, because what makes Smart such an incredible defender is his ability to play much bigger than what he is because he's so strong, but when he has to chase dudes who are faster than him he becomes a good but not great defender. And when he's out then forget it. Pritchard tried for one possession and he didn't even get off the ground.

This is getting more interesting, Kyrie will probably cool off eventually but KD will probably not play as bad again.

[God Squad]

That Celtics final play was a thing of f'n beauty.


Sick game.

I think this was all on KD man, he got caught checking the score board in the most important moment and lost his man completely. And from his body language, he knows it too. Just look what he does between 2:40 and 2:50

Watch on YouTube

Yeah he got caught ball checking the time, but it was the patience with the Celtics that I liked, Marcus smart in particular.

Just a good/clutch play.

[Pachinko_]

I don’t know. What you supposed to do there.

Stick with your man and slide in the paint.

[Triple M]

One thing about the KD played bad narrative, then why didn't the Nets win when he played better in the 2nd half?

Because it was tied at half

He shot 2-10 in the first half with multiple TOs but his 2nd half wasn't as bad 7-14 with fewer TOs.

Kyrie also played better in the 2nd half then his first half with 24 of his 39 came in the 2nd half.

[John Murdoch]

Udoka waited wayy too long to dbl Kyrie...swallow ir pride dude

[1st banana]

To me the most worrying thing for the Celtics is that based on this game it looks like they have nothing for Kyrie, I just don't see anything they tried ever working for them.

First of all they didn't get close to solving the P&R, in the first half it was Theis going under the screen and dropping, which is just suicidal and resulted in automatic open 3s, then Horford tried switching on Kyrie and he also got predictably torched. Then when Smart got in foul trouble they had nobody, first they tried Tatum who just watched Kyrie go all the way for a layup because he just can't keep up at Kyrie's speed, and then Brown which was pretty much the same deal. But here's the thing, even when Smart was on Kyrie it still wasn't great, because what makes Smart such an incredible defender is his ability to play much bigger than what he is because he's so strong, but when he has to chase dudes who are faster than him he becomes a good but not great defender. And when he's out then forget it. Pritchard tried for one possession and he didn't even get off the ground.

This is getting more interesting, Kyrie will probably cool off eventually but KD will probably not play as bad again.

I think you’ll see Derrick white on him more often game 2. He seemed to be the only body that made kyrie even remotely uncomfortable.

Something about Marcus idk if it’s because they were teammates but kyrie usually plays well against him aside from the last reg season game against him.

[Pachinko_]

One thing about the KD played bad narrative, then why didn't the Nets win when he played better in the 2nd half?

Because it was tied at half

He shot 2-10 in the first half with multiple TOs but his 2nd half wasn't as bad 7-14 with fewer TOs.

Kyrie also played better in the 2nd half then his first half with 24 of his 39 came in the 2nd half.

I think KD playing bad was a defensive decision by the Cs as much as it was KD just playing bad, if you know what I mean? Celtics chose to be extremely physical and focused on him, which paid off, but it meant letting Kyrie go 1-1 which was not a great idea, and it also meant some other guys will get some space and open shots, and when those other guys are Curry/Mills/Dragic that's also not great. The Bucks went the other way last year and let KD torch Tucker 1-1 all night without doubling and let the others beat us. That also didn't work, we got torched. You just don't have many good options against that offense, KD makes a lot of good decisions no matter what you throw at him.

Interested to see Udoka's next move, I don't think he wants to see another game going to the last shot. Not against THAT team.

[themoneyteam2]

One thing about the KD played bad narrative, then why didn't the Nets win when he played better in the 2nd half?

Because it was tied at half

He shot 2-10 in the first half with multiple TOs but his 2nd half wasn't as bad 7-14 with fewer TOs.

Kyrie also played better in the 2nd half then his first half with 24 of his 39 came in the 2nd half.

I think KD playing bad was a defensive decision by the Cs as much as it was KD just playing bad, if you know what I mean? Celtics chose to be extremely physical and focused on him, which paid off, but it meant letting Kyrie go 1-1 which was not a great idea, and it also meant some other guys will get some space and open shots, and when those other guys are Curry/Mills/Dragic that's also not great. The Bucks went the other way last year and let KD torch Tucker 1-1 all night without doubling and let the others beat us. That also didn't work, we got torched. You just don't have many good options against that offense, KD makes a lot of good decisions no matter what you throw at him.

Interested to see Udoka's next move, I don't think he wants to see another game going to the last shot. Not against THAT team.

Ehhh their decision was great when both were on the court together as KD was -13. The issue was the Nets were great with him off the court, which essentially never happens and is what you would think the opposite would happen. With KD off the court, Celtics weren’t forcing anyone but Kyrie to beat them and repeatedly just let Kyrie iso and get the switch he wanted on bigs. That’s where you’ll see a change in game 2 I would think, as well as a different rotation for when KD is sitting

[DeRoma]

This is an absolutely ridiculous suggestion. Kyrie isn't physically attacking or getting into confrontations with fans. He's just dishing back what is being given to him. Maybe Celtics fans need to grow up too, just a suggestion.

You know what's hilarious Celtics roster and management are still buds with Kyrie. This whole entire hatred is just a mass manipulation originated from the Celtics media and there fans are falling for it.

It’s good for the league too. Let’s be honest here. Unless it gets a game derailed. It doesnt

For the "drama" aspect of it? Sure, it's always good to have something to talk about.

I'm just pointing out the fact that this whole "angry" at Kyrie is just a scapegoat that was created by the Celtic's media representatives. If you guys really need to be angry at someone, It should be Danny Ainge for the complete **** up he did with his FO decisions. Celtics had the easiest route to be a 10 yr dynasty but to only ended up with Tatum/Brown(darkhorse contender) because of Ainge's selfishness.

Though to be transparent about it. I'm sure part of me is jealous on how the C's media reps handled it to the point that the fanbase really believe that their failures is on Kyrie. When in reality the whole entire Kyrie "drama" is a simple disagreement with coworkers on a matter of perspective about being successful on their craft. In comparison to the Nets' media reps, ours is very generic, corny, and no sense of loyalty. (however it's finally somewhat developing this year).

[ajones9219]

I'll just say this. If Boston wins game 2 you won't see Ben Simmons this season

[GTR11]

As expected Dre was none factor and Steve Trash did his regular with adjustments. With all that said, C's in trouble, you don't play with sleeping monster. That drop coverages will get exposed, double KD ain't going to work, and that Nets bad D will rotate.

[GTR11]

I'll just say this. If Boston wins game 2 you won't see Ben Simmons this season

Exactly why

[Mamba81p]

Celtics need to do a better job with fans using slur words against opponents. Most of the time they deal with those fans, but at this game they just let them say whatever they wanted. I don't know if that is a coincidence. According to NBA, you are not allowed to yell "F U" to a player. That can get you tossed from a game, though usually you get away with a warning for the first offense. There were no warnings given at this game.

Not seen any video of what you're alleging, but I'm sure you have proof since you're putting it out there
There is video being circulated, however, of a fan yelling, "Kyrie, you suck," and Kyrie responding with, "Suck my dick, bitch".
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/kyrie-irving-shouted-expletives-at-a-celtics-fan-on-his-way-to-the-locker-room/ar-AAWjhPa?cvid=ef4458c84f8644d2aff8ec3bb307d812
Based on how sensitive you are about rude and foul language, I'm assuming you believe Kyrie should have been kicked out of the arena for that too, right?
Or we could all stop acting so sensitive. Racist taunts, threats, etc. obviously should not be tolerated, but other than that there is no reason to clutch pearls here (though the article makes the claim that Kyrie's remark was both homophobic and sexist, so there is that).
Even Kyrie in his post-game presser said he doesn't really care about the heckling. He just feeds off the energy and enjoys giving it back (and I respect him for saying that, not trying to get fans booted for basic heckling like Westbrook or some of these other softies in the league do).
I know you're salty about the loss but be more like your boy Kyrie and embrace the dark side. Let the hate and the heckling flow through you

I was at the game, so I am not talking based on videos. And it wasn't just about Kyrie, there were "FU" directed to other players as well. Normally they are dealt with, but today they were not.
These are NBA rules, especially for seats close to the court/tunnel and they are really enforcing those rules for those seats.
Nobody is salty. it's just a game that doesn't affect your life, grow up and enjoy it.

[tribulations]

Kyrie in post-game defending flipping off fans as 'not hostility (bro)' is hilarious. It is what it is, just own it.

Great rivalry/series in the making here.

[Mamba81p]

Celtics need to do a better job with fans using slur words against opponents. Most of the time they deal with those fans, but at this game they just let them say whatever they wanted. I don't know if that is a coincidence. According to NBA, you are not allowed to yell "F U" to a player. That can get you tossed from a game, though usually you get away with a warning for the first offense. There were no warnings given at this game.

Agree tbh.

That said, you can’t eject the entire crowd.


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That is true. If the entire arena chants "FU Kyrie" there is nothing you can do about it. But if the individual hecklers are dealt with from the beginning, the rest of them will behave. Otherwise, they start to multiply fast.

NBA is such a unique game, because fans sit so close to the players for so long, and that is why NBA has a tougher policy against this. You can yell "FU" at a NHL game as much as you want, nobody will tell you anything.

This was a day game, so I expect game 2 to be much much worse: Less kids, more drunk people.

[Mamba81p]

I'll just say this. If Boston wins game 2 you won't see Ben Simmons this season

If Celtics are up 3-0 why wouldn't Simmons come back? 0 pressure.

[Floody100]

To me the most worrying thing for the Celtics is that based on this game it looks like they have nothing for Kyrie, I just don't see anything they tried ever working for them.

First of all they didn't get close to solving the P&R, in the first half it was Theis going under the screen and dropping, which is just suicidal and resulted in automatic open 3s, then Horford tried switching on Kyrie and he also got predictably torched. Then when Smart got in foul trouble they had nobody, first they tried Tatum who just watched Kyrie go all the way for a layup because he just can't keep up at Kyrie's speed, and then Brown which was pretty much the same deal. But here's the thing, even when Smart was on Kyrie it still wasn't great, because what makes Smart such an incredible defender is his ability to play much bigger than what he is because he's so strong, but when he has to chase dudes who are faster than him he becomes a good but not great defender. And when he's out then forget it. Pritchard tried for one possession and he didn't even get off the ground.

This is getting more interesting, Kyrie will probably cool off eventually but KD will probably not play as bad again.

I think you’ll see Derrick white on him more often game 2. He seemed to be the only body that made kyrie even remotely uncomfortable.

Something about Marcus idk if it’s because they were teammates but kyrie usually plays well against him aside from the last reg season game against him.

Marcus has always been a bit vulnerable against quick guards.

[turnaroundJ]

To me the most worrying thing for the Celtics is that based on this game it looks like they have nothing for Kyrie, I just don't see anything they tried ever working for them.

First of all they didn't get close to solving the P&R, in the first half it was Theis going under the screen and dropping, which is just suicidal and resulted in automatic open 3s, then Horford tried switching on Kyrie and he also got predictably torched. Then when Smart got in foul trouble they had nobody, first they tried Tatum who just watched Kyrie go all the way for a layup because he just can't keep up at Kyrie's speed, and then Brown which was pretty much the same deal. But here's the thing, even when Smart was on Kyrie it still wasn't great, because what makes Smart such an incredible defender is his ability to play much bigger than what he is because he's so strong, but when he has to chase dudes who are faster than him he becomes a good but not great defender. And when he's out then forget it. Pritchard tried for one possession and he didn't even get off the ground.

This is getting more interesting, Kyrie will probably cool off eventually but KD will probably not play as bad again.

I think you’ll see Derrick white on him more often game 2. He seemed to be the only body that made kyrie even remotely uncomfortable.

Something about Marcus idk if it’s because they were teammates but kyrie usually plays well against him aside from the last reg season game against him.

Marcus has always been a bit vulnerable against quick guards.

that's tough because a lot of contenders have quick guard threats. one of maxey/fvv is gonna make it. tyler herro is quick too. then maybe someone like ja/ant/poole in the finals if ever.