Eastern Conference | Round 2 | (2) Boston Celtics VS. (3) Milwaukee Bucks (TIED 3-3)

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Who will win the series?

Poll ended at Thu May 12, 2022 12:55 pm

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Post#2421 » by PierceFan4ever » Sat May 14, 2022 4:09 am

Surely the bucks can’t win 3 of the 4 games in Boston….right…..right?? This series has had it all, one of the best in recent memory. Nobody has a clue what to expect game to game
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Post#2422 » by The KnicksFix » Sat May 14, 2022 4:22 am

Is middleton gonna play game 7?
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Post#2423 » by iggymcfrack » Sat May 14, 2022 4:27 am

BoatsNZones wrote:Celtics will be -3.5 next game Imo.

That's the line I would set personally.


It’s 4.5. Lower than I would have thought. They must be thinking some chance Middleton is back. Last update I saw it looked pretty unlikely though.
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Post#2424 » by vinnymate » Sat May 14, 2022 4:27 am

Bud better switch up the rotations in Game 7 and stop playing Hill.

If they trot out the exact same rotations and George Hill subs in the first quarter. I'm calling right there that Celtics will win the game.
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Post#2425 » by soboMP3 » Sat May 14, 2022 4:57 am

vinnymate wrote:Bud better switch up the rotations in Game 7 and stop playing Hill.

If they trot out the exact same rotations and George Hill subs in the first quarter. I'm calling right there that Celtics will win the game.

Agreed. Hill has proof of Bud doing something. I’m convinced.
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Post#2426 » by Infinite Llamas » Sat May 14, 2022 5:00 am

You can make a case that the 3 best teams in the league are in the East. And as someone who has seen the east get roasted for years about non competitive teams, it really is a wonderful thing to see. Golden State and Phoenix certainly have a case too though.
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Post#2427 » by BoatsNZones » Sat May 14, 2022 5:28 am

iggymcfrack wrote:
BoatsNZones wrote:Celtics will be -3.5 next game Imo.

That's the line I would set personally.


It’s 4.5. Lower than I would have thought. They must be thinking some chance Middleton is back. Last update I saw it looked pretty unlikely though.

Value on Bucks.
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Post#2428 » by ibraheim718 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:34 am

PierceFan4ever wrote:Surely the bucks can’t win 3 of the 4 games in Boston….right…..right?? This series has had it all, one of the best in recent memory. Nobody has a clue what to expect game to game


Sure they can. This series has been about both teams bringing out the best in each other. I think Milwaukee wins this game on the back of an all time great performance by Giannis.
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Post#2429 » by soxfan2003 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:34 am

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GHOSTofSIKMA wrote:the reason we play hill is because if we dont we have to play more of either allen or guys generally regarded as scrubs. and by scrubs i mean javon carter and the other dudes.

at this point sure toss carter out there for a few minutes and see if theres magic but lets say that fails..... well actually choosing to play carter and benching hill and then losing because carter sucks.... well THAT is what gets coaches fired

where we effed up is trading donte for ibaka. my god that deal looks bad now


As a Celtics fan I don't want to give Bucks coaches advice but why not play Pat C 36 or 37 minutes if you have no confidence in other players? He has played well.


i dont think pats ever played that many minutes in his career ever. not even close. he wouldnt be up for it


Thanks.... That explains it.
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Post#2430 » by ibraheim718 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:35 am

iggymcfrack wrote:
BoatsNZones wrote:Celtics will be -3.5 next game Imo.

That's the line I would set personally.


It’s 4.5. Lower than I would have thought. They must be thinking some chance Middleton is back. Last update I saw it looked pretty unlikely though.


4.5 is too high. I bet that comes down when most of the money comes in on Milwaukee. I will gladly take that 4.5 though.
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Post#2431 » by ibraheim718 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:36 am

BoatsNZones wrote:
iggymcfrack wrote:
BoatsNZones wrote:Celtics will be -3.5 next game Imo.

That's the line I would set personally.


It’s 4.5. Lower than I would have thought. They must be thinking some chance Middleton is back. Last update I saw it looked pretty unlikely though.

Value on Bucks.


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Post#2432 » by soxfan2003 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:36 am

ibraheim718 wrote:
PierceFan4ever wrote:Surely the bucks can’t win 3 of the 4 games in Boston….right…..right?? This series has had it all, one of the best in recent memory. Nobody has a clue what to expect game to game


Sure they can. This series has been about both teams bringing out the best in each other. I think Milwaukee wins this game on the back of an all time great performance by Giannis.


Very possible. Given randomness of 3 ball, tough to predict any single game scenario.
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Post#2433 » by ibraheim718 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:38 am

soxfan2003 wrote:
ibraheim718 wrote:
PierceFan4ever wrote:Surely the bucks can’t win 3 of the 4 games in Boston….right…..right?? This series has had it all, one of the best in recent memory. Nobody has a clue what to expect game to game


Sure they can. This series has been about both teams bringing out the best in each other. I think Milwaukee wins this game on the back of an all time great performance by Giannis.


Very possible. Given randomness of 3 ball, tough to predict any single game scenario.


Even if Middleton and R Williams played I still think this series would be a tight one.
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Post#2434 » by soxfan2003 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:50 am

ibraheim718 wrote:
soxfan2003 wrote:
ibraheim718 wrote:
Sure they can. This series has been about both teams bringing out the best in each other. I think Milwaukee wins this game on the back of an all time great performance by Giannis.


Very possible. Given randomness of 3 ball, tough to predict any single game scenario.


Even if Middleton and R Williams played I still think this series would be a tight one.


Given more to do with Bucks experience/professionalism advantage than a big talent edge, I think Bucks would have won a 7 game series 7 out 10 times if both teams were 100% healthy for entire series.

After a playoff series and hypothetical rematch after a few weeks, I would pick Bucks to win a 7 game series 60 out of 100 time on neutral court. Outside of some sloppy passing in one game, Bucks have done a better job of not beating themselves but Celtics may be finally learning to shoot themselves in the foot less.

Missed shots will happen but I'm talking about consistently running back on D and avoiding really low percentage passes and other mental mistakes.
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Post#2435 » by th87 » Sat May 14, 2022 5:54 am

1st banana wrote:PSA/serious question to bucks fans why has George hill been getting playing time.

Honestly not trolling seriously curious he’s been downright horrific and killing you guys on both ends. Javon was quietly playing great too.


Coach is a moron. No other explanation.
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Post#2436 » by Pachinko_ » Sat May 14, 2022 6:09 am

So basically the idiots running this league want the Bucks or the Celtics to play 12 games in 24 days, we're not even halfway in that stretch and both teams look exhausted already because both teams play 6-7 guys and hang their hats on physical defense.

And you fellas were making fun of the Bucks for not playing the starters in the last game of the season. "We're not a track team, we don't run away from anybody". Well, if you make it to the ECF don't let me hear you complaining about the schedule. You take your day off when you can, because if you expect the NBA to give you one good luck with that.
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Post#2437 » by tonyreyes123 » Sat May 14, 2022 6:25 am

Pachinko_ wrote:So basically the idiots running this league want the Bucks or the Celtics to play 12 games in 24 days, we're not even halfway in that stretch and both teams look exhausted already because both teams play 6-7 guys and hang their hats on physical defense.

And you fellas were making fun of the Bucks for not playing the starters in the last game of the season. "We're not a track team, we don't run away from anybody". Well, if you make it to the ECF don't let me hear you complaining about the schedule. You take your day off when you can, because if you expect the NBA to give you one good luck with that.



They had like 9 days off from game 2 to game 3 lol
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Post#2438 » by timO » Sat May 14, 2022 6:29 am

Pretty good series, Tatum closes the game before Bucks comeback again.

Monster game by Giannis, the 7º will be cream, maybe with Middelton?
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Post#2439 » by RB34 » Sat May 14, 2022 6:32 am

Thought the game today was pretty well officiated. Hope the refs don’t attempt to steal an epic game 7 from us.
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Post#2440 » by Pachinko_ » Sat May 14, 2022 6:39 am

tonyreyes123 wrote:They had like 9 days off from game 2 to game 3 lol

It was 3 days, I hope it's not your job to approve people's annual leave

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