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

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Who wins Game 2 of the NBA Finals?

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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#281 » by brackdan70 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 5:24 pm

Celtics have a recent history of game 2 let downs after a game one blowout. Since it’s the f’ing finals I’d hope that doesn’t happen.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#282 » by bisme37 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 5:34 pm

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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#283 » by Curmudgeon » Sun Jun 9, 2024 5:35 pm

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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#284 » by bisme37 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 5:35 pm

brackdan70 wrote:Celtics have a recent history of game 2 let downs after a game one blowout. Since it’s the f’ing finals I’d hope that doesn’t happen.


Yeah C's swept the Pacers but Game 1 of that series was a nail biter and there was no let down from the C's in Game 2. In the other 2 rounds we lost Game 2 after a big win in Game 1.

Hopefully they remember it's the Finals and don't mess around tonight.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#285 » by Statlanta » Sun Jun 9, 2024 5:56 pm

Will Porzingis have the same impact as last game and if he doesn't who will step up and fill that void?

Can the Celtics win even if Porzingis plays like a scrub since the last game was a convincing victory.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#286 » by og15 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:03 pm

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I don't think he is as biased against us now. I recall a game this year in playoffs where he was more for Celtics.

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Post#287 » by Castle Black » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:11 pm

Not buying it. Zero chance Luka doesn’t play.

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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#288 » by bisme37 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:15 pm

Castle Black wrote:Not buying it. Zero chance Luka doesn’t play.

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For the Mavs sake hopefully they are spending as much time and effort on on-court adjustments as they are on trying to confuse the other team with nonsense.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#289 » by Slax » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:15 pm

Statlanta wrote:Will Porzingis have the same impact as last game and if he doesn't who will step up and fill that void?

Can the Celtics win even if Porzingis plays like a scrub since the last game was a convincing victory.

The chances of Porzingis playing like a scrub on any given night are pretty small, but if he does then yes the Celtics have seven other players who are very good shooters and at least two of them are fully capable of creating their own offense. Obviously it would make it much harder though.
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Post#290 » by ITYSL » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:17 pm

Statlanta wrote:Will Porzingis have the same impact as last game and if he doesn't who will step up and fill that void?

Can the Celtics win even if Porzingis plays like a scrub since the last game was a convincing victory.

Tatum can shoot better. Ditto Pritchard, and to a lesser extent, Jrue
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Post#291 » by UNCBlue012 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:19 pm

The nerves are once again setting in, fellas and felletes.
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Post#292 » by ITYSL » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:21 pm

azcatz11 wrote:You should put meatball on your pizza instead of sausage

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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#293 » by brackdan70 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:28 pm

Statlanta wrote:Will Porzingis have the same impact as last game and if he doesn't who will step up and fill that void?

Can the Celtics win even if Porzingis plays like a scrub since the last game was a convincing victory.

Not likely that will play like a scrub. Even if he is not as effective offensively he is a huge difference maker on D.
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Post#294 » by 10DayContract » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:38 pm

Luka doubtful? Wtf is this title run for Boston?
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Post#295 » by meatball sub » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:40 pm

luka isnt used to taking charges, guessing that's where the chest injury came from
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#296 » by Scarletfire81 » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:51 pm

Ok if Luka misses any games & the Celtics win this series, I will have to admit this is one of the easiest playoffs runs in NBA history. I say that as a diehard Celtics fan. I love winning chip but literally no drama yet.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#297 » by Texas Chuck » Sun Jun 9, 2024 6:54 pm

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Castle Black wrote:Not buying it. Zero chance Luka doesn’t play.

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For the Mavs sake hopefully they are spending as much time and effort on on-court adjustments as they are on trying to confuse the other team with nonsense.


I don't think this one is gamesmanship. League rules require you putting guys on the injury report. He was questionable in almost every game in the previous 3 series even though it was understood he was going to play.

I think this is simply complying with the rules, not trying to make Boston relax or gameplan for no Luka.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#298 » by bluejerseyjinx » Sun Jun 9, 2024 7:04 pm

I hope Luca does play. We know where to attack now. Make him play even more defense. :eyebrows:
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0) Game 2: Sunday June 9th 

Post#299 » by bigboi » Sun Jun 9, 2024 7:10 pm

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brackdan70 wrote:Celtics have a recent history of game 2 let downs after a game one blowout. Since it’s the f’ing finals I’d hope that doesn’t happen.


Yeah C's swept the Pacers but Game 1 of that series was a nail biter and there was no let down from the C's in Game 2. In the other 2 rounds we lost Game 2 after a big win in Game 1.

Hopefully they remember it's the Finals and don't mess around tonight.


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Lebron made it to the finals with that cleveland team.

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Post#300 » by bigboi » Sun Jun 9, 2024 7:11 pm

Castle Black wrote:Not buying it. Zero chance Luka doesn’t play.

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Doesn’t matter. His knee will get worse. Boston plays physical and he can’t rest on defense like he did against Minnesota. Luka literally didn’t play defense last series
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Lebron made it to the finals with that cleveland team.

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