It Feels Good To Make It To The Final 4

return2glory · Post #1 » by **return2glory** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:26 pm

After tonight's game with the Spurs/Hornets, there will be only 4 teams left. It has been a roller coaster ride so far for us. Two series, two game 7's.

I for one go nuts watching the games. And I have to admit I have trouble controlling my emotions when it comes to the Celtics. So far in the playoffs there have been a lot of happy times and a lot of frustrating and confusing times, especially on the road. But after tonight, we will be one on only 4 teams left and that feels good.

Whether we have a 1% or 99% chance of winning a title this year, the great thing is we are only one of 4 teams that still have a chance. I just wanted to remind some of you of this, including myself. We have come a long way from last season. Let's just enjoy the ride.

DorfonCeltics · Post #2 » by **DorfonCeltics** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:30 pm

I'm almost positive you have multiple personality disorder.

return2glory · Post #3 » by **return2glory** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:31 pm

DorfonCeltics wrote:I'm almost positive you have multiple personality disorder.

Only when it comes to the Celtics. And how can you tell me you don't feel that way? It's like how we have been playing at home vs the road. We are day and night. That's what is causing my emotional changes. I'm sure that a lot of fans here can relate.

Paul Pierce commented on the same thing in the post game conference. He stated that it's been an emotional ride. They feel good and confident after a win and they go on the road and lose and everything changes. They lose some of their happiness and confidence after a loss.

That's why from this point on, I'm going to try to enjoy the ride as much as possible and be thankful that we have made it this far.

greenbeans · Post #4 » by **greenbeans** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:44 pm

im with ya about the bipolar celtics obsession i have, it scare the hell outta my gf. thankfully she got prepared for this with last Octobers Sox playoff run. but that was nothing compared to the gauntlet of emotions, the screaming, wall punching, death threats that have become par for the course the last month

m23uza1hem36 · Post #5 » by **m23uza1hem36** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:45 pm

We have been here 6 straight times, it's so disappointing to lose here.
Anyway, good luck in the series.

Post #6 » by **ParticleMan** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:08 pm

Nice OP.

I definitely think it's time to enjoy the ride. The first two series were so nerve racking in part because it would have been a tragedy if we had lost. It would have been a big disappointment, even if the Cavs were better than we thought.

From now on, I consider anything gravy. I didn't expect to make it past the ECF at the start of the season, and I don't expect it now. I think Detroit should be favored in this series. Maybe the team feels like I do and will play looser and have more fun. It seems like we really labored, especially on the road.

Tricky Ricky · Post #7 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Mon May 19, 2008 10:42 pm

ParticleMan wrote:Nice OP.

I definitely think it's time to enjoy the ride. The first two series were so nerve racking in part because it would have been a tragedy if we had lost. It would have been a big disappointment, even if the Cavs were better than we thought.

From now on, I consider anything gravy. I didn't expect to make it past the ECF at the start of the season, and I don't expect it now. I think Detroit should be favored in this series. Maybe the team feels like I do and will play looser and have more fun. It seems like we really labored, especially on the road.

Agreed, I still really want to go further but this is where I predicted us to be at the start of the year. I do think we can steal a road game or two in DET something I didnt think wed do against CLE

Celts17Pride · Post #8 » by **Celts17Pride** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:18 pm

Tricky Ricky wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Agreed, I still really want to go further but this is where I predicted us to be at the start of the year.

So Doc Rivers must get fired for coaching the team to where you predicted they would be at the start of the season?

There is some failed logic there somewhere.

celticfan42487 · Post #9 » by **celticfan42487** » Mon May 19, 2008 11:48 pm

I agree fully, we're finally here the ECF. After perhaps one of the most thrilling game 7s.. I feel like we've finally made it where we wanted to be. We wanted to be among the best and that's where we've made it. Now it's a series where I feel anything can happen although I believe we are the underdogs here.

Al-Haqq · Post #10 » by **Al-Haqq** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:58 am

We need to make it to the next round and win it, period! It has been a great ride so far, but can't end now!

s1ickd · Post #11 » by **s1ickd** » Tue May 20, 2008 3:53 am

here's to hoping we have a ray allen citing.

return2glory · Post #12 » by **return2glory** » Tue May 20, 2008 7:50 am

s1ickd wrote:here's to hoping we have a ray allen citing.

That would be great and much needed.

Tricky Ricky · Post #13 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:36 pm

Celts17Pride wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

So Doc Rivers must get fired for coaching the team to where you predicted they would be at the start of the season?

There is some failed logic there somewhere.

Nope if we had a good coach I wouldve predicted them to win the finals, I figured Doc would make boneheads rotation moves as we have seen in the ATL series and start of the Cleveland one which would hold us back. I will give credit where credit is due and admit that in the last two home games I have been more impressed with Doc, he seems like hes starting to realize who should play and who shouldnt and when to call timeouts. Lets keep an eye on him in this series

MyInsatiableOne · Post #14 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:05 pm

Celts17Pride wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

So Doc Rivers must get fired for coaching the team to where you predicted they would be at the start of the season?

There is some failed logic there somewhere.

But on a serious note, this is the corner all of the Doc-haters have painted themselves into.

Kefa461 · Post #15 » by **Kefa461** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:06 pm

DorfonCeltics wrote:I'm almost positive you have multiple personality disorder.

I find him amazing.....being able to type and in a straight jacket at the same time.....I am just kidding.......

Tricky Ricky · Post #16 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:08 pm

MyInsatiableOne wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

But on a serious note, this is the corner all of the Doc-haters have painted themselves into.

Ummm no, read above

DBMethos · Post #17 » by **DBMethos** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:23 pm

The Final Four this year is just nuts. The 4 winningest franchises in NBA history (with the exception of Jordan's Bulls), duking it out for a spot in the Finals...unreal. Good luck to you guys in the ECF's!

MyInsatiableOne · Post #18 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:51 pm

Tricky Ricky wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Ummm no, read above

I posted that right before you must have done yours, so not in reference to you!

MyInsatiableOne · Post #19 » by **MyInsatiableOne** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:52 pm

DBMethos wrote:The Final Four this year is just nuts. The 4 winningest franchises in NBA history (with the exception of Jordan's Bulls), duking it out for a spot in the Finals...unreal. Good luck to you guys in the ECF's!

Yeah!

Celtics: 16 Championships
Lakers: 9 Championships
Spurs: 4 Championships
Pistons: 3 Championships

Not counting the Bulls with 6, who else is a multiple winner? Philly has 2, New York has 2, Houston has 2, the Minny Lakers have 5, otherwise everyone else is just one and done, yes?

Tricky Ricky · Post #20 » by **Tricky Ricky** » Tue May 20, 2008 3:33 pm

MyInsatiableOne wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

I posted that right before you must have done yours, so not in reference to you!

ohhh, I hate when that happens, LETS GO CELTICS!