NBA FINALS, Gm 5 – Mavericks (1) @ Celtics (3) – 8:30PM, Mon, June 17, 2024

[The Corey's]

Celtics in 5.

I want my flowers.

[TheMartian]

Anyone thinking Tatum is gonna explode is probably talking through their heart and not their mind.. Tatum has hardly shot over 50% for any game in these playoffs.. His shot is struggling from deep And his shot selection has not been Great.. And the fact that Dallas is giving him extra attention and making it harder for him to get it going.

What I am hoping for is Tatum makes sound decisions with the ball. He can lead this team with his facilitation just as important as any scoring he could do. I really hope he doesn't get into hero mode as that could be the downfall late in the game.. Boston has a very balanced team and we should use that at all points in the game..

And the idea that Luka is playing defense now is laughable.. Making a few plays does not count as he is Now Playing defense.. For whatever reason Boston went away from attacking him on a regular basis and that was Border line Asinine..

My final thoughts tonight is also as much as I love PP this just is not the match up for him.. Dallas with Luka at point guard are one of the bigger teams in the league .. Combine that with 2 solid vertical leaping centers he needs to play much less.

And if KP does not play Joe cannot be afraid to play both al and X at the same time.. Especially with our rebounding issues...

One thing is for sure: JT and JB can't do this alone. They need to have decent games from Big Al, Jrue, DWhite, Hauser, X, and PP. Everybody has to contribute.

[playa-hater]

Anyone thinking Tatum is gonna explode is probably talking through their heart and not their mind.. Tatum has hardly shot over 50% for any game in these playoffs.. His shot is struggling from deep And his shot selection has not been Great.. And the fact that Dallas is giving him extra attention and making it harder for him to get it going.

What I am hoping for is Tatum makes sound decisions with the ball. He can lead this team with his facilitation just as important as any scoring he could do. I really hope he doesn't get into hero mode as that could be the downfall late in the game.. Boston has a very balanced team and we should use that at all points in the game..

And the idea that Luka is playing defense now is laughable.. Making a few plays does not count as he is Now Playing defense.. For whatever reason Boston went away from attacking him on a regular basis and that was Border line Asinine..

My final thoughts tonight is also as much as I love PP this just is not the match up for him.. Dallas with Luka at point guard are one of the bigger teams in the league .. Combine that with 2 solid vertical leaping centers he needs to play much less.

And if KP does not play Joe cannot be afraid to play both al and X at the same time.. Especially with our rebounding issues...

One thing is for sure: JT and JB can't do this alone. They need to have decent games from Big Al, Jrue, DWhite, Hauser, X, and PP. Everybody has to contribute.

Just looking at all the players you named, Even without KP that is just too much talent not to win..

[TheMartian]

Anyone thinking Tatum is gonna explode is probably talking through their heart and not their mind.. Tatum has hardly shot over 50% for any game in these playoffs.. His shot is struggling from deep And his shot selection has not been Great.. And the fact that Dallas is giving him extra attention and making it harder for him to get it going.

What I am hoping for is Tatum makes sound decisions with the ball. He can lead this team with his facilitation just as important as any scoring he could do. I really hope he doesn't get into hero mode as that could be the downfall late in the game.. Boston has a very balanced team and we should use that at all points in the game..

And the idea that Luka is playing defense now is laughable.. Making a few plays does not count as he is Now Playing defense.. For whatever reason Boston went away from attacking him on a regular basis and that was Border line Asinine..

My final thoughts tonight is also as much as I love PP this just is not the match up for him.. Dallas with Luka at point guard are one of the bigger teams in the league .. Combine that with 2 solid vertical leaping centers he needs to play much less.

And if KP does not play Joe cannot be afraid to play both al and X at the same time.. Especially with our rebounding issues...

One thing is for sure: JT and JB can't do this alone. They need to have decent games from Big Al, Jrue, DWhite, Hauser, X, and PP. Everybody has to contribute.

Just looking at all the players you named, Even without KP that is just too much talent not to win..

Yep, and in Game 4, not one of them bothered to show up. Jrue was the only one who at least tried.

[Memokerobi]

I have this nagging feeling that we’ll lose this game and go through absolute misery until Thursday. Everyone will be talking about its going to 7 now with game 6 on the road and then we’ll win and finish it in Dallas.

I really really really dont want this to happen but its my gut feeling. Hope my gut is just stupid and we finish it today

[Fierce1]

Crow party after the parade and free drinks at the Crow bar all day.

[Fierce1]

Let's also not forget that without the heart, the mind will not work as their will be no blood flow going to the brain.

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Crow party after the parade and free drinks at the Crow bar all day.

[RickyDizzle]

I'm from Maine but have been living in Oakland in the Bay for around 10 years. Anyway, my company is sending me to some meetings in Boston starting tomorrow. I'm going to land at 8 and I think the game is at 830. I obviously don't have a ticket for the game, where's a good place to watch it? There's no outside screens at the Garden, right?

[titlebound1]

I'm from Maine but have been living in Oakland in the Bay for around 10 years. Anyway, my company is sending me to some meetings in Boston starting tomorrow. I'm going to land at 8 and I think the game is at 830. I obviously don't have a ticket for the game, where's a good place to watch it? There's no outside screens at the Garden, right?

Not sure about outdoor screens. But all the bars near the Garden are going to be packed. I'm sure if you head down that way, you'll find a good spot. The greatest bar and Sully's are probably two of the more popular spots. Banners is massive if you're looking for something more upscale

[Tyakack]

Let's also not forget that without the heart, the mind will not work as their will be no blood flow going to the brain.

Sounds like something Joe would say.

[titlebound1]

They need to get the rebounding situation figured out. Obviously Dallas has a size advantage, but a lot of the second chance points in game 4 happened because they didn't box out guys streaking to the rim.

Rebound, play smart defense and move the ball. We've seen that you can beat these guys down by making them rotate over and over again. Say what you want about Joe, but I'm willing to bet that he'll have something weird and unique from them.

[LewisnotMiller]

Let's also not forget that without the heart, the mind will not work as their will be no blood flow going to the brain.

Sounds like something Joe would say.

After a game 4 loss, I half expected 'The ox is slow, but the earth is patient'

[zoyathedestroya]

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Should've worn the home whites like the 2008 Cs.

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

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Should've worn the home whites like the 2008 Cs.

Nah the white ones are crap, they should wear this iconic version far more often than they do.

[zoyathedestroya]

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Should've worn the home whites like the 2008 Cs.

Nah the white ones are crap, they should wear this iconic version far more often than they do.

Thinking more about reenacting 06/17 16 yrs ago. Boston wears home whites and Dallas should wear purple and puke.

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

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Should've worn the home whites like the 2008 Cs.

Nah the white ones are crap, they should wear this iconic version far more often than they do.

Thinking more about reenacting 06/17 16 yrs ago. Boston wears home whites and Dallas should wear purple and puke.

Yeah I figured, but I just wanna see the fellas in green.

[GreenBloodedC]

They should make up for the game 7 disappointment against the Heat last year by closing this in 5 in front of the home crowd.

[Bohemian]

Tonight is the night, guys. Are you ready for Banner 18?? It´s tonight, let's go Celtics!!

[Fierce1]

They should make up for the game 7 disappointment against the Heat last year by closing this in 5 in front of the home crowd.

Game 7 disappointment - Game 5 close out does not tally.

It should be Game 7 - Game 7 = 0