PLAYOFFS, 2nd RND, GM #1 – Celtics @ Bucks – 1:00PM, Sun, 04-28-19

[SmartWentCrazy]

I think Bucks fans have become to hate me like Raptors fans do lol. I still have the Bucks +76000 to win the title so not like I’ll be pissed to cash in on that.

I literally peeped at Bucks forum, not a single C's fan there, telling them how we're gonna beat them, or how we beat them last year... I mean they have become very obnoxious...most of them. If they lose I'll troll the **** out of them, probably get banned. And I usually try to stay away from this kind of stuff. I'm not much of a trash talker. And I do understand we are the underdogs.

Theyre a bunch of wannabe Raptors fans.

[Gurton Buster]

The Milwaukee Bucks just won their 1st playoff series in 18 years. 18 years.

Now they gonna sweep/beat in 5 the back to back ECF finalist that added 2 all stars to last years team.

I don't think so.

[Froob]

Lol Casey was dunking on the Raptors

Read on Twitter

[Parliament10]

PLAYOFF ROTATION?

Irving - Brown - Tatum - Horford - Baynes
Rozier - Hayward - Morris - Theis
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If Smart was in this, then he'd be the Starting 2.
Giving Kyrie better chances to play off the ball.

If Smart gets into this, then he likely comes of the Bench, at first.


Edit:
I like Tatum at the 3, and Horford at the 4.
Keep Baynes as the Starting 5.

[Froob]

PLAYOFF ROTATION?

Irving - Brown - Tatum - Horford - Baynes
Rozier - Hayward - Morris - Theis
___________________________________

If Smart was in this, then he'd be the Starting 2.
Giving Kyrie better chances to play off the ball.

If Smart gets into this, then he likely comes of the Bench, at first.


Edit:
I like Tatum at the 3, and Horford at the 4.
Keep Baynes as the Starting 5.

The big question is if Semi plays at all. He seems to only play vs the Bucks but, we have a lot of guys and he’s a liability on offense.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

Lol Casey was dunking on the Raptors

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The funny part is that Casey isn't wrong. Sure, the Pistons attendance sucks, but that's because of the city having an unemployment problem. However, if you dished out basketball IQ tests, there is no doubt that the Pistons fanbase is much smarter.

[jmr07019]

Anyone sent the league videotapes of giannis’ offensive fouls yet? I heard other teams doing this kind of ish

We must prepare as a fan base for Lebron prime level calls from the officials when Giannis has the ball...he’s the best or 2nd best player in the league, all of his points come at the basetket and he’s beloved by everyone.

I’ve already bought replacement clickers and materials to patch my walls

[Froob]

Lol Casey was dunking on the Raptors

Read on Twitter

The funny part is that Casey isn't wrong. Sure, the Pistons attendance sucks, but that's because of the city having an unemployment problem. However, if you dished out basketball IQ tests, there is no doubt that the Pistons fanbase is much smarter.

Probably, they kept getting swept and I told them they would flop but they didn’t listen.

[Bad-Thoma]

Steal one in Bucks home court.
I don't think the Bucks can win in Boston.
C's in 6.

Yeah, they won their last game in Boston by 13, but sure. You guys are hilarious with the overconfidence. This is not the 17-18 Sixers team.

Oh well, you're free to think what you like. It will have no bearing on the outcome.

What?! Boston fans, on the Boston forum, expressing confidence in the Boston team?! Man I'm glad you dropped by to set us all straight, probably won't even watch the games now that I know it's pretty hopeless.

Let me refer you to our league liaison, Tommy Heinsohn,

[Parliament10]

PLAYOFF ROTATION?

Irving - Brown - Tatum - Horford - Baynes
Rozier - Hayward - Morris - Theis
___________________________________

If Smart was in this, then he'd be the Starting 2.
Giving Kyrie better chances to play off the ball.

If Smart gets into this, then he likely comes of the Bench, at first.


Edit:
I like Tatum at the 3, and Horford at the 4.
Keep Baynes as the Starting 5.

The big question is if Semi plays at all. He seems to only play vs the Bucks but, we have a lot of guys and he’s a liability on offense.

Ojeleye may get some spot minutes.
IDK if he completely replaces Theis, though.

It'll be interesting to see what Stevens does.
Best of Seven, doesn't leave too many surprises.

[ConstableGeneva]

PLAYOFF ROTATION?

Irving - Brown - Tatum - Horford - Baynes
Rozier - Hayward - Morris - Theis
___________________________________

If Smart was in this, then he'd be the Starting 2.
Giving Kyrie better chances to play off the ball.

If Smart gets into this, then he likely comes of the Bench, at first.

Almost everything from our past matchups against the Bucks indicate the Celtics are better with Horford at the 5, esp when he's shooting the ball well outside. I'd start Morris either to cover Giannis or Lopez. That lineup is easily switchable too. Everyone just has to make an extra effort to box out and rebound. Our starting five with Baynes and Brown was actually a net negative in that Pacers series. I don't think we score enough and our offense gets bogged down with Baynes in there. Less driving lanes with two bigs and one less shooter.

Irving-Brown-Tatum-Morris-Horford
Rozier-Hayward-Baynes w/ a bit of Ojeleye &/or Theis

I don't think we get Smart back this round honestly. I don't want him to "play through the pain" and not be effective out there. The things he does on defense, you'll need him at near full health. If they get Brogdon back, they're a tougher matchup. He's a clear upgrade over Hill/Brown/Snell/whoever. If by some miracle, he's good to go, I want him starting and covering Middleton.

[FlatearthZorro]

Steal one in Bucks home court.
I don't think the Bucks can win in Boston.
C's in 6.

Yeah, they won their last game in Boston by 13, but sure. You guys are hilarious with the overconfidence. This is not the 17-18 Sixers team.

Oh well, you're free to think what you like. It will have no bearing on the outcome.

What?! Boston fans, on the Boston forum, expressing confidence in the Boston team?! Man I'm glad you dropped by to set us all straight, probably won't even watch the games now that I know it's pretty hopeless.

Let me refer you to our league liaison, Tommy Heinsohn,

[mizterfish]

Bucks fan here...

I've read most of your comments. Yes, we've been a pathetic franchise for the better part of 20 years. Yes, we lost to you in the playoffs last year. Yes, the starters from that team are mostly the same (except for Lopez). Yes, many of our fans have an inferiority complex.

That said, last year our playoff centers were Tyler Zeller and the worst Plumlee brother. Our (interim) coach was Joe freakin' Prunty. Our bench was garbage.

We can't look into the past to predict how this series is going to turn out. Last year was last year. The regular season was the regular season. All I know is that both teams are really good and this series should be great. Good luck and enjoy it, should be some quality basketball.

[truth18]

Bucks fan here...

I've read most of your comments. Yes, we've been a pathetic franchise for the better part of 20 years. Yes, we lost to you in the playoffs last year. Yes, the starters from that team are mostly the same (except for Lopez). Yes, many of our fans have an inferiority complex.

That said, last year our playoff centers were Tyler Zeller and the worst Plumlee brother. Our (interim) coach was Joe freakin' Prunty. Our bench was garbage.

We can't look into the past to predict how this series is going to turn out. Last year was last year. The regular season was the regular season. All I know is that both teams are really good and this series should be great. Good luck and enjoy it, should be some quality basketball.

[ViperGTS]

Best way to beat the Bucks is see of you can rotate fast to the Bull in a China Shop on his drives and see if the NBA has the cajones to call charges on the big stage with many more eyes watching. Failing that, let the Bull get some, deny at times and focus on the other shooters.

[SmartWentCrazy]

I think there’s something both we and the Bucks fans can agree on:

If they schedule game 1 to interfere with GoT and the Battle of Winterfell, we riot.

[truth18]

I think there’s something both we and the Bucks fans can agree on:

If they schedule game 1 to interfere with GoT and the Battle of Winterfell, we riot.

I won't even care. Ball is life.

[Bad-Thoma]

Bucks fan here...

I've read most of your comments. Yes, we've been a pathetic franchise for the better part of 20 years. Yes, we lost to you in the playoffs last year. Yes, the starters from that team are mostly the same (except for Lopez). Yes, many of our fans have an inferiority complex.

That said, last year our playoff centers were Tyler Zeller and the worst Plumlee brother. Our (interim) coach was Joe freakin' Prunty. Our bench was garbage.

We can't look into the past to predict how this series is going to turn out. Last year was last year. The regular season was the regular season. All I know is that both teams are really good and this series should be great. Good luck and enjoy it, should be some quality basketball.

May we all reach the other side healthy and sane

[Captain_Caveman]

Teams are 7-7 h2h since the start of last season, with most every game being a war. Giannis would get my vote for MVP *and* DPOY. Best defensive player on the best defensive team, while tied with Ingles for the highest defensive rating in the league. Bucks are as good as anyone in the league this year, while we have been very underrated. They will get Brogdon back sooner than we get Smart back, it seems. But neither back for a bit. Won't have the same coaching advantage that we have had on other playoff opponents of late, although I still take Stevens. Both teams built for playoff ball.

Let's get it.

[GoGreen]

When should we know when the game is?

At the very earliest, it’s going to be a week from today.

This is going to be a super long boring period of time for both Celtics and Bucks fans. At least the NFL draft will keep both fan bases somewhat entertained.

Ugh. The NBA does a lot of things right. Playoff scheduling is not one of them.