PLAYOFFS - GAME-1: (8) Bulls @ (1) Celtics – 6:30PM, Sun. 04-16-17 – TNT/CSN

[Marvel]

Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Funny stuff man. People here actually were 100 sure we'd put you away in 5 because of the Dougie, Taj trade and that your spacing had gotten worse. That makes it even more pathetic.

[Darth Celtic]

Sure but everyone knew what was going on. My point is if you were going to just play the draft pick game then why wouldn't you tank last year and get two top 10 picks? It's a lot better than repeated 1st round exits.

So you want to be Philly or Suns. Cool.

If Danny isn't going to get talent to help this team advance past the first round? Then yes

You just said you want the Celtics to be a joke like the sixers and suns and lose. Proof positive of my first post. Trolling

[bballdude303]

I have a headache

[chrisab123]

Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Really? Your team is **** terrible. Only reason they're winning is because our GM decided not to do anything at the deadline. If you advance I hope you spend money to watch the Bulls get waxed by 35 every game.

[Darth Celtic]

Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Really? Your team is **** terrible. Only reason they're winning is because our GM decided not to do anything at the deadline. If you advance I hope you spend money to watch the Bulls get waxed by 35 every game.

You just said 10 mins ago they were the better team....

[chrisab123]

So you want to be Philly or Suns. Cool.

If Danny isn't going to get talent to help this team advance past the first round? Then yes

You just said you want the Celtics to be a joke like the sixers and suns and lose. Proof positive of my first post. Trolling

You aren't looking at context. IF DANNY AINGE WILL NOT GET PLAYERS TO HELP THE TEAM ADVANCE THEN WHAT IS THE POINT? I figured I'd bold my point so I wouldn't have to keep repeating it

[Marvel]

Let the overreaction begin.

Let the fake excuses commence.

What's a fake excuse?

The fact that Ainge made no upgrades at the deadline?

The fact that the rebounding sucks.

The fact that we don't have a second go to scorer?

The fact that we don't have one consistent scoring off the bench?

The fact that no one besides Thomas can get to the line?

No of you guys take losses too hard. Ainge didn't give a **** about upgrading this team at the deadline. Not even a small move to address the weak bench. Ainge didn't care about this season. Why should you guys?

Well you just addressed all of them, so point moot.

[chrisab123]

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Really? Your team is **** terrible. Only reason they're winning is because our GM decided not to do anything at the deadline. If you advance I hope you spend money to watch the Bulls get waxed by 35 every game.

You just said 10 mins ago they were the better team....

Matchup wise yes. Same with Atlanta.

[GreenBloodedC]

Sure but everyone knew what was going on. My point is if you were going to just play the draft pick game then why wouldn't you tank last year and get two top 10 picks? It's a lot better than repeated 1st round exits.

So you want to be Philly or Suns. Cool.

If Danny isn't going to get talent to help this team advance past the first round? Then yes

Are you even aware how many lottery picks Sixers have already lost? Noel, MCW, Embiid's career is hanging on his health?
I cannot even recall the last time Suns have been in the playoffs? Was it Nash's MVP season?

If you want to be stuck, not just in mediocrity, but be garbage for a decade then be my guest.

[Red2]

I agree . Initially I thought this was an L. Then i started thinking that his teammates would fight like hell for Isaiah and we would win . But they didn't until it was too late so we took a tough L. We needed more from crowder, olynk and Amir . And yes agree that having a team full of guards is stupid . I wanted Portis - he filled an obvious need- and instead Danny took Rozier who's so unreliable he can't get in the game . And while I think brown could become a decent player , brogdon and thon maker would have helped a lot more than the guys we drafted

[Scarletfire81]

Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Most people in the this forum think the celts had a chance to lose in the first round. But they could also win the next 4 this team is so unpredictable. I wouldn't be celebrating yet if I was a Bulls fan.

[chrisab123]

So you want to be Philly or Suns. Cool.

If Danny isn't going to get talent to help this team advance past the first round? Then yes

Are you even aware how many lottery picks Sixers have already lost? Noel, MCW, Embiid's career is hanging on his health?
I cannot even recall the last time Suns have been in the playoffs? Was it Nash's MVP season?

If you want to be stuck, not just in mediocrity, but be garbage for a decade then be my guest.

Ugh...once again. If Danny Ainge is not going to help this team get past the first round then what was the point of last year? Obviously last year we could have had two top 10 picks instead of getting bounced again. But if he's going to stand pat and let the kids grow then what was the point?

[robdog_5]

Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Funny thing is Bulls aren't good they just played slightly less crappy than Cs tonight. Other thing is, Team that loses will likely make changes. Celtics can and will make some improvements after year, regardless. Bulls if they win will continue to be the 6-8th seed as they won't blow up a team they should. Think Cs will win in 7 but I dont think Celtics are anywhere close to being a real contender.

[gocelts]

Trolling Bulls fans are stupid...just stupid...if our team isn't going anywhere where are they going? They can watch Wade miss dunks and Rondo brick threes all they want while they watch us get TWO more top 3 picks to add to our team.

Today..neither team is theating for a championship. Tomorrow, the Bulls will only get worse. We have the assets to get better. They don't.

[GreenBloodedC]

If Danny isn't going to get talent to help this team advance past the first round? Then yes

Are you even aware how many lottery picks Sixers have already lost? Noel, MCW, Embiid's career is hanging on his health?
I cannot even recall the last time Suns have been in the playoffs? Was it Nash's MVP season?

If you want to be stuck, not just in mediocrity, but be garbage for a decade then be my guest.

Ugh...once again. If Danny Ainge is not going to help this team get past the first round then what was the point of last year? Obviously last year we could have had two top 10 picks instead of getting bounced again. But if he's going to stand pat and let the kids grow then what was the point?

Sorry, but this has been one of the most stupid posts I've ever read. Are you even aware what position we are currently in.

We have cap flexibility and possible top 3 pick, while putting us in a very good position to contend for the next couple of years.
If we sucked before, we would be just like the teams I've mentioned. Tell me, are any of those teams ready to contend in 2 years time.

If you think so, just look at the Twolves. Despite all the young talent, they are far from contending

[WindyCityBorn]

Damn and this is the team we wanted to face but but don't worry about it they're the Bulls lmfao.

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Really? Your team is **** terrible. Only reason they're winning is because our GM decided not to do anything at the deadline. If you advance I hope you spend money to watch the Bulls get waxed by 35 every game.

I didn't even want the Bulls to make the playoffs. I was pro-tank. I know our team isn't going anywhere so I'll enjoy the small wins like tonight. Maybe if Butler really pours on and we win the series Ainge will offer fair market value for him and both fan bases with be content.

[gman5589]

Just for anti-tankers out there, the Hawks have been in the playoffs for a record 10 years going back to 2007 - and they have zero to show for it. Being a 3-5 seed in the East is just as much treadmill coasting as it is to be an 8 seed barely scratching into the playoffs.

At some point you must pick a direction. Danny didn't do that this year to secure some better players at the deadline, and it will show when they underperform.

[celticsfan34]

Comes down to effort, and it was soft, especially on the glass. For anyone blaming Brad, that's ignorant. He's not on the floor to allow 20 offensive rebounds or get outrebounded by 17 overall. He's also not telling Avery Bradley to take 10 3-pointers, or Smart/Crowder taking 7 and 5, respectively. The bench was absolutely awful. Butler played lights out in the second half and Portis played out of his ass, but with more effort, Boston would have won.

I still think we'll win the series in 6 or 7. Portis won't score above 10 again. Doubt Boston was expecting that. Instead of taking 38 3-pointers, maybe get to the rim and try to get a foul call. Bradly taking 0 free throws is unacceptable.

We'll tie it up 1-1. I think Thomas goes for 40, but when/if he's not on, someone else has to step up.

[Bar Fight]

I'm definitely lmao right now. We are playing the weakest #1 see I have ever seen and we have the best player on the court so I think we have a decent shot at winning.

Really? Your team is **** terrible. Only reason they're winning is because our GM decided not to do anything at the deadline. If you advance I hope you spend money to watch the Bulls get waxed by 35 every game.

I didn't even want the Bulls to make the playoffs. I was pro-tank. I know our team isn't going anywhere so I'll enjoy the small wins like tonight. Maybe if Butler really pours on and we win the series Ainge will offer fair market value for him and both fan bases with be content.

So no Brooklyn picks involved?

[celticsfan34]

Comes down to effort, and it was soft, especially on the glass. For anyone blaming Brad, that's ignorant. He's not on the floor to allow 20 offensive rebounds or get outrebounded by 17 overall. He's also not telling Avery Bradley to take 10 3-pointers, or Smart/Crowder taking 7 and 5, respectively. The bench was absolutely awful. Butler played lights out in the second half and Portis played out of his ass, but with more effort, Boston would have won.

I still think we'll win the series in 6 or 7. Portis won't score above 10 again. Doubt Boston was expecting that. Instead of taking 38 3-pointers, maybe get to the rim and try to get a foul call. Bradly taking 0 free throws is unacceptable.

We'll tie it up 1-1. I think Thomas goes for 40, but when/if he's not on, someone else has to step up.