PLAYOFFS, 1st RND, Gm #2 – Pacers (0) @ Celtics (1) – 7PM, Wed, 04-17-19

Post #1 » by **Parliament10** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:26 am

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VC Count, PLAYOFFS, 2018-19
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Victory Cigar
(1) Marcus Morris, Sr.

Ties go to the Team.
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(1) Kyrie Irving

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VC Count, Regular Season, 2018-19
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Victory Cigar
(16) Kyrie Irving
(7) Gordon Hayward
(6) Marcus Smart
(4) Marcus Morris, Sr.
(4) Jaylen Brown
(4) Al Horford
(3) Jayson Tatum
(2) Daniel Theis
(1) Aron Baynes
(1) Terry Rozier
(1) R.J. Hunter

Ties go to the Team.
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(10) Team/Stevens
(8) Gordon Hayward
(6) Marcus Smart
(6) Al Horford
(5) Jaylen Brown
(5) Kyrie Irving
(5) Jayson Tatum
(1) Semi Ojeleye
(1) Robert Williams, III
(1) Terry Rozier
(1) Aron Baynes

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Afam · Post #2 » by **Afam** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:38 am

leper-con · Post #3 » by **leper-con** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:44 am

These games being so far apart is perfect for Smarts recovery.
We will need him in the next round of the playoffs.

captain green · Post #4 » by **captain green** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:04 am

Ok looking at the stat sheet I saw rj hunter and Gibson on the 15 roster but I don't recall seeing them in uniform? Am I in the twilight zone?
Also let's end this series quick so we can get smart back.

leper-con · Post #5 » by **leper-con** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 2:04 am

lots of team slowing their first playoff games tho shear. seems almost record setting like.

Afam · Post #6 » by **Afam** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:27 am

Afam · Post #7 » by **Afam** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:27 am

KevinGamble34 · Post #8 » by **KevinGamble34** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:31 am

We got this. Just guard Bogdanovic very closely and the Pacers will struggle to score. They will have no answer to our superior offence.

Domenico · Post #9 » by **Domenico** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:57 am

captain green wrote:Ok looking at the stat sheet I saw rj hunter and Gibson on the 15 roster but I don't recall seeing them in uniform? Am I in the twilight zone?
Also let's end this series quick so we can get smart back.

Hunter is on a two way so he's not qualified for the play-offs. Gibson: no idea.

That being said: guard Bogey (Brown did a fine job) and we got this. Offense will follow.

jmr07019 · Post #10 » by **jmr07019** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:19 am

I thought the defense was pretty good in the 1st half as well but missed shots and turnovers led to some easy buckets for Indy. I want to see a full 48 minute effort as that’s what it will take to go deep in the playoffs.

FlatearthZorro · Post #11 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:29 am

jmr07019 wrote:I thought the defense was pretty good in the 1st half as well but missed shots and turnovers led to some easy buckets for Indy. I want to see a full 48 minute effort as that’s what it will take to go deep in the playoffs.

We need to get the offense clicking, obviously we looked a bit sloppy, if we get it to 105-110 pts a game in the playoffs we can beat anyone. We don't need 120 or more...

Gooner · Post #12 » by **Gooner** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:34 am

One positive sign I saw is that Rozier's minutes have been kept the same as they were when Smart was playing. He played 18 minutes, and that's enough for him. I emphasized that before game 1, and I have to give Brad credit for keeping the rotation realitively tight. It's important for structure of the team.

ConstableGeneva · Post #13 » by **ConstableGeneva** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:53 pm

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celticfan42487 · Post #14 » by **celticfan42487** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:07 pm

Not sure if the refs will swallow their whistle to the same extent they did in game 2.

But if the players check themselves from all the hero ball and actually pass and play some of Brad's offense, we'll easily get over 100 points and win this one going away.

This series isn't close to being in doubt.

There is a chance the Nets beat the 76ers though and TOR gets a free pass to the ECF. I guess the 2 seed was where you wanted to be this year, that sucks.

Tatumfor2 · Post #15 » by **Tatumfor2** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:34 pm

Afam wrote:Win

×15

amory87 · Post #16 » by **amory87** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:26 pm

Blow them the hell out in this game and be on your way to a sweep.

Indy isn't serious competition. Celtics need to prove it.

Valid · Post #17 » by **Valid** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:25 pm

I expect them to play significantly better in the first half. They should cruise to a double-digit win.

They just need to limit turnovers and prevent second-chance points. Those are literally the only ways Indy can beat us. They are completely outgunned otherwise.

Ben-N1ce · Post #18 » by **Ben-N1ce** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:52 pm

Indy stinks. Just get rid of them and get better in the process. Last game certainly isn't good enough against other teams.

truth18 · Post #19 » by **truth18** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:17 pm

Been at ghost on the forum because I blew up my Philly life this weekend in the illest way possible (long story short I spent 2K taking everyone I know out to the nicest restaurant in Philly and everyone I know hates each other and me now). I'm back and fully focused though on playoff basketball (and very ready to move home, lol). CS UP.

yazfan · Post #20 » by **yazfan** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:30 pm

Need to sweep if we can. Unfortunately with Blake out Detroit will not even get 1 game.