2024 NBA Playoffs: East Semifinals: #1 Boston Celtics vs #4 Cleveland Cavaliers (BOS WINS 4-1)

JonFromVA · Post #621 » by **JonFromVA** » Thu May 9, 2024 7:21 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:Churchill once said that the Americans will do the right thing, after they've exhausted all other possibilities. That's how I feel about JBB. At some point, he's going to figure out that surrendering size at every position in order to get in a shoot out with the best 3-point shooting team in the NBA ain't it. At some point, he's going to identify that 1/3 ball screen with White and Tatum as the Celtics most dangerous set. Whether we're down 1, 2, or 3 games at that point is anyone's guess.
He may wait until we're down 4 games lol

In jb's 5 seasons with the Cavs he has never been good at self reflection or accountability for his coaching.

We have to play to our strengths, which means if only the right people get hurt, JBB will have no choice but to discover a lineup that works... 8-)

At some point I can see a player's only meeting happening and the players making some decisions on their own (not necessarily where they should all vacation).

brackdan70 · Post #622 » by **brackdan70** » Thu May 9, 2024 7:24 pm

Key to winning for the Cavs. Shoot 50 threes and make half of them.

JujitsuFlip · Post #623 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Thu May 9, 2024 7:34 pm

JonFromVA wrote:
JujitsuFlip wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:Churchill once said that the Americans will do the right thing, after they've exhausted all other possibilities. That's how I feel about JBB. At some point, he's going to figure out that surrendering size at every position in order to get in a shoot out with the best 3-point shooting team in the NBA ain't it. At some point, he's going to identify that 1/3 ball screen with White and Tatum as the Celtics most dangerous set. Whether we're down 1, 2, or 3 games at that point is anyone's guess.
He may wait until we're down 4 games lol

In jb's 5 seasons with the Cavs he has never been good at self reflection or accountability for his coaching.

We have to play to our strengths, which means if only the right people get hurt, JBB will have no choice but to discover a lineup that works...

At some point I can see a player's only meeting happening and the players making some decisions on their own (not necessarily where they should all vacation).

I hope that guy discovers unemployment by halftime tonight lol

Curmudgeon · Post #624 » by **Curmudgeon** » Thu May 9, 2024 9:50 pm

JujitsuFlip wrote:
At some point I can see a player's only meeting happening and the players making some decisions on their own (not necessarily where they should all vacation).

I hope that guy discovers unemployment by halftime tonight lol[/quote]

But then you guys could hire Adrian Griffin or Frank Vogel.

Don't laugh. They are both better coaches than Doc Rivers.

Post #625 » by **bisme37** » Thu May 9, 2024 10:31 pm

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vulture · Post #626 » by **vulture** » Thu May 9, 2024 10:50 pm

I hope we get a close game. Celtics are just feasting on their opponents.

Post #627 » by **Darth Celtic** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:06 pm

At some point this series it's likely the cavs will shoot from deep at a much higher than average clip and win one game by like two. And people will overreact just like the Miami series. It's unlikely they win more than one or in any other way. They just aren't all that good beyond Mitchell who is a great offensive talent.

As far as series ranking. Celtics have jt and JB at max. Holiday coming off multiple max deals at a discount. Zinger off a max taking big discount. Horford on vet type deal after decade of max contracts. And white working towards one. Who other than Mitchell on cavs would you give a max contract and not get GM fired?
Allen is good, and is probably the closest. Garland, good but not max at this time. Mobley okoeo? God no

durden_tyler · Post #628 » by **durden_tyler** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:08 pm

azcatz11 wrote:I pray the Cavs win tonight!!! Let’s go Cavs!

Win? You mean just cover right? That’s praying for a miracle…

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celticfan42487 · Post #629 » by **celticfan42487** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:09 pm

No NBA on TNT tonight huh

SportsGuru08 · Post #630 » by **SportsGuru08** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:12 pm

I don't expect much from Cleveland, but I hope they'll at least make a game of it tonight

SportsGuru08 · Post #631 » by **SportsGuru08** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:16 pm

I see Tatum is gonna have a parade of free throws tonight

bmurph128 · Post #632 » by **bmurph128** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:17 pm

That was a foul??

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10DayContract · Post #633 » by **10DayContract** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:19 pm

SHOOT THE **** BALL MOBLEY WTF.

Post #634 » by **Michael Jackson** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:19 pm

Boston needs to win this. This is the type of game when they were younger they would drop by not taking seriously. They are winning the series but they need to win like champions in this.

Post #635 » by **jbk1234** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:21 pm

bmurph128 wrote:That was a foul??

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No, and JBB definitely shouldn't worry about saving his challenges for the 4th quarter.

Zeno · Post #636 » by **Zeno** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:21 pm

This is about as hopeless a 2nd round series as I can remember.

JujitsuFlip · Post #637 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:21 pm

No adjustments for jb, par for the course lol

vulture · Post #638 » by **vulture** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:21 pm

The Celtics will have the easiest run to the finals in nba history.

Chuck Everett · Post #639 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:23 pm

Just an overwhelming talent advantage. Without Allen, even their size advantage is gone.

DowJones · Post #640 » by **DowJones** » Thu May 9, 2024 11:23 pm

Zeno wrote:This is about as hopeless a 2nd round series as I can remember.

My thoughts exactly.

Who wins and goes to the ECFs?