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

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Who wins and goes to the ECFs?

Celtics in 4
62
24%
Celtics in 5
122
47%
Celtics in 6
39
15%
Celtics in 7
4
2%
Cavaliers in 4
2
1%
Cavaliers in 5
6
2%
Cavaliers in 6
13
5%
Cavaliers in 7
10
4%
 
Total votes: 258

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: East Semifinals: #1 Boston Celtics vs #4 Cleveland Cavaliers (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#1381 » by AussieCeltic » Sun May 12, 2024 1:47 am

SerialChiller wrote:
AussieCeltic wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:Mitchell showing Tatum what a Superstar really looks like


18/7/3 with his team up 9

Or

23/1/0 with team down 9


Yeah cuz the teammates are exactly the same :lol:


People like you are strange.

What more do you want Tatum to do bro? 18/7/3 with great defense in a half is good for any superstar in NBA history.

Playing within his system, playing team ball and his team is up 9.

Keep hating.
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Post#1382 » by Iwasawitness » Sun May 12, 2024 1:48 am

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Tor_Raps wrote:Odorous is the single reason why the Cavs are losing at half.

Is this an autocorrection or a nickname I’m not aware of.


We can make it one.

Anyone on board with making this Okoro’s nickname?

No? Alright I’ll sit back down…
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Post#1383 » by durden_tyler » Sun May 12, 2024 1:48 am

basketballRob wrote:The Magic had a 10 pt lead at half-time in game 7.

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Yes those are the Magic (non contender, young) and these are the Celtics (title contenders, playoff experience)

i think Boston runs away with this early 3rd.


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Post#1384 » by SerialChiller » Sun May 12, 2024 1:49 am

AussieCeltic wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:
AussieCeltic wrote:
18/7/3 with his team up 9

Or

23/1/0 with team down 9


Yeah cuz the teammates are exactly the same :lol:


People like you are strange.

What more do you want Tatum to do bro? 18/7/3 with great defense in a half is good for any superstar in NBA history.

Playing within his system, playing team ball and his team is up 9.

Keep hating.


:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#1385 » by jbk1234 » Sun May 12, 2024 1:49 am

KGDirkTD_Fan wrote:Someone needs to step up on the Cavs. Caris went from playing like Kobe to Anthony Bennett. Mobley needs to be more aggressive force them to foul. Down 9, not the worst for them. Celtics defense still pretty solid.


Ideally, it would be Strus. Garland can get going but Mitchell is having one of those games where he's not looking to pass, and if Garland does that as well, no one else is going to get a shot attempt, including Mobley.
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Post#1386 » by Funcrusher » Sun May 12, 2024 1:50 am

jbk1234 wrote:
KGDirkTD_Fan wrote:Someone needs to step up on the Cavs. Caris went from playing like Kobe to Anthony Bennett. Mobley needs to be more aggressive force them to foul. Down 9, not the worst for them. Celtics defense still pretty solid.


Ideally, it would be Strus. Garland can get going but Mitchell is having one of those games where he's not looking to pass, and if Garland does that as well, no one else is going to get a shot attempt, including Mobley.

I mean... quite honestly DG's not doing a great job of running point either....
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Post#1387 » by Mk0 » Sun May 12, 2024 1:50 am

AussieCeltic wrote:
SerialChiller wrote:
AussieCeltic wrote:
18/7/3 with his team up 9

Or

23/1/0 with team down 9


Yeah cuz the teammates are exactly the same :lol:


People like you are strange.

What more do you want Tatum to do bro? 18/7/3 with great defense in a half is good for any superstar in NBA history.

Playing within his system, playing team ball and his team is up 9.

Keep hating.

I think the issue has been his 2nd halves. Bob Myers just said he averages 14 in the first half, 7 in the 2nd and hasn't hit a 3 in the second half in these playoffs.
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Post#1388 » by ITYSL » Sun May 12, 2024 1:53 am

This has probably been Jrue's best game these playoffs thus far. Hopefully he keeps it up and D.White regains some of his offensive mojo.
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Post#1389 » by KGDirkTD_Fan » Sun May 12, 2024 1:53 am

jbk1234 wrote:
KGDirkTD_Fan wrote:Someone needs to step up on the Cavs. Caris went from playing like Kobe to Anthony Bennett. Mobley needs to be more aggressive force them to foul. Down 9, not the worst for them. Celtics defense still pretty solid.


Ideally, it would be Strus. Garland can get going but Mitchell is having one of those games where he's not looking to pass, and if Garland does that as well, no one else is going to get a shot attempt, including Mobley.

It's strange there was a decent amount of looks, just not going in. Feeling like it might be the Mitchell show if there isn't a good 3rd quarter push by everyone else.
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Post#1390 » by jbk1234 » Sun May 12, 2024 1:53 am

Funcrusher wrote:
jbk1234 wrote:
KGDirkTD_Fan wrote:Someone needs to step up on the Cavs. Caris went from playing like Kobe to Anthony Bennett. Mobley needs to be more aggressive force them to foul. Down 9, not the worst for them. Celtics defense still pretty solid.


Ideally, it would be Strus. Garland can get going but Mitchell is having one of those games where he's not looking to pass, and if Garland does that as well, no one else is going to get a shot attempt, including Mobley.

I mean... quite honestly DG's not doing a great job of running point either....


He's got 3 assists in 18 minutes with everyone but Mitchell and Mobley shooting like they're involved in a point-shaving scandal.
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Post#1391 » by durden_tyler » Sun May 12, 2024 1:54 am

Halftime lines:

Cavs +9.5 (from +7.5)
O/U 208.0 (from 211.0)

Take it for what it’s worth.


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Post#1392 » by KGDirkTD_Fan » Sun May 12, 2024 1:54 am

Lol the mic'd in section.
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Post#1393 » by Zeno » Sun May 12, 2024 1:56 am

Yep game almost over.
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Post#1394 » by ChipotleWest » Sun May 12, 2024 1:56 am

Celtics are pretty good when it's not Game 2s at home.
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Post#1395 » by ITYSL » Sun May 12, 2024 1:56 am

CoP wrote:This has probably been Jrue's best game these playoffs thus far. Hopefully he keeps it up and D.White regains some of his offensive mojo.

On cue baby!
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Post#1396 » by Iwasawitness » Sun May 12, 2024 1:56 am

Oh boy, horrific start for Cleveland.
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Post#1397 » by SportsGuru08 » Sun May 12, 2024 1:57 am

Celtics coming out aggressively to open the 2nd half.
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Post#1398 » by Chuck Everett » Sun May 12, 2024 1:58 am

Celtics came out with a lot of energy. Great defense and activity. Challenging every shot.
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Post#1399 » by KGDirkTD_Fan » Sun May 12, 2024 1:58 am

There really isn't anyone here but Mitchell who can make any shot inside or outside. Sucks but looking like a run away game now
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Post#1400 » by PierceFan4ever » Sun May 12, 2024 1:58 am

Tatum not messing around today. Doing a bit of everything out there and showing emotion

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