Celts Advance To ECFs, Send Cleves To Cav-cun! Game 5 Victory Cigar vs CLE 5/15 (BOS WINS 4-1)

fallguy · Post #41 » by **fallguy** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:34 am

Mobley is a center. So is Allen. Mitchell is probably gone. Cavs have a big summer ahead.

Fencer reregistered · Post #42 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:35 am

Fierce1 wrote:JT really being sneaky.

I was wondering why he kept making passes all game long.

The guy was aiming for a triple-double.

Sicko!

9 assists
1 TO
4 steals

Along with 10 rebounds and an excellent scoring line.

But I still rate Al ahead of him -- 7 offensive rebounds, 3 blocks, an excellent scoring line, and about 80% of the team's overall Tommy Points.

Kalela · Post #43 » by **Kalela** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:35 am

ScottieJ wrote:I don't think there's anyone in the history of sport that I'd like to see win a championship than Al Horford.

Same here. Smart is the other guy I really want to see win a Championship.

Celts17Pride · Post #44 » by **Celts17Pride** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:35 am

For me, Big Al smokes it tonight with JT a close 2nd. CP for JT

Mr_Mojo_Risin · Post #45 » by **Mr_Mojo_Risin** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:35 am

Also, despite what some might say, I think Cleveland were a tougher test than Pacers would have been, even down Mitchell and Allen.

All year their best performances were when only one of Allen or Mobley played and one of Mitchell or Garland played. Sure it may have been the easier duo but they played very well, credit to them.

Additionally, Mitchell and LeVert being out strengthened their already good defense which was #7 in the league for fewest opposition PPG. The narrative that we should just steam roll them and win by a blowout in 4 games without KP is disingenuous and lacks analysis.

We do need to improve if we want to win it all, but I'm pleased with the last two games seeing stretch execution improvement.

brackdan70 · Post #46 » by **brackdan70** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:36 am

Big Al!!!!!!

Fierce1 · Post #47 » by **Fierce1** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:36 am

Fencer reregistered wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:JT really being sneaky.

I was wondering why he kept making passes all game long.

The guy was aiming for a triple-double.

Sicko!

9 assists
1 TO
4 steals

Along with 10 rebounds and an excellent scoring line.

But I still rate Al ahead of him -- 7 offensive rebounds, 3 blocks, an excellent scoring line, and about 80% of the team's overall Tommy Points.

Yeah, I gave Al the VC too.

It's just kind of funny that it's looking like JT knew he was close to a triple-double.

That's why he kept passing the damn ball!

tfribs45 · Post #48 » by **tfribs45** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:36 am

Parliament10 wrote:What's that 5 ECF in 6 years?

We need that Ring.

No doubt, we don’t want to be the Buffalo Bills lol

Kalela · Post #49 » by **Kalela** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:36 am

Bar Fight wrote:Draymond still killing Al after that game lol

He is right though. Horford is a major weakness all the smart teams target and will continue to target.

Fierce1 · Post #50 » by **Fierce1** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:36 am

And this is far from JT's best.

The Larry Bird trophy is up for grabs in the ECF.

Tatum already has one.

Let's see if Tat can get his 2nd.

Romeiro Celtic · Post #51 » by **Romeiro Celtic** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:37 am

Man, I have to admit that I criticized Horford a lot during the series, but he proved me wrong. He reminded me how much I have loved him since the first game with us. This guy is amazing! LET'S **** GO!!!

pac213up · Post #52 » by **pac213up** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:37 am

The washed up dinosaur smokes it.

Fencer reregistered · Post #53 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:37 am

VeryMuchWoke wrote:Much love to Al Horford and his family.

I love how excited his kid got in the stands. Better fan than Deuce, actually.

Post #54 » by **Shak_Celts** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:38 am

Celts17Pride · Post #55 » by **Celts17Pride** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:38 am

Read on Twitter

Don’t get it. Celtics should be ashamed of the Eastern Conference?

tfribs45 · Post #56 » by **tfribs45** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:39 am

Zinger’s health is going to be huge. Not sure Al can keep up the heavy minutes! Need to kick it up another gear as we wait for NY or Indy. Game On!

doogie_hauser · Post #57 » by **doogie_hauser** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:39 am

Proud, excited, Happy

Smoke that Cigar Uncle Al, you earned it tonight Big Fella !

We did what we had to it, with relative ease in the end..Hopefully Pacers can extend their series v the Knicks, give our Unicorn as much time possible to recover for the East Finals (we probably will need him against the Knicks)

Absolutely buzzing with pride and happiness right now. I'll leave any critical/negative analysis to others, I know we have to improve and work on a few areas if we want to get where we want to (8 more wins) but I am just living the moment right now !

LETS GO CELTICS

Homerclease · Post #58 » by **Homerclease** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:40 am

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Fencer reregistered · Post #59 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:40 am

Tatumfor2 wrote:Was that Mook's career game? Best game he's ever had at TD Garden at least.

Big Al and Team get my votes.

His performance in Celtics-Cavs elimination games is always a big plus for Cleveland, no matter which of the two teams he is on at the time.

Celts17Pride · Post #60 » by **Celts17Pride** » Thu May 16, 2024 1:40 am

Kalela wrote:
Bar Fight wrote:Draymond still killing Al after that game lol

He is right though. Horford is a major weakness all the smart teams target and will continue to target.

If Joe Mazzulla has a clue he has to know the next team (Knicks/Pacers) is going to go right at that immediately

Who smokes the big playoff cigar?