EC FINALS, Gm 1 – Pacers @ Celtics – 8:00PM, Tues, May 21, 2024

[lon3lytoaster]

Just saw a video Porzingis going hard on a stationary bike. Looks like he’s nearing playing.

Can he play on a bike?

I mean. What are they going to do? Give him a technical? PUT HIM IN COACH.

[zoyathedestroya]

Irrelevant Fun Fact: Jayson Tatum (0-3) hasn't won a Game 1 of a Conference Finals since his rookie year. All the losses were to Miami.

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They ain’t wrong though. Must win. Get it done JT!

Yep. Agree with Chris, honestly. Barring another additional injury, they are not at all likely to get a better crack at it than what they have laid out in front of them.

If you're going to lose to a good defense in the playoffs, like last year and Miami, fine. Not to Indy. That's not what they do and I think we can shift Minnesota enough to mitigate a lot of what they do.

I agree. Its stupid to lose to the pacers. Enough with the excuses. They should start elevating their game and start locking in.

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The pressure is on Tatum. One said that nobody is beating us if Tatum has a great series. Even the wolves or mavs won’t beat us if Tatum elevates his game, or just at least match luka or Antman.

Those dudes are so thirsty for the C's to fail lol. They're praying we lose

[Celts17Pride]

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They ain’t wrong though. Must win. Get it done JT!

Yep. Agree with Chris, honestly. Barring another additional injury, they are not at all likely to get a better crack at it than what they have laid out in front of them.

If you're going to lose to a good defense in the playoffs, like last year and Miami, fine. Not to Indy. That's not what they do and I think we can shift Minnesota enough to mitigate a lot of what they do.

I agree. Its stupid to lose to the pacers. Enough with the excuses. They should start elevating their game and start locking in.

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The pressure is on Tatum. One said that nobody is beating us if Tatum has a great series. Even the wolves or mavs won’t beat us if Tatum elevates his game, or just at least match luka or Antman.

The pressure is on Tatum and Brown. It's time for both to deliver a championship. Tatum and Brown should be scoring 50-60 points total every game in this series on high efficiency. This doesn't fall on one player. Time to step up!

[Celts17Pride]

Irrelevant Fun Fact: Jayson Tatum (0-3) hasn't won a Game 1 of a Conference Finals since his rookie year. All the losses were to Miami.

Celtics need to come out and win Game 1 handily. Put doubt in the Pacers head right from the jump.

[BK_2020]

The pressure is on Tatum and Brown. It's time for both to deliver a championship. Tatum and Brown should be scoring 50-60 points every game in this series on high efficiency. Time to step up!

50-60 points each.

[Triple7]

Yep. Agree with Chris, honestly. Barring another additional injury, they are not at all likely to get a better crack at it than what they have laid out in front of them.

If you're going to lose to a good defense in the playoffs, like last year and Miami, fine. Not to Indy. That's not what they do and I think we can shift Minnesota enough to mitigate a lot of what they do.

I agree. Its stupid to lose to the pacers. Enough with the excuses. They should start elevating their game and start locking in.

Watch on YouTube

The pressure is on Tatum. One said that nobody is beating us if Tatum has a great series. Even the wolves or mavs won’t beat us if Tatum elevates his game, or just at least match luka or Antman.

Those dudes are so thirsty for the C's to fail lol. They're praying we lose

Yup they are. That’s why i go crazy everytime Tatum lays an egg in the playoffs. I want those guys eat their words.

[Triple7]

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Better than nothing i guess. Still looking optimistic for a return sooner rather than later. I think they won’t play him if we take care of business against indy. Probably a game, with minutes restriction for conditioning, and prep for the finals

[Celts17Pride]

The pressure is on Tatum and Brown. It's time for both to deliver a championship. Tatum and Brown should be scoring 50-60 points every game in this series on high efficiency. Time to step up!

50-60 points each.

Sounds good to me

[ddb]

I expect the Celtics to win easily in game 1 and in the series. 4 games to 1. Maybe even a sweep.
Against Miami, and against Cleveland it almost felt like the C's were bored. Like the regular season, rounds 1 and 2 were simply a formality for the Celtics players. They knew they could win those series.
Now they're closer to the ultimate prize, and I fully expect their focus to turn on more so than what we've seen the last two series.

[CelticsPride18]

So let me get this straight. According to the analysts the Pacers have a legit shot, but still the Celtics should swept them convincingly. Make it make sense.

[zoyathedestroya]

So let me get this straight. According to the analysts the Pacers have a legit shot, but still the Celtics should swept them convincingly. Make it make sense.

Cs let their guard down, Pacers have a shot.
Cs play their A-game, Pacers get swept.

[lon3lytoaster]

So let me get this straight. According to the analysts the Pacers have a legit shot, but still the Celtics should swept them convincingly. Make it make sense.

Cs let their guard down, Pacers have a shot.
Cs play their A-game, Pacers get swept.

As simple as it is, it is what it is.

I think the Pacers have a legitimately very good offense. Despite these historic oRating numbers, I do not however think the Celtics run any sort of great, intricate offense.

If the Celtics play down and the Pacers play up like both are known to do, they could easily steal at least two games.

With that said, that’s their shot. It shouldn’t be any more than that.

[Parliament10]

So let me get this straight. According to the analysts the Pacers have a legit shot, but still the Celtics should swept them convincingly. Make it make sense.

Cs let their guard down, Pacers have a shot.
Cs play their A-game, Pacers get swept.

As simple as it is, it is what it is.

I think the Pacers have a legitimately very good offense. Despite these historic oRating numbers, I do not however think the Celtics run any sort of great, intricate offense.

If the Celtics play down and the Pacers play up like both are known to do, they could easily steal at least two games.

With that said, that’s their shot. It shouldn’t be any more than that.

Celtics have to take this Series, convincingly.
6 ECF in 8 years. And 1 Finals. What else is left.

They have to come away with a Title. Or, it's time to seriously talk about Trades.

[playa-hater]

I feel Boston should definitely win this series. with or without KP... But this board in general are definitely underrating the Pacers. I hope the Boston players who have that issue at times, do not do the same.

If this game is close at the end, do you really trust Boston will "definitely" come through?? It feels like many on here think that way. Our late game history and Joe scare the "shet" out of me.. Get a nice cushion please.. don't let this game stay close..

[zoyathedestroya]

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Underrated subplot of this series.

[BK_2020]

I feel Boston should definitely win this series. with or without KP... But this board in general are definitely underrating the Pacers. I hope the Boston players who have that issue at times, do not do the same.

If this game is close at the end, do you really trust Boston will "definitely" come through?? It feels like many on here think that way. Our late game history and Joe scare the "shet" out of me.. Get a nice cushion please.. don't let this game stay close..

Close games are coinflips. No team definitely comes through in a 3-4 possession games where a 40% chance success roll (e.g. a wide open three) can swing the outcome. If Jimmy Butler makes a wide open three in G7 of 2022 ECF, then they probably move onto the finals and Ime is not clutch and can't coach a close game.

[31to6]

me thinking about this series:


and health. For the love of goodness, here's hoping BOTH sides -- and especially us -- stay healthy out there this series.

[PierceFan4ever]

All I ask as the higher seed is for this team to win the first 2 at home. Can’t keep **** around at home and needing crucial game 3 and or game 4 road games to take control of the series again. Play with energy, play hard, and take these **** home games seriously.

Indiana has a lot of offensive firepower, preferred to have seen the Knicks advance when you know which player is going to be by far the #1 option, with Indiana every game can have a different player be the best player on team.

Don’t pull a Heat series last season thinking it was gonna be a cakewalk playing an 8th seeded team with home court advantage only to be caught off guard and suddenly down 0-3 quickly.

[31to6]

I feel Boston should definitely win this series. with or without KP... But this board in general are definitely underrating the Pacers. I hope the Boston players who have that issue at times, do not do the same.

If this game is close at the end, do you really trust Boston will "definitely" come through?? It feels like many on here think that way. Our late game history and Joe scare the "shet" out of me.. Get a nice cushion please.. don't let this game stay close..

Close games are coinflips. No team definitely comes through in a 3-4 possession games where a 40% chance success roll (e.g. a wide open three) can swing the outcome. If Jimmy Butler makes a wide open three in G7 of 2022 ECF, then they probably move onto the finals and Ime is not clutch and can't coach a close game.

in any arena of life, put yourself in position to be lucky, and you'll hopefully be lucky at least sometimes.

I don't feel like anyone's underestimating the Pacers. Celtics are heavily favored, but they've got to go out and do it.
LFG!!!