2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (BOS leads 1-0)

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Who wins Game 1?

Celtics
128
81%
Mavericks
30
19%
 
Total votes: 158

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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#581 » by Reeko » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:32 am

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AussieCeltic wrote:Both of Jrues fouls have been BS


Celtics have got away with a lot.

This is my issue with the inconsistent whistle. Celtics got away with a lot early and it helped their momentum. They would have hit most of those 3s anyways but when Dallas is driving, can't get a whistle and then you run it down and hit a transition 3 it is just a back breaker. That was what the Warriors used to do and we have seen how deadly that is when the refs let it go and you eat a 5 point swing multiple times in just a few minutes.

Now the Celtics are getting hit with some calls but the Mavs have zero rhythm and the game turns into a slog.

But it all looks pretty even when you look at the box score.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#582 » by Bobbymcgee » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:32 am

Series is over.

Dang, would of rather seen Denver or Minnesota in the Finals.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#583 » by azcatz11 » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:32 am

If you’re watching this game you realize Zach Edey is unplayable in a playoff series. KP is on a different level
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#584 » by JustBuzzin » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:32 am

KP aka The Boston Strangler
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#585 » by heezyo2o » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

Porzingis is killing it. Imagine if he played with Luka
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#586 » by Yuri36 » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

lol Porzingis in NBA jam on fire mode
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#587 » by heezyo2o » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

just hoping for a 10 point game by the 4th
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#588 » by SerialChiller » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

KG and PP went to BK to die for this...
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#589 » by GeorgeSears » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

The Celtics made an enormous statement in that first half. Porzingis looks great. Tatum is distributing well. No one's forcing anything.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#590 » by UNCBlue012 » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

It’s game one lol I’m a Celtics fan but damn, manage your expectations
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#591 » by Chuck Everett » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:33 am

Catchall wrote:Mavs don't want to pull their bigs out of drop, but that leaves a guard or wing on Porzingis. I think Dallas knew that would happen. They just didn't expect Staps to make everything.


We haven't seen KP in well over a month. This is the best playoff game he's ever played tonight. You can't really make an adjustment until you actually see Boston whole. Dallas will play better than this moving forward.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#592 » by jehosafats » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:34 am

Tatum seriously does NOT have great shooting form.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#593 » by Reeko » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:34 am

JustBuzzin wrote:KP aka The Boston Strangler

Toney got that nickname for kicking the Celtics' ass.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#594 » by r0drig0lac » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:34 am

heezyo2o wrote:Porzingis is killing it. Imagine if he played with Luka

he would become a corner shooter...oh wait..
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#595 » by JustBuzzin » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:34 am

Tatum playing hero ball and playing no defense yet they have a 21pt lead.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#596 » by SweaterBae » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:34 am

heezyo2o wrote:Porzingis is killing it. Imagine if he played with Luka


That would be crazy!
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Post#597 » by TommyPoints » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:34 am

Weak finish to the half from Boston.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#598 » by Bourne85 » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:35 am

Tatum is str8 up overrated. Give me Brown
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#599 » by Doranku » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:35 am

heezyo2o wrote:Porzingis is killing it. Imagine if he played with Luka


A lot easier to look good when you're the 5th best player on your team compared to the 2nd. Porzingis was nothing but a disappointment as a #1, 2, or 3.
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Re: 2024 NBA FINALS: #1 Boston Celtics vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Game 1 tonight!) 

Post#600 » by Dubnation » Fri Jun 7, 2024 1:35 am

Reeko wrote:
JustBuzzin wrote:KP aka The Boston Strangler

Toney got that nickname for kicking the Celtics' ass.


I was about to say this...


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