NBA FINALS, Gm 5 – Mavericks (1) @ Celtics (3) – 8:30PM, Mon, June 17, 2024

[Triple7]

I can't imagine they could possibly play worse than in game 4.

Celtics win the game and finally get over the hump.

This team takes a while to get over humps. It took them forever to get over the Miami hump and get to the finals. They need to close this out.

I'm not sure why everyone lost their mind. If they lost this series then you blow it up. Every single bit of it.

None of them will live it down. Even going back and winning it next year.

I couldn't respect a single one of them again if they blew a 3 to 0 finals lead.

I'm at peace with where we are. We either win the title or we know that this core is historically embarrassing. I can move on from both.

Same here. No point running it back next year if we choke this one out. I don’t care if we have additional injuries. We shouldn’t lose this series. It would be too embarrassing. We would be the joke of the nba in history. Ultimate shaqtin a fool. Better finish it game 5. Players should slap each other in the face before the game. This is our game 7.

[Fencer reregistered]

They should make up for the game 7 disappointment against the Heat last year by closing this in 5 in front of the home crowd.

Game 7 disappointment - Game 5 close out does not tally.

It should be Game 7 - Game 7 = 0

Game 4 vs. Golden State
Game 7 vs. Miami
Game 4 vs. Dallas

That averages to 5.

[Triple7]

The truth of the matter is the Jays are still jello this season.

It's only when they're 30 years old that we can really say they're battle tested.

So even if the Cs win the championship this year, they will still be better in a couple of years.

That's why it's so great that the Cs are in a position to win the chip right now.

See my edited comment in the previous post.

The Jays are battle tested. They've been the most playoff tested duo in the league right now. Saying they're not yet ready after all this time is just an excuse. If they are truly not ready yet at this point in their careers, they won't ever get ready.

Battle tested, yes!

But battle tested is different from reaching full potential.

The Jays will be way better in a couple of years compared to what they are now.

They will be better players if they win. Monkey off their back. Less pressure. If they blow this 3-0 lead, the jays would be better off hiding in a cave somewhere. and whatever they do next season, won’t mean anything. I’m done with the Jays, most especially Tatum if we blow this one. Just win it. Out score the mavs. Don’t let Luka punk us.

[zoyathedestroya]

NGL at least once a day, I've entertained the idea that the Cs couldn't win 1 in the next 3 games. And it's ruined my day every time. Can't wait to get this over with tonight/tomorrow (depending on where you are).

[FlatearthZorro]

My original prediction was C's in 5. Let's see if it works out.

[Fierce1]

See my edited comment in the previous post.

The Jays are battle tested. They've been the most playoff tested duo in the league right now. Saying they're not yet ready after all this time is just an excuse. If they are truly not ready yet at this point in their careers, they won't ever get ready.

Battle tested, yes!

But battle tested is different from reaching full potential.

The Jays will be way better in a couple of years compared to what they are now.

They will be better players if they win. Monkey off their back. Less pressure. If they blow this 3-0 lead, the jays would be better off hiding in a cave somewhere. and whatever they do next season, won’t mean anything. I’m done with the Jays, most especially Tatum if we blow this one. Just win it. Out score the mavs. Don’t let Luka punk us.

Yeah, that's fair.

If the Cs can't pull this off even when they led 3-0 then they're chumps, not champs.

[FrodoFraggins]

I had a really bad feeling about game 4 and decided to just monitor the box score.

I don't have a bad feeling about tonight as I think Kyrie will return to being spooked. But if they get blown out tonight then it's probably over unless KP comes back and can give meaningful minutes or Tatum delivers big in game 7.

[Fierce1]

Mavs already figured out the drive and kick game of the Cs.

Joe should let the Jays play more back to the basket offense in the low post or at the FT line.

[165bows]

I had a really bad feeling about game 4 and decided to just monitor the box score.

I don't have a bad feeling about tonight as I think Kyrie will return to being spooked. But if they get blown out tonight then it's probably over unless KP comes back and can give meaningful minutes or Tatum delivers big in game 7.

Shorter rest with a depleted front court in the road, that was the worst scheduled game for them. Al has had two days off and back at home, just need Al to hold down the fort and have the rest of the starters bring it home.

Celtics in five.

[London2Boston]

Game Day.

I really can see a Kyrie Statement/Legacy game today. He is just way overdue in Boston. Can not crap ourselves on the other end if so.

Lets get #18.

[ConstableGeneva]

Congrats, Cs!

[Fierce1]

I'm standing by my belief thay Jayson Tatum is saving the best for last.

I don't think it's a close game, but if it ends up being one, I'm expecting JT to make a game winning shot to end this finals in 5.

[London2Boston]

Actually make our early open threes for once. Put Dallas in an early hole. Make their mind start to consider calling it a season. Don’t give them early hope and belief.

[Fierce1]

Actually make our early open threes for once. Put Dallas in an early hole. Make their mind start to consider calling it a season. Don’t give them early hope and belief.

Not just any hole, put them in a wormhole.

[UNCBlue012]

Boston wasn't at their best last game, but I lost count the number of wide-open basketballs or ring-outs that happened. If even 1/4 of those go in, it's a closer game. It happens.

The nerves are here, but the vibes are high. Get the win tonight. They're a much better team. Don't make excuses. Just win, baby.

[Froob]

[The_Ghost_of_JB]

I was not expecting a sweep, but I didn't expect the ugliness I saw Friday either. No excuses at all tonight, close out game on their own floor. Boston loses this then I fear this is going 7 which means anything can happen.

[London2Boston]

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[tfribs45]

Talk is cheap, time to seal the deal at home for game 5! NO EXCUSES, too many times Stars have come into our house and sent us packing....Learn from the Golden State, Cleveland, & Miami games!!!!!!

[Bad-Thoma]

Jaylen, what is best in life?