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PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025

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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#41 » by Fierce1 » Wed May 7, 2025 1:33 am

Boston508 wrote:
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Boston508 wrote:Don't forget Joe Blow.

The problem with that is Joe is Brad's boy.

If Joe goes, Brad goes with him.

The context of that is Joe is the only fruit that fell from the Brad Stevens coaching tree.

When Udoka was removed as coach, there were more qualified veteran head coaches out there than Joe.

So why did Brad pick Joe?

Because Brad knows if Joe wins a championship, that would validate the Brad Stevens brand of basketball.

From shooting 3s to switch everything defense, that's Joe using Brad's system.

So unless the Celtics miss the playoffs or exit in the 1st round, Joe is harder to remove, especially if Brad is still calling the shots.


Well, that is unfortunate. Guess 1 championship is good enough.

Joe will get 2.

We'll just have to wait for it.

Maybe somewhere between 2027 to 2032.

But who knows, maybe Joe gets his 2nd ring this June.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#42 » by Celts17Pride » Wed May 7, 2025 2:03 am

Let Cavs/Pacers Game 2 be a warning. Celtics need to bring their A game.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#43 » by Fierce1 » Wed May 7, 2025 2:07 am

Celts17Pride wrote:Let Cavs/Pacers Game 2 be a warning. Celtics need to bring their A game.

Please don't do that.

Knowing these bunch of Celtics, they will tell you, if the Cavs can do that, so can we! :lol:
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#44 » by King Of The 4th » Wed May 7, 2025 2:13 am

Just win
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#45 » by Lee Van Cleef » Wed May 7, 2025 2:14 am

Staying at the perimeter and chucking contested 3s is a dumb strategy. We already broke the embarrassing record of missing the most 3s in a playoff game. There is no need for improving it. Attack the damn rim.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#46 » by ScottieJ » Wed May 7, 2025 2:32 am

Good news, I just got back from the future, so spoiler alert*********







Game 2 is a laugher, C's won by 32 and it was never close. Raising even more speculation as to how they could possibly have had such an aberration in game 1.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#47 » by tfribs45 » Wed May 7, 2025 3:05 am

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tfribs45 wrote:can't afford to throw away games in the playoffs, kind of sad that we put ourselves in this position... That being said it did soften the blow a bit watching the Top 3 teams in the playoffs drop their first game. Wake up and I don't want to see anyone out due to illness!? Jordan played through the flu etc, it's gut check time man!


A big part of the problem is KP. He is supposed to be the safety valve in those instances when the Jays don't have it but not only has he not been, but made the team worse on both ends.

KP’s def disappointed this playoff run, hopefully he turns it around sooner then later! If not the off-season will be very interesting
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#48 » by KamikazeK » Wed May 7, 2025 3:06 am

damn I can't believe all the people giving up on the season after a single loss.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#49 » by Riverwalk2021 » Wed May 7, 2025 3:07 am

KP should never start again for Celtics especially in the POs. I'm fine with brining him off the bench but have a quick hook if he doesn't have it. He's a specialist at this point. If he's not hot offensively, he's hurting you. I'd honestly rate Pritchard above him at this point.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#50 » by RB34 » Wed May 7, 2025 3:19 am

Is KP playing or not?
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#51 » by Fierce1 » Wed May 7, 2025 3:28 am

ScottieJ wrote:Good news, I just got back from the future, so spoiler alert*********







Game 2 is a laugher, C's won by 32 and it was never close. Raising even more speculation as to how they could possibly have had such an aberration in game 1.

If what you say happens, I'll start calling you Marty McFly.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#52 » by Fierce1 » Wed May 7, 2025 3:29 am

RB34 wrote:Is KP playing or not?

I think he plays.

The better question is how good will he be?
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#53 » by Triple7 » Wed May 7, 2025 4:41 am

Riverwalk2021 wrote:KP should never start again for Celtics especially in the POs. I'm fine with brining him off the bench but have a quick hook if he doesn't have it. He's a specialist at this point. If he's not hot offensively, he's hurting you. I'd honestly rate Pritchard above him at this point.


Dude we know you hate KP bad. You the guy that said you would take Kornet over KP moving forward, which is ridiculous. Just stop!
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#54 » by Triple7 » Wed May 7, 2025 4:46 am

Watching First Take. Windy said that he can’t believe the Celtics chucked and chucked and chucked some more this game. Missed 45 3pt shots. Joe and The Jays, particularly JT should be ashamed. JT 0/7 in the 4th quarter. Embarrassing. He played soft and settled a lot. I’m sick of all his dribble dribble, when we all know he would just chuck a step back 3. Attack the rim damn it softie! Still pissed!
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#55 » by Triple7 » Wed May 7, 2025 4:52 am

Windy called out JT for playing SOFT. He was particular when JT was defended by Brunson multiple times, and not once he attacked him, back him up. He bailed brunsons defense by taking Step back 3’s non stop. Maybe Steve Kerr was right. How can you play that guy in the olympics, when all he does is chuck 3’s and brick them most of the time. JT needs a good slap in the face. He needs to wake up.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#56 » by zoyathedestroya » Wed May 7, 2025 7:16 am

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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#57 » by FlatearthZorro » Wed May 7, 2025 7:37 am

Thatcelticguy wrote:Can't shoot any worse than game 1. Probably


Not sure when they’ve shot under .350 from the field. Might have been the worst offensive showing in some time.
Good assessment:

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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#58 » by Fierce1 » Wed May 7, 2025 7:44 am

Wow!

No defending champ has gone past the 2nd rnd since 2019?

Looks like Game 2 will give us a sign if that trend will continue in 2025.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#59 » by ThePigeon » Wed May 7, 2025 8:12 am

Don't be the Cavs
Please win
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 2 – Knicks @ Celtics – 7:00PM, Wed, May 7, 2025 

Post#60 » by Fierce1 » Wed May 7, 2025 8:21 am

ThePigeon wrote:Don't be the Cavs
Please win

If the Cavs can do it, so can we! :lol:

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