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PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025

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PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#1 » by Parliament10 » Thu May 8, 2025 6:43 pm

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Previously, With The BOSTON CELTICS . . .





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Playoffs, Victory Count, 2024-25
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Victory Cigar

(2) Jayson Tatum
(1) Derrick White
(1) Jaylen Brown





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(1) Payton Pritchard
(1) Kristaps Porziņģis
(1) Al Horford
(1) Jaylen Brown




Ties go to the Team. – Cut-off Time, is when the next Game Thread is made.
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Regular Season, Victory Count, 2024-25
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Victory Cigar

(26) Jayson Tatum
(9) Payton Pritchard
(6) Derrick White
(6) Kristaps Porziņģis
(5) Jaylen Brown
(2) Luke Kornet
(1) Stay Ready Group
(1) Jaden Springer
(1) Sam Hauser
(1) Jrue Holiday
(1) Baylor Scheierman
(1) Al Horford
(1) Team/Coaches




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(11) Jaylen Brown
(11) Jayson Tatum
(7) Payton Pritchard
(6) Kristaps Porziņģis
(6) Derrick White
(5) Luke Kornet
(4) Al Horford
(4) Stay Ready Group/Team/Coaches
(3) Jrue Holiday
(2) Baylor Scheierman
(2) Sam Hauser



Ties go to the Team. – Cut-off Time, is when the next Game Thread is made.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#2 » by ThePigeon » Thu May 8, 2025 6:46 pm

:nonono:
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#3 » by Kalela » Thu May 8, 2025 6:47 pm

It would be embarrassing to get swept by this very average Knicks team. The Celtics need to win the next game, and Joe has to step up—start calling timeouts whenever the Knicks gain momentum.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#4 » by The_Ghost_of_JB » Thu May 8, 2025 6:52 pm

I would say that Boston cannot possibly shoot that badly 3 games in a row but that may be a lie.

Boston is clearly shook and has no idea what to do when their 3s don't fall. I expect MSG to be loud and the Knicks players to be hyped. I said before GM2 that if Boston loses we are looking at a Pacers/NY ECF. No reason for me to think otherwise at this point and this is a flashback to 2023 against Miami when they got down 0-3 to an inferior team.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#5 » by Bar Fight » Thu May 8, 2025 6:56 pm

In theory, this series should be far from over but my confidence is shaken now that it's confirmed these dudes are a bunch of choke artists lol
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#6 » by playa-hater » Thu May 8, 2025 6:58 pm

The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:I would say that Boston cannot possibly shoot that badly 3 games in a row but that may be a lie.

Boston is clearly shook and has no idea what to do when their 3s don't fall. I expect MSG to be loud and the Knicks players to be hyped. I said before GM2 that if Boston loses we are looking at a Pacers/NY ECF. No reason for me to think otherwise at this point and this is a flashback to 2023 against Miami when they got down 0-3 to an inferior team.


And after 2 losses, you would think Joe would try something new, a different play? Or more importantly, a different player. Somebody that can maybe introduce some good energy to this team.

But I suspect it will be the same old samo, and just hope we make some more shots.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#7 » by The_Ghost_of_JB » Thu May 8, 2025 7:12 pm

playa-hater wrote:
The_Ghost_of_JB wrote:I would say that Boston cannot possibly shoot that badly 3 games in a row but that may be a lie.

Boston is clearly shook and has no idea what to do when their 3s don't fall. I expect MSG to be loud and the Knicks players to be hyped. I said before GM2 that if Boston loses we are looking at a Pacers/NY ECF. No reason for me to think otherwise at this point and this is a flashback to 2023 against Miami when they got down 0-3 to an inferior team.


And after 2 losses, you would think Joe would try something new, a different play? Or more importantly, a different player. Somebody that can maybe introduce some good energy to this team.

But I suspect it will be the same old samo, and just hope we make some more shots.


Not sure if Joe has any idea how to mix it up.

Few things bothered me last night about Joe:

Never used his lose it or use it time out (not the biggest deal, but what harm would it have caused using a TO when this team was struggling)

Fouling Robinson was pointless and because of that Boston was in the penalty sooner than necessary.

Called a TO, and JT scored a dunk but or some reason Joe thought it would be a good idea to let these guys do their own thing. With 12 left the best play was apparently JT driving to the corner, with 2 guys smothering him which lead to a TO.

Boston may need a new coach that can call TO and mix things up more. This team is more talented then NY and it is absurd they are down 0-2 especially losing two 20 point leads back to back.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#8 » by Roger Federer » Thu May 8, 2025 7:27 pm

Bar Fight wrote:In theory, this series should be far from over but my confidence is shaken now that it's confirmed these dudes are a bunch of choke artists lol


Actually in theory this series is already over. We only have a 7% chance of winning the next 4 out of 5 games.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#9 » by Bar Fight » Thu May 8, 2025 7:48 pm

Roger Federer wrote:
Bar Fight wrote:In theory, this series should be far from over but my confidence is shaken now that it's confirmed these dudes are a bunch of choke artists lol


Actually in theory this series is already over. We only have a 7% chance of winning the next 4 out of 5 games.

If you would have asked me if we could win 4 out of 5 against this Knicks team before this series, I would've said yeah no problem .
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#10 » by tfribs45 » Thu May 8, 2025 7:51 pm

win game 3 and were off life support! Lose and all heck is going to break loose on this board between the trade talks, firing Bubble Gum Joe, free agency......Crazy how much has changed since historically choking two playoff home games in a row. OUCH C's in 7
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#11 » by Boston508 » Thu May 8, 2025 8:39 pm

I commend anyone here thinking positive.... I'm mentally checked out at this point. Confidence level is about 10%.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#12 » by Tyakack » Thu May 8, 2025 8:50 pm

Still in shock. Still doesn't feel real.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#13 » by The Corey's » Thu May 8, 2025 8:52 pm

Fire Joe.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#14 » by canman1971 » Thu May 8, 2025 9:11 pm

"Now I'm sitting here wasting my time...It's a tragedy to see the dream is over."

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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#15 » by Fierce1 » Thu May 8, 2025 9:38 pm

Milli Vanilli?

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Even had their Grammy revoked.

That was a wild ride.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#16 » by WeLikeOurGuys » Thu May 8, 2025 9:40 pm

The key is getting a 21 point lead instead of a 20 point lead.
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#17 » by fallguy » Thu May 8, 2025 9:42 pm

Saturday's goal: don't shoot a single two pointer.
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Post#18 » by redslastlaugh » Thu May 8, 2025 9:47 pm

Atleast we don't play until Saturday. At least we'll have 2 days rest.

Horford was moving like he was wearing 100lb shoes in the 4th and chucking 3PTAs that had no chance of going in the hoop. We've seen since 2022 playoffs that Al in high leverage minutes just can't hold up on short rest, but that he's a lot better with an extra day's rest.

If KP can only give us 15 mins, we'll need Al to contribute offensively. He'll probably be a good bit fresher come Saturday
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Re: PLAYOFFS: Rnd 2, Gm 3 – Celtics @ Knicks – 3:30PM, Sat, May 10, 2025 

Post#19 » by Lee Van Cleef » Thu May 8, 2025 10:08 pm

If it goes down to the wire, Brunson will take over. We need a blowout win.
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Post#20 » by zoyathedestroya » Thu May 8, 2025 10:26 pm

Jaylen Brown and Al Horford were part of the last 0-2 comeback (losing two at home) of a Celtics team. They know it can be done.

Two days are enough for all of these guys to grow some brains and balls. I know it’s cliche and we can all discuss the basketball aspect of the game but The Knicks have wanted it more plain and simple (wanted Josh Hart as a Celtic for years). We back to being too cool for school attitude. Scrap, fight, kill like there’s no tomorrow. If KP’s not right, just sit him. He’s been a liability tbh except Joe just doesn’t trust some of his guys. You’ll be out of a job soon if you don’t do something different.

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