2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-0)

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Who wins?

Poll ended at Fri May 9, 2025 4:14 pm

Celtics in 5
12
12%
Celtics in 6
8
8%
Celtics in 7
18
18%
Knicks in 4
22
22%
Knicks in 5
8
8%
Knicks in 6
29
28%
Knicks in 7
5
5%
 
Total votes: 102

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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-0) 

Post#1341 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri May 9, 2025 3:54 am

cgf wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
cgf wrote:
Trust us, we know what that's like :lol:


You eventually learn. It's not about the team you defend but the team you insult.


You'll feel a desire to show some humility and acknowledge that your team is playing like crap. Push through that.

In time you'll recognize that your expertise in awful basketball has given you more powerful weapons than any successful team ever could, the power of unrestricted hate.


He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-0) 

Post#1342 » by cgf » Fri May 9, 2025 4:15 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
cgf wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
You eventually learn. It's not about the team you defend but the team you insult.


You'll feel a desire to show some humility and acknowledge that your team is playing like crap. Push through that.

In time you'll recognize that your expertise in awful basketball has given you more powerful weapons than any successful team ever could, the power of unrestricted hate.


He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D


The dream is alive. But even Reggie's on our side. Jazzer-cise.

Knicks in 5.
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-0) 

Post#1343 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri May 9, 2025 4:20 am

cgf wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
cgf wrote:
You'll feel a desire to show some humility and acknowledge that your team is playing like crap. Push through that.

In time you'll recognize that your expertise in awful basketball has given you more powerful weapons than any successful team ever could, the power of unrestricted hate.


He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D


The dream is alive. But even Reggie's on our side. Jazzer-cise.

Knicks in 5.


Reggie is SOFT like Charmin 8-)

All I want to see is Rhodey trying to uber Mikal at 4am back to Barclays :lol:
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Post#1344 » by tamaraw08 » Fri May 9, 2025 4:32 am

Over 26 hours after the NY victory and I have not seen anybody showing love for my boy Josh Hart who led the team on point production.
OG with his awesome defense.
Brunson the master closer
Mikal rising up etc
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Post#1345 » by Michael Jackson » Fri May 9, 2025 4:52 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
cgf wrote:
Capn'O wrote:
You eventually learn. It's not about the team you defend but the team you insult.


You'll feel a desire to show some humility and acknowledge that your team is playing like crap. Push through that.

In time you'll recognize that your expertise in awful basketball has given you more powerful weapons than any successful team ever could, the power of unrestricted hate.


He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D


I’m still putting heavy money on Celtics in 5. The ghost of Red can make the Knicks forfeit before game six. It will be a Scrooge moment. Red as Marley. Bookie is giving me really good odds.
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Post#1346 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri May 9, 2025 4:55 am

Michael Jackson wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
cgf wrote:
You'll feel a desire to show some humility and acknowledge that your team is playing like crap. Push through that.

In time you'll recognize that your expertise in awful basketball has given you more powerful weapons than any successful team ever could, the power of unrestricted hate.


He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D


I’m still putting heavy money on Celtics in 5. The ghost of Red can make the Knicks forfeit before game six. It will be a Scrooge moment. Red as Marley. Bookie is giving me really good odds.


:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#1347 » by cgf » Fri May 9, 2025 5:01 am

Michael Jackson wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
cgf wrote:
You'll feel a desire to show some humility and acknowledge that your team is playing like crap. Push through that.

In time you'll recognize that your expertise in awful basketball has given you more powerful weapons than any successful team ever could, the power of unrestricted hate.


He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D


I’m still putting heavy money on Celtics in 5. The ghost of Red can make the Knicks forfeit before game six. It will be a Scrooge moment. Red as Marley. Bookie is giving me really good odds.


Even The Corey's would come out of their grave for that :lol:
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Post#1348 » by Michael Jackson » Fri May 9, 2025 5:07 am

cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
He just doesn’t believe it like I do

CELTICS IN 6

TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT :D


I’m still putting heavy money on Celtics in 5. The ghost of Red can make the Knicks forfeit before game six. It will be a Scrooge moment. Red as Marley. Bookie is giving me really good odds.


Even The Corey's would come out of their grave for that :lol:



Phil Jackson whispering to Dolan saying CBA title was more important than his Knick Title. Wearing his his Chicago and LA Rings like chains like the future ghost. Forfeit Dolan Forfeit, go play your Blues Music.
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Post#1349 » by cgf » Fri May 9, 2025 5:11 am

Michael Jackson wrote:
cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
I’m still putting heavy money on Celtics in 5. The ghost of Red can make the Knicks forfeit before game six. It will be a Scrooge moment. Red as Marley. Bookie is giving me really good odds.


Even The Corey's would come out of their grave for that :lol:



Phil Jackson whispering to Dolan saying CBA title was more important than his Knick Title. Wearing his his Chicago and LA Rings like chains like the future ghost. Forfeit Dolan Forfeit, go play your Blues Music.


I still maintain that if Donnie Walsh had been smart enough to pay venues to ensure that Jimmy's band was booked solid, he could've avoided giving away all of our assets for Melo and just signed him as an FA.
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Post#1350 » by Michael Jackson » Fri May 9, 2025 5:16 am

cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
cgf wrote:
Even The Corey's would come out of their grave for that :lol:



Phil Jackson whispering to Dolan saying CBA title was more important than his Knick Title. Wearing his his Chicago and LA Rings like chains like the future ghost. Forfeit Dolan Forfeit, go play your Blues Music.


I still maintain that if Donnie Walsh had been smart enough to pay venues to ensure that Jimmy's band was booked solid, he could've avoided giving away all of our assets for Melo and just signed him as an FA.


I don’t think you are wrong honestly.


As a Bulls fan I need Isiah Thomas back as GM. He will take Vuc and Patrick Williams and give up good assets.


Wow I derailed this thread as bad as the Celtics have derailed their cakewalk back to the finals.
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Post#1351 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri May 9, 2025 5:19 am

cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
cgf wrote:
Even The Corey's would come out of their grave for that :lol:



Phil Jackson whispering to Dolan saying CBA title was more important than his Knick Title. Wearing his his Chicago and LA Rings like chains like the future ghost. Forfeit Dolan Forfeit, go play your Blues Music.


I still maintain that if Donnie Walsh had been smart enough to pay venues to ensure that Jimmy's band was booked solid, he could've avoided giving away all of our assets for Melo and just signed him as an FA.


This series will be over on May 16th

Then we all have to decide for whom we rooting for

I might stay with Celtics or maybe switch for Indiana

Out west Denver and Minny for me
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Post#1352 » by cgf » Fri May 9, 2025 5:24 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:

Phil Jackson whispering to Dolan saying CBA title was more important than his Knick Title. Wearing his his Chicago and LA Rings like chains like the future ghost. Forfeit Dolan Forfeit, go play your Blues Music.


I still maintain that if Donnie Walsh had been smart enough to pay venues to ensure that Jimmy's band was booked solid, he could've avoided giving away all of our assets for Melo and just signed him as an FA.


This series will be over on May 16th

Then we all have to decide for whom we rooting for

I might stay with Celtics or maybe switch for Indiana

Out west Denver and Minny for me


You'll be rooting for a Knicks-Wolves final with me before this series is over 8-)
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Post#1353 » by cgf » Fri May 9, 2025 5:25 am

Michael Jackson wrote:
cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:

Phil Jackson whispering to Dolan saying CBA title was more important than his Knick Title. Wearing his his Chicago and LA Rings like chains like the future ghost. Forfeit Dolan Forfeit, go play your Blues Music.


I still maintain that if Donnie Walsh had been smart enough to pay venues to ensure that Jimmy's band was booked solid, he could've avoided giving away all of our assets for Melo and just signed him as an FA.


I don’t think you are wrong honestly.


As a Bulls fan I need Isiah Thomas back as GM. He will take Vuc and Patrick Williams and give up good assets.


Wow I derailed this thread as bad as the Celtics have derailed their cakewalk back to the finals.


...is it bad that I still kinda like Pat and think he could put it together if he gets traded to the right team?
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Post#1355 » by FarBeyondDriven » Fri May 9, 2025 5:59 am

ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
bronxknicksfan1 wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
He was a black hole besides that , worst Knick including P.J. Tucker easily

Besides Knicks lead the series , it could end for you 2-4 then who’s gonna remember this plays ? Like nobody ?


First it was 4-0, guaranteed. Then it was 4-1, for sure. Now it’s “it could end 2-4” :lol:

If Mikal is the worst Knick, it’s even more embarrassing that he cooked the Celtics in the 4th and outscored supposed to be best player in the series, Tatum :lol:


I wouldn’t necessarily blame any single Celtic player for their defeats, but if Mazzula doesn’t see his faults on how this two games played out he gotta be the dumbest HC in the league

He pissed away two very comfortable 20 points leads exactly the same way , no game plan , no timely time ousts , if he sees his mistakes Boston wins this series

This would’ve never happened under Udoka , 1 game maybe , 2 in a row , no way


just stop, so many embarrassing takes about Mazzulla. You do realize the Celtics never won a title with Udoka right? He's a total fraud that just lost to in the first round despite having a talent advantage. BTW, who was coaching the Celtics when they built those 20 point leads?
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Post#1356 » by cgf » Fri May 9, 2025 6:07 am

FarBeyondDriven wrote:
ArksNetsSince99 wrote:
bronxknicksfan1 wrote:
First it was 4-0, guaranteed. Then it was 4-1, for sure. Now it’s “it could end 2-4” :lol:

If Mikal is the worst Knick, it’s even more embarrassing that he cooked the Celtics in the 4th and outscored supposed to be best player in the series, Tatum :lol:


I wouldn’t necessarily blame any single Celtic player for their defeats, but if Mazzula doesn’t see his faults on how this two games played out he gotta be the dumbest HC in the league

He pissed away two very comfortable 20 points leads exactly the same way , no game plan , no timely time ousts , if he sees his mistakes Boston wins this series

This would’ve never happened under Udoka , 1 game maybe , 2 in a row , no way


just stop, so many embarrassing takes about Mazzulla. You do realize the Celtics never won a title with Udoka right? He's a total fraud that just lost to in the first round despite having a talent advantage. BTW, who was coaching the Celtics when they built those 20 point leads?


You shouldn't be telling anyone to stop their terrible takes with the excuses you've been making for Mazulla in every thread. Not saying Udoka wouldn't be getting outcoached by Thibs as well, but Boston has been badly outcoached and their lack of adjustments has been inexcusable.
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Post#1357 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Fri May 9, 2025 6:12 am

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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-0) 

Post#1359 » by Mavrelous » Fri May 9, 2025 7:51 am

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Post#1360 » by Michael Jackson » Fri May 9, 2025 12:05 pm

cgf wrote:
Michael Jackson wrote:
cgf wrote:
I still maintain that if Donnie Walsh had been smart enough to pay venues to ensure that Jimmy's band was booked solid, he could've avoided giving away all of our assets for Melo and just signed him as an FA.


I don’t think you are wrong honestly.


As a Bulls fan I need Isiah Thomas back as GM. He will take Vuc and Patrick Williams and give up good assets.


Wow I derailed this thread as bad as the Celtics have derailed their cakewalk back to the finals.


...is it bad that I still kinda like Pat and think he could put it together if he gets traded to the right team?


There is a chance. He needs a change but he has just regressed continually. He just has too much Bagley etc…. He should be better and maybe he does become that but who is going to give him that change of scenery, he is owed too many years at this point.

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