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

[KnicksGadfly]

it would be wise to win this game if I am the new york knickerbockers. don’t give the celtics one game away from 2-2 back home

I also agree that it would be very wise for the Knicks to outscore the Celtics in Game 3.

I think it would behoove the Knicks to win 4 games before the Celtics win 4...controversial opinion, I know. Does anyone disagree?

[Capn'O]

it would be wise to win this game if I am the new york knickerbockers. don’t give the celtics one game away from 2-2 back home

I also agree that it would be very wise for the Knicks to outscore the Celtics in Game 3.

I think it would behoove the Knicks to win 4 games before the Celtics win 4...controversial opinion, I know. Does anyone disagree?

[Butch718]

I am more nervous about this game, than the first 2 in Boston.

Feels like an automatic Boston win, because they’re bound to explode on offense.

Hope I am wrong.

[LFGK]

I am more nervous about this game, than the first 2 in Boston.

Feels like an automatic Boston win, because they’re bound to explode on offense.

Hope I am wrong.

Celtics not being great on offense through 2 has as much to do with NY defense as it does the Celtics not hitting shots. NY has played 2 good quarters and up 2-0, tomorrow NY offense will explode from 3. Role players play better at home and Mitch will be a man possessed, but what do I know?

[G35]

If I am Jayson Tatum, I take all the questions, I take all the heat. I'm not getting no sleep. All I'm thinking about is getting back on the court. Don't smile at me, no high fives, I want to take the heart from the Knicks in front of their crowd.....

He could do all this but fact of the matter is he has an absolute monster defending him....

It's not just about Tatum dominating his matchup but he should do that but getting the whole team to follow him.

Tatum needs to tell the rest of the team we are not losing this next game. Not to the media but to his teammates. Tatum needs to will his team to a victory, that is how you become a leader that others will want to follow. Its not just about making 3's but playing defense, getting into the Knicks face and letting them know they are not winning this game. These are the types of games that show you that basketball is not about analytics and stats. Its about who wants to win it more. Many people do not understand that, but you know it when you see it who wants it more and who is going to roll over.....

[LFGK]

If I am Jayson Tatum, I take all the questions, I take all the heat. I'm not getting no sleep. All I'm thinking about is getting back on the court. Don't smile at me, no high fives, I want to take the heart from the Knicks in front of their crowd.....

He could do all this but fact of the matter is he has an absolute monster defending him....

It's not just about Tatum dominating his matchup but he should do that but getting the whole team to follow him.

Tatum needs to tell the rest of the team we are not losing this next game. Not to the media but to his teammates. Tatum needs to will his team to a victory, that is how you become a leader that others will want to follow. Its not just about making 3's but playing defense, getting into the Knicks face and letting them know they are not winning this game. These are the types of games that show you that basketball is not about analytics and stats. Its about who wants to win it more. Many people do not understand that, but you know it when you see it who wants it more and who is going to roll over.....

Watch OG early tomorrow and the demeanor on the defensive end, Bridges and his defense, mitch when he comes in, hell even KAT defensively when paired w Mitch. That's why the Knicks will win this series.

[cgf]

it would be wise to win this game if I am the new york knickerbockers. don’t give the celtics one game away from 2-2 back home

I also agree that it would be very wise for the Knicks to outscore the Celtics in Game 3.

Nah, we just need to keep them from scoring as much as we do for two more games.

[cgf]

…anyways have fun gang. I’m down with my gassy little angel for the weekend, so won’t be posting as much til game 4.

Hopefully by then we are either preparing our brooms, or the Celtics go supernova while taking the same dumb shots they have been and assume they were right about just getting unlucky for 2 straight games. Letting us complete the gentleman’s sweep without them ever realizing what they were doing wrong

[cgf]

If I am Jayson Tatum, I take all the questions, I take all the heat. I'm not getting no sleep. All I'm thinking about is getting back on the court. Don't smile at me, no high fives, I want to take the heart from the Knicks in front of their crowd.....

He could do all this but fact of the matter is he has an absolute monster defending him....

It's not just about Tatum dominating his matchup but he should do that but getting the whole team to follow him.

Tatum needs to tell the rest of the team we are not losing this next game. Not to the media but to his teammates. Tatum needs to will his team to a victory, that is how you become a leader that others will want to follow. Its not just about making 3's but playing defense, getting into the Knicks face and letting them know they are not winning this game. These are the types of games that show you that basketball is not about analytics and stats. Its about who wants to win it more. Many people do not understand that, but you know it when you see it who wants it more and who is going to roll over.....

Man, I’m not sure Tatum could remember how to tie his laces if OG was staring him down.

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[NoStatsGuy]

If I am Jayson Tatum, I take all the questions, I take all the heat. I'm not getting no sleep. All I'm thinking about is getting back on the court. Don't smile at me, no high fives, I want to take the heart from the Knicks in front of their crowd.....

He could do all this but fact of the matter is he has an absolute monster defending him....

It's not just about Tatum dominating his matchup but he should do that but getting the whole team to follow him.

Tatum needs to tell the rest of the team we are not losing this next game. Not to the media but to his teammates. Tatum needs to will his team to a victory, that is how you become a leader that others will want to follow. Its not just about making 3's but playing defense, getting into the Knicks face and letting them know they are not winning this game. These are the types of games that show you that basketball is not about analytics and stats. Its about who wants to win it more. Many people do not understand that, but you know it when you see it who wants it more and who is going to roll over.....

although i dont want anyy of that to happen as a knicks fan. you are 100% spot on. and that was always my issue with tatum. hes all world talented but somehow he doesnt or didnt have "it". And what you said is "it".

basketball is played on the court, not in the calculator. and on the court the human factor matters.

[Froob]

it would be wise to win this game if I am the new york knickerbockers. don’t give the celtics one game away from 2-2 back home

I also agree that it would be very wise for the Knicks to outscore the Celtics in Game 3.

I think it would behoove the Knicks to win 4 games before the Celtics win 4...controversial opinion, I know. Does anyone disagree?

that just may be crazier enough to work

[firedavidkahn]

KAT making an ECF before Embiid is a story arc that needs to happen.

[LFGK]

He could do all this but fact of the matter is he has an absolute monster defending him....

It's not just about Tatum dominating his matchup but he should do that but getting the whole team to follow him.

Tatum needs to tell the rest of the team we are not losing this next game. Not to the media but to his teammates. Tatum needs to will his team to a victory, that is how you become a leader that others will want to follow. Its not just about making 3's but playing defense, getting into the Knicks face and letting them know they are not winning this game. These are the types of games that show you that basketball is not about analytics and stats. Its about who wants to win it more. Many people do not understand that, but you know it when you see it who wants it more and who is going to roll over.....

although i dont want anyy of that to happen as a knicks fan. you are 100% spot on. and that was always my issue with tatum. hes all world talented but somehow he doesnt or didnt have "it". And what you said is "it".

basketball is played on the court, not in the calculator. and on the court the human factor matters.

For a man that loved Kobe so much he has the exact opposite mindset. Watch today from tipoff, OG will be in his face all day and he may score a lot off sheer volume, 8/25 for 24 point type of day, fine and all but not enough for what they need. Man is not tough mentally and seeing what OG does play after play doesn't make it easy, watch the defensive intensity kick it up a notch today.(what a dumb start time, games shoulda been 8:00 and 10:30(7:30 local for west coast))

[LFGK]

…anyways have fun gang. I’m down with my gassy little angel for the weekend, so won’t be posting as much til game 4.

Hopefully by then we are either preparing our brooms, or the Celtics go supernova while taking the same dumb shots they have been and assume they were right about just getting unlucky for 2 straight games. Letting us complete the gentleman’s sweep without them ever realizing what they were doing wrong

You will be with us in spirit big dawg, good mojo, I don't think either team will have played in a louder game then what's about to happen in about 6.5 hours(yes that includes the finals games for Boston) MSG has a different buzz and the crowd knows there's blood in the water, look at Denver last night.

[Statlanta]

I’m waiting for the Celtics or Tatum to have that 2024 WCSF Game 6 moment that Jokic had last year. They need to give me something to at least show last year meant something.


Beating a Orlando Magic team that can’t shoot tells me nothing.

[cgf]

…anyways have fun gang. I’m down with my gassy little angel for the weekend, so won’t be posting as much til game 4.

Hopefully by then we are either preparing our brooms, or the Celtics go supernova while taking the same dumb shots they have been and assume they were right about just getting unlucky for 2 straight games. Letting us complete the gentleman’s sweep without them ever realizing what they were doing wrong

You will be with us in spirit big dawg, good mojo, I don't think either team will have played in a louder game then what's about to happen in about 6.5 hours(yes that includes the finals games for Boston) MSG has a different buzz and the crowd knows there's blood in the water, look at Denver last night.

This game is just the worst scheduling. Terrible start time and because it’s on ABC I either have to watch it live with commercials (eww) or wait for it to hit league pass *sigh*

At least the little poop monster’s coos are extra cute today

[azcatz11]

The 'get in' price right now for the game is $621

That's pretty crazy. NYC is about to be upset after getting blown out at home

[FlatearthZorro]

I am more nervous about this game, than the first 2 in Boston.

Feels like an automatic Boston win, because they’re bound to explode on offense.

Hope I am wrong.

Who knows, I was extremely confindent, I wasn't expecting us to shoot .355 from the field for 2 games. As odd as we are, we were 2nd in offensive rating for the SEASON and the Knicks were 14th(~!!!) in defensive rating, I thought the matchup is/was pretty decent for a guy like Porzingis(but he's ill, I have no idea what's going on with him again) and Jrue and White would be able to do their thing. So who knows.

[itrsteve]

I also think the Celtics will need to either fire Mazzulla or trade Brown. I don't think you can move forward not doing one or the other in this salary cap reality. Personally, I think the Celtics need a better X's and O''s coach who can hold the Jays accountable more. You can keep them together and sell them as a contender with a change in coaching style. Coaching matters especially in the POs when the margins shrink.

If they regressed so hard that they can’t manage to beat the Knicks then at least 2 of the 5 starters will be gone.

Poor guy just blew $6.1b on a $400m/yr roster and they’re out there looking like an AAU team.

I’m still confident they get this series even at 2-2. The home court thing means nothing.