2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Moderators: Clav, Domejandro, ken6199, bisme37, Dirk, KingDavid, cupcakesnake, bwgood77, zimpy27, infinite11285
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
-
- Starter
- Posts: 2,400
- And1: 1,963
- Joined: Mar 20, 2020
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
This is a very sad for the league and basketball in general. Achilles destroyed so many careers. Yes KD came back eventually but he was very injury prone since then and his defense took a major hit. Tatum is an elite defender.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- ibraheim718
- RealGM
- Posts: 41,732
- And1: 15,272
- Joined: Jul 01, 2010
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
It could be a calf tear also..
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
- HardenGoat
- Lead Assistant
- Posts: 4,611
- And1: 3,314
- Joined: Jan 18, 2021
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
Such a freak thing to tear an Achilles. I mean players push off like that hundreds of times a game and then for some reason it pops. Really sucks. Feel so bad for him
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- California Gold
- Analyst
- Posts: 3,269
- And1: 3,781
- Joined: Aug 15, 2013
- Location: Orange County/SF Bay Area/Boston
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Oof just like that the Celtics franchise ends. Time to rebuild for them.
Brutal way to go out after being a title contender.
Brutal way to go out after being a title contender.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 10,336
- And1: 7,329
- Joined: May 08, 2007
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
Beethoven wrote:3-1 is not insurmountable. If any team can, it's this historical Boston team.
I want to say yes but Brown cant step up cause he's clearly not healthy.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
- Loaded_Hollows
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 3,883
- And1: 4,659
- Joined: Apr 28, 2019
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
K N U C K L E S wrote:If Tatum is done and the Knicks win the series, that'll be 2 tainted series wins. Don't forget how they won in the 1st round.
We were already wining this game so it was going to be 3-1. Unlikely the celts would come back from that. But keep coping. We’ll take the win

Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 21,450
- And1: 20,550
- Joined: Feb 07, 2016
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
I feel bad for Tatum. You never want to see a great player hurt. I hope it’s not severe.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- ITGM
- RealGM
- Posts: 19,936
- And1: 9,273
- Joined: Jan 16, 2008
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Palma Dutch wrote:can we all just become knicks fans now like is that ok

Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 10,524
- And1: 3,340
- Joined: Jul 02, 2013
- Location: orlando
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
Boneman2 wrote:3ddman23 wrote:Optms wrote:Knicks will make cake work of the Pacers and OKC
LMAO the Knicks will not make cake work of OKC in a 7 games series. The pacers I'll give you cause I don't take them serious
Pacers are real scared
Pacers are the 02-03 nets at best. Funny little runs but no real shot to actually win a title.
GO MAGIC
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- Woodsanity
- RealGM
- Posts: 15,278
- And1: 12,298
- Joined: Mar 30, 2012
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Everyone is saying its an Achilles. Just pray its not but not looking good....
All NBA Chokers List
PG: Harden
SG: Demar Derozan
SF: Paul George
PF: Karl Malone
C: Embiid (Harden of Centers)
PG: Harden
SG: Demar Derozan
SF: Paul George
PF: Karl Malone
C: Embiid (Harden of Centers)
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
- CelticSooner
- Lead Assistant
- Posts: 5,441
- And1: 6,586
- Joined: Jul 12, 2014
- Location: Oklahoma
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
jokeboy86 wrote:Barring a titanic KD to GSW-type situation I think the days of seeing repeat champions may be over. Getting through two straight regular and post seasons with a healthy squad and winning back-to-back is too grueling nowadays.
The league is too good now. Whomever wins the title, cherish that **** like you will never see another one.
“Why would I need a wheelchair if I pooped my pants?"
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 35,090
- And1: 14,457
- Joined: Jul 01, 2008
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
Michael Jackson wrote:cgf wrote:Oh ****![]()
That looked really bad, hope Tatum is ok
YEah I hate stars or any playier going out. Freak accident too
Yeah that just sucked the air out of a fantastic win. If we close them out, I'll do my fair share of gloating, but after seeing him in that kind of pain, all I can do is hope it's not what it looked like...and if it is, he can make a full recovery

Capn'O wrote:We're the recovering meth addict older brother. And we've been clean for a few years now, thank you very much. Very uncouth to bring it up.
Brunson: So what are you paid to do?
Hart: Run around like an idiot during the game and f*** s*** up!
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 4,125
- And1: 4,792
- Joined: Oct 21, 2020
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
AussieCeltic wrote:TeamTragic wrote:Onlytimewilltel wrote:
I think that was before he realized Tatum was hurt.
No point in arguing with him. I'm not even watching the game live.
Not watching live yet said lol Tatum at the exact time he went down, then said you were laughing at the turnover. So which is it?
If he’s following online it would say “tatum turnover followed by OG dunk 3 second later” or something like that.
I doubt true sports fans would laugh at this regardless how they feel about Tatum. Totally sucks this happened and takes something away from the playoffs.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
-
- Assistant Coach
- Posts: 4,095
- And1: 5,008
- Joined: May 26, 2019
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Knicks vs Pacers will probably be my favorite series the entire playoffs if it happens. Sure hope it does.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- SFour
- RealGM
- Posts: 40,838
- And1: 61,233
- Joined: Apr 07, 2012
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Wolfgang630 wrote:We did it! We’re going to the ECF after so many many many years!! Once we win one more game!
I'd be looking past the ECF and realizing only the Pacers are in the way for a finals appearance.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
-
- Starter
- Posts: 2,400
- And1: 1,963
- Joined: Mar 20, 2020
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
ibraheim718 wrote:It could be a calf tear also..
He was holding the ankle though
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- Mamba Mentality
- RealGM
- Posts: 27,872
- And1: 23,128
- Joined: Feb 04, 2011
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
I remember how distraught I was when Kobe tore his achilles and that was in the backend of his career. To potentially lose a guy in his prime is just unimaginable pain, for once in my lifetime I’ll be praying for you Celtic fans. Losing a good dude like Tatum is bad for the NBA.
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 13,019
- And1: 24,233
- Joined: Jan 02, 2014
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
Onlytimewilltel wrote:AussieCeltic wrote:TeamTragic wrote:
No point in arguing with him. I'm not even watching the game live.
Not watching live yet said lol Tatum at the exact time he went down, then said you were laughing at the turnover. So which is it?
If he’s following online it would say “tatum turnover followed by OG dunk 3 second later” or something like that.
I doubt true sports fans would laugh at this regardless how they feel about Tatum. Totally sucks this happened and takes something away from the playoffs.
Was a Brown turnover but Tatum went down. Only way you could say “lol Tatum” is if he was watching
LaLover11 wrote:I bet you $100 Mavs beat the Celtics
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
-
- RealGM
- Posts: 35,090
- And1: 14,457
- Joined: Jul 01, 2008
-
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 2-1)
3ddman23 wrote:Boneman2 wrote:3ddman23 wrote:
LMAO the Knicks will not make cake work of OKC in a 7 games series. The pacers I'll give you cause I don't take them serious
Pacers are real scared
Pacers are the 02-03 nets at best. Funny little runs but no real shot to actually win a title.
People need to stop sleeping on that team. They are really well coached, really good, and absolutely exhausting to play against.
Capn'O wrote:We're the recovering meth addict older brother. And we've been clean for a few years now, thank you very much. Very uncouth to bring it up.
Brunson: So what are you paid to do?
Hart: Run around like an idiot during the game and f*** s*** up!
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
- ibraheim718
- RealGM
- Posts: 41,732
- And1: 15,272
- Joined: Jul 01, 2010
Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS East Semifinals: #2 Boston Celtics vs #3 New York Knicks (NYK leads 3-1)
Woodsanity wrote:Everyone is saying its an Achilles. Just pray its not but not looking good....
Could also be a calf tear.. I'm recovering from one and if it's a grade 3 calf tear he would still be in tears and not able to walk on it