ECF: P2 | (2) Boston Celtics vs (4) Cleveland Cavaliers | Tied 2-2

mysticOscar · Post #721 » by **mysticOscar** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:51 am

Celtics really failed to capitalise in this game...came out a step slow and never really got going. No urgency at the start, thinking they could just switch it on... which can be dangerous for a youngish team vs a team of vets. That slow start manifested hesitation which then allowed the Cavs defense to get encouraged which then caused more hesitation which led to this blow out.

Cavs to there credit came out with more urgency and ensured that everybody got going. George Hill was fantastic in setting the tone..getting the ball around and being aggressive early...and Lebron was his usual Lebron.

Post #722 » by **-Sammy-** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:51 am

Greatness wrote:Lakers fans coming out the woodwork to support the Celtics. My my how times have changed.

Such is the pervasiveness of the ABL ('Anyone But LeBron') mentality-- it makes some people prefer generational rivals over one guy.

Cappy_Smurf · Post #723 » by **Cappy_Smurf** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:52 am

Celtics can still win this. Just need a 30 - 0 run in the last 2 minutes.

NBAFan93 · Post #724 » by **NBAFan93** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:52 am

Basketball_Jones wrote:What is with Lebrons teammates? They just decide to play all of a sudden

It’s interesting how this series has had two blowouts in 3 games. Celtics won by a lot in game 2, but that game didn’t get out of hand for the Cavs till the end - wouldn’t call it a blowout.

Warchant · Post #725 » by **Warchant** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:52 am

Tigersrule wrote:Kinda bothers me that George Hill is so inconsistent...like why dont u just always play aggressive.

Cause hes a scrub that shot 4-11 FGs and 3-9 on 3s and gets praised.....KD goes for 38 on 60% FG and gets ridiculed lol

Post #726 » by **G R E Y** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:53 am

Happy for Caldy to be on a playoff run and getting some minutes. Love seeing him pass to LBJ for easy buckets (other games). Great teammate. Great pro.

RB34 · Post #727 » by **RB34** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:55 am

So it was a feel out game in game 1 when the Celtics won by 25, do they get afforded the same excuse now?

GreenBloodedC · Post #728 » by **GreenBloodedC** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:56 am

Came out flat. We had a chance to keep it close in the first half, but never really got there.

Cappy_Smurf · Post #729 » by **Cappy_Smurf** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:57 am

Dupp wrote:Also I dont see anyway the cavs win 4 straight. Game 7 win is the only way

Post #730 » by **infinite11285** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:57 am

Somehow, Homeless Kyrie finds a way to look terrible even in garbage time. What a way to continue to lower the bar.

Ballerhogger · Post #731 » by **Ballerhogger** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:57 am

NBAFan93 wrote:
Basketball_Jones wrote:What is with Lebrons teammates? They just decide to play all of a sudden

It’s interesting how this series has had two blowouts in 3 games. Celtics won by a lot in game 2, but that game didn’t get out of hand for the Cavs till the end - wouldn’t call it a blowout.

86-114 BLOW OUT..

Ugalde · Post #732 » by **Ugalde** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:58 am

Warchant wrote:
Tigersrule wrote:Kinda bothers me that George Hill is so inconsistent...like why dont u just always play aggressive.

Cause hes a scrub that shot 4-11 FGs and 3-9 on 3s and gets praised.....KD goes for 38 on 60% FG and gets ridiculed lol

Are you really comparing George Hill to Kevin Durant? Dude wtf?

Sofia · Post #733 » by **Sofia** » Sun May 20, 2018 2:59 am

if the lead is 20+ they should call it off at the tv timeout in the 4th, like how they don’t play the bottom of the 9th.

These last few minutes have been gross

Post #734 » by **infinite11285** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:00 am

Warchant wrote:
Tigersrule wrote:Kinda bothers me that George Hill is so inconsistent...like why dont u just always play aggressive.

Cause hes a scrub that shot 4-11 FGs and 3-9 on 3s and gets praised.....KD goes for 38 on 60% FG and gets ridiculed lol

KD and Hill aren't even remotely comparable in talent or expectation. This is like comparing apples to radishes.

Curmudgeon · Post #735 » by **Curmudgeon** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:00 am

Definitely the game that Cleveland fans were hoping for. It was lost in the first quarter and the C's could never mount a comeback.

Ballerhogger · Post #736 » by **Ballerhogger** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:00 am

infinite11285 wrote:
Warchant wrote:
Tigersrule wrote:Kinda bothers me that George Hill is so inconsistent...like why dont u just always play aggressive.

Cause hes a scrub that shot 4-11 FGs and 3-9 on 3s and gets praised.....KD goes for 38 on 60% FG and gets ridiculed lol

KD and Hill aren't even remotely comparable in talent or expectation. This is like comparing apples to radishes.

ew kumqauts :lol:

NBAFan93 · Post #737 » by **NBAFan93** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:01 am

Ballerhogger wrote:
NBAFan93 wrote:
Basketball_Jones wrote:What is with Lebrons teammates? They just decide to play all of a sudden

It’s interesting how this series has had two blowouts in 3 games. Celtics won by a lot in game 2, but that game didn’t get out of hand for the Cavs till the end - wouldn’t call it a blowout.

86-114 BLOW OUT..

I was talking about game 2 that wasn’t a blowout. Game 1 was a blowout for the Celtics, game 3 a blowout for the Cavs.

Splashin · Post #738 » by **Splashin** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:01 am

Celtics are beyond screwed if they don't win game 4 and they're not going to win a game 7. Not sure why they took tonight off.

Post #739 » by **-Sammy-** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:01 am

Cappy_Smurf wrote:Celtics can still win this. Just need a 30 - 0 run in the last 2 minutes.

I don't understand why they didn't shoot any 15-pointers to try to close the gap quickly. #StevensIsOverrated

Warchant · Post #740 » by **Warchant** » Sun May 20, 2018 3:01 am

Ugalde wrote:
Warchant wrote:
Tigersrule wrote:Kinda bothers me that George Hill is so inconsistent...like why dont u just always play aggressive.

Cause hes a scrub that shot 4-11 FGs and 3-9 on 3s and gets praised.....KD goes for 38 on 60% FG and gets ridiculed lol

Are you really comparing George Hill to Kevin Durant? Dude wtf?

No I'm comparing a scrub getting praise for shooting less than 40% but KD gets the fault when GS loses and he plays great

Who wins the series?