Eastern Conference | Round 1 | (2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets

ArksNetsSince99 · Post #21 » by **ArksNetsSince99** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:33 am

KIRAG wrote:Before everything gets testy here:

Spoiler:

If Kai burn sage ,Nets in 4

Hello Brooklyn · Post #22 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:38 am

Nets in 6.

Probably a homer pick but at least I admit my bias.

Triple M · Post #23 » by **Triple M** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:40 am

I would be more confident if Timelord were available, and I'm not convinced he misses the series entirely.

I'm looking forward to seeing the Celtics' Defence vs the Nets stars. In particular, how physical the Celtics will be and when they send double teams.

It is vital that they give more resistance than the last few teams and not allow KD and Kyrie to get to their spots easily. The Celtics' defence didn't give up a lot of FTAs in the season, so im hoping that translates to the playoffs, where the whistles tend to allow more physicality.

The Celtics also got to do a great job timing up their double teams because Durant is playing like a great quarterback dissecting blitzing defences.

Ideally, Durant is scoring 30-40, but everyone else is locked down because you can't let Brown, Claxton, and Drummond spam layups and alleys.

The_Ghost_of_JB · Post #24 » by **The_Ghost_of_JB** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:41 am

Brooklyn is hands down the favorites. Celtics have their work cut out for them if they want to avoid a repete of last season.

JujitsuFlip · Post #25 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:41 am

I voted Nets in 5 but I wouldn't be surprised if it went 6.

Celtics do not have what it takes to slow down all the firepower of the Nets.

RoyceDa59 · Post #26 » by **RoyceDa59** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:41 am

Oh man this is such an amazing series.

joeschmo · Post #27 » by **joeschmo** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:42 am

Just don't shake your simmons on my tatum.

MotownMadness · Post #28 » by **MotownMadness** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:43 am

Nets in 7

Hipster Doofus · Post #29 » by **Hipster Doofus** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:44 am

Brooklyn in 6.

El Alonzo scowl · Post #30 » by **El Alonzo scowl** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:46 am

Nets in 6. Robert Williams missing games, Simmons coming back, Kyrie dialed-in against a former team are the deciding factors for me.

Hero · Post #31 » by **Hero** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:48 am

If Celtics are a serious contender this should be over in what? 5 games?

rate_ · Post #32 » by **rate_** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:48 am

Nets in 6

Statlanta · Post #33 » by **Statlanta** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:48 am

All the things in a year to happen to reverse the seeding.

I wonder if Brooklyn still has the mental edge based on the shellacking they did to Boston last year. That could push the series if that reminds, otherwise it's a 5 game series in Boston's favor.

NZB2323 · Post #34 » by **NZB2323** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:49 am

I can't believe I'm typing this, but what is the status of Timelord and Simmons?

This may be our best 1st round series. You have Kyrie going up against his former team, Smart defending Kyrie, the offensive talent and firepower of the Nets against the defense and teamwork of the Celtics, then you have subplots of Timelord and Simmons possibly returning...

Isocleas2 · Post #35 » by **Isocleas2** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:50 am

Celtics in 6 or 7, wildcard being what will Simmons provide.

Blazing_royale · Post #36 » by **Blazing_royale** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:50 am

Can see Nets pull an upset here. Especially with timelord not available.

ajones9219 · Post #37 » by **ajones9219** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:52 am

Celtics are better on offense and defense. so

Blazing_royale · Post #38 » by **Blazing_royale** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:53 am

ajones9219 wrote:Celtics are better on offense and defense. so

KD and Kyrie be laughing for better offense.

El Alonzo scowl · Post #39 » by **El Alonzo scowl** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:56 am

NZB2323 wrote:I can't believe I'm typing this, but what is the status of Timelord and Simmons?

This may be our best 1st round series. You have Kyrie going up against his former team, Smart defending Kyrie, the offensive talent and firepower of the Nets against the defense and teamwork of the Celtics, then you have subplots of Timelord and Simmons possibly returning...

It's hard to say definitively cause "reports" but it seems like Simmons will play before Williams. The margins in this series will be very thin, it looks like the health subplot will play out in BK's favor.

Roger Murdock · Post #40 » by **Roger Murdock** » Wed Apr 13, 2022 2:56 am

In order of likelyhood I'll go

Celts 5
Celts 6
Celts 4
Nets 7
Celts 7
Nets 6
Nets 5
Nets 4

Who wins the series?