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

[DonaldSanders]

Let Celtics celebrate, but people should remember that was the worst KD in a long time. The chances of it happening again this series are pretty slim. I don’t see him being held in check that much in another game. He’s going to come out pissed off next game. A 25 point first half wouldn’t surprise me. I think Nets will take game 2 and this series will still go 7.

Sure but Kyrie probably won't be quite that hot. That's what is so tough about the Nets, one of those two guys is probably going to be on fire. If both are it's just Over. It takes defense as good as the Celtics to take 'em down.

[Hello Brooklyn]

Nets legitimately blew it. May have cost them the series.

Seems like a growing up moment for Tatum. He sonned KD today.

Eh I thought KD just didnt get some shots to fall in the first half. Second half they got much more physical with him though.

Being physical with KD isn't something new.

All season I've seen him dominate physical matchups with elite shot making.

He choked today.

[jfs1000d]

Guys mad at Kyrie? Guys mad at Durant? Sometimes great games happen.

That was just great coaching by Idoka. Sent the double at kyrie. Tatum guarded Durant.

And he didn’t over coach.


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[Stromile12]

KD looked slow out there, couldn't get any separation or get to the rim. Celtics have the defense to match up with KD. Even with a heroic performance from Kyrie, nets fell short.

Unfortunately, Celtics in 5

[mademan]

Someones gotta explain it to me tho. I legit cant wrap my head around Nash coming out of a timeout and deciding to put Curry out there when he has a 6'8 athletic dude in Kessler. Ya, he's not a great defender, but he's decent, and more importantly, he's big. Who doesnt make offense/defense sub up 3, on defense with 45 seconds left? lmaooo

[Feed Your Head]

You’ll never see me blast Kyrie as a basketball player, he is terrifying lol. Him and Tatum were heads and shoulders above everyone else today.

Crazy game lol, I feel exhausted.

[OkcSinceSGA]

Let Celtics celebrate, but people should remember that was the worst KD in a long time. The chances of it happening again this series are pretty slim. I don’t see him being held in check that much in another game. He’s going to come out pissed off next game. A 25 point first half wouldn’t surprise me. I think Nets will take game 2 and this series will still go 7.

Was also one of Jaylen's worst games. And Tatum only had 3 shot attempts in the 4th, including the game winner. Neither will happen again.

And Horford having 20/15 etc. Multiple unusual things. I just trust Kyrie+KD a lot more in the playoffs than Brown and Tatum who haven’t carried their teams to series wins and titles in big moments like the Nets duo.

[CobraCommander]

How is Durant the best player in the world? Stop saying it

Not nearly as efficient when the deck isn’t stacked in his favour

Starting to see what we saw in KD before he went to GSW… Not saying he ain’t great but…. he gonna need to bounce back cause - he was the 5th best player out there today… if not 6th

[ITYSL]

LET'S **** GOOOOIOOIOOOKKKKKKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIOOOOOOOOOOKOOOO **** eat that **** ass WOOOKKOLKOOOOOOOOOOIIIOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Haha enjoy the W.

What a game. I said from the start it would be C's in 7. This could end up being the most exciting series of the entire playoffs. Whoo!

[jfs1000d]

Kyrie doesn't deserve this, KD is awful

Kyrie made the choice to not get vaccinated. We all know a healthy Nets team is a top 3 seed and doesn't play BOS in the 1st round. This is exactly what he deserves

i don't give a **** about the vaccine, that perfomance was insane, MJ levels

Kyrie is as talented a scorer in nba history. Pure talent and ability, he’s always the most talented player when he steps on the floor.


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[PierceFan4ever]

Best one on one defense I’ve seen someone play KD by Jayson Tatum. This is what separates him from the other young players not named Doncic.

Only my dumbass Celtics would want the Nets. I can’t believe they picked this route with Tatum playing 45 minutes. Both teams are gonna be wiped out at this rate if they advance.

I’m fasting and my mouth is hella dry. I don’t like Kyrie but he and brown deserve insane amount of respect for how they are able to fast and play at this level

they didnt choose nets we forced them

They could have purposely lost to the grizzles and slide to the 4th seed but okay. Celtics had control of not wanting to play the Nets. I think maybe vaccine issues around the Celtics probably made them choose it would be better off choosing the Nets

[Dirk]

You’ll never see me blast Kyrie as a basketball player, he is terrifying lol. Him and Tatum were heads and shoulders above everyone else today.

Crazy game lol, I feel exhausted.

[G R E Y]

I wonder how much Tatum practicing and playing with KD during the Olympics helped him pick out KD's game a bit more, maybe take some moves for himself and be better at defending KD. Surely experiencing the pressure situation for the Gold Medal was a level up in terms of succeeding on the highest stage.

[Feed Your Head]

Yikes.

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[Riot Randolph]

Lol KD apologists....Celtics deserve all the credit...
Side note Smart never gets the credit he deserves hopefully this DPOY gives him the acclaim he deserves

[stormi]

Kyring nation, lift your heads. We're back Wednesday.

[greekbuck34]

So much for Boston not being clutch.

They made the game winning plays tonight.

Even after Kyrie was unstoppable in the 4th.

They were choking the game out in the 4th quarter. Missing bunnies, turning the ball over etc. You lost because it took KD 47 minutes to realize that he just doesn't have it tonight. Forced ISO ball when you can't even hit wide open 3s.

[Feed Your Head]

You’ll never see me blast Kyrie as a basketball player, he is terrifying lol. Him and Tatum were heads and shoulders above everyone else today.

Crazy game lol, I feel exhausted.

I needed to take my sweatshirt off

[PierceFan4ever]

Best one on one defense I’ve seen someone play KD by Jayson Tatum. This is what separates him from the other young players not named Doncic.

Only my dumbass Celtics would want the Nets. I can’t believe they picked this route with Tatum playing 45 minutes. Both teams are gonna be wiped out at this rate if they advance.

I’m fasting and my mouth is hella dry. I don’t like Kyrie but he and brown deserve insane amount of respect for how they are able to fast and play at this level

I'm so hungry sitting on my couch.

Imagine running up and down a basketball court at playoff intensity

Ridiculous stuff. I don’t know how these guys aren’t passing out.

[Saciid11]

For all the good he did, Kyrie with the matador defense basically cost them the game. Also, what was that last offensive possession? Nets deserved to lose that one.

Kyrie was great at the offensive end and at the defensive end he was good ... Top 10 to 5 talent if he ever focused 100% on his game .