Curmudgeon wrote:I don't see why any fan of either team is gloating at this point.
The Celtics barely escaped a devastating loss at home. For most of the game their offense was stagnant with way too much dribbling from Tatum. They were obviously nervous and made numerous mental mistakes. There is no way the Celtics win a game in Brooklyn playing as they did yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Nets-- supposedly the veteran team loaded with superstars--had the game won with a minute to go, but they got zero stops. They let Jaylen Brown waltz in on one possession, and misdefended the last possession. On the Nets last offensive possession, Kyrie had open shooters but instead he played hero ball and dribbled away most of the clock, and the best the Nets could do was Durant's faith heave.
Every game is different. Especially in the playoffs. What happened in game 1 is completely irrelevant. All that matters is the win. Win by 20, win by 1, it all counts the same. At the end of the day it's 1-0 Boston.
Learn from game 1 and improve for game 2. I will say though, the nets let a golden opportunity slip. Winning that game would have gone a long way in them possibly taking the series. I expect boston to have at least 1 game where the nets stand no chance to win. In other words, blow them out. Gotta win those close ones on the road in the playoffs.
(or flat if you ask Kyrie)
