NBA Playoffs – Rnd 1, Gm 3: Celtics (2) @ Nets (0) – 7:30PM, Sat, April 23, 2022

[Feed Your Head]

How is everyone feeling about the series? Are we sweeping? I did not have a sweep when the series started, figured game 3 on their court would be theirs for the taking. But with Rob back and the Nets stars completely flummoxed I'm starting to re-assess. Haven't come up with a final assessment yet though.

Rationally, I’d think the Nets win tonight, then we win games 4/5. But it’s really hard to bet against the Celtics right now lol.

Now look who has a bizarre lack of confidence in the team.

Yeah because that’s totally the same as you thinking the Celtics would lose the next 4 games if Rob didn’t come back.

Swing and a miss, per usual.

[Fierce1]

Rationally, I’d think the Nets win tonight, then we win games 4/5. But it’s really hard to bet against the Celtics right now lol.

Now look who has a bizarre lack of confidence in the team.

Yeah because that’s totally the same as you thinking the Celtics would lose the next 4 games if Rob didn’t come back.

Swing and a miss, per usual.

How can it be a swing and a miss when there's no way to prove the Celts would lose 4 straight if the Celts didn't have Rob.

Simulate it on Playstation or Xbox?

[Feed Your Head]

Now look who has a bizarre lack of confidence in the team.

Yeah because that’s totally the same as you thinking the Celtics would lose the next 4 games if Rob didn’t come back.

Swing and a miss, per usual.

How can it be a swing and a miss when there's no way to prove the Celts would lose 4 straight if the Celts didn't have Rob.

Simulate it on Playstation or Xbox?

I’m done swinging down, so enjoy bud.

[sam_I_am]

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So apparently he snapped his thumb nail in half in the 2nd quarter when he dove for the ball. Ouchy.

“We keep pushing!”

[Feed Your Head]

All time great.

[Homerclease]

If Rob is anything like his usual self then the Celtics should win by double digits tonight. I don’t think Nash has it in him to game plan anything new, Drummond is on record basically saying their team doesn’t know what to do and the Celtics defense is slowing down Kyrie and KD just enough to get by. Blow them out and end this series tonight

[bisme37]

If Rob is anything like his usual self then the Celtics should win by double digits tonight. I don’t think Nash has it in him to game plan anything new, Drummond is on record basically saying their team doesn’t know what to do and the Celtics defense is slowing down Kyrie and KD just enough to get by. Blow them out and end this series tonight

According to Nash having maybe the biggest game changer in the league out there does not change anything lol.

[zoyathedestroya]

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[Homerclease]

If Rob is anything like his usual self then the Celtics should win by double digits tonight. I don’t think Nash has it in him to game plan anything new, Drummond is on record basically saying their team doesn’t know what to do and the Celtics defense is slowing down Kyrie and KD just enough to get by. Blow them out and end this series tonight

According to Nash having maybe the biggest game changer in the league out there does not change anything lol.

According to Kyrie they don’t need a coach anyway so they are getting exactly what they wanted.

Nash is clueless. Rob is a DPOY candidate, one of the best shot blockers in the league, THE best lob threat in the league and a willing and able passer. Please don’t change up from your current strats

[sam_I_am]

I can’t remember if I thought, after seeing Kyrie running over to double JB leaving PP wide open and alone for an easy layup, … ’coach on the floor’. But probably not.

[Slax]

I don't think I've ever seen players from what is supposed to be a competitive playoff team act so despondent and talk like they've already lost after dropping two competitive road games in a playoff series. This is so weird. The Nets are such a weird, broken organization.

[Parliament10]

I don't think I've ever seen players from what is supposed to be a competitive playoff team act so despondent and talk like they've already lost after dropping two competitive road games in a playoff series. This is so weird. The Nets are such a weird, broken organization.

Correct.

[zoyathedestroya]

I don't think I've ever seen players from what is supposed to be a competitive playoff team act so despondent and talk like they've already lost after dropping two competitive road games in a playoff series. This is so weird. The Nets are such a weird, broken organization.

Nets just need a bit of a nudge.

[London2Boston]

I don't think I've ever seen players from what is supposed to be a competitive playoff team act so despondent and talk like they've already lost after dropping two competitive road games in a playoff series. This is so weird. The Nets are such a weird, broken organization.

Which is why I think they are on the verge of quitting. We just need to push them there tonight.

[Parliament10]

[tfmiii]

This is a must win for the Nets..the home crowd, Durant and Kyrie will be ready. We can also smell the league WANTING this to go seven as well.....It's going to take a very special game from both Tatum and Brown to win.

I'm setting my expectations low for us coming home 2-2...I'll be thrilled if we take just one on the road...and if we actually win game 3, I'll streak Broad Street in Philly with nothing but a Celtic green cape and put it on YouTube.

My logic and intellect says this is true. My heart refuses to believe!!!

I don't think the NBA is nearly as suspicious as when Donaghy and Stern were both active. Having said that, Scott Foster and Tony Brothers both officiated New Orleans's upset over Phoenix in Game 2. They haven't been I scheduled again since that game. I've always thought the home crowd sways Brothers, but Foster's the one who concerns me the most. If he shows up, I'd expect Tatum, and either Horford or Smart, to pick up a couple of fouls very early in the game.

Today's refs: James Capers, Mark Lindsay, Karl Lane, alt Ray Acosta

[tlee324]

Anyone got any inside info? Isn’t RW returning well inside even the most generous of timeframes?

I just don’t wanna see him come back too early.

Agreed; I'm hoping to God this isn't going to result in a long term mistake.

[Feed Your Head]

Anyone got any inside info? Isn’t RW returning well inside even the most generous of timeframes?

I just don’t wanna see him come back too early.

Agreed; I'm hoping to God this isn't going to result in a long term mistake.

There is no long term risk from coming back now.

People need to chill lol.

[tlee324]

Anyone got any inside info? Isn’t RW returning well inside even the most generous of timeframes?

I just don’t wanna see him come back too early.

Agreed; I'm hoping to God this isn't going to result in a long term mistake.

There is no long term risk from coming back now.

People need to chill lol.

Concerns are not unwarranted. Just a lot of recent injury history with our bigs over the years that have left some rings on the table. Don't want to see deja vu.

[Tyakack]

How is everyone feeling about the series? Are we sweeping? I did not have a sweep when the series started, figured game 3 on their court would be theirs for the taking. But with Rob back and the Nets stars completely flummoxed I'm starting to re-assess. Haven't come up with a final assessment yet though.

Rationally, I’d think the Nets win tonight, then we win games 4/5. But it’s really hard to bet against the Celtics right now lol.

Yup. I hate to go into a game expecting a loss but I am with this one. Not that I'd be shocked if we win or anything but I picked the C's in 6 so they have to lose eventually for me to be right