ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (2-0 Miami)

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Series Prediction

Celtics in 6
32
24%
Celtics in 7
33
24%
Heat in 4
9
7%
Heat in 5
24
18%
Heat in 6
34
25%
Heat in 7
3
2%
 
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1041 » by bargs4mvp » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:44 am

Where was Tatum those last few minutes again


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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1042 » by LAKESHOW » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:44 am

Shanghai Kid wrote:Miami is going to be a headache for any team they play in the finals.

Child pleeeze. Lets finish this one first.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1043 » by Heat3 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:44 am

metalinguss wrote:Something about this Heat team's body language. They're on a mission. It's very entertaining to watch. I love seeing Dragic and Jimmy always come through in the clutch. They don't take over all game but they deliver when they need it most.

We might be seeing a new 04 Pistons here.


Heat are unusually hungry for being a mostly young team. Jimmy is on a mission and they are all following the leader.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1044 » by StojkoVrankovic » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:44 am

We absolutely suck and look so **** soft

All iso on offense, we don't even run plays
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1045 » by RussellandFlow » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

Boston might be cooked. 17 pt lead and just wilted under the pressure from Miami who never stopped playing hard. Too many nonchalant plays and rushed shots by Boston. Miami is going to mess around and win the title.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1046 » by aminiaturebuddha » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

A bunch of the guys on the Heat have been really impressive in this series so far, but for me the one that maybe stands out the most is Tyler Herro. For Spoelstra to be able to trust a 20-year-old rookie to play 30+ minutes in tight games in the Conference Finals is incredible. Reminiscent of the guy on the other team that played beyond his years at 20 a couple of years ago in the playoffs.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1047 » by Anticon » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

Jimmy is the best player in the east right now.
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Post#1048 » by oldschooled » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

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cjx wrote:Dragic is a top 7 player in the whole world!


Why stop at 7?


You're right, he's top 5, my friend


I remember when Kobe tried to kill Sasha Vujacic because Sasha tried to talk trash to Dragic then Dragic went onto a run and almost won the game. Dragic's prime coulda been playing in a great team and no doubt this guy will play great. So happy for him playing for a well-coached team in Spo and doing great. Sersiously though, how good of a coach is SPo?? Seems like he always do the right thing ffs.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1049 » by trickshot » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

Before the series some took it as an insult to say Heat have defensive hands on another level. The way they generate those steals and deflections too is deadly
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1050 » by Duke4life831 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

These two teams are really evenly matched. Miami is just outperforming them in the 4th so far. Curious how quickly Hayward can return and how effective he will be. Another guy that can shoot and create against that zone could be huge for Boston.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1051 » by Pharmcat » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

The winner of this series will win the ring
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1052 » by XTC » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

I feel like Jimmy Butler is what people want to believe Paul George is :lol:

Jimmy is just a winner. You can’t name 10 better players than Jimmy Butler. Ive honestly always though that since the Raptors vs Sixers series last season. Dude is just a gamer.

There’s something about a player like Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry that make me enjoy the game of basketball. All star caliber players who hustle for loose balls, who have a star impact on offence and defense, while being the ultimate leaders make basketball so beautiful.

Now imagine a 1-2 punch of Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry! That team would wreak havoc defensively and kill you offensively!
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1053 » by jehosafats » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

AussieCeltic wrote:Too many turnovers. Not knowing how to break a zone. Rebounding in the second half. Not defending the pick n roll.

Once again... great game Miami. Celtics not ready to be champions.

The irony is zone defense is why Miami 2010-11 fell to the Mavs
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1054 » by jason bourne » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:45 am

It could be Heat was rested and Celtics were tired. Cs just need to regroup a bit. I predicted Bam would have big games against Cs donut team and so far he did. Cs need to clamp down on him, but their sloppy play in 2nd half is puzzling (?).
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1055 » by MikeTheKid » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:46 am

goodboy wrote:
CelticSooner wrote:I think the C's will win Game 3.

They should be able to win game 8


Yeah that game is gonna be played in Cancun


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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1056 » by Raps in 4 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:46 am

Miami-Denver final is going to be a lot of fun.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1057 » by GSP » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:46 am

Lakers VS Heat
Bron VS Riley

Can't wait
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1058 » by goodboy » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:46 am

Johnny Bball wrote:
mademan wrote:Miami is the heir to the 04 Pistons


no.

Actually,

There was a very interesting stat comparing these two teams, cant find it though.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1059 » by aguiar95 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:46 am

Not sure if Butler can keep this passiveness for 3 quarters in the finals. At some point he has to takeover early.
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Re: ECF: (3) Boston Celtics vs Miami HEAT (5) - Part 2 (1-0 Miami) 

Post#1060 » by Hornet Mania » Fri Sep 18, 2020 1:47 am

I don't understand how anyone thinks this will be a sweep. Heat have been super clutch but these games were tight, I think the series goes at least 6.

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