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NBA Eastern Conf. Finals: Gm 3 – Celtics (0) vs Heat (2) – 8:30PM, Sat. 09/19/20

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NBA Eastern Conf. Finals: Gm 3 – Celtics (0) vs Heat (2) – 8:30PM, Sat. 09/19/20 

Post#1 » by Parliament10 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:50 am

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Here’s the updated schedule:

Game 3 is Saturday night, September 19, at 8:30 PM.

Game 4 will be played on Wednesday, September 23, at 8:30 PM.

Game 5, if necessary, will be on Friday, September 25, at 8:30 PM.

Game 6, if necessary, will be on Sunday, September 27, at 7:30 PM.

All games are on ESPN. Game 7 has not been scheduled.

https://www.masslive.com/celtics/2020/09/boston-celtics-vs-miami-heat-updated-playoff-schedule-start-times-for-eastern-conference-finals.html












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Playoffs VC Count, 2019-20
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Victory Cigar
(3) Marcus Smart
(2) Jayson Tatum
(2) Kemba Walker
(1) Jaylen Brown




Ties go to the Team.
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(3) Jayson Tatum
(2) Jaylen Brown
(1) Marcus Smart
(1) Kemba Walker
(1) Daniel Theis



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Post#2 » by ConstableGeneva » Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:59 am

We got them right where we want them. Don't ask me how. We just do.
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Re: NBA Eastern Conf. Finals: Gm 3 – Celtics (0) vs Heat (2) – 8:30PM, Sat. 09/19/20 

Post#3 » by Parliament10 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:02 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:We got them right where we want them. Don't ask me how. We just do.

It's a tough Road from here. It can be done, though.
We gotta win the next one.
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Post#4 » by ConstableGeneva » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:15 am

Read on Twitter

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I don't remember game 7 of 2018 ECF being fun.
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Post#5 » by fallguy » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:22 am

Smart is shooting too much.

Another Adebayo dunk?

Tatum is passive!

Brad? WTF? Learn to beat a zone.

Those aren't real fans. Enough with the piped in cheering!

Shut up Mark Jackson.

Fire Danny!

Oh that's a nice move Jaylen.

Kemba is bringing it tonight!

Shut up Stan Van Gundy!

You know? Hayward looks pretty good.

Smart - winning plays!

On to game four!
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Post#6 » by threrf23 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:22 am

Last year's Raps team beat Philly in seven games (on Kawhi's buzzer beater), then dropped the first two to the Bucks before completing the backdoor sweep.

We're in the same spot. And we have yet to lose an away game since August 4th (against the Heat, albeit).
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Post#7 » by BillTheGOAT » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:25 am

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Post#8 » by The Corey's » Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:53 am

I dont think its over necessarily but I really do not have much hope at this point. I predicted a 15 point win but the Celtics are 2 for 2 in blown games and have yet to show they can consistently operate on the offensive end.

Obviously a must win here.
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Post#9 » by Floody100 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:15 am

They have every right to be happy & confident but damn there’s a lot of Heat fans doing victory laps already.
The boys should be fired up for game 3 after the what went down in the locker room & the return of Gordon.
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Post#10 » by TheMartian » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:24 am

Need to lead by 30 to weather a comeback storm from the Heat. No, make that 40.
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Post#11 » by BillessuR6 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:38 am

Did not watch game 2 because getting up in the middle of the night midweek is a bit too much...

Just watched a bit of the second half in the morning though and it is just so frustrating how we are losing leads. I have to say it really seems everything is going heat way... They are outhustling us true but they are also lucky.

We are not far off. Just keep playing hard. We saw how the raptors climbed back into the series. I am hoping Hayward is back for game 3 to give us a little boost. We just need to win game 3 then we have 4 days off.

Win game 3 and we are back in this series!
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Post#12 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:39 am

ConstableGeneva wrote:
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I don't remember game 7 of 2018 ECF being fun.


I just hope Gordon is back, finally. We need a playmaker even for the passing. He could also post up guys like Robinson and Herro(even Dragic)... and take advantage of the post-ups.
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PLO wrote:Tatum played OK - took advantage of a few mismatches - decent on the defensive end. He is what we thought he was going into the season - a technically very proficient player operating close to his career ceiling as a rookie.
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Post#13 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:43 am

The thing that I would like to see if Gordon is able to play 20+ minutes is a lineup of Smart/Gordon/Brown/Tatum/Theis.
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PLO wrote:Tatum played OK - took advantage of a few mismatches - decent on the defensive end. He is what we thought he was going into the season - a technically very proficient player operating close to his career ceiling as a rookie.
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Post#14 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:48 am

Btw, I was also thinking I would give Langford a chance, maybe, I dunno. I mean Semi is borderline useless, he's probably due to get cut this offseason.
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PLO wrote:Tatum played OK - took advantage of a few mismatches - decent on the defensive end. He is what we thought he was going into the season - a technically very proficient player operating close to his career ceiling as a rookie.
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Post#15 » by Captain_Caveman » Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:27 am

Kevin Garnett wrote:"These are dog days. This is really where you really see who’s with you. Ain’t nobody cheering, ain’t no lights on us and I love this right now. Because this is where all the plastic people melt right here."
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Post#16 » by reload141 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:29 am

Captain_Caveman wrote:
Kevin Garnett wrote:"These are dog days. This is really where you really see who’s with you. Ain’t nobody cheering, ain’t no lights on us and I love this right now. Because this is where all the plastic people melt right here."


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Post#17 » by Triple7 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:37 am

We should try to win big this next game. Those blown big leads the previous two was deflating. The fact that we can’t stop their pick n roll with Bam, is really concerning. I really hope Hayward comes back this game. We might need the boost. If we lose the next one, then he might as well go home to his wife. I feel that if we keep the game close, we might not have the mental toughness to grind it out. They have the momentum, they have the confidence, better coaching as well. Anyways, anything can happen. Maybe getting hayward back might change something. Who knows! Must win game!
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Post#18 » by Triple7 » Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:39 am

FlatearthZorro wrote:Btw, I was also thinking I would give Langford a chance, maybe, I dunno. I mean Semi is borderline useless, he's probably due to get cut this offseason.


Nah! Langfords too soft and fragile. This is not the right time experimenting. I don’t want to see any Semi at all next game please.
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Post#19 » by FlatearthZorro » Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:32 am

Good assessment:

PLO wrote:Tatum played OK - took advantage of a few mismatches - decent on the defensive end. He is what we thought he was going into the season - a technically very proficient player operating close to his career ceiling as a rookie.
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Post#20 » by AgentGreen » Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:37 am

Stop pounding the rock like we did in the 3rd and it should be our game.. If you look at pts per qrtr in game 2 we only lost the 3rd qrtr. Quite painfull to see that only 1 qrtr was the main reason for the loss in game 2.
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