EC FINALS, Gm 3 – Celtics (2) @ Pacers (0) – 8:30PM, Sat, May 25, 2024

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Previously, With The BOSTON CELTICS . . .

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Playoffs Victory Count, 2023-24
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Victory Cigar

(3) Jayson Tatum
(3) Jaylen Brown
(2) Derrick White
(1) Jrue Holiday
(1) Al Horford


Ties go to the Team. – Cut-off Time, is when the next Game Thread is made.
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(3) Jayson Tatum
(2) Derrick White
(2) Jrue Holiday
(1) Kristaps Porziņģis
(1) Mike Gorman/Team
(1) Jaylen Brown

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Regular Season, Victory Count, 2023-24
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Victory Cigar

(19) Jayson Tatum
(14) Jaylen Brown
(11) Kristaps Porziņģis
(7) Derrick White
(5) Payton Pritchard
(4) Sam Hauser
(2) Jrue Holiday
(1) Al Horford
(1) Mike Gorman


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(14) Jaylen Brown
(13) Jayson Tatum
(10) Derrick White
(8) Kristaps Porziņģis
(5) Al Horford
(4) Payton Pritchard
(3) Neemis Queta
(2) Jrue Holiday
(2) Luke Kornet
(1) Sam Hauser
(1) TEAM
(1) Marcus Smart

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[Larry_Russell]

They are going to come out playing super hard, like the highest levels yet.

Withstand the early punch, Make the game muddy, defend at a high level, and stay focused and stay moving the ball and attacking the rim on offense and the lead will grow fast.

Then they will roll over in Games 4 and 5.

[Roger Federer]

If Haliburton doesn’t play, this will be a sweep. Wake me up when we get to the finals.

[zoyathedestroya]

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No pun intended. Really hope Haliburton is alright. I would just rest if I were him. Long career ahead.

Cs finish in 4 and they have 10-day rest before the Finals IIUC. But one possession at a time. Starts with our DEFENSE.

[zoyathedestroya]

Celtics are now 70-8 this season when scoring 110 pts per 100 possessions. 9-0 in the playoffs.

[playa-hater]

Celtics are now 70-8 this season when scoring 110 pts per 100 possessions. 9-0 in the playoffs.

Without looking at the numbers I feel our defense was also better. Something about when we play the right way it leads our defense with better energy and Focus.

[meatball sub]

the media is so **** dumb. use the team's success against them and say they're expected to win while doubting they can win because they "haven't been tested." this is the most battle tested **** team in the entire league so everybody can **** off with that ****

[SuperDeluxe]

Celtics are now 70-8 this season when scoring 110 pts per 100 possessions. 9-0 in the playoffs.

Without looking at the numbers I feel our defense was also better. Something about when we play the right way it leads our defense with better energy and Focus.

D. Wade said it perfectly on TV a while ago: when the stars share the ball, the others are more motivated to make an extra effort on defense.

[Fierce1]

If Indy shoots 50% or higher in this game, it will be 5 straight playoff games that Indy shot the ball 50% or higher.

I find that hard to believe.

It might be some playoff record.

So expect the Pacers to shoot below 50% in this game and Cs once again get an easy win.

[fallguy]

Kornet's injury forced Joe to play small ball. With great results. Will he learn from them?

[31to6]

I know the Celtics can't end the Pacers on Saturday, but I would very much like them to "pre-end" them.

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[playa-hater]

Kornet's injury forced Joe to play small ball. With great results. Will he learn from them?

maybe Joe won't have to learn...and Kornet stays out.. still have not heard any updates.

[fallguy]

Kornet's injury forced Joe to play small ball. With great results. Will he learn from them?

maybe Joe won't have to learn...and Kornet stays out.. still have not heard any updates.

Might be the best thing. Give Luke a couple of days off. Give OB some real run before the finals.

[zoyathedestroya]

Kornet's injury forced Joe to play small ball. With great results. Will he learn from them?

maybe Joe won't have to learn...and Kornet stays out.. still have not heard any updates.

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We'll get an official update in about 4 hours.

[Dainis]

Game 3 won't be easy, but we got this.

[Celts17Pride]

Game 3 won't be easy, but we got this.

I want Game 3 to be the best game of the playoffs for the Celtics to date. Send a message to the Pacers, "You're finished!"

[zoyathedestroya]

No need to rush Porzingis back. Any starting unit leads to the same thing.

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