vs Boston - 2016 Playoffs - First Round Series Thread

[ElNono]

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Post your predictions, etc.

[ElNono]

I'm going with the upset here... Boston in 6

[DPG21920]

Hawks in 6.

[ElNono]

Updated OP with schedule

[spursistan]

Hawks in 7 or Boston in 6..this is probably the biggest toss up series in 1st round playoffs..

[apalisoc_9]

Hawks in 7.

[spursistan]

not sure why Boston didn't tank tonight for that 6 seed..they matched up better with Miami and that would ensure they are not in the Cavs bracket..

[siraulo23]

Boston in 6

[daslicer]

Very hard to call this series its very close but I will say Hawks in 6.

[spursistan]

this is going to be a defensive slugfest..

[DPG21920]

Hawks haven't been great, but their defense has. I think that will be too much for BOS to overcome.

[wingster]

Hawks in 6.

[fonzy16]

hawks in 7

[DeadlyDynasty]

Hawks in 7.

[mudyez]

Celtics in 7.

[Robz4000]

Hawks in 5.

[hater]

This will be a great series.

Boston got swag and the ammunition to destroy spurs ball. Boston in 6

[140]

Tough one to call but I'm hoping the Celts win (Jae my niggga). This Hawks team doesn't do anything for me tbh

[ambchang]

Tough one, but Boston in 6.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Celts in 6

[Seventyniner]

Hawks in 7.

[InRareForm]

Series Price: ATL -145 vs BOS +125

[birdy219]

Hawks in 6, but really I DON"T CARE

[apalisoc_9]

Series Price: ATL -145 vs BOS +125

Tough call

[~O~]

I like Boston on this. Atlanta doesn't have much momentum coming into these playoffs.

[Killakobe81]

Hawks in 6.

This.

[Big Dog]

Celtics in 6

[313]

Tough to call, haven't really watched the Hawks all year. Celtics depending on a midget to be their go to scorer might cost them. Hawks in 7

[Spurtacular]

Boston deserved Charlotte in the first after being really good this year and having had to face Cle in the first round last year. Plus, Miami only having to win one series to spar with Cle was optimal. D-Wade vs. LBJ would've been nice.

[Spurtacular]

Boston in 5, btw.

[21209]

Best playoff series of the eight and it could go the full 7 games.

[Kawhitstorm]

Millsap is the Celtics kryptonite:

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[apalisoc_9]

Yeah..this is the series I'm actually pumped up for the most in the first round. I'm taking Atlanta in 7. Should be a fun series. Both great defensive team and both fundamenyally sound offensive team.

Should be a treat. I expect Millsap and Horford to Murder Boston in the PnP and roll.

[Kawhitstorm]

Should be a treat. I expect Millsap and Horford to Murder Boston in the PnP and roll.

Horford is going to be auditioning for Brad Stevens.

If there was a way for Bud to ship Millsap/Teague for Porker/Boris::cry

[apalisoc_9]

No one watching this? :lol

[Robz4000]

No one watching this? :lol

Going the way I expected so far tbh.

[DPG21920]

Marcus Smart has to develop a shot.

[spursistan]

Hawks have been the best defensive team in the league post All Star break and that is showing here..

[apalisoc_9]

Hawks have been the best defensive team in the league post All Star break and that is showing here..

I pickd them to win the west last year..maybe theyd do this year :lol.

[Kawhitstorm]

Marcus Smart has to develop a shot.

He's Tony Allen 2.0:lol

[D-Wade]

Cs in the penalty with 10:05 left in the 3rd ... WTF

[Robz4000]

Cs in the penalty with 10:05 left in the 3rd ... WTF

NBA has been really open with their agendas in the Silver era tbh.

[gambit1990]

would love to have isaiah thomas over parker.

[D-Wade]

Korver has totally fallen off.

[Kawhitstorm]

would love to have isaiah thomas over parker.

He can't be a starter b/c of his defensive shortcomings but he would have been a godsend in Patty's role & I was hoping PATFO would go after him before the Suns gave him up for peanuts.

[Kawhitstorm]

Korver has totally fallen off.

He has been shooting 44% from 3 the past two months:wakeup (Klay wasn't so hot this afternoon)

[BD24]

Man I really like bazemore. Any chance we can get the Hawks to do us a solid and send him out way lol

[pgardn]

Stevens has got to be given credit.

He actually is able to find some use for Turner.

[Splits]

My Celts poised to steal game 1, big comeback

[spursistan]

this series is screaming 7 games...

[Robz4000]

Bradley is dead.

[spursistan]

Lol compare Brad stevens ATO plays to that of Pop...it is freaking revolting the lack of imagination of our coach in past two years.It is almost like Bud was holding Pop hand on the draw board for all those years..

[~O~]

Atlanta wants this game close.

[Spurtacular]

Isiah Thomas: Not a money player.

[Mugen]

I wish Pop would steal Stevens' out of bounds play calls tbh.

[apalisoc_9]

Why the hell did smart foul down 3 with 37 seconds?

Really made it even more difficult for themselves.

[Kawhitstorm]

Why the hell did smart foul down 3 with 37 seconds?

Really made it even more difficult for themselves.

Probably b/c they couldn't buy a 3 thus were hoping the Hawks would miss FTs to exchange 2-for-1.:lol

[pgardn]

Isiah Thomas: Not a money player.

No D either. Good at getting to the rim though.

[Spurtacular]

No D either. Good at getting to the rim though.

Shooting twos down six with 17 seconds left. Makes me question his IQ.

[spursistan]

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not good....This series was definitely going 7, but Bradley injury could be costly for Boston..

[mudyez]

I don't get what some people see in Dennis Schröder. I'm from Germany and would love to have some german player beeing somehow important after Dirk retires (Pleiß surely won't be that player). But right now Schröder is basically unplayable.
If they really hand him the keys to the team (and trade Teague), Budenholzer is fucked.

[hater]

I don't get what some people see in Dennis Schröder. I'm from Germany and would love to have some german player beeing somehow important after Dirk retires (Pleiß surely won't be that player). But right now Schröder is basically unplayable.
If they really hand him the keys to the team (and trade Teague), Budenholzer is fucked.

Panzer Westbrook tbh. I called it years ago. He's a chucker and a cancer just like the chimpster.

And I don't understand your question when entire German team is handing the keys to themselves to this chucker?

[mudyez]

And I don't understand your question when entire German team is handing the keys to themselves to this chucker?

Sadly true. But after all there is noone else to take the keys (even Dirk wasn't brining it with the NT anymore).

That said, German NT already is fucked (some nice pieces but no driver or even second option).

..and a lot of people in Germany rightfully loath Schröder for his behavior, ego and playstyle.

[apalisoc_9]

Sadly true. But after all there is noone else to take the keys (even Dirk wasn't brining it with the NT anymore).

That said, German NT already is fucked (some nice pieces but no driver or even second option).

..and a lot of people in Germany rightfully loath Schröder for his behavior, ego and playstyle.

They loath him because he is black.

Go back to wherever you are racist pos

[D-Wade]

Avery Bradley likely out the whole series. :bang Not that either team could beat the Cavs, but I believe Boston would tire them out. Cavs will simply roll through ATL again.

[mudyez]

They loath him because he is black.

Go back to wherever you are racist pos

Thats bullshit. We loved Okulaja and others (Greene, Harris Willoughby,...).

But if you say its because of him living that n**** image by dying his hair, acting ghetto and beeing a little too confident (for Germans), I have to confess, that you might be somewhat right.

[DPG21920]

Thats bullshit. We loved Okulaja and others (Greene, Harris Willoughby,...).

But if you say its because of him living that n**** image by dying his hair, acting ghetto and beeing a little too confident (for Germans), I have to confess, that you might be somewhat right.

Is Europe really still this racist?

[DPG21920]

White Germans:

http://travelblog.viator.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/berlin-punk-things-to-do.jpg

:cry Living that ghetto life by dying their hair and being outspoken

[spursistan]

big blow for Boston losing Bradley....

[mudyez]

Is Europe really still this racist?

Not as much as the USA and Germany is one of the lesser racist countries in Europe anyway (not saying here are no shitheads too).

[D-Wade]

Now Marcus Smart is banged up... Celtics might be done.

[mudyez]

Wow, what a lopsided game so far.
24:3

[mudyez]

...and Schröder already -4, with Hawks not making a single shot with him on thecourt.

He might very well be the worst player or at least rotation-PG in the league.

[Arcadian]

Fuck this shit, I'm not watching this. I'll watch maybe the last 2 minutes before the Spurs come on.

[spursistan]

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[Robz4000]

Celtics always seem to go down big, then storm back to either win or lose a nail biter.

[313]

Who's a dependable scorer for Athe Celtics outside of IT? Speaking of him, he probably hurts the Celtics case for Durant. I think Durant is tired of playing next to chucking PGs lol

[Mugen]

:lol holy shit, this is the end of the 3rd quarter score?

[hater]

Is Europe really still this racist?

It's in German DNA tbh.

And I love Germany. Great country and great ppl. They will treat u right if u treat them right. But there's no way in hell they'll let you marry their daughters :lmao not with that dark skin :lol

[spursfan1000]

This is the most boring series to watch

[Robz4000]

:lol holy shit, this is the end of the 3rd quarter score?

Both teams played hard.

[Robz4000]

Now Schroder is dead.

[Robz4000]

Damn, Atlanta dodged a bullet not trading Teague. Might be too late to sell high on Schroder now if that Achilles injury is serious.

[D-Wade]

Boston playing much better at home. All of a sudden their offense doesn't look anemic.

[HarlemHeat37]

Boston playing much better at home. All of a sudden their offense doesn't look anemic.

Minus Jae Crowder:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Minus Jae Crowder:lol

Crowder hasn't looked right since he came back from injury.

[DMX7]

I'm looking at the line-up on the floor for Boston and it seriously looks like a D-League 2nd string squad.

[timtonymanu]

Millsap is so underrated

[Spurtacular]

4th Q should be excited. Sorry I'm gonna miss it. Got to go to a family dinner. Will try to stay uninformed and watch it on replay.

[SAGirl]

Watching this game. It's actually an exciting close one. Millsap over 40 pts.

[Kawhitstorm]

Millsap is so underrated

Marcus Smart (who is a PG) shutting him down:lol

[spursistan]

getting beat by Boston team without Bradley/Olynyk :lol..

[timtonymanu]

Marcus Smart (who is a PG) shutting him down:lol

He was doing great otherwise. :lol I admit I haven't watched this series much but he's had a huge year regardless.

[D-Wade]

Millsap did his part. Horford on the other hand...

[timtonymanu]

Teague back to back 3s

[davethedope]

Where's Teague??? Asked Reggie...

Draining 3's

[baseline bum]

God damn Teague got some fucking balls

[Robz4000]

Damn, and just two months ago people wanted Atlanta to trade Teague so Schroder could get more playing time...

[timtonymanu]

Where's Teague??? Asked Reggie...

Draining 3's

Reggie is the anti-jinx with his comments.

[spursistan]

teague with two massive 3s :wow

[Kawhitstorm]

Millsap did his part. Horford on the other hand...

Horford has turned into a soft ass bitch

[baseline bum]

Millsap did his part. Horford on the other hand...

Can't believe that wide open baseline shot Horford just blew.

[Kawhitstorm]

teague with two massive 3s :wow

Schroder was killing the team Porker style:lol

[baseline bum]

Damn I love watching this Celtics team.

[Kawhitstorm]

Damn, and just two months ago people wanted Atlanta to trade Teague so Schroder could get more playing time...

They probably will since Schroder is younger & Teague has reached his peak. This is a mini Westbrook/Reggie Jackson scenario.

[SAGirl]

Great game TBH Thomas clutchness.

[Kawhitstorm]

He was doing great otherwise. :lol I admit I haven't watched this series much but he's had a huge year regardless.

I've been saying Millsap is better than Draymond but it was funny to see him being unable to score on the post against a point guard.

[D-Wade]

Horford has turned into a soft ass bitch

Chris Bosh syndrome. Falls in love with being a stretch big and forgets about the inside game.

[Robz4000]

:lmao Teague what the fuck

[Kawhitstorm]

Chris Bosh syndrome. Falls in love with being a stretch big and forgets about the inside game.

Bosh can actually score when he's being guarded 1-on-1

[davethedope]

:kingExecutional brilliance.

[ploto]

Terrible final possession!

[Kawhitstorm]

Millsap is going to fuck around & end up w/ 50 which will put him in rarefied air when it comes to the postseason.

[baseline bum]

Wow, that possession was 2015 Playoffs Parker level

[ElNono]

Hawks fucking choked like a 15pt lead... smh

[Kawhitstorm]

Hawks fucking choked like a 15pt lead... smh

Bud having flashbacks of the 2013 Finals

[sasaint]

Terrible final possession!

Held the ball until like 4 seconds left and then didn't go to the hole! Lost the game for the Hawks.

[SAGirl]

Great game TBH Thomas clutchness.
^^^^ :wow:toast

[timtonymanu]

This has been a fun series between two teams that will get raped by Cleveland in the 2nd round.

[spursistan]

Atlanta choke...Horford completely melting under the bright lights ..he always struck me as a softie..

[wingster]

Still bullshit to me that Thomas is even playing.

[sasaint]

This has been a fun series between two teams that will get raped by Cleveland in the 2nd round.

Wrong verb tense. This series has a lot left. :tu

[timtonymanu]

Atlanta choke...Horford completely melting under the bright lights ..he always struck me as a softie..

Some Spurs fan mentioned bringing him in next year. No thanks. He's probably getting a bigger contract than he deserves too. :lol

[spursistan]

wouldn' look good on Coach Bud to lose this series to a shorthanded team...

[Kawhitstorm]

Atlanta choke...Horford completely melting under the bright lights ..he always struck me as a softie..

He's the modern day Horace Grant, tbh.

[TheGreatYacht]

A lot of idiots wanna max out Horford upstairs :lol

I'll take Dwight.

[Arcadian]

A lot of idiots wanna max out Horford upstairs :lol

I'll take Dwight.

Howard could never be a Spur. He's too much of a piece of shit.

[TheGreatYacht]

Howard could never be a Spur. He's too much of a piece of shit.
Lamarcus ditched the team plane last playoffs and took another flight. Now he's the perfect Spur.

Dwight has played with the 2 biggest cancers the league has ever seen in Kobe and Har_en.. Hard to even try with traffic cones like those.

[Arcadian]

Lamarcus ditched the team plane last playoffs and took another flight. Now he's the perfect Spur.

Dwight has played with the 2 biggest cancers the league has ever seen in Kobe and Har_en.. Hard to even try with traffic cones like those.

Aside from ditching the team plane, Aldridge is a much better fit. He's pretty cold-blooded on the court, rarely lets his emotions interfere or acts demonstrative, and is an intelligent player. Howard can't claim any of those qualities.

[TheGreatYacht]

Aside from ditching the team plane, Aldridge is a much better fit. He's pretty cold-blooded on the court, rarely lets his emotions interfere or acts demonstrative, and is an intelligent player. Howard can't claim any of those qualities.
Having 2 DPOY's on the team sounds pretty good, tbh. Especially if Silver does something about Hack-A-Scrub and/or Chip works with him for a full season

[SquawkinHawkBigCock]

:lol Hawks with the choke goods as per par....
:lol Wasted a career night in an important playoff game
:lol Al Horford 5 pts 9 rebounds vs. Jonas Jerekbo, Jared Sullinger, and Amir Johnson :lmao
:lol Jeff Teague literally shitting himself

[Splits]

Muh Celts, love this team

[sasaint]

:lol Hawks with the choke goods as per par....
:lol Wasted a career night in an important playoff game
:lol Al Horford 5 pts 9 rebounds vs. Jonas Jerekbo, Jared Sullinger, and Amir Johnson :lmao
:lol Jeff Teague literally shitting himself

SMH! That was the game I saw. With the Spurs connections, Hawks are the team I pull for in the east. Sorry to see that meltdown - especially that last play of regulation. Forgetting Teague's muff, is that what Bud really drew up? Hold the ball until 4 seconds are left and then take a few dribbles to launch a 3?!?!?!

[Kawhitstorm]

Having 2 DPOY's on the team sounds pretty good, tbh. Especially if Silver does something about Hack-A-Scrub and/or Chip works with him for a full season

Would rather have Noah/Fournier for 20 mill instead of giving Dwert a max contract.:lol

We are talking about the same dude Pop wanted to choke during an all-star game:


According to ESPN, via Complex (http://www.complex.com/sports/2013/02/gregg-popovich-reportedly-yelled-at-dwight-howard-for-fooling-around-during-the-nba-all-star-game-on-sunday), West coach Gregg Popovich was drawing Howard up a play during a timeout. But when he looked up to confirm it, Howard wasn't there, but instead talking and joking with courtside celebrities and such. So, reportedly, Popovich scrapped it and lobbed a few f-bombs while doing so.

[ElNono]

Atlanta choke...Horford completely melting under the bright lights ..he always struck me as a softie..

That's what most people said about LMA, tbh

[Kawhitstorm]

That's what most people said about LMA, tbh

LMA was injured last season & TiaGOAT made Dirk look like a scrub in 2014. Besides, LMA is the 2nd option instead of the primary option.

Meanwhile, Horford averaged 11/5 against Mozgov who averaged 11/7 in last season's ECF while being guarded 1-on-1.:lol

[Arcadian]

That's what most people said about LMA, tbh

:lol All those anti-Aldridge people last summer...
:lol Wanting to keep Splitter...
:lol 71 wins later, here we are...

[SAGirl]

Hawks choked, but I really like Boston more anyways. Despite their lack of a star (Thomas their best offensive player... ehhhh) I liked Boston's effort in making a come back in the 3rd. ATL was gutless worms in this one.

[Kawhitstorm]

ATL was gutless worms in this one.

I blame Bud for '12 & '13, he was the cancer & it's not a coincidence the '14 Spurs had a killer instinct after PATFO got rid of him.:wakeup

[313]

Marcus Smart knocking down threes is bad news for dem Hawks

[pgardn]

Sullinger and Heavy B


Proof that fat guys who know how to play can find a niche in this league. They found the right coaches.

[D-Wade]

Bazemore Beasting

[140]

Damn, C's collapsed :lol

[Robz4000]

Can't believe how far Bazemore has come tbh.

[SAGirl]

I. THOMAS choking???
Game over. Allowed ATL to get confidence at home. Once roleplayers start shooting 3s it's over.

[Arcadian]

Over. Start round 2 plz

[140]

What a turnaround :wow

I still see this going 7 though.

[Kawhitstorm]

Can't believe how far Bazemore has come tbh.

Eastern Conference Aminu

[Kawhitstorm]

I. THOMAS choking???
Game over. Allowed ATL to get confidence at home. Once roleplayers start shooting 3s it's over.

Neither team has won on the road.:wakeup

[TheGreatYacht]

Damn I feel bad for the team that pays Horford

[313]

I. THOMAS choking???
Game over. Allowed ATL to get confidence at home. Once roleplayers start shooting 3s it's over.

Tough to call, haven't really watched the Hawks all year. Celtics depending on a midget to be their go to scorer might cost them. Hawks in 7:wakeup

[AlexJones]

90's basketball being played rn

[spursistan]

Atlanta winning despite another Horford disappearing act..:lol

[DAF86]

Korver <3

Is he a free agent this season? Few players I can think of that would fit better with the Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Hawks could still throw this game away again

[timtonymanu]

Cavs in 5 against Atlanta

[thispego]

What was Reggie talking about? Some Atlanta player shouldn't even be out shaking hands at end of game?

[Kawhitstorm]

Is he a free agent this season? Few players I can think of that would fit better with the Spurs.

He has one more season left on his contract.

[apalisoc_9]

Atlanta would probably put up a better fight than last year. I can see them stealing one of the first games in Cle but lose in 6.

Korver is healthy this time around and Bazemore has been solid and made some internal movement. They are probably going to get killed in the boards.

Three things they need to do to have a chance.

1. Keep the rebounding battle close. Doesnt matter if you lose everygame, but keep it close.

2. Concentrate on Kyrie and Love pnr/pnp defense

3. Stay close to your man and dont react on made drive. CLE has some streaky shooters.

* hope Bazemore doesnt get torched by Lebron