General playoff thread

[baseline bum]

Two wins away from 18.

GS can never get a stop when they really need it.

Draymond Green is such a mediocre faggot of a player. 2 points and 6 fouls in a Finals game. I don't want to hear how smart he is or how great of a defender he is. He doesn't make that much of a difference. Rasheed Wallace would shit all over this guy. And that's supposed to be your third best player?

Boston is nothing to write home about either, though. This is one of the weaker Finals matchups in many years, tbh.

Ever since Phoenix went down 45 to Dallas I have been saying this year will have the weakest champion since the 1979 Sonics of Dennis Johnson, Gus Williams, and Jack Sikma.

[TD 21]

The Celtics aren't playing the Warriors so much as they're playing themselves. These whole playoffs have been about that.

If they cut down on the unforced live ball turnovers and stop inexplicably playing drop coverage against Curry p-n-r's, they'll win the series.

Game 4 should be the best game of the series and will decide the championship.

[John B]

The Celtics aren't playing the Warriors so much as they're playing themselves. These whole playoffs have been about that.

If they cut down on the unforced live ball turnovers and stop inexplicably playing drop coverage against Curry p-n-r's, they'll win the series.

Game 4 should be the best game of the series and will decide the championship.

I think they rather Curry beat them than get the rest going

[daslicer]

It is strange rooting for a team that I really do not like cause I really really do not like the other team

I have never hated the Celtics. I get it their fans are annoying but to me they are not as insufferable as Laker fans and Warrior fans plus I was only an infant during the 80's so I don't remember anything about the 80's Celtics but that is usually the starting point for a lot of fans who are in their late 40's and older when it comes to hating the Celtics.

[ducks]

What green has done against Boston not shocked at what fans chanted

[timtonymanu]

I definitely hated the Celtics during the Cock Quitters/Pierce, Garnett, Allen era.

Garnett was exactly like Draymond Green. Loves to taunt and act tough but he was Duncan’s bitch his entire career. It took a superteam for him to finally win. Ray Allen was always a low key diva too and Pierce got too into his own head after winning in 08. Doc is probably one of my most hated coaches of all time. Add to that, Kendrick Perkins and Eddie House. Two scrubs that loved to act tough.

This current Celtics team is likeable to me, other than Marcus Smart. Can’t root against Ime, Horford and White.

[ducks]

If I am gs I let green walk leave
They could pay 475 million in salaries next year

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/uYetrBfeumk

[daslicer]

I definitely hated the Celtics during the Cock Quitters/Pierce, Garnett, Allen era.

Garnett was exactly like Draymond Green. Loves to taunt and act tough but he was Duncan’s bitch his entire career. It took a superteam for him to finally win. Ray Allen was always a low key diva too and Pierce got too into his own head after winning in 08. Doc is probably one of my most hated coaches of all time. Add to that, Kendrick Perkins and Eddie House. Two scrubs that loved to act tough.

This current Celtics team is likeable to me, other than Marcus Smart. Can’t root against Ime, Horford and White.

I agree that incarnation had a lot of hateable characters but because they beat the Lakers in '08 I didn't hate them as much since I always hated the Kobe Lakers the most during that era.

[PhantomDashCam]

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[Ice009]

The Celtics aren't playing the Warriors so much as they're playing themselves. These whole playoffs have been about that.

If they cut down on the unforced live ball turnovers and stop inexplicably playing drop coverage against Curry p-n-r's, they'll win the series.

Game 4 should be the best game of the series and will decide the championship.

Yeah, I think you're spot on here. This is exactly what has been happening. I really hope the Celtics can stay consistent for enough games to close out the series. I just feel they could have won/made some of those previous series a lot easier on themselves.


I have never hated the Celtics. I get it their fans are annoying but to me they are not as insufferable as Laker fans and Warrior fans plus I was only an infant during the 80's so I don't remember anything about the 80's Celtics but that is usually the starting point for a lot of fans who are in their late 40's and older when it comes to hating the Celtics.

I never used to hate the Celtics at all when I was a kid. In the 90s I used to see that the 80s were ruled by the Lakers and Celtics and for whatever reason I gravitated towards the Celtics when it came to a choice between the two teams. I grew up with the Reggie Lewis Celtics. Never saw the 80s version as I was too young. I also read about Len Bias in the 90s and it's such a shame that Reggie Lewis couldn't have had Len Bias to play with as I think that combination could have been up there with Jordan and Pippen. The Celtics could have had a great run in the 90s if those two guys didn't die. Wow, now that I think about, I may never have become a Spurs fan if Len Bias and Reggie Lewis were both alive and competing for championships, I may have stuck with the Celtics.


I definitely hated the Celtics during the Cock Quitters/Pierce, Garnett, Allen era.

Garnett was exactly like Draymond Green. Loves to taunt and act tough but he was Duncan’s bitch his entire career. It took a superteam for him to finally win. Ray Allen was always a low key diva too and Pierce got too into his own head after winning in 08. Doc is probably one of my most hated coaches of all time. Add to that, Kendrick Perkins and Eddie House. Two scrubs that loved to act tough.

This current Celtics team is likeable to me, other than Marcus Smart. Can’t root against Ime, Horford and White.

I'd say the exact same thing, almost identical to what you said. I liked them up until 2008 they got Garnett & Allen. Paul Pierce I was a huge fan of, but after they won it in 2008, I sort of feel the same as you where you say he got into his own head a bit. I thought he had some spectacular performances trying to keep the Celtics afloat in the early/mid 2000s. He definitely earned that nickname Shaq gave him "The Truth". He was really darn good. I actually kind liked Garnett in Minnesota, but when he got the Boston, he took the bullying thing up another level (not as obnoxious as Draymond is now, but a tier below), and also I liked Ray Allen in Milwaukee and also early on in Seattle. I thought Rashard Lewis and him were a decent combo. Ray was having some monster games flirting with triple doubles. Brent Barry was also playing for them before the Spurs and I liked what he was doing there. I remember other people or Ray himself saying he's playing better than Kobe because not only was he scoring, but he was also passing the ball. I think Kobe and him had a bit of feud in his Seattle days. They had a great 2005 season where they played the Spurs in the playoffs, but tailed off from there. Not sure what happened as I didn't follow them closely. Was it injuries to key players, or did the rest of the team suck. I am guessing that maybe Rashard and Ray had injuries as I don't see how they were really good in 2005 and sucked in 2006 & 2007. Bob Hill (the HC Pop fired to take the job) was coaching them back them. Maybe he really was that bad of a coach.


I agree that incarnation had a lot of hateable characters but because they beat the Lakers in '08 I didn't hate them as much since I always hated the Kobe Lakers the most during that era.

Yep, almost exactly the same for me. I hated the Lakers way, way more, so I went for the Celtics in both 2008 and also 2010. I feel the Celtics could have beaten the Lakers in 2010 as well. Sucks that they lost as despite me being upset that Rasheed chose to go to the Celtics instead of the Spurs (apparently he didn't like the players the Spurs had at the time and thought some of them were soft. Thanks RJ ;) ), I still wanted to see Rasheed get another ring. People/analysts don't talk about him much these days (they don't even really talk about Tim Duncan much either), but as you would know, he had a ton of talent. Maybe even more talented overall than TD (this might be the only time I say this), but he just couldn't put it all together. The dude could play defense, he could post up on the low block and score with post moves, he could shoot from midrange, he could shoot the three. Insanely talented player, just didn't quite have the right temperament (TD was far, far ahead in this category). I also think Rasheed should have spent more time down low in the post as he had the moves and skill, but always gravitated towards the perimeter as I am guessing it was easier for him as he'd take less of a beating. He didn't really maximize his skills. Really should have used his ability in the post a lot more. Could have drawn more fouls and controlled the game better that way.

[SAGirl]

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that was funny lol
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[SAGirl]

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[Ice009]

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This is great. Is this actually real? Pretty darn funny.

[Dex]

Warriors really needed to get a good big at the deadline. Draymond isn't good enough anymore and their guards and wings are too small and not bangers. They're lucky to face Denver with so many injuries. Boston isn't even that strong inside but they're much better there.

Will really be interesting to see what comes of Wiseman. Warriors took advantage of their injuries by scoring a #2 pick and picked a guy who has barely played and doesn't look like a fit when he has. They could have had LaMelo instead.

[timtonymanu]

Klay Thompson crying about Celtics fans being rude :lol

Coming from a team that thrives on disrespecting their opponent (let’s not forget Klay with his “Lebron got his feelings hurt” foolish comment that woke up LeBron) and has a player like Draymond constantly taunting and pulling dirty tactics, why is Klaynus even surprised? That’s the thing with the Warriors. They run their mouths but when things get tough, it’s “:cry the fans are rude. :cry

[timtonymanu]

I know Kerr is a Spurs guy, but I’m just waiting for him to whine about something this series too

[rjv]

Klay Thompson crying about Celtics fans being rude :lol

Coming from a team that thrives on disrespecting their opponent (let’s not forget Klay with his “Lebron got his feelings hurt” foolish comment that woke up LeBron) and has a player like Draymond constantly taunting and pulling dirty tactics, why is Klaynus even surprised? That’s the thing with the Warriors. They run their mouths but when things get tough, it’s “:cry the fans are rude. :cry


klay and steph just come off as silver spoon d-bags who whine when things don't go their way. and GS fans are annoying as hell with their discordant "warriors" chant.

[Mr. Body]

Will really be interesting to see what comes of Wiseman. Warriors took advantage of their injuries by scoring a #2 pick and picked a guy who has barely played and doesn't look like a fit when he has. They could have had LaMelo instead.

Wiseman may not be a bust - although I think he is - but if he's ever good, it'll be after Curry and Thompson are gone. Kerr must be outraged his front office bought the "I'm totally good at basketball, ya'll, I'm just not going to play or show it in any way" routine.

[baseline bum]

I definitely hated the Celtics during the Cock Quitters/Pierce, Garnett, Allen era.

Garnett was exactly like Draymond Green. Loves to taunt and act tough but he was Duncan’s bitch his entire career. It took a superteam for him to finally win. Ray Allen was always a low key diva too and Pierce got too into his own head after winning in 08. Doc is probably one of my most hated coaches of all time. Add to that, Kendrick Perkins and Eddie House. Two scrubs that loved to act tough.

This current Celtics team is likeable to me, other than Marcus Smart. Can’t root against Ime, Horford and White.

I could never hate a team that spanked the Lakers by 39 to eliminate them in the Finals. Coc was the only part 9f that team I don't like.

[baseline bum]

Will really be interesting to see what comes of Wiseman. Warriors took advantage of their injuries by scoring a #2 pick and picked a guy who has barely played and doesn't look like a fit when he has. They could have had LaMelo instead.

Bet they wish they traded him for Poetl at the deadline now :lol

[Mr. Body]

Klay Thompson crying about Celtics fans being rude :lol

Coming from a team that thrives on disrespecting their opponent (let’s not forget Klay with his “Lebron got his feelings hurt” foolish comment that woke up LeBron) and has a player like Draymond constantly taunting and pulling dirty tactics, why is Klaynus even surprised? That’s the thing with the Warriors. They run their mouths but when things get tough, it’s “:cry the fans are rude. :cry

Even early in their 'dynasty,' they had horrible team chemistry. They depended on Draymond to get them going and he did this by picking fights. There's either a rotten core or a nothing core, so they have to get mopey and feel disrespected and pouty in order to cohere as a group. When they run downhill, they're great. When they struggle, they get whiney. Thing is, they rarely struggled because the refs protected them/overlooked flagrant abuses of the rules, and the biggest beta move in sports history happened when Durant signed with them.

[exstatic]

Yeah but do you really think that's the only factor that matters? Does the bigger market always get biased officiating in every series ever?

In spite of the fact that it's 20th century technology, the TV revenues pay the NBA bills, so, if not the only factor, it's certainly overwhelmingly the most important. The networks want big market teams in the Finals, and most of the time, they get it.

[rjv]

In spite of the fact that it's 20th century technology, the TV revenues pay the NBA bills, so, if not the only factor, it's certainly overwhelmingly the most important. The networks want big market teams in the Finals, and most of the time, they get it.

this is where the Spurs reaching out to the Austin market is a big deal. if you can combine these two markets or metro areas, you now have a big TV market. of course, i'm not sure how many of the austin crowd would cheer for the spurs. it wouldn't shock me if there's a huge lakers and warriors base there.

[exstatic]

this is where the Spurs reaching out to the Austin market is a big deal. if you can combine these two markets or metro areas, you now have a big TV market. of course, i'm not sure how many of the austin crowd would cheer for the spurs. it wouldn't shock me if there's a huge lakers and warriors base there.

They're too far apart. The distance between Dallas and Ft. Worth is 32 miles. They could even pick up each other's TV stations back in the day. The distance between SA and Austin is 79.5 Miles. It's just not one market, and won't be.

[baseline bum]

They're too far apart. The distance between Dallas and Ft. Worth is 32 miles. They could even pick up each other's TV stations back in the day. The distance between SA and Austin is 79.5 Miles. It's just not one market, and won't be.

Not to mention driving I-35 between San Antonio and Austin in the early evening being a nightmare.

[rjv]

They're too far apart. The distance between Dallas and Ft. Worth is 32 miles. They could even pick up each other's TV stations back in the day. The distance between SA and Austin is 79.5 Miles. It's just not one market, and won't be.

There are other shared markets out there with close to or even larger distances between their cities. San Fran is 50 miles from San Jose (same market, along with Oakland), Orlando to Daytona is 56 miles and Orlando is 71 miles from Melbourne, Sacramento is 49 miles to Stockton and 75 miles to Modesto, Greenville, SC is 34 miles from Spartanburg and 63 miles from Asheville and Santa Barbara is 95 miles from San Luis Obispo. Austin and SA are likely to become a freight alley, the I-35 corridor between the two cities is shrinking as San Marcos and New Braunfels (as well as Cibolo, Buda and Kyle are some of the fastest growing ares in the country). There are other reasons why the markets may never merge but I don't think that distance is one of them.

[rjv]

Not to mention driving I-35 between San Antonio and Austin in the early evening being a nightmare.

more and more people that work in Austin are deciding to live in SA due to the incredibly expensive housing in the former. I look for Seguin to start growing quickly in the next decade as well-for the same reason.

[exstatic]

more and more people that work in Austin are deciding to live in SA due to the incredibly expensive housing in the former. I look for Seguin to start growing quickly in the next decade as well-for the same reason.

Yup. You can pretty much hop on the toll road like a few miles east of Seguin off of I10.

[CGD]

They're too far apart. The distance between Dallas and Ft. Worth is 32 miles. They could even pick up each other's TV stations back in the day. The distance between SA and Austin is 79.5 Miles. It's just not one market, and won't be.

I think he's talking about TV rights? I dont live in Austin so i dont know if Spurs games are carried locally (or if people have to buy league pass). If not, I wonder if part of the play here is to get local rights in Austin, which would probably help grow the fanbase more than moving the stadium ever would (at least in the short run).

As an example, I live on the Maryland side of DC. Even though its about equidistant for me to go to Baltimore to see the Ravens as it is to see the Redskins/Commanders games, NFL blacks out the former in my region from the local feeds (and viceversa), and I think baseball is the same between Natz and Os (dont know for certain bc i dont watch baseball on TV). Meanwhile on the Virginia side of DC, I think Redskins and Natz are local at least all the way down tot Richmond. Those guys are hardcore skins fans.

[Spurs Homer]

I think he's talking about TV rights? I dont live in Austin so i dont know if Spurs games are carried locally (or if people have to buy league pass). If not, I wonder if part of the play here is to get local rights in Austin, which would probably help grow the fanbase more than moving the stadium ever would (at least in the short run).

As an example, I live on the Maryland side of DC. Even though its about equidistant for me to go to Baltimore to see the Ravens as it is to see the Redskins/Commanders games, NFL blacks out the former in my region from the local feeds (and viceversa), and I think baseball is the same between Natz and Os (dont know for certain bc i dont watch baseball on TV). Meanwhile on the Virginia side of DC, I think Redskins and Natz are local at least all the way down tot Richmond. Those guys are hardcore skins fans.

I watch all Spurs games - most on the Bally sports thing (Directv) - and some on the local CW/KBVO? local affiliate…

and there is also the Austin Spurs- that I believe garner decent support

I am pretty confident that if Austin feels like the spurs are also “theirs” they would support it as fiercely as their longhorns-

IF the local media buys in…big IF tho’

[Mr. Body]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oXdoH7PZUi4

Draymond Green, man.

[daslicer]

Yeah, I think you're spot on here. This is exactly what has been happening. I really hope the Celtics can stay consistent for enough games to close out the series. I just feel they could have won/made some of those previous series a lot easier on themselves.



I never used to hate the Celtics at all when I was a kid. In the 90s I used to see that the 80s were ruled by the Lakers and Celtics and for whatever reason I gravitated towards the Celtics when it came to a choice between the two teams. I grew up with the Reggie Lewis Celtics. Never saw the 80s version as I was too young. I also read about Len Bias in the 90s and it's such a shame that Reggie Lewis couldn't have had Len Bias to play with as I think that combination could have been up there with Jordan and Pippen. The Celtics could have had a great run in the 90s if those two guys didn't die. Wow, now that I think about, I may never have become a Spurs fan if Len Bias and Reggie Lewis were both alive and competing for championships, I may have stuck with the Celtics.


I lived in Boston until I was 11. I missed out on all the 80's team when I was growing up and caught the last season of Reggie Lewis being on the Celtics. The Celtics were never elite when I was a kid so I never became a fan of them. I was a bulls fan first and then when MJ retired the first time I became a Spurs fan.

[daslicer]

Even early in their 'dynasty,' they had horrible team chemistry. They depended on Draymond to get them going and he did this by picking fights. There's either a rotten core or a nothing core, so they have to get mopey and feel disrespected and pouty in order to cohere as a group. When they run downhill, they're great. When they struggle, they get whiney. Thing is, they rarely struggled because the refs protected them/overlooked flagrant abuses of the rules, and the biggest beta move in sports history happened when Durant signed with them.

There was the series with the Clippers way back in '14 that had a profound effect on them. That was the series where Sterling got into that racist audio tapes scandal. I didn't pay much attention to that series back then but remember watching game 7. Throughout the series the Clippers tried to bully the Warriors but the Warriors fought back standing up to them. Even after they lost game 7 I recall reading about how some Warriors ran to the Clippers locker room to confront them but it was just them cursing and yelling back and forth at them.

That was also the series where Draymond made a name for himself. He had a good series averaging 11-8 against prime Blake and Jordan which was a lot higher than his regular season average of 6-5. He also stood up to the Clippers bullying which earned him respect among his teammates and lead him to becoming the leader of the team the next season. Warriors as a whole then transformed and became a bunch of arrogant douchebags.

I also agree that the Warriors have lucked out that they have never really been challenged when fully healthy outside of 2016. Like you said they lucked out the other years when they were on the ropes due to injuries from the opposition bailing them out and getting Durant. I always believed they would have fallen apart against the Spurs in '17 if Kawhi is not taken out by Zaza. Warriors just strike me as a bunch that will mentally fold if they have to face a healthy opponent that pushes them to their limits. They don't have the toughness for example '05 Spurs team had when dealing with the Pistons.

[daslicer]

I know Kerr is a Spurs guy, but I’m just waiting for him to whine about something this series too

I'm thankful for Kerr's game 6 in '03 WCF and him hitting some big shots in the '03 Finals but I don't consider him a Spurs guy. He's more like a disciple of Phil Jackson with his media manipulation tactics. That is something Pop never did but Phil used those same tactics all the time.

[slick'81]

I'm thankful for Kerr's game 6 in '03 WCF and him hitting some big shots in the '03 Finals but I don't consider him a Spurs guy. He's more like a disciple of Phil Jackson with his media manipulation tactics. That is something Pop never did but Phil used those same tactics all the time.

he has stated multiple times most of his philosophy is from phil

[rjv]

from what i've read from kerr is that he uses the general premise of the triangle offense in making sure everyone touches the ball but that he relies on many of the pistol plays from pop's sets. as to philosophy kerr has said: “I did think that I would get into coaching while I was playing, I thought that someday I would coach. I would say that the two coaches who have influenced me the most with what I do in Golden State every day at practice, with our team are Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich.”

[Rummpd]

he has stated multiple times most of his philosophy is from phil

Whatever got job on a dynastic team as a pretty boy hire (eg Nash) and is a mediocre coach at best

[Spurs Homer]

Again -

I find it hard to believe that there is a snowball's chance in hell that the refs allow the Dubs to return to SF with a 3-1 deficit in the series...

just cannot see it happening...

[MultiTroll]

^ Yep i look for MVP WarriorRef to be the biggest influence tonight.

Rejoice if i am wrong.

[MVPCues]

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oXdoH7PZUi4

Draymond Green, man.

F’ing ridiculous.

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/wCyEQP2pHf4

[MultiTroll]

Tatum is such a momentum killer with his Kobme b.s.

Offensive foul turnover 12-6

[GAustex]

Warrior ref rising up

[MultiTroll]

Celtics missing makeable shots.
Danny White looks like fraidy cat.

WarriorRef burning Robert Williams out of the good offensive rebound with the obvious Wiggins hack.

[Mr. Body]

Looks like the Warriors would get absolutely wrecked by a very good team. The Celtics are probably good enough to beat them as it is.

[MultiTroll]

Looks like the Warriors would get absolutely wrecked by a very good team. The Celtics are probably good enough to beat them as it is.
Agree.
Sad to see them abandon the Beautiful Game Light and go with iso b.s.
Enough shots have fallen to have the lead, but the near misses and idiotic turnovers from not looking initially to pass is sad.
Ime got any chops or is he gonna sit and get played by Kerr.

Reffing, while in favor of Warriors it's not that bad. 60-40 with some stunning calls against the Golden Phaggots.
Should be Boston by 12+

[Spurs Homer]

Lil steffie so pissed he cant get all those touch fouls called - like he has grown accustomed to getting

what is the world coming to?

[slick'81]

Lil steffie so pissed he cant get all those touch fouls called - like he has grown accustomed to getting

what is the world coming to?



https://youtu.be/n4nX7Umk-fk

[John B]

https://youtu.be/n4nX7Umk-fk

Changing of the guards :fro

[timtonymanu]

Tatum is soft as baby shit

[Strategic]

Damn chewy figures out a way to get a clear shot while Celtics throwing up contested 3’s.

[PhantomDashCam]

Imagine media members saying Steph needs a Finals MVP to cement his legacy :lol

That guy is one of the best ever.

[slick'81]

All over white

[timtonymanu]

Oof Boston just got cold from 3 and that's all they keep shooting. Series even.

[timtonymanu]

Tatum is really a soft player, man. Amazing for someone with his talent. Curry is a beast, literally the only reason the Warriors are in it this series.

[slick'81]

Tatum is really a soft player, man. Amazing for someone with his talent. Curry is a beast, literally the only reason the Warriors are in it this series.


he is literally a one man wrecking crew

[Spurs Homer]

Good challenge

[slick'81]

Horford bodied him

[slick'81]

Aiirball

[slick'81]

Good timeout

[slick'81]

Tatum always looking like someone stole his lunch

[slick'81]

Last three min white touched the ball twice with an airball

[Mr. Body]

Cs kept launching triples when they were down by just three. Terrible. May have lost the series right there.

[daslicer]

Didn't watch the game but was hoping the Celtics would win so I could watch it later on since I don't watch these games live. Well looks I'm going to pass on this one. My blood pressure would have gone up by 100 seeing the Warriors win this game. This sucks ass. There's still a chance Celtics can win this series, but they made it a lot harder.

[daslicer]

Cs kept launching triples when they were down by just three. Terrible. May have lost the series right there.

I never understand that dumbshit by most of these teams these days when your down 3 in close game with a few minutes left you don't have to jack up a3.

[timtonymanu]

Honestly Celtics are the better team but golden state is just more experienced and smarter. The Celtics have beat themselves

[slick'81]

Steph looking completely uninterested in lisa salter

[slick'81]

Our spurs 19 finals wins on the line:(

[timtonymanu]

Our spurs 19 finals wins on the line:(

Lol Durbeta an afterthought in Golden state

[John B]

I hate those 4 stepbacks, whoever Curry, Harden. Who came up with that?

[GAustex]

Stars gotta make plays in crunch time
Steph did
Tatum and Brown did not

[KingKev]

Steph is so damn good. I know most here see the showboating as arrogant but it’s not cocky if you can back it up and he is still pretty damn hunble when it is all said and done. Also I hit +160 on the ML tonight. Thanks Steph!!

[daslicer]

Steph is so damn good. I know most here see the showboating as arrogant but it’s not cocky if you can back it up and he is still pretty damn hunble when it is all said and done. Also I hit +160 on the ML tonight. Thanks Steph!!

Of course he’s not cocky since he won you money you will look past it. He’s arrogant douche bag but it is what is. A lot of superstars are arrogant. Duncan was the exception.

[John B]

Well winning the highest competition in basketball requires being an alpha, and alpha’s tend to be cocky. It’s just part of the character. But Steph is not that bad. There are worst. I just don’t want them closing in on the Big 3’s ring count. I think they just tied them on the most winningest trio in the playoffs

[Arcadian]

Our spurs 19 finals wins on the line:(

Spurs have 23 finals wins. The Big 3 alone had 19 together.

[TDMVPDPOY]

LOL HOME COURT team cant even beat warriorefs...wtf celtics getting manhandled out there, the warrior bigs with the walking screens and holding defenders from switching...

[PhantomDashCam]

Unpopular opinion I’m sure but this Celtics team reminds me at times of the 2003 Spurs team.
This series is far from over. I’m still picking Celts in 7.

[timtonymanu]

I don’t mind the Warriors. They’re actually having to earn this championship unlike when they lucked out with injuries from other teams and having Durant.

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/ow0dxO3J7Es

[slick'81]

Spurs have 23 finals wins. The Big 3 alone had 19 together.

cant forget'99

[Robz4000]

Celtics win game 5 imo, but game 6 is key. Neither team has lost b2b games this postseason, whoever cracks first loses.

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[Dex]

Well winning the highest competition in basketball requires being an alpha, and alpha’s tend to be cocky. It’s just part of the character. But Steph is not that bad. There are worst. I just don’t want them closing in on the Big 3’s ring count. I think they just tied them on the most winningest trio in the playoffs

That's how I feel. Draymond is definitely an asshole who thinks he is way better than he really is because he's been surrounded by Curry, Klay, and Durant. If you put him on any other team, he'd probably be riding the bench and definitely wouldn't be considered All-Star caliber. Green has actually been awful in these Finals, then goes on his podcast after each game and talks about how "I wear my badge of honor"

But Curry...Curry has earned the right to be cocky. Sure, his little dances and shimmies and all that come off as showboating, but I'd prefer that to Kobe's mean-mugging and ball-hogging or Jordan's trash-talking.

Duncan was just a different breed when it came to quiet dominance. He went about his business, would hang 30-15 on you, then walk off like it was just another day in the office. Obviously I respect that...but those personalities are rare in the NBA.

[spursreport]

Boston had a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 and failed. You can get away with that against Miami, but that won’t work vs Golden State (Especially with Boston stealing game 1.) Giving the Warriors new life is going to catch up to Boston now.

[Dex]

Boston had a golden opportunity to go up 3-1 and failed. You can get away with that against Miami, but that won’t work vs Golden State (Especially with Boston stealing game 1.) Giving the Warriors new life is going to catch up to Boston now.

Yep, I think last night was Boston's chance for the kill shot and they blew it...Tatum and Brown did not deliver.

At this point, it's the Warrior's series to lose.

[TD 21]

Unpopular opinion I’m sure but this Celtics team reminds me at times of the 2003 Spurs team.
This series is far from over. I’m still picking Celts in 7.

Same.

It's over. It'll be close and probably take 7, but the Celtics aren't winning it. Game 4 played out exactly how I expected.

If you've followed this league close enough long enough, you've seen this many times. The storybook ending for the league/media darling is the oldest, most predictable outcome in a league full of them.

[daslicer]

Well winning the highest competition in basketball requires being an alpha, and alpha’s tend to be cocky. It’s just part of the character. But Steph is not that bad. There are worst. I just don’t want them closing in on the Big 3’s ring count. I think they just tied them on the most winningest trio in the playoffs

I have never bought into this Alpha-Beta stuff. They are people in life that are very talented and also strong willed. They can either be arrogant or humble with a healthy level of great self confidence.. I have seen both in my life. Never respected arrogant people because there is also some type of insecurity underneath the facade they put up in which they are trying to cover up with their arrogance.

Not all superstars are arrogant with the way they act on the court ala Duncan, Hakeem, Dirk, Dr. J, Jabbar, Magic, etc. I guess you could say Jabbar was arrogant off the court with his condescending attitude but on the court he wasn't showboating. Current superstars in the league I don't find arrogant are Giannis and Jokic. Other guys have a great deal of arrogance where they celebrate like MJ, Lebron did but for some reason I never found those guys annoying with their celebrations. Lebron, I found more annoying for the off-court stuff he would do with running his mouth and having this god complex. Curry to me over does it with his showboating more so than any other superstar I have ever seen in my life and I have watched the game since '91. Only Kobe I think can hold a candle to his showboating.

You can also say I'm hater. He is a great player in my eyes, but I hate his game and hate what he's done to the league into turning it into a 3 point shooting contest. I enjoyed last year's finals thinking it would be a transition into a new era of basketball in which we were done with the Warriors and Lebron but if the Warriors win this series it looks like I was wrong and they are here to stick around for a few more years which blows.

[diego]

I see this as the warriors last shot with the curry Klay green core.. their cap and draft picks situation isn't very good, guys like Poole seem overrated to me, maybe they have no choice but to bring it all back but I don't see them having another run like this in them

Not a huge fan of his style but props to curry for a huge game. I still feel he will likely wear down and Boston should win. Gs basically had a must win last night and took it, now Boston is in the same position, must win game 5 without HCA. They need to clamp down on everyone else and cut out 4-5 terrible turnovers, that should be enough for a solid win. This warriors team lucked into the finals with a good draw, the new players are no where near what the supporting cast used to be, even without cupcake. Can't believe they're two wins away, if Boston doesn't get their shit together they could fluke into another championship:vomit:

[Ignazzz]

Moving screens by Dray Green all day long

[Dirks_Finale]

Unpopular opinion I’m sure but this Celtics team reminds me at times of the 2003 Spurs team.
This series is far from over. I’m still picking Celts in 7.

Very much so, tbh.

[XDT76]

Moving screens by Dray Green all day long

Nothing new, been happening even before their first championship.

[Ice009]

Our spurs 19 finals wins on the line:(

When I saw that stat pop up, it cut a little bit :(. Celtics gotta win game 5 otherwise it's going to be tough to come back and win the series. Having said that, I don't care if the Warriors break the finals winningest trio record (they've had one extra finals than the Spurs' trio to do it), I care more about keeping the Warriors ring count away from the Spurs, so it doesn't matter how they do it, but I am still pulling hard for the Celtics to win the series.


I see this as the warriors last shot with the curry Klay green core.. their cap and draft picks situation isn't very good, guys like Poole seem overrated to me, maybe they have no choice but to bring it all back but I don't see them having another run like this in them

Not a huge fan of his style but props to curry for a huge game. I still feel he will likely wear down and Boston should win. Gs basically had a must win last night and took it, now Boston is in the same position, must win game 5 without HCA. They need to clamp down on everyone else and cut out 4-5 terrible turnovers, that should be enough for a solid win. This warriors team lucked into the finals with a good draw, the new players are no where near what the supporting cast used to be, even without cupcake. Can't believe they're two wins away, if Boston doesn't get their shit together they could fluke into another championship:vomit:

I agree. Celtics can still win this series. They gotta play smarter, cut out the silly turnovers, and have better shot selection on their end. On the other end keep everyone else under control and tire Curry out.

[slick'81]

When I saw that stat pop up, it cut a little bit :(. Celtics gotta win game 5 otherwise it's going to be tough to come back and win the series. Having said that, I don't care if the Warriors break the finals winningest trio record (they've had one extra finals than the Spurs' trio to do it), I care more about keeping the Warriors ring count away from the Spurs, so it doesn't matter how they do it, but I am still pulling hard for the Celtics to win the series


honestly if the warriors win they deserve it. I really dont care either way. I believe their trio couldnt touch ours in terms of talent anyway. Duncan and curry might be debatable but klay and draymomd cant touch tony or manu

[timtonymanu]

honestly if the warriors win they deserve it. I really dont care either way. I believe their trio couldnt touch ours in terms of talent anyway. Duncan and curry might be debatable but klay and draymomd cant touch tony or manu

They also had Durbeta for two of their championships. It would be like if Kobe joined the Spurs during their 2000s run. It will always look tainted. Our big 3 legacy will always be better because it was strictly Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili.

[John B]

Curry had to carry his team with 43 points. I doubt he can keep doing that

[Dex]

Curry had to carry his team with 43 points. I doubt he can keep doing that

He's averaging 34 a game, so....if anyone else decides to come along for the ride, the Celtics are in trouble.

[Dex]

They also had Durbeta for two of their championships. It would be like if Kobe joined the Spurs during their 2000s run. It will always look tainted. Our big 3 legacy will always be better because it was strictly Duncan, Parker, and Ginobili.

Agreed. And they all played different roles through different times, from rookies to retirement.

Frankly, Klay and Draymond have looked like shit through this Finals run. It's literally Steph, Wiggins, and occasionally Poole carrying them, which is impressive...but they aren't the "Big 3" they used to be.

And Jayson Tatum needs to pull his head out of his ass, otherwise he is going to be blamed for the Celtic's demise and rightfully so.

[MultiTroll]

And Jayson Tatum needs to pull his head out of his ass, otherwise he is going to be blamed for the Celtic's demise and rightfully so.
You Popsuckers think Ime can do anything to help pull it out? You know the "tree".

I sure do. Game 4 was a sad testimony.

[Dex]

You Popsuckers think Ime can do anything to help pull it out? You know the "tree".

I sure do. Game 4 was a sad testimony.

Not if their "superstar" Tatum continues to shit the bed.

Like I've said, this is now the Warrior's series to lose. They have home court back, and proven they can win in Boston.

They haven't even played that well and the series is still tied 2-2. If it wasn't for a miracle 4th quarter in game 1, the Celts would be down 1-3 right now.

[MultiTroll]

Not if their "superstar" Tatum continues to shit the bed.

Like I've said, this is now the Warrior's series to lose. They have home court back, and proven they can win in Boston.

They haven't even played that well and the series is still tied 2-2. If it wasn't for a miracle 4th quarter in game 1, the Celts would be down 1-3 right now.
Imes role?

If he is telling Tatum and the Celtics to cut the Kobme shit and get back to ball movement and the team is simply not complying, well that's not on Ime.
Popped told the team during the timeout Game 6 Dallas 2006 "Do NOT foul the shooter." Yet glory hound Manu did the idiotic, robbing Timmy Dunks of yet another Championship.

OTOH if Ime is condoning this bullshit then he is very much a part of the problem.

Bud got bailed out by Freak. Still hoping 100 that Ime can wake up and take this thing down.

Ya true the Celts could be down 3-1. Could just as easily be up 3-1. Last night was a strategy disaster. When even Mark Jackson notices things correctly then it requires a basketball IQ of over only .00001 to get.

[Dex]

Imes role?

If he is telling Tatum and the Celtics to cut the Kobme shit and get back to ball movement and the team is simply not complying, well that's not on Ime.
Popped told the team during the timeout Game 6 Dallas 2006 "Do NOT foul the shooter." Yet glory hound Manu did the idiotic, robbing Timmy Dunks of yet another Championship.

OTOH if Ime is condoning this bullshit then he is very much a part of the problem.

Bud got bailed out by Freak. Still hoping 100 that Ime can wake up and take this thing down.

Ya true the Celts could be down 3-1. Could just as easily be up 3-1. Last night was a strategy disaster. When even Mark Jackson notices things correctly then it requires a basketball IQ of over only .00001 to get.

So when Pop is successful, it's all because he was carried by Duncan.

But when Ime (first time head coach who got his team to the Finals) is up against the wall, it's all Udoka's fault?

Seems like a double-standard.

I'm pretty sure Ime isn't telling Tatum to shoot 34% for the series, and turn the ball over at a historic rate (through 22 playoff games so far, he has already committed 91 turnovers, just three behind James’ record of 94 turnovers in a single playoff run.)

Yes, coaching adjustments need to be made...and that falls on the coaching staff. The idea to play drop back coverage on Curry for the first two games was stupid.

But teams don't generally win playoff games when the person who is supposed to be their best player is being the worst version of themselves.

Basically, Steph Curry has stepped up, Jayson Tatum hasn't...and that's the difference in this series.

[Robz4000]

So when Pop is successful, it's all because he was carried by Duncan.

But when Ime (first time head coach who got his team to the Finals) is up against the wall, it's all Udoka's fault?

Seems like a double-standard.

I'm pretty sure Ime isn't telling Tatum to shoot 34% for the series, and turn the ball over at a historic rate (through 22 playoff games so far, he has already committed 91 turnovers, just three behind James’ record of 94 turnovers in a single playoff run.)

Yes, coaching adjustments need to be made...and that falls on the coaching staff. The idea to play drop back coverage on Curry for the first two games was stupid.

But teams don't generally win playoff games when the person who is supposed to be their best player is being the worst version of themselves.

Basically, Steph Curry has stepped up, Jayson Tatum hasn't...and that's the difference in this series.

That's also the reason I think Boston will win this series tbh. They have another level or two they can realistically play at (Tatum stops choking and the team cuts down on the stupid turnovers). Dubs already have Curry playing at 100%; not sure if Klay has it in him to play at his old level, and their role players are young/mediocre.

[MultiTroll]

Not if their "superstar" Tatum continues to shit the bed.
2 Boston wins, Tatum 13 and 9 assists.

2 losses Kobme had 6 and 3.

Can this not be imposed upon Tatum by Ime? Can't the rest of the team chime in?

I mean WTF this does not require Rocket Scientist / Fabbs level super high BBIQ.

[Dex]

2 Boston wins, Tatum 13 and 9 assists.

2 losses Kobme had 6 and 3.

Can this not be imposed upon Tatum by Ime? Can't the rest of the team chime in?

I mean WTF this does not require Rocket Scientist / Fabbs level super high BBIQ.

So just to be clear...Jayson Tatum just needs to pass the ball and let Brown, Hordford, Smart, and Derrick fucking White shoot more?

Instead of putting the blame on the Celtic's First Team All-NBA player for under-performing...you think it's Ime's fault for just not telling him to give up the ball?

I just want to understand the reasoning here.

[MultiTroll]

So when Pop is successful, it's all because he was carried by Duncan.
That is not entirely true.
Only 99%.


But when Ime (first time head coach who got his team to the Finals) is up against the wall, it's all Udoka's fault?

Seems like a double-standard."All" or nothing?
Something Fabbs never said for 200 Alex.
Game 4 Imes tolerating Tatums bullshit is indeed on Ime. Ime partially shares the Game 4 loss.


I'm pretty sure Ime isn't telling Tatum to shoot 34% for the series, and turn the ball over at a historic rate (through 22 playoff games so far, he has already committed 91 turnovers, just three behind James’ record of 94 turnovers in a single playoff run.)

Yes, coaching adjustments need to be made...and that falls on the coaching staff. The idea to play drop back coverage on Curry for the first two games was stupid
Excellent point on the stats. So is Ime and staff pointing this out to Tatum and admonishing him to cut the shit? Appears not with Game 4 including the pathetic game losing 4th.
So where the f are the coaching adjustments?


But teams don't generally win playoff games when the person who is supposed to be their best player is being the worst version of themselves.

Basically, Steph Curry has stepped up, Jayson Tatum hasn't...and that's the difference in this series.
Facepalm.
Since Tatum being a chucking Kobme with low assists is NOT his best version, the answer is NOT to allow him / even encourage him "Oh just keep chucking, the shots will fall sooner or later." That is some st8 up incompetent coaching. Show Tatum and the team the stats on his passing vs chucking. Also the mindset. When you have guys overly deferring to their Kobme type it jacks up their own shots and offensive flow. This is what is being seen far too many key possessions for the Celts.

Basically, State is playing to it's strengths (Curry and WarriorRef) while Boston is not playing to it's strengths in only 2 of 4 games.

Where is the coaching?

[MultiTroll]

So just to be clear...Jayson Tatum just needs to pass the ball and let Brown, Hordford, Smart, and Derrick fucking White shoot more?

Instead of putting the blame on the Celtic's First Team All-NBA player for under-performing...you think it's Ime's fault for just not telling him to give up the ball?

I just want to understand the reasoning here.
Tatum can still get his shots. I don't want him out of the offense. But i want his passing and shooting to be balanced. Keeps the Warriors defense off guard too.
Rather, this and the eyeball test do not lie:

2 Boston wins, Tatum 13 and 9 assists.

2 losses Kobme had 6 and 3.

Can this not be imposed upon Tatum by Ime? Can't the rest of the team chime in?

I mean WTF this does not require Rocket Scientist / Fabbs level super high BBIQ.

[Dex]

Tatum can still get his shots. I don't want him out of the offense. But i want his passing and shooting to be balanced. Keeps the Warriors defense off guard too.
Rather, this and the eyeball test do not lie:

That's fair.

Good discussion.

[daslicer]

That's also the reason I think Boston will win this series tbh. They have another level or two they can realistically play at (Tatum stops choking and the team cuts down on the stupid turnovers). Dubs already have Curry playing at 100%; not sure if Klay has it in him to play at his old level, and their role players are young/mediocre.

Klay can only have 2 turn back the clock games per a series. He's already had 1 good game. He can only have 1 more and that's it.

[spurs10]

So when Pop is successful, it's all because he was carried by Duncan.

But when Ime (first time head coach who got his team to the Finals) is up against the wall, it's all Udoka's fault?

Seems like a double-standard.

I'm pretty sure Ime isn't telling Tatum to shoot 34% for the series, and turn the ball over at a historic rate (through 22 playoff games so far, he has already committed 91 turnovers, just three behind James’ record of 94 turnovers in a single playoff run.)

Yes, coaching adjustments need to be made...and that falls on the coaching staff. The idea to play drop back coverage on Curry for the first two games was stupid.

But teams don't generally win playoff games when the person who is supposed to be their best player is being the worst version of themselves.

Basically, Steph Curry has stepped up, Jayson Tatum hasn't...and that's the difference in this series. Yes, simple enough Tatum needs to step up.


That's also the reason I think Boston will win this series tbh. They have another level or two they can realistically play at (Tatum stops choking and the team cuts down on the stupid turnovers). Dubs already have Curry playing at 100%; not sure if Klay has it in him to play at his old level, and their role players are young/mediocre. I actually feel the same because I think he can play much better. Even in Curry's monster Game 4 the Celtics were up midway in the 4th. Tatum is the key and I expect him to have great games in the last best of three.

[KingKev]

Warriors in 6

[Dejounte]

Tatum is not the player people think he is. He just looks the part. He showed his true colors during the Olympics. He is a tier below the truly great players in the league. He’s due for a scoring explosion every now and then, but he’s not some player you expect to “step up” on a consistent basis. This is who he is.

[KingKev]

Tatum is not the player people think he is. He just looks the part. He showed his true colors during the Olympics. He is a tier below the truly great players in the league. He’s due for a scoring explosion every now and then, but he’s not some player you expect to “step up” on a consistent basis. This is who he is.

C’mon man. He is 24 yrs old. He can still become elite.

[Brazil]

Sorry I TOTALLY disagree with you on a player's RIGHT to disrespect the flag. Professional athletes are paid exorbitant amounts of money to PLAY... They are NOT paid that money to make political statements while they are getting paid to play! If I started blathering on and on with MY political opinions and wore a shirt with a political statement when I was getting paid to work, management would politely call me into an office, close the door and politely and pointedly tell me that while I have a right to my opinions, they hired me to do the job they are paying me to do... NOT to express my political opinions on THEIR time.. Further, they would tell me to go home and put on a work appropriate shirt with NO political statement on it.. and then come back to work. I have 3 Let's Go Brandon t shirts that I wear regularly.. but I would NEVER consider wearing them at work because it would be inappropriate to do so.
Undoubtedly, they would also tell me that if I refused, I WOULD be fired.
Players DO NOT have a right to force their political opinions on the fans by kneeling, making gestures, or wearing uniforms with political statements on them while playing.
If said players were really THAT passionate about something, there are appropriate times and places to express their opinions. Doing so while you are being paid to play is NOT one of those appropriate times...PERIOD.. no arguments by you or anyone else on this issue

How I missed dat gem ? :lmao

ducks: ":cry"
also ducks: finally I can write english

[Arcadian]

Tatum still needs a breakout finals game. Maybe tonight's the night.

[slick'81]

Celtics really need white to put some points up

[baseline bum]

Fucking Mark Davis

[lefty20]

Celts hellbent on breaking the Rockets 0-27 3pt streak.

[lefty20]

Anti-jinx successful, ur welcome Boston.

[slick'81]

As shitty as bos is playing they are hanging around

[Spurs Homer]

Mark davis is on a mission tonite!

[slick'81]

Man bos is 3/8 from the line,3/16 from three and 7 to's . They must be ex static to only be down 12

[slick'81]

D.white 0/2 fg with 1 point

[slick'81]

Warriors 3/20 from 3. Here come the Celtics

[slick'81]

Al horford!!!!!!

[slick'81]

19-4 run for the c's

[MVPCues]

Dayum. Eight straight 3's in the finals must be close to a record if not already?

[slick'81]

Nobody doing shit for g.st and they're in trouble

[slick'81]

Finally klay

[slick'81]

Posterized!!

[Mr. Body]

One team misses 12 threes in a row.

The other team misses 14 threes in a row.

NBA playoffs... It's faaaaantastic!

[slick'81]

What a game

[slick'81]

Green going magic there

[slick'81]

And 1 jaylon!!!

[slick'81]

Pooooooole!!!!

[slick'81]

He definitely called bank

[slick'81]

Boston running out of gas?

[timtonymanu]

Celtics are clearly the better team but are inexperienced and not as smart as the Warriors. Starting to believe warriors are winning it all. Steph and 50% Klay I would still trust over Tatum and Brown.

[timtonymanu]

And tonight is the frustrating version of Derrick White.

[slick'81]

Definitely thought warriors would win tonight. Boston never gives up though

[Barfunk]

GoldenEfs coming into play. Tatum hacked on one end and no call and then a charge on the other. NBA not wanting another flower in Pop's arsenal, lol.

[slick'81]

C'a getting frustrated

[Barfunk]

Hahaha another bullshit call on the Celts. Poole initiated contact, flops, and Smart gets the foul.

[Mr. Body]

Celtics are clearly the better team but are inexperienced and not as smart as the Warriors. Starting to believe warriors are winning it all. Steph and 50% Klay I would still trust over Tatum and Brown.

Both teams kind of suck tbh. A good championship squad would destroy either of these.

[slick'81]

Tatum to the line

[slick'81]

One of these teams will have a chance to win a nba championship on Thursday

[Spurs Homer]

Warriorrefs!

disgusting

[timtonymanu]

Both teams kind of suck tbh. A good championship squad would destroy either of these.

Exactly like this. Last year’s Bucks would have beaten both teams in 5.

[Robz4000]

Refs in full control of this one unfortunately.

[slick'81]

Got a feeling bos can get close

[daslicer]

Exactly like this. Last year’s Bucks would have beaten both teams in 5.

I'm not watching the game but the problem with the Celtics is mentally they are not strong enough. I know some people will bring up them beating Bucks and Miami but they didn't feel the pressure in those series. The pressure has gotten to them in this series and hence them melting in crucial situations and making bad decisions.

[slick'81]

Damn wiggins

[timtonymanu]

The fact that Andrew Wiggins is one of the best players in this series tells you how weak both teams are lol

[lefty20]

That modern day 2 on 1 fast break :lol

[slick'81]

How is that not an and1

[slick'81]

Lol tatum

[Dex]

Tatum looks spent

[slick'81]

Wiggins trying to blow this open

[timtonymanu]

I'm not watching the game but the problem with the Celtics is mentally they are not strong enough. I know some people will bring up them beating Bucks and Miami but they didn't feel the pressure in those series. The pressure has gotten to them in this series and hence them melting in crucial situations and making bad decisions.

The Celtics are only here cause the Bucks lost Middleton. Bucks would have been back in the finals otherwise and would have repeated. Typical warriors winning titles when the contenders suffer major injuries lol although the warriors have earned this series at least.

[slick'81]

Fucking refs:lol

[slick'81]

14/23 ft for c's

[slick'81]

Steph says fck off

[timtonymanu]

14/23 ft for c's

Can’t really blame warrioref on this one. C’s are just soft

[daslicer]

The Celtics are only here cause the Bucks lost Middleton. Bucks would have been back in the finals otherwise and would have repeated. Typical warriors winning titles when the contenders suffer major injuries lol although the warriors have earned this series at least.

I agree 100 percent.

[MultiTroll]

How is that not an and1
68-64 when i took a break.

All MVP WarriorRef?

I saw the Poole blatant hold / foul on Smart followed the pussified flop and call on Smart. :downspin:

[GAustex]

Cs need more from the two stars

[timtonymanu]

Wiggins finals mvp :lol

[slick'81]

Boston is beyond inexperienced and are feeling the pressure

[slick'81]

3-2 warriors going back to bean town

[slick'81]

Warriors home cooking tastes good. Boston cant expect to get calls on the road. Refs are not the reason Boston lost tonight

[slick'81]

Wiggins going ham

[Dex]

Derrick White put on the poster

[Spurs Homer]

D white sucks

cannot guard curry or wiggins or anyone

[Robz4000]

Curry gonna lose out on another Finals MVP lol.

[timtonymanu]

Curry gonna lose out on another Finals MVP lol.

They’re still giving it to him because of how he took over Game 4 but just for the :lol’s I would give it to Wiggins

[Leetonidas]

Celtics are a team full of mental midgets

:lol White with 1 point

[Barfunk]

Tatum didn't help with his free throw choking, but I clearly saw at least 3 shady as fuck momentum swinging calls in the Dubs' favor, in 4th quarter alone.

[Spurs Homer]

Tatum didn't help with his free throw choking, but I clearly saw at least 3 shady as fuck momentum swinging calls in the Dubs' favor, in 4th quarter alone.

it wouldn’t suck as much if the celts got these calls on their home court


but warriorrefs wont even let that happen

[timtonymanu]

Meh, lakers and clippers didn’t even make the playoffs this year. This season was still a W tbh.

[slick'81]

Derrick whites contract:lol brian wright deserves an mvp unloading that albatross

[timtonymanu]

Derrick whites contract:lol brian wright deserves an mvp unloading that albatross

That’s what is so frustrating about Derrick, he will look like a solid role player one night and then a total scrub the next. Just so damn inconsistent. It’s even worse than when Danny Green went total scrub on us.

[Barfunk]

Celtics win a close one at home in game 6 and then get blown the fuck out in game 7.

[spursreport]

Celtics are clearly the better team but are inexperienced and not as smart as the Warriors. Starting to believe warriors are winning it all. Steph and 50% Klay I would still trust over Tatum and Brown.

“Clearly” is incorrect. This is your typical 6 game series that Boston is losing. Game 1 was given to them and they won game 3 outright. Boston was lucky that Middleton was out for that series in round 2.

[Spurs Homer]

Dubs need to give a ring to Luka

for getting rid of the warriors biggest obstacle to a title

[timtonymanu]

Dubs need to give a ring to Luka

for getting rid of the warriors biggest obstacle to a title

:lol Phoenix Nones doing anything when it matters, I think dubs would have beaten them too. For me, it was a healthy Milwaukee repeating.

[Ice009]

Tatum looks spent

What is he spent from? He's played like crap most of the series. Yeah, I'm going call out Boston, a so called "washed up" Kawhi as fans here like to say still shits on this guy. They should have traded with the Spurs for him. Maybe they have a championship by now. All Tatum had to do is show up, and the Celtics have a chance to win this series. Really pisses me off if the Warriors win this. Tatum still has a chance, so hopefully they can win at home and force a game 7. Give themselves a chance and force a game 7.

[TD 21]

The Celtics are '03 Spurs like in that you can never feel confident in them, but structurally they're more like the '12-'15 Pacers. They don't have a lead ball handler/play maker or a superstar to make up for it and because of that, the offense is sludgy.

This series has gone according to script. Once it's complete, be prepared for the media to pretend Curry is above Duncan and the Warriors "dynasty" above the Spurs dynasty without applying any context of course.

[Robz4000]

The Celtics are '03 Spurs like in that you can never feel confident in them, but structurally they're more like the '12-'15 Pacers. They don't have a lead ball handler/play maker or a superstar to make up for it and because of that, the offense is sludgy.

This series has gone according to script. Once it's complete, be prepared for the media to pretend Curry is above Duncan and the Warriors "dynasty" above the Spurs dynasty without applying any context of course.

This tbh. Overnight we're gonna start hearing how Curry is better than Duncan and that he's a top 5 player of all time.

[Barfunk]

This series has gone according to script. Once it's complete, be prepared for the media to pretend Curry is above Duncan and the Warriors "dynasty" above the Spurs dynasty without applying any context of course.

This, this, this. The hip hop NBA fan demographic is dying to take Duncan off the top 10 and replace him with Curry.

[slick'81]

This, this, this. The hip hop NBA fan demographic is dying to take Duncan off the top 10 and replace him with Curry.

nobody cares what a bunch of fans think

[timtonymanu]

nobody cares what a bunch of fans think

Yep nba casual fans in general are a bunch of corny and retarded people. They will likely forget about the Spurs but so what? I wouldn’t want to associate with fans that cry because Klay Thompson is back playing or the types that vicariously live through these athletes. “I hope Klay wins after all he’s been through.” The same guy that is a multi millionaire

[Barfunk]

nobody cares what a bunch of fans think

The media too dude. We will never hear the end of it. Who else do you think they'll remove off the consensus top 10? It sure as hell ain't gonna be one of the Lakers (Shaq, Kobe). Easy choice, Tim Duncan. He's a Spur, so odd man out. Enter Curry. Already got that fucker Kendrick Perkins peddling this shit that Curry is top 10 if he wins the chip.

[timtonymanu]

The media too dude. We will never hear the end of it. Who else do you think they'll remove off the consensus top 10? It sure as hell ain't gonna be none of the Lakers (Shaq, Kobe). Easy choice, Tim Duncan. He's a Spur, so odd man out. Enter Curry. Already got that fucker Kendrick Perkins peddling this shit that Curry is top 10 if he wins the chip.

No one should care what Kendrick Perkins thinks. The media is a bunch of fickle idiots. They always change their tune depending on which team is hot. Half of these assholes were ready to throw golden state under the bus after they lost game 1. Perkins, Screamin A Smith. Really they’re all retarded. Except probably JJ redick.

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/mX1GxzCji7k

[Ice009]

Meh, lakers and clippers didn’t even make the playoffs this year. This season was still a W tbh.

It's another ring the Clippers may have missed out on as I believe last year's Clippers with a healthy Kawhi and PG could have beaten this Warriors team this season. Clippers had a chance the last three seasons to win a ring if they were just healthy. Oh well, too bad for Kawhi. His body let him down.

[Dejounte]

As much as people hate the Dubs

Lakers and the Heatles were much less likable

[tbdog]

Curry wins it this year, you have to give him props. Just don't compare him to Timmy. But you gotta start thinking that Curry is going on par with Lebron?

[daslicer]

As much as people hate the Dubs

Lakers and the Heatles were much less likable

I never hated the Heatles. Say what you will about their big 3 but they were always respectful towards the spurs. Lakers and the Warriors are on the same level of being hateable.

[Ice009]

As much as people hate the Dubs

Lakers and the Heatles were much less likable

No way. I'd still prefer the Heat and maybe even the Lakers over the Warriors. With the Heat being tolerable, then the Lakers further down the list and Warriors right next to them. I put the Lakers slightly ahead as I don't remember them getting anywhere near as much luck as the Warriors get in regards to injuries/easier path to the Championship. I'm not sure on the officiating front, though. I can't remember if the Lakers massively biased officiating. I remember blatant games, but I don't remember consistently blatant officiating towards them.

[RC_Drunkford]

Celtics are beating themselves by running dumb iso offense, turning the ball over and missing freethrows. They can easily beat the Dubs but are mentally weak

[Ice009]

Celtics are beating themselves by running dumb iso offense, turning the ball over and missing freethrows. They can easily beat the Dubs but are mentally weak

Yeah, I agree with you. They've crumbled mentally. Hopefully they can win game 6 to at least force a game 7.

[Dex]

What is he spent from? He's played like crap most of the series. Yeah, I'm going call out Boston, a so called "washed up" Kawhi as fans here like to say still shits on this guy. They should have traded with the Spurs for him. Maybe they have a championship by now. All Tatum had to do is show up, and the Celtics have a chance to win this series. Really pisses me off if the Warriors win this. Tatum still has a chance, so hopefully they can win at home and force a game 7. Give themselves a chance and force a game 7.

He played 44 minutes, including the entire 4th quarter. You could tell his legs were dead...most of his late shots were coming up well short if not totally missing the rim completely.

[Ice009]

He played 44 minutes, including the entire 4th quarter. You could tell his legs were dead...most of his late shots were coming up well short if not totally missing the rim completely.

I didn't watch the game, so I guess I can't trash him for that. Darn, that makes me feel worse as I figured he just played poorly. If they're riding him that much and still got taken apart, doesn't bode to well for the next game. Really hope the Celtics can pull it off and win game 6. They gotta play with more confidence. Smart needs to be better and Derrick needs to show up and give them something other than nothing.

[MultiTroll]

Darn, that makes me feel worse as I figured he just played poorly.
Had some super lazy low IQ turnovers to help dig the hole in the 1st half.
Caught fire on treys for a spell in first part of the 3rd.

Ime's offensive scheme is offensive. Celtics don't even look like they play on the same team, let alone same core for YEARS.

WarriorRef with some highlight reel momentum changers, i mean we're talking all time shit.

Nonetheless the Celtics game plan is ass and in the end Tatum was neither good nor bad net.
Not gonna do it.
Can still pull it off. Bucks did vs the Durbettas in Game 6 and 7 last year.

Cavs pulled off the near miracle in 2016.

[MultiTroll]

That's fair.

Good discussion.


Tatum can still get his shots. I don't want him out of the offense. But i want his passing and shooting to be balanced. Keeps the Warriors defense off guard too.
Rather, this and the eyeball test do not lie:


2 Boston wins, Tatum 13 and 9 assists.

2 losses Kobme had 6 and 3.

Can this not be imposed upon Tatum by Ime? Can't the rest of the team chime in?

I mean WTF this does not require Rocket Scientist / Fabbs level super high BBIQ.
Tatum with 4 assists to go with 4 turnovers in yet another Boston loss.

[rjv]

have to agree with those posters mentioning how mentally frail boston looked last night; it was one of the few times this post-season where they seemed to be shrinking in the moment. those turnovers and missed free throws were symptomatic of a fragile mental state, imo.

[timtonymanu]

I never hated the Heatles. Say what you will about their big 3 but they were always respectful towards the spurs. Lakers and the Warriors are on the same level of being hateable.

Yeah there was so much respect between both teams. Never trash talked each other that entire two year finals run. Lebron, wade and Bosh always seemed to praise our guys too. They hated the Pacers and Lance Stephenson way more. Really I hated their role players more: Battier and Allen for sure.

[Dex]

Tatum with 4 assists to go with 4 turnovers in yet another Boston loss.

I'll agree with you here: If the Celtics plan is for Tatum to go out and put up 30+ efficiently, this series is over.

Not sure if he's injured, tired, or just isn't that kinda star...but at this point no one should equate him shooting more shots to making more shots.

Tatum was actually super efficient in the first half...then put up a stinker of a second half including 5 (YES FIVE) airballs.

He has also now officially clinched history for a playoff run with the most turnovers....so not sure if him passing more if really better either.

[MultiTroll]

I'll agree with you here: If the Celtics plan is for Tatum to go out and put up 30+ efficiently, this series is over.

Not sure if he's injured, tired, or just isn't that kinda star...but at this point no one should equate him shooting more shots to making more shots.

Tatum was actually super efficient in the first half...then put up a stinker of a second half including 5 (YES FIVE) airballs.

He has also now officially clinched history for a playoff run with the most turnovers....so not sure if him passing more if really better either.
To the point of our discussion, Ime tolerates nay enables this nonsense.

[daslicer]

Yeah there was so much respect between both teams. Never trash talked each other that entire two year finals run. Lebron, wade and Bosh always seemed to praise our guys too. They hated the Pacers and Lance Stephenson way more. Really I hated their role players more: Battier and Allen for sure.

Agreed I couldn't stand Chalmers, Battier. Chalmers was smug and dirty while Battier was low key dirty but acted like he was innocent.

[slick'81]

https://youtu.be/emduMZHEO3c

[Dverde]

So does a Warriors win make a Wiseman trade more or less likely?

[RC_Drunkford]

Dubs just won their 4th ring

[rascal]

Celtics bench guys White and Pritchard taking them down tonight. Lost the lead when those guys came in.

[rascal]

GS has more team athleticism than Boston.

Boston's bench lacks athleticism.

[Barfunk]

Well that should do it for the Celtics. Their goose is just about cooked.

[Barfunk]

Why don't they ever tech green?

[Robz4000]

:lmao Tatum

[Spurs Homer]

Need a miracle

[KingKev]

I hit GS +310 ML early 1st

[PhantomDashCam]

I honestly thought after the Celtics played in back to back 7 game series that they would show more mental toughness and resilience than this. Really disappointing tbh.

[Dex]

Tatum is such a sloppy player.

It's like he is going through the "proper motions" but isn't actually feeling out his defender or playing by instinct.

[slick'81]

Tatum is such a sloppy player.

It's like he is going through the "proper motions" but isn't actually feeling out his defender or playing by instinct.

tatum is not a superstar. He just isn't. Celtics gotta get this down to 10 going into the 4th

[Dex]

Refs doing everything they can now to not let this game turn into an embarrassing blowout

[slick'81]

Refs doing everything they can now to not let this game turn into an embarrassing blowout

i think wed all like to see a competitive game

[Dex]

i think wed all like to see a competitive game

Of course. But it shouldn't be because the refs are like "oh shit, Boston is getting blown out, better start calling some ticky tack fouls"

I honestly don't care who wins....I'd prefer Boston but not gonna lose sleep either way. I just hate it when the refs blatantly start manipulating the game, that's like some 2K shit

[slick'81]

Tatum has to learn from this experience. Or hell just be another good player who couldn't win when it mattered

[baseline bum]

Sad that such an average Warriors team is about to ring. Fucking pussy ass Suns. Can't imagine the way last year's Bucks would have kicked this Warriors team's teeth in.

[Neo.]

tatum playing so soft

[Neo.]

:lmao at people who still argue tatum > luka

its literally not even close

[Dex]

More missed free throws for Boston

[slick'81]

Boston getting killed on the boards

[Spurs Homer]

Udoka needs to find someone OTHER than derrick white to give him some good minutes…

pritchard has sucked also

is there anyone else?

[Barfunk]

And the phantom calls begin for the GSW

[baseline bum]

Curry is the only guy on GSW having much of a game and it's far from a dominating performance from him but Tatum is just pissing this title away. This is like a CP3 level flameout.

[slick'81]

We might have a game here fellas

[slick'81]

Boston has to have one good run left

[slick'81]

7 minutes to go

[baseline bum]

Boston has to have one good run left

They're dead. Tatum is a bitch.

[Dex]

They're dead. Tatum is a bitch.

Honestly if Smart, White, and Horford hadn't gone ballistic from 3 in the 4th quarter of Game 1, this series would already be over.

Gonna be a long summer for Jayson Tatum.

[baseline bum]

Jayson Tatum getting punked by Andrew fucking Wiggins :lmao

[baseline bum]

Put that shit in the refrigerator

[slick'81]

Tatum melting down

[slick'81]

Warriors smelling that chip

[baseline bum]

If Tatum shows up this series no way this Warriors team could beat these Celtics. This ain't the 2015 Warriors. What a choke.

[slick'81]

If Tatum shows up this series no way this Warriors team could beat these Celtics. This ain't the 2015 Warriors. What a choke.


if he can ever get back to the finals well see how he responds

[KingKev]

Jayson Tatum getting punked by Andrew fucking Wiggins :lmao

do you watch basketball? Wiggins has been an excellent defender for 2 straight seasons.

[DAF86]

The Celtics need to hire a dribbling coach in the offseason. This shit is ridiculous.

[heyheymymy]

I can not abide this GSW ring

[Dex]

The Celtics need to hire a dribbling coach in the offseason. This shit is ridiculous.

Their offensive game plan seems to be:

1. Dribble into traffic
2. Pick up the dribble and wait for defenders to collapse
3. Hand ball to defenders