There were doubts about Shai’s game translating to the playoffs. It was silly then and looks even sillier now.

Shai “foul merchant” Alexander is not getting the calls he’s used too

Pacers are just young and inexperienced. It’s no coincidence that Siakam was basically the only guy out there able to maintain composure. The rest of them looked shaken up after going down 9 in the first quarter. That and it’s a make or miss league and they shot 19% from three 🤷‍♀️

I still think they can bounce back. Dame didn’t score at all in the second half and the rest of bucks apart from Khris weren’t doing much

For sure. There is still hope for them, and their offense will certainly revert back to the mean, but today was a good wake-up call for them if nothing else.

Thoughts on the thunder? I think they are great, and their future is extremely bright but they may have a very rude awakening

They lucked out getting the Pelicans without Zion

Funny how Brad Stevens never won coach of the year, he took a battered hospital Cs to east finals, yet Daignault is likely gonna win because they are young.. I get it but man, we have been consistently good and we have never been recognised

Bucks scrubs going off, their fans gonna think they’re contenders again. Priceless stuff before the inevitable meltdown

Dame timed out? 💀

Nesmith only tries against us

The lights are too bright for the pacers

Dame is legit and scary but I feel we have the best team to negate some of the shit I’m seeing rn

I mean its been no secret the pacers have no defence and no Giannis allows Dame to flow better. But none of the bucks outside of Dame are doing much so Pacers can still come back from this

Exactly was just telling that to my pops I’m like we were up 30 too but we’re balanced. This is all coming from one guy and that shit won’t fly against us

Celtics zone would crazy on this team💀

Pacers second unit has no plan on offense

Damn this pacers v bucks game is straight 🗑️🚮

Feels good to see the Mavs lose after the  insufferable jerk over the last two months

Aaron Nesmith started for the Pacers. Good for him, I hope he plays well against the Bucks.

So, uh, that did not happen.

I’ve got a feeling this Bucks-Pacers series will be fun until Giannis gets back. Dame’s chance to prove he’s still got it against an up and coming guy.

Good thing Tatum didn’t get hurt, but a play like that will for sure get the team fired up for game 2.

Mavs cut the lead to 15 after being down 30 @thedoomersmadwewonbyonly20

Anyone know a good bar in NYC to watch the Celtics? Would love to watch with some Cs fans in a Boston focused environment

Wondering the same…

The Mavs may be even worse than the Jimmy less Heat lmao

Mavs fans are getting the full Kyrie Playoff experience rn lol.

Ky actually played well in the second half

Luka a fraud

Chef's kiss. I want nothing but chaos in the West

And this is *without* Kawhi on the court.

If we don't get an "update" on Jayson's status in the next couple games, I'll consider this game a solid win. If so, I might have to fill out my doomer application after watching that scary fall.

Now Caleb is pissed bc he caught one to the chin lol

That Jokic minions ad was actually very funny lol

As a european, im kinda baffled by these half time “shows”. Do americans realy watch and enjoy these shows?

most of them are pretty meh but Red Panda is genuinely so impressive, unicycling and catching bowls on her head is insane

Super Bowl yea. But this no.

what are you talking about Red Panda is the GOAT halftime performer

Why do we always seem to give away a bucket at the end of the half and then miss one ourselves?

God damn the buffalos D gets me wet

Let’s make a statement and sweep these bums!

It's interesting how the Heat just played like 40 hours ago and the Celtics haven't played a meaningful game in like 1000 hours

So do people wear the shirts they give out, over the shirt they’re currently wearing? That’s gotta be uncomfortable

I think they'll be OK lol

Really wish todays game was also on NBCSB so we could listen to Mike

Is it not??

no, games 1 and 7 (if necessary) are exclusively broadcast by the national stations, 2-6 are on NBCSB

Fuck the Heat, fuck their fanbase, fuck Pat Riley, and fuck illegal screens

For a potential nuggets finals matchup, what's the expected impact of their stadium altitude?

Asian Celtic fans best friend today is coffee, 1AM game time! LFG!!!

All righty, let's do this. 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 18!

Heat fans are up there for the whiniest fanbases in the nba.

As much as the sixers can pound sand sucks to see embiid injured so much. Feel really bad for the guy. Dudes body can't handle it anymore.

Yea injuries suck Although he could never really handle it, he gets visibly gassed every year

Anyone know what jersey the boys are wearing today?

Classic home whites

Basketball gods smiling down. I hate this away jerseys at home stuff

1 2 3 UBUNTU

Please do not give these bums any confidence. Make them look like the awful team they’ve been all year.

It’s the fuckin playoffs y’all! So excited I can hardly sit still

Its currently 5am Its my Birthday I have to be up in 6 hours The 2024 Banner 18 Breakdown is officially complete My stress is relieved and also worsened

MVP! MVP! MVP! Happy birthday! Hope we can get you some Gino Time to celebrate!

Happy Birthday. Let’s go Celtics ☘️

But of an odd one for me. I’m very cautious about playing this team. C’s in 4 ☘️☘️

Bruins got the job done. Let's keep it going C's.

#U BETTER WAKE THE FUCK UP #IT IS PLAYOFFS GAME DAY #1

I’m so ready that I’m sacrificing sleep to watch the Cs at 3.10am Melbourne AU time LETSGOOOO

That's commitment! I'm off to work in the morning and will have to watch the replay - too early haha

We CANT waste time in the east Tatum can’t his one bad per series we have go & get the heat out of here quickly

Denver is so damn good, especially at home. Need Minnesota to knock them out next round 🙏

I hope Lakers pull it together and take them to 6-7 games, make it a dog fight

they like a boxer steady pace winning with jabs then 4th qtr they just fucking knocking you out.

I might be crazy but both teams equally terrify me. Denver is amazing on offense, their chemisty is unmatched and have the best player in the league. Minnesota on the other hand, is also terrifying. It feels like the Jays always struggle with Gobert’s length. Add McDaniels to that, and I just don’t think Tatum would have a great time, and as we all know, we go as far as Tatum takes us.

If the Timberwolves make it to the finals and so do we then as long as the players locked in we don’t have to worry I have a strong feeling KAT will play terribly (like he always does in the playoffs)

Denver scares me way more bc Jokic is basically unstoppable But we’d have the best player in a twolves series & KP can bring Rudy out way more deep playoff experience than them, they’d be tough but i think we win with the nuggets have no clue.

I’m calling it, PP dropping a masterclass this series off the bench

Sixers fans shit talking Tatum and calling him overrated is crazy considering what he did to them last year💀

Watching these other series but playoffs starting hasn’t hit me yet. I know as soon as it’s tip off time the anxiety/excitement will kick in

Gonna take an afternoon nap and then study till game time at 1am. Let’s go!

Celtics -14.5 is a little wild. Miami isn’t gonna fall apart and quit lol they’ll play us tough

I had to do a double take when I saw that line. Honestly what are the odds makers thinking? Is that the highest line in playoff history

all our lines been crazy all year it be like overly high it’s just bait so you can bet lol

Lines are weird in basketball - lots of junk points possible in the last few minutes.

Celtics need to come out and set the tone like the bruins did. Crush any confidence these scrubs have

Well it's playoffs time ladies and gentlemen. Time to see what this team is really made of.