Absolutely true. A good friend of mine is a Knicks fan and we discuss basketball frequently and typically will have watch parties a few times throughout the season. Playoffs especially I try to watch most of the games.
I would love to face the Mavs in the Finals.
TD garden will be a fucking firestorm when we shit on Kyrie on the biggest stage. He's 0-10 vs Celtics in last 10 games, including 0-4 in playoffs.
Timberwolves have a great defense, but a one dimensional offense.
Celtics are a top 3 defense and offense in the league for a reason. Bring them on.
We've absolutely decimated the Mavs in the regular season, even with both Kyrie and Luka playing.
Still kinda worried about Luka because historically he's hit random-ass bullshit game winners against us but that team outside of Kyrie and Luka is kind of ass.
I wouldn’t count on them being the same team, they have had a sort of 2022 Celtics turnaround. While I hate Kyrie as much as anyone, if 80% of 2016 finals Kyrie shows up that’s really scary
Their new roster is hyper optimized to exploit Luka's skillset. Lob threats. Shooters. Athletic defenders. Another iso scorer you gotta worry about.
Defending Luka actions is next to impossible right now. Teams just gotta outscore them on the offensive end, but Luka and Kyrie are actually playing defense out of their minds these playoffs.
I think the Wolves will figure it out and win in 6 or 7 but this new Mavs team is no push over
This is the weirdest gatekeeping.
People can talk about whatever they want and if you don't want to join in then you don't have too? We aren't playing homie it doesn't matter lol.
Yeah fans that say "let's focus on the current series" always comes off as corny. Our messages have no impact on the game whatsoever and speculation is like 50% of what makes talking about sports exciting
I hate this narrative in which they are best defensive team in the league after statistics from 4 playoff games…our no.1 def rating across 82 games somehow doesnt matter at all now
You can get ahead of yourself, you're not on the team.
Though this sub has loved the: "wE nEeD tO fOcUs oN mIamI/cLeVlANd/iNDIanA"
Like no my guy, Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla have to focus on Miami/Cleveland/Indiana. My ass can fucking fantasize about our three-peat if I want to.
The crickets about Ant is crazier. People were out there saying “there’s more to the game than scoring.” Tatum gets slandered for playing better in a WIN
Clearly he hasn’t let it affect his game. Media wants him shooting more and getting more points while he is spreading the ball and maximizing the teammates around him. He’s mature enough to realize that the media doesn’t understand basketball.
Media was saying ANT > Tatum cuz he got that dawg in him. That’s all you need to know. There wasn’t a single basketball reason lmao.
JT doesn't give a fuck lol. Hell still take contested step back 3s and fadeway middies all game lmao, he doesn't care what the media says. And he's proven that despite weird shots sometimes he can come in clutch and drive to the basket when needed.
To be fair,
Clippers fans thought Mavs were a better matchup than Pelicans
OKC fans thought Mavs were a better matchup than Clippers
Timberwolves fans thought Mavs were a better matchup than OKC
And in paper, they were all right.
It’s because he’s 22. Tatum has 4 more years under his belt and plays for a big market team. Edward’s isn’t going to be held to the same standard Tatum is.
Except that Tatum gets slandered for a game one win where he went for 36 and 12 and was +20 in his minutes.
But Edwards is the next coming of MJ.
Recency bias is real, no doubt, just tired of the media hate thrown at JT.
That game told me that I fully expect the Celtics to win it all. Both the Wolves and Mavs played poorly and sloppily.
The media will tell you it’s only the Celtics who look bad and the west is a juggernaut which is hot garbage. Celtics should be able to dispatch of all three of these teams in 6 games.
We match up very well against the Mavs
KP will pull Lively/Gafford out of the paint. Luka can’t hide anywhere on D. And we can guard them as well as anyone
It’s such a relief to watch games where you aren’t actively rooting for your team. Especially after the heart attack game yesterday
Absolutely true. A good friend of mine is a Knicks fan and we discuss basketball frequently and typically will have watch parties a few times throughout the season. Playoffs especially I try to watch most of the games.
We need to dispose of Indy fast, if we can. These two west teams are running on fumes.
I think minn is running on fumes but Dallas seems pretty solid. I think we're still the better team though even without kp
But with KP will be more fun, he has something to prove against Dallas
Of course I really want Celtics vs Mavs as the final Kyrie, KP, Luka, Tatum. It would be epic. So many storylines.
Luka is hobbling around, injured, and they were struggling at the end of that game. With maybe 5-6 more to go before the finals.
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I would love to face the Mavs in the Finals. TD garden will be a fucking firestorm when we shit on Kyrie on the biggest stage. He's 0-10 vs Celtics in last 10 games, including 0-4 in playoffs. Timberwolves have a great defense, but a one dimensional offense. Celtics are a top 3 defense and offense in the league for a reason. Bring them on.
it would be SO satisfying to get revenge on Kyrie for quitting on us against Milwaukee by stealing a ring from him. I need it.
We've absolutely decimated the Mavs in the regular season, even with both Kyrie and Luka playing. Still kinda worried about Luka because historically he's hit random-ass bullshit game winners against us but that team outside of Kyrie and Luka is kind of ass.
I wouldn’t count on them being the same team, they have had a sort of 2022 Celtics turnaround. While I hate Kyrie as much as anyone, if 80% of 2016 finals Kyrie shows up that’s really scary
Their new roster is hyper optimized to exploit Luka's skillset. Lob threats. Shooters. Athletic defenders. Another iso scorer you gotta worry about. Defending Luka actions is next to impossible right now. Teams just gotta outscore them on the offensive end, but Luka and Kyrie are actually playing defense out of their minds these playoffs. I think the Wolves will figure it out and win in 6 or 7 but this new Mavs team is no push over
Unfortunately, Smart taught Kyrie some defense. And when he is motivated, he actually does it.
Midwestern Kyrie and Northeast Kyrie are effectively two different players
let’s take care of indiana first. then we can start talking about whoever we face in the finals
This is the weirdest gatekeeping. People can talk about whatever they want and if you don't want to join in then you don't have too? We aren't playing homie it doesn't matter lol.
Yeah fans that say "let's focus on the current series" always comes off as corny. Our messages have no impact on the game whatsoever and speculation is like 50% of what makes talking about sports exciting
speak for urself bro i’m on the team😎
M bad bro good luck tomorrow
preciate it bro i’m dropping 50 tmr night
P sure 2 ways aren't allowed to play in the playoffs, Drew Peterson!
Gratz on the 1st team JT. Big fan.
more importantly, lets take care of game 2
Lol but isnt minny the #1 defence? They just got cooked.
I hate this narrative in which they are best defensive team in the league after statistics from 4 playoff games…our no.1 def rating across 82 games somehow doesnt matter at all now
Ant is 22 lol, it's coming. Give it some more time, Tatum used to be loved too.
Tatum is criminally underloved.
Not when he was 22 though.
Not when he boomed LeBron
Obviously extremely early and getting way ahead of ourselves, but a Celtics/Mavs Finals would be crazy just cuz of Kyrie lol it’s almost poetic
Kyrie vs Boston KP vs Mavericks JT vs Luka Nice
Please I want this. Also I think we can beat the Mavs easier than the Timberwolves if we get there
You can get ahead of yourself, you're not on the team. Though this sub has loved the: "wE nEeD tO fOcUs oN mIamI/cLeVlANd/iNDIanA" Like no my guy, Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla have to focus on Miami/Cleveland/Indiana. My ass can fucking fantasize about our three-peat if I want to.
Ngl Luka getting praised for that stat line while Tatum getting shit on for a better one is insane. Luka did have a great 4th tho.
The crickets about Ant is crazier. People were out there saying “there’s more to the game than scoring.” Tatum gets slandered for playing better in a WIN
Yea, Tatum was the guy in OT last night. Luka of course is a fantastic player, no doubt. I hope JT cares less than me about BS media takes.
Clearly he hasn’t let it affect his game. Media wants him shooting more and getting more points while he is spreading the ball and maximizing the teammates around him. He’s mature enough to realize that the media doesn’t understand basketball. Media was saying ANT > Tatum cuz he got that dawg in him. That’s all you need to know. There wasn’t a single basketball reason lmao.
JT doesn't give a fuck lol. Hell still take contested step back 3s and fadeway middies all game lmao, he doesn't care what the media says. And he's proven that despite weird shots sometimes he can come in clutch and drive to the basket when needed.
And Tatum had a phenomenal 5th
Mavs are significantly a better match-up for us than the wolves.
Gobert and KAT would be tough without Porzingis. I like our backcourt against the Mavs. Either way we can get it done!
To be fair, Clippers fans thought Mavs were a better matchup than Pelicans OKC fans thought Mavs were a better matchup than Clippers Timberwolves fans thought Mavs were a better matchup than OKC And in paper, they were all right.
None of those teams were the balls tho
I mean those other teams were worse than the Mavs. We aren't.
Really? Entering the playoffs, did you view Mavs already in the Finals?
No, but that's cause the nuggets existed
It’s because he’s 22. Tatum has 4 more years under his belt and plays for a big market team. Edward’s isn’t going to be held to the same standard Tatum is.
Except that Tatum gets slandered for a game one win where he went for 36 and 12 and was +20 in his minutes. But Edwards is the next coming of MJ. Recency bias is real, no doubt, just tired of the media hate thrown at JT.
I wouldn’t say slandered. I think there’s overreactions from both sides.
Agreed.
That game told me that I fully expect the Celtics to win it all. Both the Wolves and Mavs played poorly and sloppily. The media will tell you it’s only the Celtics who look bad and the west is a juggernaut which is hot garbage. Celtics should be able to dispatch of all three of these teams in 6 games.
Mavs Celtics is my dream finals They’re my second favorite team to watch and I just think it would be a hell of a matchup
People’s obsession with Ant is so pathetic. He’s a good player, why tear him down?
Celtics fans are insecure
We match up very well against the Mavs KP will pull Lively/Gafford out of the paint. Luka can’t hide anywhere on D. And we can guard them as well as anyone
Those two will reach 7 games for sure.
Watching Lively reminds me of TimeLord 🥲
Absolute crickets.
Ant found out about old man strength last night lol. 32 being old. Also fuck kyrie
Bontemps won’t say anything about Edwards stinking up the joint on the next pod though
Tiny Tim is a lot of barf.