2022/3 season thread

Zero-Cool · 15-05-2022 9:40pm

There's been problems calling charges back as far as i can remember, actually shooting watching Giannis get away with it so much. Let's go Celtics!

Carcharodon · 15-05-2022 9:41pm

Cant get much better than this on a Sunday

irishguitarlad · 15-05-2022 9:51pm

Celtics have to be the happier there going in, playing poor and winning.

ButtersSuki · 15-05-2022 10:03pm

Giannis though playing well could legitimately have 4 or even 5 fouls now.

ButtersSuki · 15-05-2022 10:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119068282#Comment_119068282

Ah here, stop lying. We all know you’d rather be here in the rain. 🤣

irishguitarlad · 15-05-2022 10:19pm

What the **** are the refs at jesus christ.

Carcharodon · 15-05-2022 10:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119068385#Comment_119068385

Right, I miss the doom and gloom

Celtics looking really good right now, don’t want to jinx it for you but you should be able to put this to bed with that crowd behind the team.

ButtersSuki · 15-05-2022 10:38pm

Jesus these refs

Carcharodon · 15-05-2022 10:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119068503#Comment_119068503

Pritchard is having a good game, I honestly don’t know anything about him, is he really good or just having one of those games ?

irishguitarlad · 16-05-2022 12:02am

Happy that Boston won. Going 4-33 from the 3 point line won't win you a game. I also thought that Budenhozer did a terrible job and made 0 defensive adjustments to defend the perimetre, some of the open looks the Celtics were getting were staggering. I can't see Spoelstra making the same error as he's a far superior coach than Bud. Should be a good series, hopefully the celtics win.

ButtersSuki · 16-05-2022 12:11am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119068559#Comment_119068559

He’s good at what he does. Great at shooting at ball handling, defensive liability be wise of his size. This was NOT a flash in the pan game by any means.

Carcharodon · 16-05-2022 2:00am

Dallas are bringing it big time so far, this would be some result. Luka is putting on a clinic right now, this is a crazy game so far

Carcharodon · 16-05-2022 3:14am

Well, that just happened, I can’t believe the beat down the Mavs just gave the Suns, that was embarrassing for the Suns.

Cant wait to play Luka next Wednesday, going to be intense

SlickRic · 16-05-2022 7:45am

CP3 choking as he does.

Booker a liability when he can't front run. As Jordan would say "it's easy to talk when you're up. the real shít talk is doing it when you're down"

Luka. My God.

2smiggy · 16-05-2022 8:25am

the bucks deciding not to guard Grant Williams for the 3 pointer at all back fired !!

death by 3 pointer

Be interesting to see how the Miami series will go. Celtics will need Rob Williams back for sure

Carcharodon · 17-05-2022 5:13am

Iam torn on the CP3 bashing, I think it’s very easy to tear someone down after bad results like that, Iam by no means a CP3 fanboy, anyone that has watched basketball consistently over the years, knows how good he is but we also know the facts and big losses in big games, it’s easy to pile on when things like this happen but there are a lot of variables that go into these situations.

Has anyone followed Beverly on ESPN yesterday, quality tv, lol, he really doesn’t like CP3 and doesn’t hold back, I love it

Carcharodon · 17-05-2022 5:13am

Heading to game 1 on Wednesday, pretty excited about it now

eagle eye · 17-05-2022 8:38am

Celtics have to do what they did against the Bucks and that's let Jimmy Butler do his thing but shut down his supporting cast.

Corvo · 17-05-2022 11:36am

I think Celtics handle Heat pretty easily, if I'm honest.

Fully expect Heat 4-0 now I've predicted that

2smiggy · 17-05-2022 12:49pm

I think Bam could be a big problem for the Celtics !!

eagle eye · 17-05-2022 1:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119074954#Comment_119074954

Bam will foul himself into trouble against the Celtics.

irishguitarlad · 17-05-2022 8:08pm

Pat Bev was on ESPN again today, he was hilarious haha

ButtersSuki · 18-05-2022 8:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119074543#Comment_119074543

Celtics were always likely to lose Game 1, coming so soon after an incredibly physical Game 7 against a very physical Milwaukee. And that's even at full strength.

I'll take your sweep bet if you want a counter!

I'd still take the Celtics in this series. They're a better team than Miami.

I haven't seen the Game yet (I'll watch it tonight) but it looks like Jimmy Butler went to town.

Corvo · 18-05-2022 10:47am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119079019#Comment_119079019

Yeah I still fancy Boston, too many variables left. I think Bill Simmons mentioned it was one of the worst second halves they've ever had, cant remember the exact stat. And with Horford and Smart surely due back, theres so much room to improve.

Lining up to be a decent series again by the looks of it!

ButtersSuki · 18-05-2022 10:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119079578#Comment_119079578

I haven't listened to Simmons yet but I saw a Kirk Goldsberry tweet that it was the second worst (by 1 point) 3rd quarter in Boston's playoff history. Also their second worst ever playoff margin in a quarter - also by 1 point. And....The Celtics shot 2-for-15 (13.3%) in the 3rd quarter, their worst in ANY quarter over the last 4 seasons. Regular season or playoffs.

What's so bizarre about this is that in the first half they had the second most points in the paint for a half in Play Off history (all teams). Talk about falling off a cliff in the 3rd quarter.

Zero-Cool · 18-05-2022 11:10am

Good first game, should be a great series alright!

pjohnson · 18-05-2022 11:24am

t Round:

Orlando Magic
Oklahoma City Thunder
Houston Rockets
Sacramento Kings
Detroit Pistons
Indiana Pacers
Portland Trail Blazers
New Orleans Pelicans (from Lakers)
San Antonio Spurs
Washington Wizards
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder (from Clippers)
Charlotte Hornets
Cleveland Cavaliers
Charlotte Hornets (from Pelicans)
Atlanta Hawks
Houston Rockets (from Nets)
Chicago Bulls
Minnesota Timberwolves
San Antonio Spurs (from Raptors)
Denver Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies (from Jazz)
Brooklyn Nets (from Sixers)
- Note: The Nets have the option of deferring their acquisition of the Sixers’ pick to 2023. That decision must be made by June 1.
Milwaukee Bucks
San Antonio Spurs (from Celtics)
Dallas Mavericks
Miami Heat
Golden State Warriors
Memphis Grizzlies
Oklahoma City Thunder (from Suns)

Second Round:

Indiana Pacers (from Rockets)
Orlando Magic
Toronto Raptors (from Pistons)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Orlando Magic (from Pacers)
Portland Trail Blazers
Sacramento Kings
San Antonio Spurs (from Lakers)
Cleveland Cavaliers (from Spurs)
Minnesota Timberwolves (from Wizards)
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Knicks
Los Angeles Clippers
Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Hornets
Detroit Pistons (from Nets)
Memphis Grizzlies (from Cavaliers)
Minnesota Timberwolves
Sacramento Kings (from Bulls)
Minnesota Timberwolves (from Nuggets)
Golden State Warriors (from Raptors)
New Orleans Pelicans (from Jazz)
Boston Celtics
Milwaukee Bucks
- Note: The Bucks forfeited their second-round pick due to free agency gun-jumping.
Miami Heat (from Sixers)
- Note: The Heat forfeited their second-round pick due to free agency gun-jumping.
Washington Wizards (from Mavericks)
Golden State Warriors
Cleveland Cavaliers (from Heat)
Portland Trail Blazers (from Grizzlies)
Indiana Pacers (from Suns)

Corvo · 18-05-2022 2:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119079754#Comment_119079754

Be interesting to see if Chet Holmgren still goes #1 (bookies currently have Jabari Smith as favourite). Rockets will do well now regardless, Chet and Jabari should be 1/2 in some combination, leaving Rockets with Banchero.

Carcharodon · 19-05-2022 4:21pm

Was at the game last night, we made Dallas look very average, totally shut down Luka and he looked so frustrated, they will adapt but a good sign

Zero-Cool · 19-05-2022 6:08pm

Awesome man! My dream to go to an NBA game some day.

ButtersSuki · 20-05-2022 5:22am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119074543#Comment_119074543

How’s that prediction working out for you?

🤣

I am joking btw!

2smiggy · 20-05-2022 8:09am

made an effort to watch the game, but fell asleep on the chair before the match typically !! 1.30am is a tough time for the games.

Glad to see the Celtics evened up the series. Seems to be as simple as when they shoot the 3 well they win !!

Corvo · 20-05-2022 8:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119088038#Comment_119088038

Good job I didn't take up that bet. Ah I fancy Celtics to win it 4-2. Smart is just too good (really enjoyed him dropping Streus with a crossover)

Corvo · 20-05-2022 8:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119088193#Comment_119088193

1:30 or 2:00 now for the remainder which is a real killer. Really loved the early Sunday games

Zero-Cool · 21-05-2022 9:57am

Some comeback by the warriors, thought the Mavs were gonna pull off the win. Way too many easy shots inside and unreal outside shooting. Gonna be a good series.

Carcharodon · 21-05-2022 4:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119092951#Comment_119092951

yea, great win, me and a bunch of friends watched it at a big bar in San Diego, was unreal win. I love the composure and it almost feels like the warriors of a few years ago

2smiggy · 23-05-2022 10:13am

think Celtics will win tonight, but under a lot of pressure. Having your second best player score 40 and still lose !! As I thought Bam is someone that will cause them lots of problems.

2smiggy · 24-05-2022 2:02am

Mirror opposite of a first quarter tonight. Should be heading to bed confident with the Celtics but who knows !!

eagle eye · 24-05-2022 2:16am

Lowest ever first quarter score in the playoffs for the Heat in their history, 11 points.

Celtics on fire defensively and Tatum on fire offensively with 12 points in the first being closely followed by White on 10 points.

2smiggy · 24-05-2022 2:38am

Could not go to bed, enjoying it too much. Celtics playing great. Rob Williams a huge difference. Also Horford

eagle eye · 24-05-2022 2:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119105284#Comment_119105284

Yeah Williams has been awesome so far, Horford great as per usual.

Tatum 24 points without a three.

ButtersSuki · 24-05-2022 1:30pm

The scheduling in these Play Offs is mad and it's showing in the injuries that are piling up for all East Teams it seems (but not so much the West). I'm not saying this as a Celtics fan but it does impact the quality of play when you have to go every other day with travel included - I just hate seeing guys get injured and this schedule is causing some of them. Boston have just had to play Miami and Milwaukee back to back in 2 very physical series. GS could be finished tonight and have a week off before the Finals start. Its a huge advantage to have that rest then play one of two teams that have been beaten up for 2 weeks.

This is the premier showcase for the League - they should want the best product possible - and that means giving guys sufficient rest.

As a Celtics fan I strongly suspected they'd win last night. I also think they'll come out of the East be that winning the next 2 straight or winning in Miami in Game 7. I think Boston are a better team than Miami, but Miami are tougher, more street-wise and smarter. It could go either way of course, but again, back to those injuries

ButtersSuki · 25-05-2022 10:35am

LeBron makes 3rd Team All NBA - absolute joke when his team didn't even make the Play In, let alone the Play Offs.

2021-22 All-NBA teams:

First: Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum

Second: Joel Embiid, Ja Morant, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan

Third: Karl-Anthony Towns, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Trae Young, Pascal Siakam

ButtersSuki · 25-05-2022 10:36am

In a strange way the MISSED 0 GAMES is almost the most impressive stat.

eagle eye · 25-05-2022 10:42am

And all that was after close to 2 years away from the game trying to make it at baseball.

eagle eye · 25-05-2022 11:37pm

This is a great read, it's about tonight's matchup.

https://www.espn.com/nba/insider/insider/story/_/id/33978353

eagle eye · 26-05-2022 1:47am

Let's go Celtics!!!

This game is so big, you win you get two chances to make the finals.

Rob Williams and Smart both healthy enough to start.

Heat without Herro again.

eagle eye · 26-05-2022 2:50am

This is the type of game we were expecting in this series, super defense fir most of it. 42-37 Heat at halftime. 6 points for Brown, 4 for Tatum, 7 for Butler, Bam has 10.

eagle eye · 26-05-2022 3:42am

Celtics on fire since halftime, up by 17 early in the fourth.

Rob Brown has been awesome tonight again.

I think we should nickname Al Horford fine wine because he just gets better as he gets older.

Defense has been on top for the Celtics all night, Heat have fallen off on defense in the second half.

Carcharodon · 27-05-2022 5:45am

Warriors through to another finals, kind of crazy really, was way too easy, I think if we played Phoenix it would of went 7 games. I thought Dallas would put up a lot better fight, I knew we were better but Doncic had been unreal, his defense is shocking, so **** lazy and toys go out of the pram when he doesn’t get his way, he needs to change that if he really wants to be seen as a great

Should be playing Celtics I’d say, that’s going to be a legit series, tough one to call. I would of definitely said Celtics a few weeks ago after the run they went on second half of season but Warriors have hit their groove now. Every single Warriors player is contributing, Curry is not trying too much, he turns it on when needed, Wiggins and Looney are like new players, Draymond just a beast as ever, Klay isn’t consistent yet but shows up when needed. Everyone on the bench giving good minutes

Can’t wait to go to a finals game at the new stadium, hopefully it’s just as good as Oracle

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