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Post by chopper31 on May 28, 2022 3:03:21 GMT -7
The great thing about sports is that you just don’t know. I thought Boston was a lock tonight. I wasn’t alone in that. Everybody did. I thought they’d blow em out at home. I thought Boston would win up until about 40 seconds were left. But Miami players all saw Draymond Green say they would be playing the Celtics last night and used it. Butler returning from the missing persons list and had a monster game. Even Lowry was good. Bam was shit but it didn’t matter cuz Butler had 47. Will he be able to do it in game 7? Doubt it. Is Tyler Herro coming back? Doubt it. Have no idea what will happen in game 7 but the Celtics aren’t closers and that’s gonna eat at em for the next 2 days Bam was indeed trash. He can’t afford to have an encore performance like that. Strus was clutch in the 2nd Half, as was Tucker. The chances of Butler scoring 40+ in Game 7 are about the same as Derrick White having the game of his life again, so Bam MUST show up. Lowry also needs to be who he is capable of being. Time Lord is clearly on a minutes restriction, which is a tough break for the Celtics as he has such an impact when he’s in the game. Tatum & Brown combined for 50 which is about normal, so it’s too bad they couldn’t capitalize on Derrick White’s clutch performance in front of their home crowd. Brown choked in crunch time, missing 2 important free throws (consecutively), and turning a should be bucket into an offensive foul late in the game. But as I said earlier this week, he’s a “Robin” so don’t expect him to be Batman in the biggest moments. Overall it was an exciting game (for a change). I’m not surprised the Series went to 7 games, but I am most definitely surprised how it all played out. Hopefully this Game 7 doesn’t follow suit to the others that have taken place in these playoffs…
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Post by chopper31 on May 28, 2022 3:29:12 GMT -7
I’m gonna use that name for a covers band: Endless Hand Jobs I'd buy tickets. If they are smart, they would only sell tickets electronically, because that sure sounds like a scene for a “stick up”
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Post by moekid on May 28, 2022 7:56:11 GMT -7
If they are smart, they would only sell tickets electronically, because that sure sounds like a scene for a “stick up” We’ll only perform in strip clubs
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Post by moekid on May 28, 2022 8:11:16 GMT -7
The great thing about sports is that you just don’t know. I thought Boston was a lock tonight. I wasn’t alone in that. Everybody did. I thought they’d blow em out at home. I thought Boston would win up until about 40 seconds were left. But Miami players all saw Draymond Green say they would be playing the Celtics last night and used it. Butler returning from the missing persons list and had a monster game. Even Lowry was good. Bam was shit but it didn’t matter cuz Butler had 47. Will he be able to do it in game 7? Doubt it. Is Tyler Herro coming back? Doubt it. Have no idea what will happen in game 7 but the Celtics aren’t closers and that’s gonna eat at em for the next 2 days Bam was indeed trash. He can’t afford to have an encore performance like that. Strus was clutch in the 2nd Half, as was Tucker. The chances of Butler scoring 40+ in Game 7 are about the same as Derrick White having the game of his life again, so Bam MUST show up. Lowry also needs to be who he is capable of being. Time Lord is clearly on a minutes restriction, which is a tough break for the Celtics as he has such an impact when he’s in the game. Tatum & Brown combined for 50 which is about normal, so it’s too bad they couldn’t capitalize on Derrick White’s clutch performance in front of their home crowd. Brown choked in crunch time, missing 2 important free throws (consecutively), and turning a should be bucket into an offensive foul late in the game. But as I said earlier this week, he’s a “Robin” so don’t expect him to be Batman in the biggest moments. Overall it was an exciting game (for a change). I’m not surprised the Series went to 7 games, but I am most definitely surprised how it all played out. Hopefully this Game 7 doesn’t follow suit to the others that have taken place in these playoffs… Agree for a change. Too many fouls for me to call it exciting but we had a 4th quarter worth watching for once
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Post by ohioboltfan on May 28, 2022 11:20:29 GMT -7
I'd rather have congrats for endless hand jobs. I’m gonna use that name for a covers band: Endless Hand Jobs Isn't that name already taken- or is it just Deshaun Watson's unofficial nickname??
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Post by chargerfreak on May 30, 2022 4:35:32 GMT -7
Both of those teams have won a game since then As far as “under the radar” for Miami that makes no sense though, they are the #1 seed. By under the radar I mean no star power, and they are still good. They have Butler, and Butler, and Butler. That is also why they will lose the series. Boston has the best starting 5 in the NBA, and stars will rise like cream in the tub. GS/Boston final. Uh huh
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Post by chopper31 on May 30, 2022 5:37:03 GMT -7
By under the radar I mean no star power, and they are still good. They have Butler, and Butler, and Butler. That is also why they will lose the series. Boston has the best starting 5 in the NBA, and stars will rise like cream in the tub. GS/Boston final. Uh huh The series went to 7 games, was decided in the final seconds and was basically decided by a single shot. If anyone predicted that exact scenario, they deserve a hand job, other than that it was as close as they come. So if we are “self rewarding” ourselves for predictions we have no control over, then I’ll actually give myself one for being reluctant to pick because it was too close to have have a strong feeling about. And Miami’s starting 5 outscored Boston’s starting 5 by 2 points. Butler/Bam outscored Tatum/Brown by 10. Butler/Bam/Lowry outscored Tatum/Brown/Smart by 1. Nobody else in the game was significant, but Max Strus came very close to being the hero of the day a few times. So the only thing about your post (which you felt necessary to self quote) that has any merit is the “GD/Boston final”…
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Post by moekid on May 30, 2022 8:25:37 GMT -7
The series went to 7 games, was decided in the final seconds and was basically decided by a single shot. If anyone predicted that exact scenario, they deserve a hand job, other than that it was as close as they come. So if we are “self rewarding” ourselves for predictions we have no control over, then I’ll actually give myself one for being reluctant to pick because it was too close to have have a strong feeling about. And Miami’s starting 5 outscored Boston’s starting 5 by 2 points. Butler/Bam outscored Tatum/Brown by 10. Butler/Bam/Lowry outscored Tatum/Brown/Smart by 1. Nobody else in the game was significant, but Max Strus came very close to being the hero of the day a few times. So the only thing about your post (which you felt necessary to self quote) that has any merit is the “GD/Boston final”… Aren’t you the guy who said Miami had the best depth.? I guess not. Boston looked like the best team if not the best finishers. Anyway, weird series and weird game. Didn’t really feel that competitive and Boston just seems to have trouble closing out. Oddest thing was taking away a Strus 3 nearly 10 minutes after he made it because the league office supposedly ruled that he stepped out of bounds. I saw one replay and it was close. Not really clear that his foot touched OB enough tho it was over the OB line. But to take it away 10 minutes later by the league office was ridiculous. Are those the only plays they review? Should they overturn every wrong call on the floor? It has a bit of a stench when that’s the only call the league office overturns. If they had those 3 Butler would t have had to launch that I’ll advised 3 at the end or intentionally foul with 11 or so seconds left. Anyway, puking to see Boston in the finals. Hope GSW takes it 4-0 but I’ll settle for a win in the series.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jun 1, 2022 5:03:15 GMT -7
The series went to 7 games, was decided in the final seconds and was basically decided by a single shot. If anyone predicted that exact scenario, they deserve a hand job, other than that it was as close as they come. So if we are “self rewarding” ourselves for predictions we have no control over, then I’ll actually give myself one for being reluctant to pick because it was too close to have have a strong feeling about. And Miami’s starting 5 outscored Boston’s starting 5 by 2 points. Butler/Bam outscored Tatum/Brown by 10. Butler/Bam/Lowry outscored Tatum/Brown/Smart by 1. Nobody else in the game was significant, but Max Strus came very close to being the hero of the day a few times. So the only thing about your post (which you felt necessary to self quote) that has any merit is the “GD/Boston final”… Aren’t you the guy who said Miami had the best depth.? I guess not. Boston looked like the best team if not the best finishers. Anyway, weird series and weird game. Didn’t really feel that competitive and Boston just seems to have trouble closing out. Oddest thing was taking away a Strus 3 nearly 10 minutes after he made it because the league office supposedly ruled that he stepped out of bounds. I saw one replay and it was close. Not really clear that his foot touched OB enough tho it was over the OB line. But to take it away 10 minutes later by the league office was ridiculous. Are those the only plays they review? Should they overturn every wrong call on the floor? It has a bit of a stench when that’s the only call the league office overturns. If they had those 3 Butler would t have had to launch that I’ll advised 3 at the end or intentionally foul with 11 or so seconds left. Anyway, puking to see Boston in the finals. Hope GSW takes it 4-0 but I’ll settle for a win in the series. Yes he was. My grand predictions have all come true. It's killing him.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jun 1, 2022 5:04:23 GMT -7
The series went to 7 games, was decided in the final seconds and was basically decided by a single shot. If anyone predicted that exact scenario, they deserve a hand job, other than that it was as close as they come. So if we are “self rewarding” ourselves for predictions we have no control over, then I’ll actually give myself one for being reluctant to pick because it was too close to have have a strong feeling about. And Miami’s starting 5 outscored Boston’s starting 5 by 2 points. Butler/Bam outscored Tatum/Brown by 10. Butler/Bam/Lowry outscored Tatum/Brown/Smart by 1. Nobody else in the game was significant, but Max Strus came very close to being the hero of the day a few times. So the only thing about your post (which you felt necessary to self quote) that has any merit is the “GD/Boston final”… My predictions have come true, talky talk is over. Not bad for a guy "that doesn't know a basketball from a medicine ball" huh ?
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Post by chopper31 on Jun 1, 2022 13:51:38 GMT -7
The series went to 7 games, was decided in the final seconds and was basically decided by a single shot. If anyone predicted that exact scenario, they deserve a hand job, other than that it was as close as they come. So if we are “self rewarding” ourselves for predictions we have no control over, then I’ll actually give myself one for being reluctant to pick because it was too close to have have a strong feeling about. And Miami’s starting 5 outscored Boston’s starting 5 by 2 points. Butler/Bam outscored Tatum/Brown by 10. Butler/Bam/Lowry outscored Tatum/Brown/Smart by 1. Nobody else in the game was significant, but Max Strus came very close to being the hero of the day a few times. So the only thing about your post (which you felt necessary to self quote) that has any merit is the “GD/Boston final”… Aren’t you the guy who said Miami had the best depth.? I guess not. Boston looked like the best team if not the best finishers. Anyway, weird series and weird game. Didn’t really feel that competitive and Boston just seems to have trouble closing out. Oddest thing was taking away a Strus 3 nearly 10 minutes after he made it because the league office supposedly ruled that he stepped out of bounds. I saw one replay and it was close. Not really clear that his foot touched OB enough tho it was over the OB line. But to take it away 10 minutes later by the league office was ridiculous. Are those the only plays they review? Should they overturn every wrong call on the floor? It has a bit of a stench when that’s the only call the league office overturns. If they had those 3 Butler would t have had to launch that I’ll advised 3 at the end or intentionally foul with 11 or so seconds left. Anyway, puking to see Boston in the finals. Hope GSW takes it 4-0 but I’ll settle for a win in the series. Yes, I did say that…and their depth is what kept them in the series as both Lowry and Herro missed games. I was thinking the same on the Strus 3 that got stripped away. It really did end up being a game altering call…
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Post by chopper31 on Jun 1, 2022 13:54:25 GMT -7
The series went to 7 games, was decided in the final seconds and was basically decided by a single shot. If anyone predicted that exact scenario, they deserve a hand job, other than that it was as close as they come. So if we are “self rewarding” ourselves for predictions we have no control over, then I’ll actually give myself one for being reluctant to pick because it was too close to have have a strong feeling about. And Miami’s starting 5 outscored Boston’s starting 5 by 2 points. Butler/Bam outscored Tatum/Brown by 10. Butler/Bam/Lowry outscored Tatum/Brown/Smart by 1. Nobody else in the game was significant, but Max Strus came very close to being the hero of the day a few times. So the only thing about your post (which you felt necessary to self quote) that has any merit is the “GD/Boston final”… My predictions have come true, talky talk is over. Not bad for a guy "that doesn't know a basketball from a medicine ball" huh ? Remind me again, but you made your predictions on 5/22, correct ? Golden State went up 3-0 in their series on that day, so way to go out on a limb ! Then your half assed statement of “Something tells me Boston in the East. But Miami is a good under the radar story.” just oozes confidence as well. I can tell you were really standing behind that prediction, and would have been the first to admit you got it wrong, if that “under the radar” #1 seed won. Well done !
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Post by chargerfreak on Jun 2, 2022 5:19:35 GMT -7
My predictions have come true, talky talk is over. Not bad for a guy "that doesn't know a basketball from a medicine ball" huh ? Remind me again, but you made your predictions on 5/22, correct ? Golden State went up 3-0 in their series on that day, so way to go out on a limb ! Then your half assed statement of “Something tells me Boston in the East. But Miami is a good under the radar story.” just oozes confidence as well. I can tell you were really standing behind that prediction, and would have been the first to admit you got it wrong, if that “under the radar” #1 seed won. Well done ! I call em as I see em, and let the rest cry.
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Post by chargerfreak on Jun 2, 2022 5:23:26 GMT -7
My predictions have come true, talky talk is over. Not bad for a guy "that doesn't know a basketball from a medicine ball" huh ? Remind me again, but you made your predictions on 5/22, correct ? Golden State went up 3-0 in their series on that day, so way to go out on a limb ! Then your half assed statement of “Something tells me Boston in the East. But Miami is a good under the radar story.” just oozes confidence as well. I can tell you were really standing behind that prediction, and would have been the first to admit you got it wrong, if that “under the radar” #1 seed won. Well done ! I picked GS. But to win the series they are -160 favorite. Boston is +135. Is it worth the bet to take the underdog ? What kind of chance do you give Boston.
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Post by moekid on Jun 2, 2022 8:53:47 GMT -7
Remind me again, but you made your predictions on 5/22, correct ? Golden State went up 3-0 in their series on that day, so way to go out on a limb ! Then your half assed statement of “Something tells me Boston in the East. But Miami is a good under the radar story.” just oozes confidence as well. I can tell you were really standing behind that prediction, and would have been the first to admit you got it wrong, if that “under the radar” #1 seed won. Well done ! I picked GS. But to win the series they are -160 favorite. Boston is +135. Is it worth the bet to take the underdog ? What kind of chance do you give Boston. They’re in the Finals. Very good chance. Celts big 3 are younger, bigger and stronger than the Warriors big 3. Warriors big 3 is more skilled. Will be interesting. Warriors did a great job of filling in their roster when Klay and Steph were out hurt. Poole, Wiggins and even a couple of rooks have been helpful. As far as I’m concerned the Warriors have to win. I absolutely cannot take a Celts championship
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