Celtics/NBA 2023-2024 NBA Playoffs: Round 3 - (1) Boston vs (6) Indiana

[EverettMike]

So much for no awards.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Celtics announce the NBA has selected Brad Stevens Executive of the Year;

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[Mione134]

I don't think he will be with us when his contract expires unless there is new TV money.

I think Brad will figure out a way.

 

[Maine Fan]

I think Brad will figure out a way.

I hope you are correct. He will demand a lot of money.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Stevens' focus is squarely on gm 5, not the Executive award that the NBA Just announced

 

[Maine Fan]

Stevens' focus is squarely on gm 5, not the Executive award that the NBA Just announced

As he should be. They need to close out this series at home with the next game. Don't give the Heat hope.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

As he should be. They need to close out this series at home with the next game. Don't give the Heat hope.

also reports that Lebron might test FA for the 1st time since 2018 after Denver eliminated the Lakers.

 

[Maine Fan]

also reports that Lebron might test FA for the 1st time since 2018 after Denver eliminated

What happened to him hooking up with his son? Was that a dream situation?

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

What happened to him hooking up with his son? Was that a dream situation?

Bronny hasn't been drafted yet.....

 

[Mione134]

What happened to him hooking up with his son? Was that a dream situation?

That's why he'll test FA.

Whomever drafts Bronny, or LeBron tells to drafts, he'll go and play with him.

 

[CDJ]

I for one can’t wait for 6th man Lebron next year

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

no Porzingis for gm 5 (solus strain)

 

[Maine Fan]

no Porzingis for gm 5 (solus strain)

He is not needed for the close out game, if Tatum and Brown can stay focused, just do basis shots and get the points. There are enough defender to play defence a necessary part and there are enough scorers to produce points. Brown and Tatum have zero (0) turnovers.

CLOSEOUT GAME 4-1

 

[Mione134]

Let him rest until we need him. We got lucky it wasn't anything worse.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Celtics should beat anyone in East with or without Porzingis.

Finals against Nuggets is a different story.

 

[Johnnyduke]

Stevens' focus is squarely on gm 5, not the Executive award that the NBA Just announced

Not sure what focus a GM puts towards a series. His work is already done. Got me thinking though if Brad ever pops in for some film study with the coaches.

 

[Maine Fan]

Celtics should beat anyone in East with or without Porzingis.

Finals against Nuggets is a different story.

SHOUD is such a big word for this team.

 

[Maine Fan]

Another 3-1 Close Out game, however, one never knows which Tatum or Brown one will get. The one that does it all or screws up. Imagine Jaylen Brown had 6 turnovers in game 4, that was 2 more than the rest of the team. Also he only got, 1 of 3 3Ps, 2 of 4 FTs and 7 of 18 FGs Bad night. Was Tatum better YES but not by much, 1 TO, 2 of 6 3Ps, 8 of 8 FTs and 5 of 14 FGs. They were not good players that game. No repeats.

 

[Maine Fan]

Did you know that only 13 NBA teams have come back from a 3-1 playoff deficit. Yep, one of those teams did it in 1997, I think, against the NY Knicks that team was the Miami Heat. HERRO has this year's team excited about this fact. Could you imagine the Celtics losing this round to the Heat?

Porzingis is out. Tatum has a sore ankle. Tatum and Brown have not played that well. Holiday has been off. Pritchard hasn't scored when he played. Hauser hasn't scored. It is possible.

Time to step up and Close Out this series in game 5.

Let's get this done.

 

[gerrycheeversmask]

Just like last year, Boston's best hope for a championship lies with the Celtics.
They're going to need someone to upset Denver for it to happen though.

 

[KOZ37]

I don't know why but I have trouble trusting the Celtics against the Heat. Miami is definitely overmatched but they play hard. They will be without Jacquez tonight which will hurt them further though so any shot at an upset should be gone. Porzingis is going to be missed. I worry about the Jays playing to much hero ball...Porzingis being on the team mitigates that.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

gm 5 tonight @ the Garden (NBCSB/TNT)

 

[TD Charlie]

Wild. A game 5 at home. Chance to move on to the second round. Idgaf about basketball but i hope the Celtics can get it done and give the locals something to be happy about

 

[Mione134]

Potentially, Mike Gorman's last game.

I'm not ready.

 

[Maine Fan]

Potentially, Mike Gorman's last game.

I'm not ready.

It needs to be, not a must. He has had a good run, and Boston has been fortunate.