NBA 2021-22 Season Thread - [Insert Whitty Title Here]

Jozu said:

Look at the Celtics. The reason they were the number 1 defense and are in the finals is directly linked to their outstanding perimeter defenders, and will be the reason they win this series.

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If this goes to 7 I don't think the Dubs will lose that last game at home. Have a feeling Curry would have an even better game than last night.

If this goes 7 Celtics are fucked. They need to win the next 2 or its over for them. It will come down to Game 6. They havent lost 2 in a row since March so I believe they will get their shit together and win game 5, so they then need to close out in Game 6. Im not sure they have the juice in order to come back from that let down at home and then win with everything on the line in California. I mean, if they lose Game 5 its over over, but again, even if they tied it up to make it 3-3 by winning at home in game 6, taking the deciding game 7 is a TALL task.

Anything could happen, but if the Celtics can win this next game, they have a good chance at pulling it off.

Hold on Jozu. Let me double check that hot take. In a 2-2 series, if Boston goes to San Fran and wins Game 5 on the road, and is a single win away from the championship with the next game on their home floor..... they then have a chance at pulling this off? Are you sure about that?

Im simply saying that is there only path forward....lol? Do you think they would win a game 7?

Jozu said:

Im simply saying that is there only path forward....lol? Do you think they would win a game 7?

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That depends entirely on which Tatum shows up to game 7

Wiggins stepping the fuck up in these playoffs. With the way this series has gone I never would've thought we could have snagged a double digit win with Curry not making a single three.

Welp....the Celtics made it this far....but I think its over now. They still couldnt win with Curry doing nothing.

If someone said Curry will not hit a single 3 in game 5 but the Warriors will still win they would of been laughed at.

Celts just cant make shots. They will win game 6 but taking 7 is a task too tall.

Jozu said:

Welp....the Celtics made it this far....but I think its over now. They still couldnt win with Curry doing nothing.

If someone said Curry will not hit a single 3 in game 5 but the Warriors will still win they would of been laughed at.

Celts just cant make shots. They will win game 6 but taking 7 is a task too tall.

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This. And Tatum playing a good game.

Brahma said:

This. And Tatum playing a good game.

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Last night was his best game of the Finals and he missed way too many FTs and was tired af by the end of the game. Ime needs rely on the bench a bit more because Brown and Tatum have been falling apart in the fourth quarters.

People always overlook the Warriors defense and I don't get it. They've been a defensive-minded team since the Mark Jackson days. I think they just see the offensive superstars and assume all they do is score points. They're good on both sides of the ball.

Brahma said:

This. And Tatum playing a good game.

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Tatum is pulling a 2011 LeBron 4th Quarter No Show in this Finals.

Tatum is either going to capture greatness over the next 2 games or fade into mediocrity.

Yes, his career will be totally defined by these two games and he'll never have another chance at a final again if he doesn't win this one. Just like that time the 49ers folded as a franchise.

Well he could definetly make it back. But im sure you understand its not easy making it to the finals. Boston one trip in last 11 years. My point is the difference in his career legacy will be massively different if he leads the Celtics to win the next 2 games.

And you guys act like I wasnt joking, but thanks for continiously thinking about comments I made 3 years ago.

Tatum has been pretty middling this entire finals, don't see him randomly stepping up now.

That's a great move for the Mavs. Their problem down the stretch was no reliable secondary scorer.

As long as he doesn't become another Clint Capela. Strong in the regular season and can't score in the playoffs. At least Wood has a jump shot.