Celtics/NBA 2022 Playoffs- Part 6 - The NBA Finals - Celtics go back to Boston trailing 3-2

[N o o d l e s]

I think that I read also that instead of overdriving to the basket, he should pull up, along those lines. Ime said he thinks Tatum is hunting for fouls. Sorry if I have this incorrect.

Well what I think is he does too much bs when he drives. Just go straight to the rim and go through the contact and you’ll get calls. He f***s around too much in the air. I haven’t seen him really attack the basket since Giannis took him out on that dunk

 

[BernieMcAvoy]

Tatum doesn't get a great whistle for a top 10 player but he also needs to go through players when he drives, he tries to avoid contact or bait fouls way too much for a guy his size. Jimmy Butler is how any wing his size or bigger that can handle the ball should be attacking the basket, he shoots a lot of free throws because of how hard he attacks the basket and creates contact. This isn't the Bucks series where there's always length around the rim making it difficult and forcing you to chuck 3s. The Warriors have a good defense but a soft interior, bottom 10 team in the league for opponents fg% at the rim. The Warriors are trying to make Tatum go on his off hand when he drives and he's letting them because he won't go through Draymond or Looney, he's not going to get a lot of free throws when he plays that way.

 

[McGarnagle]

When did the NBA finals switch from 2-3-2 to 2-2-1-1-1?

 

[quietbruinfan]

When did the NBA finals switch from 2-3-2 to 2-2-1-1-1?

Quite a while back, like early 2000s I think. Edit, I was wrong, 2013. NBA Finals switch to 2-2-1-1-1 format

 

[bwunderlich]

When did the NBA switch to a week off before each game? Do teams take a train to travel?

Stanley Cup could almost be awarded before they drag this never ending rest-fest to a conclusion.

 

[quietbruinfan]

When did the NBA switch to a week off before each game? Do teams take a train to travel?

Stanley Cup could almost be awarded before they drag this never ending rest-fest to a conclusion.

Horford and RW need all the rest they can get.

 

[BostonBob]

When did the NBA finals switch from 2-3-2 to 2-2-1-1-1?

About 10 years ago.

EDIT: quietbruinfan already answered the question.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Turnovers and Marcus Smart trying to play hero ball. Every Celtics loss is the same blueprint.

Pretty much. When is Tatum going to take over a game as well.

 

[Maine Fan]

Good luck tonight, Celtics.

 

[Alicat]

Let's Go Celtics!

 

[Shaun]

no confidence tonight with tony brothers

 

[DangleCity]

Am I just watching games with green-tinted glasses or does Tatum get absolutely zero help from the refs?

He misses more layups than any star player I've seen but he's getting bumped and hacked and doesn't draw any fouls when he drives into the lane compared to a Butler or even Wiggins.

Honestly half the time he is complaining there is no foul. They will show the replay and the call is marginal at best. I know everyone complains, but I think he does himself no favors by complaining about every call. He also goes into stretches were he is not attacking the basket, so I don't know how he is expecting to get calls when not going to the hoop. His FTA are up from the regular season not sure what else there is to complain about

 

[quietbruinfan]

Let's Go Celtics!

Brothers and Tiven, say goodnight Gracie. We had better get "the extender" for game 6!

 

[Alicat]

Brothers and Tiven, say goodnight Gracie. We had better get "the extender" for game 6!

All but guaranteed at this point.

Just hoping the extra rest will help the guys who are banged up.

I'm wearing my Horford jersey now like I did in Games 1 and 3 so fingers crossed.

 

[EverettMike]

Tatum and Brown play well and they win. That simple. Curry had the game of his life in Game 3 and the Celtics would have won if those two guys played well.

What's funny though is that I don't think it matters who wins tonight. Seems destined for 7 since the Celtics seem to require maximum pressure to be eliminated or eliminate someone. No killer instinct. Total Jekyll & Hyde team.

 

[CDJ]

Tommy will be yelling at Tony from the heavens

 

[Maine Fan]

Tommy will be yelling at Tony from the heavens

Sorry, what does this mean? Thanks

 

[08SeaBass08]

Sorry, what does this mean? Thanks

The late Tommy Heinsohn will be screaming at referee Tony Brothers from beyond.

 

[Maine Fan]

The late Tommy Heinsohn will be screaming at referee Tony Brothers from beyond.

Thank you, I agree

 

[Mione134]

Tony f***ing Brothers. Sigh.

We'll lets get into Draymonds head and hope he snaps at Tony and gets those techs!


Key here. Don't play like a dickhead, and don't go looking for fouls coughTatumcough. You wanna be a superstar? Well show up tonight.

No turnovers. Hard d. Shoot the ball well. No bad shots. No chucking up 3's for fun. Dig deep. Play hard. Just win.

Believe.

 

[Maine Fan]

All Celtics hands on the floor for this one. No, wait. RW III may not play. Don't go looking for fouls. Shoot the ball with accuracy. Don't get into foul trouble. Don't turn over the ball while dribbling. Don't turn over the ball while passing it. Play as the team. Just play a full 60 minutes at 100%.

Am I asking for too much? I don't think so because they have done the above before more than once.

Go Celtics

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Pretty much a must win tonight or they're effed... In my opinion at least.

 

[pgm16]

Go Celtics !!

 

[shelbysdad]

Same as always

Limit turnovers

No stretches of bad shooting

 

[BernieMcAvoy]

I am once again asking Udoka to go small at some point