The HEAT over Celtics are a LIVE DOG......

[IBetYou]

Your not kidding
The heat not the same team w/o Dragic
Thank G.D
He was as useless as Shaq to us in his last 2 yrs
We are better without him
Turns ball over too much misses too many 3s

Well obviously I'm talking about the finals version of Dragic (i.e 2 years ago). Yeesh, low IQ on here.

[ChuckyTheGoat]

Call it what you want but it's not the same team. HEAT aren't the same without Dragic and the Warriors aren't the same with Iggy washed up.

Is that Stan Van Gundy in your avatar?

Hope you're making serious bank, bruh.

[Ian]

Money is coming in on the Celtics. I saw -153 last night and now the best I see is -175. That surprises me a little... I feel like it will be a close series.

[Madison]

Miami lacks height to bother Boston

This is the crux of the equation. Boston likely has a plus w/p versus GS with an inferior team over the last 5 years because they have a multitude of perimeter defenders. What they can't or have difficulty defending is the interior without Rob Williams.

[Madison]

So the NBA series are based on what happens the first 5 games? I didn't know that. I thought Boston wore out Milwaukee and shut them down as the series went on and won. I guess Milwaukee will be playing mia.

Pretty obvious that they across the board wore them down. MIL had little left late.

[Madison]

Tough to stop a 6'11 guy that can steamroll his way to the basket as the refs turn a blind eye. HEAT don't have anyone like that.

Well, 6'11" and what 260 toned? It's an absolute travesty how they allow him to use his left arm to clear the defender.

[Madison]

Homie ... Miami heat a great team and basically the same as 2020 version but more mature now.

And the C's aren't more mature from 1-3 years ago? These are 22-24 yr olds who have been to the conference finals what 3 times now.

[homie1975]

Homie ... Miami heat a great team and basically the same as 2020 version but more mature now.

And the C's aren't more mature from 1-3 years ago? These are 22-24 yr olds who have been to the conference finals what 3 times now.

Maddie,
It was in reply to another poster saying that Miami lost 2Y ago and my point was Miami lost to lebron and the lakers and are more mature now. Btw the biggest dawg on the floor is Jimmy butler. Anyone who played organized ball knows what I'm talking about. You need an alpha dawg on your team.

No one not even Tatum is as big a dogg as jimmy. Major league doggggg

[hehfest]

I just love how everyone thinks Boston is so good
And underestimating Miami
Miami is no powerhouse
But we beat this almost same team 2 yrs ago
Regardless anything can happen
But anyone who says Boston is so much better doesn’t know sports
I’m just annoyed they put my panthers and heat game on the same night
Nobody will want to miss the Tampa /fl nhl
Game
They will carry atleast 2-3 people each game off

There is a word in this business called "HYPE", and that hype is not on the Heat.

[Art Vandelay]

Take Celts at Plus $ Game 1 - If they lose they'll be around Even for the series. I'm confident they'll get one at Miami.

[kimwash78]

There is a word in this business called "HYPE", and that hype is not on the Heat.

And there is what is called overhyped
And it’s the Celtics
The best player on the team is Tatum
And I’ll take Jimmy in the playoffs over him
Not regular season
The rest of the Celtic team is just ride players like the heat team
I’m not saying this heat team is the like days of Dwayne Wade
But people are overhyping this Celtic team who went 7 to an injured Milwaukee team

[johnnyvegas13]

Could go either way

nba happy w either team

[pimike]

Depends on Lowry's status.

Bingo

[Madison]

Maddie,
It was in reply to another poster saying that Miami lost 2Y ago and my point was Miami lost to lebron and the lakers and are more mature now. Btw the biggest dawg on the floor is Jimmy butler. Anyone who played organized ball knows what I'm talking about. You need an alpha dawg on your team.

No one not even Tatum is as big a dogg as jimmy. Major league doggggg

I played my share of organized ball and coached a bit. To be fair I really only watch the C's so my intimate knowledge of MIA/Butler is limited. I'll be interested to see firsthand your comments on Butler (He'll certainly get some defensive pressure). Interestingly, someone wrote an article highlighting how Butler was nearing the end of the road and for Butler vs Tatum, how the most pressure was on Butler.

FWIW, the scheduling of some of these series is open to question. MIL/BOS played first 3 games in 7 days, and now BOS needs to travel to rested MIA team on 36 hours rest???

[Madison]

And there is what is called overhyped
And it’s the Celtics
The best player on the team is Tatum
And I’ll take Jimmy in the playoffs over him
Not regular season
The rest of the Celtic team is just ride players like the heat team
I’m not saying this heat team is the like days of Dwayne Wade
But people are overhyping this Celtic team who went 7 to an injured Milwaukee team

They were arguably the best team the last 3 months of the season, and their winning point margin was second to none.

I think it's a joke Ime Udoka finished 5th in Coach of the Year.

With all that being said, they live and die by the 3. Look at some of the teams they lost to (worst in the league) and those they beat. MIA better defend the 3 or hope BOS has off nights, which they are certainly capable of.

[Madison]

And there is what is called overhyped
And it’s the Celtics
The best player on the team is Tatum
And I’ll take Jimmy in the playoffs over him
Not regular season
The rest of the Celtic team is just ride players like the heat team
I’m not saying this heat team is the like days of Dwayne Wade
But people are overhyping this Celtic team who went 7 to an injured Milwaukee team

I believe there a whole bunch of teams out there who would love to have J Brown, and R Williams. There's not a whole lot to not like about either.

[kimwash78]

They were arguably the best team the last 3 months of the season, and their winning point margin was second to none.

I think it's a joke Ime Udoka finished 5th in Coach of the Year.

With all that being said, they live and die by the 3. Look at some of the teams they lost to (worst in the league) and those they beat. MIA better defend the 3 or hope BOS has off nights, which they are certainly capable of.

First of all this in reference to this post and the bottom..
Wtf does regular season have to do w playoffs first of all?
Look what Trey Young did end of the season and Miami shut him down.
Miami is better 3 pt team than Boston
Only thing Miami lacks is size.
Udoka is prodigy of Popovich so of course he would pick up some of his traits
J brown is an average to ok at best and R Williams has size but injury prone
In fact I would take Theis before him anyday

[KiDBaZkiT]

FLOPSton is unwatchable. Would love to see them go down to the Heat. For no reason other than the constant flopping and baiting of the officials.

[MiDNiTe]

Boston are a good road team, they will at least win 1 of the 2 Miami home games so taking Boston game 1 and if they lose going to double up, really believe they're a very good team and will beat heat inside 6 games

[Madison]

First of all this in reference to this post and the bottom..
Wtf does regular season have to do w playoffs first of all?
Look what Trey Young did end of the season and Miami shut him down.
Miami is better 3 pt team than Boston
Only thing Miami lacks is size.
Udoka is prodigy of Popovich so of course he would pick up some of his traits
J brown is an average to ok at best and R Williams has size but injury prone
In fact I would take Theis before him anyday

WOW, I'd like to take the ML on Theis versus Williams. You are dead wrong there.

And seriously without D Robinson who I'll give you, there aren't many better 3 pointing shooting teams than the C's. Look up some stats as to where Smart compares last 3 years ago or so in top 3 % shooters. He was like 3rd to Curry and 1 other. I get it, he's infuriating, 1-6 one night and 5-6 the next but the stats are crazy stupid.

[Madison]

FLOPSton is unwatchable. Would love to see them go down to the Heat. For no reason other than the constant flopping and baiting of the officials.

Boy, for the most part I'll give you this, but the entire league is plagued with it. Udoka , quoted after game 3 (I think) , we need to learn to flop better. MIL no slouch to flopping.

BOS, baiting/complaining to REFS does nothing less than hurt them. I'm biased arguably, but I think they got the worst of the calls in the MIL series. Let me know when they stop letting the freak stop creating offensive fouls with his left hand. It's near criminal.

[Madison]

Boston are a good road team, they will at least win 1 of the 2 Miami home games so taking Boston game 1 and if they lose going to double up, really believe they're a very good team and will beat heat inside 6 games

Just a little worried game 1 with Heat rested and BOS coming off emotional G7 win, traveling, and playing within 36 hours.

[kimwash78]

WOW, I'd like to take the ML on Theis versus Williams. You are dead wrong there.

And seriously without D Robinson who I'll give you, there aren't many better 3 pointing shooting teams than the C's. Look up some stats as to where Smart compares last 3 years ago or so in top 3 % shooters. He was like 3rd to Curry and 1 other. I get it, he's infuriating, 1-6 one night and 5-6 the next but the stats are crazy stupid.

Duncan Robinson?
Barely plays for us now
Strus is a better 3 pt than him
And didn’t even mention Herro
I’ll take tucker in the right hand corner over anyone on the court shooting a 3

[Madison]

Duncan Robinson?
Barely plays for us now
Strus is a better 3 pt than him
And didn’t even mention Herro
I’ll take tucker in the right hand corner over anyone on the court shooting a 3

Arguably, I only watch BOS. What the hell happened to Robinson. I did read that he hadn't been playing a whole lot, but wasn't he one of the best 3 point shooters in the NBA?

[kimwash78]

Just a little worried game 1 with Heat rested and BOS coming off emotional G7 win, traveling, and playing within 36 hours.

Anymore excuses?
All Boston fans do this
They better start early for overrated Mac Jones
When the patriots will be in last in the East this yr

[kimwash78]

Arguably, I only watch BOS. What the hell happened to Robinson. I did read that he hadn't been playing a whole lot, but wasn't he one of the best 3 point shooters in the NBA?

Robinson
To me was never that good
Overachieved in rookie season
Once got his contract went downhill
A defense liability
Not a 3 pt specialist at all

[Goat Milk]

Lowry blows
Miami is better off if Oladipo and Herro take his minutes

[Madison]

Anymore excuses?
All Boston fans do this
They better start early for overrated Mac Jones
When the patriots will be in last in the East this yr

Try to be more serious pls. We're talking about MIA/BOS I thought. All I did was state facts.

[Madison]

Lowry blows
Miami is better off if Oladipo and Herro take his minutes

Has he really regressed that far? As stated I really only watch BOS, but he was "the man" in his day no??

[Mackballs]

Just a little worried game 1 with Heat rested and BOS coming off emotional G7 win, traveling, and playing within 36 hours.

It's more like 50 hours rest...so basically two days. They should be fine.

[Snowball]

It's more like 50 hours rest...so basically two days. They should be fine.

I think they could lose tonight
then run away with it

[BeatTheJerk]

Has he really regressed that far? As stated I really only watch BOS, but he was "the man" in his day no??

Yea he recently has only if it’s temp, he’s injury prone because he is “heavy” & he’s rusty no in-game rhythm currently. He needs to stay his ass on the bench.

[homie1975]

Horford and Smart are Both OUT for the Celtics tonight...

[texhooper]

I just love how everyone thinks Boston is so good
And underestimating Miami
Miami is no powerhouse
But we beat this almost same team 2 yrs ago
Regardless anything can happen
But anyone who says Boston is so much better doesn’t know sports
I’m just annoyed they put my panthers and heat game on the same night
Nobody will want to miss the Tampa /fl nhl
Game
They will carry atleast 2-3 people each game off

The games don’t overlap much

[texhooper]

Has he really regressed that far? As stated I really only watch BOS, but he was "the man" in his day no??

Who Kyle Lowry? He’s solid and capable of big nights but he definitely ain’t that dude