The Celtics are going to the finals. And no one can make a good argument against it.

[ZionDunks]

If you’ve been betting against them you’re getting crushed.

No one in the east is better than Boston right now in all facets. Not Milwaukee. Not Miami. The fact they won’t be a one seed will help them bc they’re playing with house money.

No they may not win the chip but they’ll get to the finals and play the suns. What’s even better is no one is talking about them. The metrics and numbers are all there and don’t lie.

[Shogon]

I wouldn't count out the Nets although they're still a huge question mark atm, their upside is literally an easy title... or the Bucks.

[FultzNationRISE]

The issue is regular season performance doesn't always translate to playoff performance.

The style of play changes in the playoffs. Winning a bunch of regular season games doesnt mean you're built for the kind of game the playoffs brings. We see that all the time.

I'm not saying Boston is or isnt built for a deep playoff run this year, because I haven't really watched them. But just knowing what their roster looks like, I have a feeling it's unlikely, despite whatever momentum and energy they're translating into regular season wins right now.

I'm not counting them out. Just won't think it's logical to consider them a favorite.

[Full Court]

Celtics have a paltry chance at best of getting past the Heat or the Bucks.

[GimmeThat]

don't know if they even necessarily look better than the Cavs if Jarret Allen makes it back for the playoff

[Mask the Embiid]

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/FaroffOccasionalHusky-size_restricted.gif



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhBvf2CGPXA&ab_channel=EmmanuelDixon


:roll:

[Im so nba'd out]

Well if somehow they avoid the sixers and giannis and make it to the finals.They better hope lebron isnt in the Finals waiting for them because we know what that means....all for nothing


https://c.tenor.com/82N16VGD_88AAAAC/le-bron-spank.gif


hahahaha.

YEAH!!!!

[ZionDunks]

Well if somehow they avoid the sixers and giannis and make it to the finals.They better hope lebron isnt in the Finals waiting for them because we know what that means....all for nothing


https://c.tenor.com/82N16VGD_88AAAAC/le-bron-spank.gif


hahahaha.

YEAH!!!!

They beat the sixers by 50 points recently. The sixers are a mid team. The odds reflect it.

Inject lebron in the convo if you wanna be laughed at.

[Manny98]

:roll:

[ImKobe]

Ok, how are they beating Milwaukee?

[SouBeachTalents]

Picking them is one thing, but acting like they're some lock to make the Finals is fcking stupid :lol The East is stacked this year, you're even gonna have a team like Brooklyn be the 7 or 8 seed.

[HylianNightmare]

Not a chance

[Spurs m8]

Imagine thinking the sixes are a threat :roll:

[ZionDunks]

Picking them is one thing, but acting like they're some lock to make the Finals is fcking stupid :lol The East is stacked this year, you're even gonna have a team like Brooklyn be the 7 or 8 seed.

It’s more of a gut feeling then a lock. I cannot build a better case for anyone else. Milwaukee is good but the Celtics have their number. They have beaten them often in the Giannis era

[Proctor]

Imagine thinking the sixes are a threat :roll:

:roll:

[Full Court]

Here's a good argument against it: there are multiple teams in the East that are better than the Celtics.

[Axe]

Celtics are going to be better than the bulls, that's for sure.

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

I just don't trust them. They always fail every year. Tatum might be hitting his peak years though so maybe things have changed. With kawhi out, I would say Tatum has been the best SF in the league this season and dumped 50 on durant's bald head.

We will see if things have finally changed and Tatum can finally turn that corner and channel his inner Kawhi.

[Axe]

I just don't trust them. They always fail every year. Tatum might be hitting his peak years though so maybe things have changed. With kawhi out, I would say Tatum has been the best SF in the league this season and dumped 50 on durant's bald head.

We will see if things have finally changed and Tatum can finally turn that corner and channel his inner Kawhi.
Tatum is playing, unlike your useless hero. Don't compare them at all.

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

Tatum is playing, unlike your useless hero. Don't compare them at all.

let me know when he scores 732 points, wins a finals mvp, and eliminates curry and giannis. Big dick alpha type things, something a homeless looking f*ck like yourself knows nothing about.

Tatum also said he idolizes kawhi. So i'm cheering for the guy if kawhi never returns.

[Axe]

let me know when he scores 732 points, wins a finals mvp, and eliminates curry and giannis. Big dick alpha type things, something a homeless looking f*ck like yourself knows nothing about.

Tatum also said he idolizes kawhi. So i'm cheering for the guy if kawhi never returns.
Unfortunately, i'm not the ignorant jizzrag who keeps on getting banned on many dups. :confusedshrug:

Anyway, thank god kawhit has been on some teams that can win 50 or more games without him. They also allowed him to undergo load management which is why he was able to thrive in the playoffs bt but never garner league mvp at all. If tatum truly idolizes him then he should be also limited playing a handful of games only so far which isn't the case rn.

[Spurs m8]

Here's a good argument against it: there are multiple teams in the East that are better than the Celtics.

This is my argument too

[Spurs m8]

It’s more of a gut feeling then a lock. I cannot build a better case for anyone else. Milwaukee is good but the Celtics have their number. They have beaten them often in the Giannis era

That's cool and all, but do they have what it takes to beat them off now?...

There's a fair difference between Giannis era 2-3 years ago and Giannis era now.

Both teams are at fairly different spots now...I'd say it's fairly irrelevant what's happened between the two teams, up until what's happened recently

[CelticBaller]

Here's a good argument against it: there are multiple teams in the East that are better than the Celtics.

like who?

[ZionDunks]

Milwaukee got drilled by 21 today at Minnesota.

Yeah they didn’t have Giannis but really; just illustrates the East is wide open. Celtics best chance to win a title is now. Not the bubble year. Not the year they lost to lebron in 7.

[ZionDunks]

Here's a good argument against it: there are multiple teams in the East that are better than the Celtics.

There’s no metric that says this though.

[ZionDunks]

Boston will go into Denver today and win by 6-10

[BarberSchool]

I can’t see this Boston roster being able to win 4 games against the 76ers or Bucks. They have a good shot at getting past Miami, and have enough to beat a “not fully healthy” Bulls roster, but that’s it.

[AirBonner]

I can’t see this Boston roster being able to win 4 games against the 76ers or Bucks. They have a good shot at getting past Miami, and have enough to beat a “not fully healthy” Bulls roster, but that’s it.

I think they have the consistency. However you putting faith in a team that has Harden is laughable

[Akeem34TheDream]

Boston will go into Denver today and win by 6-10

Jokic will kill Horford.

[ZionDunks]

Well congrats to the Nuggets for keeping it within 30 in Denver.

Next

[Axe]

Boston really thriving since the all-star break. :biggums:

[NBAGOAT]

Bostons switch heavy defense can’t stop Giannis and Middleton. Also Boston still had concerns about their offense, only the J’s are scoring threats

[AirBonner]

Bostons switch heavy defense can’t stop Giannis and Middleton. Also Boston still had concerns about their offense, only the J’s are scoring threats

They can shut the rest of the team down. Bucks and Celtics will go 7

[NBAGOAT]

They can shut the rest of the team down. Bucks and Celtics will go 7

the rest of milwaukee's team was pretty much shut down last playoffs and they won a title

[ZionDunks]

Boston will win by 15-20 tonight in OKC.

Do we pretty much agree Boston beats Milwaukee in 7 to go to the finals ?

Everyone else out of discussion

[AirBonner]

It’s crazy after tonight the Celtics could be tied with the Bucks for 2nd place

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

Tatum is definitely a superstar now. Elite defender and elite offensive player. He relies on 3 point shots too much for how tall he is though which won't be reliable in playoffs. Not nearly as physically gifted as Kawhi.

But I'm cheering for him if the man kawhi is out. I think Tatum is already better then kevin durant ever was.

[ShawkFactory]

Tatum is definitely a superstar now. Elite defender and elite offensive player. He relies on 3 point shots too much for how tall he is though which won't be reliable in playoffs. Not nearly as physically gifted as Kawhi.

But I'm cheering for him if the man kawhi is out. I think Tatum is already better then kevin durant ever was.

No you don't

[AirBonner]

Tatum is definitely a superstar now. Elite defender and elite offensive player. He relies on 3 point shots too much for how tall he is though which won't be reliable in playoffs. Not nearly as physically gifted as Kawhi.

But I'm cheering for him if the man kawhi is out. I think Tatum is already better then kevin durant ever was.maybe not better than prime Durant but he did drop 50 on his dome. Torch has been passed

[Kawhi_Why_Not]

No you don't


maybe not better than prime Durant but he did drop 50 on his dome. Torch has been passed

much better defender, better rebounder, similar PPG = better player

Tatum has an on\off at +14.0 via bball reference

Durant when he won MVP in 2014 regular season was at +6

More then double for Tatum! His defense is pretty scary, he reminds me of 2016 Kawhi with high volume scoring and 3 point shooting.

You don't think this version of Tatum could of won with warriors? HAHAHAHAHA 19 year old tatum could of done that.

[ZionDunks]

Here we go again

Celtics about to win all 4 games of the road trip by 20+ points.

Someone go to a new league, find some new teams and get someone out there who can give them a game.

[ZionDunks]

maybe not better than prime Durant but he did drop 50 on his dome. Torch has been passed

Tatum is the closest thing we will ever see to Kobe again. Not an exact clone. But the closest we will ever see to him again in this universe

[ZionDunks]

Celtics have the largest road margin of victory by any team in the league in the past decade. Just heard that stat during tonight’s ass kicking

[AirBonner]

Tatum is the closest thing we will ever see to Kobe again. Not an exact clone. But the closest we will ever see to him again in this universe

Tatum might end up a BETTER defender than Kobe

[StrongLurk]

Honestly their turnaround has been amazing.

I have doubted Tatum his whole career since he's mostly been a low-IQ chucker, but maybe this year will be different.

[ZionDunks]

Honestly their turnaround has been amazing.

I have doubted Tatum his whole career since he's mostly been a low-IQ chucker, but maybe this year will be different.

His passing is near elite now too

[Axe]

Honestly their turnaround has been amazing.

I have doubted Tatum his whole career since he's mostly been a low-IQ chucker, but maybe this year will be different.
Well, he seems better now than kobe ever was.

[John8204]

The East is wide open...it's really going to depend on the match ups no team is really running away with this.

[ZionDunks]

125-97 win over the Jazz. Was over in the first 8 minutes.

Get some real teams out here that can give the Celtics a game. Too easy

[AirBonner]

Jazz might be worse than the bulls. My mistake

[kawhileonard2]

I think Bulls vs Celtics is probably the most even matchup you can get this year.

[Wally450]

Over the Celtics 5 game win streak, they've lead by 24 points at some point in each game.

They've played the Warriors, Nuggets and Jazz during their win streak.

[Axe]

I think Bulls vs Celtics is probably the most even matchup you can get this year.
No way the bulls can stand a chance against them without lonzo ball.

[Mask the Embiid]

Honestly their turnaround has been amazing.

I have doubted Tatum his whole career since he's mostly been a low-IQ chucker, but maybe this year will be different.

No it won’t… Celtics peaking in the wrong month starting with the letter M :oldlol: Bucks in 6….Nets in 4….

























Lakers in 3…(forfeit)

Eventually, these cowards will play a team with 5 shooters…. Like us and they willl get their skull beat in…it’s only so long fake champs can pretend #gimmickdefense

[86Celtics]

No it won’t… Celtics peaking in the wrong month starting with the letter M :oldlol: Bucks in 6….Nets in 4….

























Lakers in 3…(forfeit)

Eventually, these cowards will play a team with 5 shooters…. Like us and they willl get their skull beat in…it’s only so long fake champs can pretend #gimmickdefense

You got to love how much the Celtics own this drooling moron's soul. Keep bragging about another team's superstar, shithead.

[Wally450]

...

Dude gets so shook about the Celtics destroying his own team that he always brings in two other teams the Celtics have to beat to make himself feel better.

Good luck in the playoffs I guess...

[Mask the Embiid]

as u can tell by the 2 above posters the truth strikes a nerve...people hate hearing the truth...That gimmick zone defense will not work vs 5 shooters...And Giannis flat out owns them psychologically....they dont even believe they can beat him in the playoffs anymore. He's their new lebron :oldlol:


and deep down...https://c.tenor.com/PEShxCJdlEIAAAAC/shawty-lo-dey-know.gif

[ZionDunks]

Celtics now odds on favorite to win the title according to 538

[ZionDunks]

It’s going to be the Nets or Celtics coming out of the east.

Milwaukee buried by Grizz tonight Without Morant

[k0kakw0rld]

They are meeting the Raptors in the first round, most likely. It's always a fun matchup against them.

[CelticBaller]

as u can tell by the 2 above posters the truth strikes a nerve...people hate hearing the truth...That gimmick zone defense will not work vs 5 shooters...And Giannis flat out owns them psychologically....they dont even believe they can beat him in the playoffs anymore. He's their new lebron :oldlol:


and deep down...https://c.tenor.com/PEShxCJdlEIAAAAC/shawty-lo-dey-know.gif

lol look at this loser, you're better off losing games so the nets don't spank ya

[MMM]

Yes, I will back the Celtics to make it to the finals. While the regular season is different from the postseason, I believe that the Celtics can replicate their season's success into the playoffs.

The main reason for optimism is their defence, and I want to emphasise that they are the best half-court defence, and they do it without fouling. Those two factors should translate over into the playoffs. They should be able to hang their hat on defence, but what makes them contenders is their improved offense.

The Celtics went from 23rd in assist% to top 10, so they are moving the ball. As a result, the 3 point shooting has improved drastically, and Tatum/Brown are getting better looks. This version of the Celtics offense should offer more resistance in getting shut down in the playoffs. This isn't the offense that blew a double-digit lead in every game in the Heat series.

The Celtics are not an inexperienced team and have gone through playoff battles, so I don't see the playoffs as a barrier to how they play. In the past, this group has been able to carry on the season's success into the playoffs. They've gone through it all in the playoffs and shown they can come back from prior disappointments.

[Im Still Ballin]

Yes, I will back the Celtics to make it to the finals. While the regular season is different from the postseason, I believe that the Celtics can replicate their season's success into the playoffs.

The main reason for optimism is their defence, and I want to emphasise that they are the best half-court defence, and they do it without fouling. Those two factors should translate over into the playoffs. They should be able to hang their hat on defence, but what makes them contenders is their improved offense.

The Celtics went from 23rd in assist% to top 10, so they are moving the ball. As a result, the 3 point shooting has improved drastically, and Tatum/Brown are getting better looks. This version of the Celtics offense should offer more resistance in getting shut down in the playoffs. This isn't the offense that blew a double-digit lead in every game in the Heat series.

The Celtics are not an inexperienced team and have gone through playoff battles, so I don't see the playoffs as a barrier to how they play. In the past, this group has been able to carry on the season's success into the playoffs. They've gone through it all in the playoffs and shown they can come back from prior disappointments.

Great post. I agree with your sentiments.

[Mask the Embiid]

lol look at this loser, you're better off losing games so the nets don't spank ya

Well hopefully we run into y’all 1st or 2nd round… and let’s see who spanks who…. This ain’t the bubble anymore and big fellas has actual offensive help this year… let’s see if he can improve on his playoff average of 30-12 he put up on Loston in the bubble

[GrayGoat]

Well hopefully we run into y’all 1st or 2nd round… and let’s see who spanks who…. This ain’t the bubble anymore and big fellas has actual offensive help this year… let’s see if he can improve on his playoff average of 30-12 he put up on Loston in the bubble
Imagine having faith in Harden and Embiid. You poor fvck never learns

[CelticBaller]

Well hopefully we run into y’all 1st or 2nd round… and let’s see who spanks who…. This ain’t the bubble anymore and big fellas has actual offensive help this year… let’s see if he can improve on his playoff average of 30-12 he put up on Loston in the bubble

retard its impossible to play the celtics in the first round. Put your helmet on before you type and hurt yourself

[Mask the Embiid]

retard its impossible to play the celtics in the first round. Put your helmet on before you type and hurt yourself

You bums lose for a week you will be right back in the 6 seed…you might need to put ur helmet on jackass :roll: and we are .5 games over being in the 3rd seed


Let’s hope both things happen

[k0kakw0rld]

You bums lose for a week you will be right back in the 6 seed…you might need to put ur helmet on jackass :roll: and we are .5 games over being in the 3rd seed

Your franchise hasn't done anything since the start of your miserable existence.

[Wally450]

Yes, I will back the Celtics to make it to the finals. While the regular season is different from the postseason, I believe that the Celtics can replicate their season's success into the playoffs.

The main reason for optimism is their defence, and I want to emphasise that they are the best half-court defence, and they do it without fouling. Those two factors should translate over into the playoffs. They should be able to hang their hat on defence, but what makes them contenders is their improved offense.

The Celtics went from 23rd in assist% to top 10, so they are moving the ball. As a result, the 3 point shooting has improved drastically, and Tatum/Brown are getting better looks. This version of the Celtics offense should offer more resistance in getting shut down in the playoffs. This isn't the offense that blew a double-digit lead in every game in the Heat series.

The Celtics are not an inexperienced team and have gone through playoff battles, so I don't see the playoffs as a barrier to how they play. In the past, this group has been able to carry on the season's success into the playoffs. They've gone through it all in the playoffs and shown they can come back from prior disappointments.

Great post. Repped.

[CelticBaller]

You bums lose for a week you will be right back in the 6 seed
braindead