2017 Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread

[cima]

Quote: Originally Posted by Majingir

Bosh won't ever be allowed to play again by the NBA. But I wonder if maybe we would see the Carmelo for Love deal that was rumored at the deadline.

I wasn't being serious but I thought it was just the Heat not allowing Bosh to play?

Love for Melo won't ever happen. I'm curious to see where Melo ends up though. Maybe if the Celtics get swept they will do something drastic like trade for him?

[Fresh Tendrils]

I'ma need these Wizards to show their muscle tonight. We can't be looking like the Raptors or Celtics tonight.

[Vni]

I thought with Wade Butler and Rondo bulls would be annoying to play against in the playoffs, but didn't think they'd be 2-0 heading home. Game 3 should be a hell of a game.

[Fresh Tendrils]

IT can not get away from Rondo and nobody else is stepping up to try and pick up the slack.

You have old men out running and out hustling a young Celtics team and Robin Lopez doing whatever he wants in the paint.

[lilteapot]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fresh Tendrils

IT can not get away from Rondo and nobody else is stepping up to try and pick up the slack. You have old men out running and out hustling a young Celtics team and Brooke Lopez doing whatever he wants in the paint.

Robin*

Dude has been having a great series. He's feasting on the glass and is even making his midrange jumper.

[ricky24]

He's literally not even being covered. As a Celtics fan that's the most confusing part of the series. I expected rebounding issues. I didn't expect Lopez to be left open to hit the easiest shot in the game whenever he wants it.

[jeremym480]

I hate to toot my own horn, but this was from two months ago (2/22 at the trade deadline) from the Boston team thread:

Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

The only thing I know for sure is we need a rebounder this year, either someone with an expiring contract or on a low salary. If we don't then I'm not sure if we make it out of the 1st Round, especially against a team like Chicago, who would probably out rebound us by 20 each game.

Danny sitting on hands at the deadline is coming back to screw us, but obviously, there's nothing we can do about that now, so our guys just have to play better.

With that said, damn has this series been depressing on multiple levels right now. Of course, the stuff with IT's sister is a downer, but not an excuse. Boston's shots just aren't falling, they're getting out worked and dare I say out coached, as well? If they don't turn things around the could very well be the first #1 seed in history to be swept by an #8 seed. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I'm leaning cry though...

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Quote: Originally Posted by jeremym480

I hate to toot my own horn, but this was from two months ago (2/22 at the trade deadline) from the Boston team thread: Danny sitting on hands at the deadline is coming back to screw us, but obviously, there's nothing we can do about that now, so our guys just have to play better. With that said, damn has this series is depressing on multiple levels right now. Of course, the stuff with IT's sister is a downer, but not an excuse. Boston's shots just aren't falling, they're getting out worked and dare I say out coached, as well? If they don't turn things around the could very well be the first #1 seed in history to be swept by an #8 seed. I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I'm leaning cry though...

At this point, nothing else will probably motivate Ainge to make you know, actual moves instead of sitting on picks and letting rumors fly about not wanting to give up anyone.

Crowders stock was much higher last year. He's been worthless.

Also i know he isn't great but I like Evan Turners energy off the bench last year. He is lost in Portland, Boston was perfect for him.