I’m not sure it’s the shooters who are weird here.
I kinda feel the same way just because of Lebron. But I also see some suspect defense from King James these last 2 losses to the Celtics that are reminiscent of 2008 against the Celtics , 2011 against the Mavs , and 2014 vs the Spurs when he started mailing it in. Which the latter 2 led to him leaving his team in FA.
Can't say that notion didn't cross my mind at the time...now I heard Game 3 might have been his best playoff game defensively of his career?
Kind of wish they were counted out. Game 3 a fluke....Cs run away with this. Book it.
Tonight is a big game. Until I see the Celtics take one in Cleveland I still think this is Cleveland in 7.
I could see anything happening. I almost think if Cavs win it's in 6. If it goes to 7 that's a tough call. Hard to bet against Lebron in a game 7, but cannot recall the Cs ever losing one of these at home.
No you can't because you are eventually going to lose at home. Only teams to run thru playoffs at home unblemished were dynasty/juggernaut teams. Pretty sure it's been the 83' Sixers , 86' Celtics , 87' Lakers , 96' Bulls , and 17' Warriors.
Going into the series I did not want to have to rely on winning a game 7 in Boston. After falling behind 2-0 I suppose I'd take it and take my chances.
It would be different if they had Kyrie and Hayward. But Boston is winning out on toughness and defense. Eventually you have to be the more talented team to win.
I would not sell their overall talent short, as one could certainly argue at worse 5 of the top 7 players in this series are Celtics......but definitely helps to have the best player on the court.
Reality, not wishful thinking is the way to go. As long as Bron is still playing...gotta go through his team
