There are a lot of concerning things about the Celtics defense, but the one that stands out for this game is that the Heat couldn't even really run a play in the second half. The Celtics just blew up the action.
I think that's why the Heat took so many 3s.
We have better playmakers, and our offensive scheme is not written with crayons, so I hope we can do better, but I don't know.
If we're fortunate enough to beat Dallas and advance, it's going to be a looooooooooong Finals. In my humble opinion Boston is a more battle tested version of the Grizzlies with a bit more firepower. I would take Dubs in 7 though with Steph hitting a half court game winner
How did this not make it to airtime this is hilarious
https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/05/snl-espn-first-take-stephen-a-smith-saturday-night-live
Offensive rating:
Warriors: #2
Mavericks: #6
Celtics: #7
Heat: #9
Defensive rating:
Celtics: #2
Heat: #4
Warriors: #6
Mavericks: #9
How are the celtics going to score against us? Warriors in 5
How did Ime Udoka not come in the top 3 for coach of the year?
There are a lot of concerning things about the Celtics defense, but the one that stands out for this game is that the Heat couldn't even really run a play in the second half. The Celtics just blew up the action.
I think that's why the Heat took so many 3s.
We have better playmakers, and our offensive scheme is not written with crayons, so I hope we can do better, but I don't know.
Rockets, 2018 WCF Game 7:
7 for 44 from three.
Heat, 2022 ECF Game 5:
7 for 45 from three.
Seriously though, if the Celtics go through the Nets, Bucks, Heat, and Warriors to win a championship, they will have absolutely earned it.
Still think the Dubs win in 7 though…
Derrick White getting the Fred Van Vleet new father bump
If we're fortunate enough to beat Dallas and advance, it's going to be a looooooooooong Finals. In my humble opinion Boston is a more battle tested version of the Grizzlies with a bit more firepower. I would take Dubs in 7 though with Steph hitting a half court game winner
Heat starting backcourt the last two games: 1-28 fg
Jimmy Butler the last two games: 7-31 fg
Goodbye, Heat.
Miami just doesn't have enough offense without Herro especially if Butler is struggling
I would be shocked if this Celtics team doesn't win the title.
And honestly, probably more than 1 title.
Butler: 4/16 FGs, 1/5 threes, 2/2 FTs
Miami is only down 11 but looking at the stats of the players on their squad you would think they're down by 30
Does Miami play like... Basketball?
5/34 on 3 from Miami… gonna have to do better than that if your going to take so many