76ers (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) Round 2 Game #5 5/9/23

[Celtics2021]

Would be nice for this team to play up to their abilities for a full game. Do that and they win.

Let me guess...Marc Davis is on the whistle tonight.

Good guess  Philadelphia @ Boston    Marc Davis (#8)    Josh Tiven (#58)    Tyler Ford (#39)    Sean Corbin (#33)

Just lovely.

Oh yay.

Only good news is we’re undefeated this year with Josh Tiven on the whistle, so hopefully he can counteract Davis a little.

[Phantom255x]

I feel good about tonight. I think the guys will come out angry and get off to a fast start. At some point, Tatum is due for a big all-around game that's for a full game and not just 1-2 quarters.

Also, it does feel like whenever Mazzulla gets criticized heavily (which is deserved btw), the C's and Mazzulla play much better and smarter the following game. Games 4 and 6 against ATL. Games 2 and 3 against PHI after a rough Game 1 loss. Kind of like the "backs against the wall" mentality.

 

[Donoghus]

I feel good about tonight. I think the guys will come out angry and get off to a fast start. At some point, Tatum is due for a big all-around game that's for a full game and not just 1-2 quarters.

Also, it does feel like whenever Mazzulla gets criticized heavily (which is deserved btw), the C's and Mazzulla play much better and smarter the following game. Games 4 and 6 against ATL. Games 2 and 3 against PHI after a rough Game 1 loss. Kind of like the "backs against the wall" mentality.

I feel good too.  Expecting a resounding bounce back. 

[celticinorlando]

Cautiously optimistic. Still do not trust this team from game to game but if they can't win tonight...then that's a huge red flag going forward.

[Phantom255x]

I feel good about tonight. I think the guys will come out angry and get off to a fast start. At some point, Tatum is due for a big all-around game that's for a full game and not just 1-2 quarters.

Also, it does feel like whenever Mazzulla gets criticized heavily (which is deserved btw), the C's and Mazzulla play much better and smarter the following game. Games 4 and 6 against ATL. Games 2 and 3 against PHI after a rough Game 1 loss. Kind of like the "backs against the wall" mentality.

I feel good too.  Expecting a resounding bounce back.

A triumphant bounce back indeed 

[angryguy77]

They'll win tonight and I think they'll win big. I think they'll close them out on Thursday as well. I'm not so confident in what happens after that. Every time I watch the heat they're playing with such high energy and look in sync. It looks like the whole team has taken on Butlers' persona and are going all out night after night.

[mef730]

Still annoyed by Sunday, but on to Cincinnati.

It's over in 6.

Mike

[Birdman]

Better win tonight!!!

[Phantom255x]

Really don't want a Game 7. There's two full days off before Games 6-7 (Thursday to Sunday) so that'd be such a stressful time 

[celticinorlando]

Really don't want a Game 7. There's two full days off before Games 6-7 (Thursday to Sunday) so that'd be such a stressful time 

I would actually feel ok about a game 7 in the Garden. It is tonight I am worried about based on recent history in game 5's at home.

[SparzWizard]

Really don't want a Game 7. There's two full days off before Games 6-7 (Thursday to Sunday) so that'd be such a stressful time 

On the prediction thread, I called C's in 7. Game 7 is on my birthday. If they plan to ruin it by losing, just end it in 6 to put me outta my misery and get rid of Joe and make sure LAL doesn't win banner 18 this season.

Otherwise, clean them up in 6 like hella please.

[Phantom255x]

Really don't want a Game 7. There's two full days off before Games 6-7 (Thursday to Sunday) so that'd be such a stressful time 

On the prediction thread, I called C's in 7. Game 7 is on my birthday. If they plan to ruin it by losing, just end it in 6 to put me outta my misery and get rid of Joe and make sure LAL doesn't win banner 18 this season.

Otherwise, clean them up in 6 like hella please.

Happy early Birthday!

Game 7 is also on Mother's Day, so please do not disappoint all the C's moms out there 

[bello_man09]

I dont want a close game

[boscel33]

Well. let's hope our "superstars" show up tonight!

[Kernewek]

Celtics 127
Sixers 99

I like this.