Celtics (0-2) at Heat (2-0) ECF Game #3 5/21/23

[Kernewek]

Won’t be able to watch the match but win or lose I hope the guys don’t just roll over. We can beat this team, we have beaten this team. Just have to do it again (and again, and again, and again).

[cman88]

Won’t be able to watch the match but win or lose I hope the guys don’t just roll over. We can beat this team, we have beaten this team. Just have to do it again (and again, and again, and again).

Celtics have had a lead in both games against Miami. Difference is that Boston lost their composure and Miami kept theirs and they capitalized.

Its not like this Miami team is some juggernaut that cant be scored against. Its just they stay composed for a full 48 minutes. can the celtics actually stay composed for a full 48 minutes?

[Birdman]

Got to win this game (duh)

[greenhead85]

One way to get back in this series and regain confidence is come up with a very convincing win in game 3. Go all in. Then do it again and again. PP, Grant and Al, and even Muscla, must need to bring in the needed scoring.

[cman88]

Jaylen brown is shooting 15% on 3's and 37% overall so far this series....meawhile Caleb martin is shooting 63/43% that is the series so far.

and the fact that our role-players arent hitting shots all while strus/lowry/robinson are knocking down 3's at a ridiculous clip. Maybe they are just hitting their stride at a right time.

so far those are the difference in the series. if Brown/our role players just play to our mean we are up 2-0 instead of down 0-2

[celticinorlando]

Heat will be looking for the kill shot. Not sure Boston is mentally strong enough to counter this.

It would be nice if Brown would contribute this series.

[letsgoblue86]

I just woke up and dreamed we won tonight 122-115.

So take it for whatever that’s worth.

[Phantom255x]

Backs are firmly against the wall again. Lets see what they got (again...)

Really is the same story every series which is annoying.

[FLCeltsFan]

I gave all the positive posts a TP.  This team is perfectly capable of winning these two in Miami and taking the series.  It's not over yet.  They have played their best when their backs were against the wall and I'm expecting their best tonight. 

[elvis_surfs]

The problem is, we can't always count on these guys to win because 'thier backs are against the wall'...at some point you actually have to win at home, take advantage of actually having home court advantage...

I of course will be watching and hoping, but...

Consolation prize is that it appears that the Lakers are toast...again, hopefully...

[Phantom255x]

I gave all the positive posts a TP.  This team is perfectly capable of winning these two in Miami and taking the series.  It's not over yet.  They have played their best when their backs were against the wall and I'm expecting their best tonight.

If FLCeltsFan believes then I believe 

She’s the Jimmy Butler of this forum haha

[PAOBoston]

This game is very likely the series. If they win, I give them a chance. If not, they are done. I take solace in knowing they have been a great playoff road team the last couple of years. For the life of me, I cannot explain the lackluster home record. Tonight, I expect them to win play hard and focused. On the road, backs to the wall, down to 2-0.

[Neurotic Guy]

Jaylen brown is shooting 15% on 3's and 37% overall so far this series....meawhile Caleb martin is shooting 63/43% that is the series so far.

and the fact that our role-players arent hitting shots all while strus/lowry/robinson are knocking down 3's at a ridiculous clip. Maybe they are just hitting their stride at a right time.

so far those are the difference in the series. if Brown/our role players just play to our mean we are up 2-0 instead of down 0-2

What’s gotten into the shooting of  JB,  Al and Caleb is in large part the story of the series.  If this continues all you can do is tip your cap to them and move onto the off-season.  My hope of course is tonight the tables start to turn. 

The growing hope that LAL will not be in the Finals makes it bearable.

[LilRip]

JB is in a slump. Hopefully he wakes up in time.

Let’s go C’s! This is an absolute must-win!

[SparzWizard]

I just woke up and dreamed we won tonight 122-115.

So take it for whatever that’s worth.

Bad defense