Celtics (1-0) at Warriors (0-1) The Finals Game #2 6/5/22

[colincb]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

[Phantom255x]

   Today's refs     Zach Zarba (#15)    Tony Brothers (#25)    Josh Tiven (#58)    [Ed Malloy (#14) alternate]

WOW Brothers AND Zarba?? Yeesh. Prepare for 50+ fouls tonight and for the complete opposite of Game 1 lol. Wouldn't be surprised if this is the new injury report before the game:

Daniel Theis (OUT - 6 Fouls) 

Brothers I'm okay with because he does not discriminate with his madness. Don't think he and Draymond Green get along. No real opinion on Tiven.

Zarba is a jerk

Zarba loves the spotlight, and I have yet to see an NBA game that hasn't been ruined in some way when he's officiating.

Yeah Scal has said the same before. Zarba LOVES to be the spotlight when he's reffing a game.

[Phantom255x]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

Tbh I don't really think it matters. Hell, it might actually hurt us too. Payton was probably going to get minutes for the Warriors today anyways and we've seen this before, some other random guy could come off the bench and randomly drop 20+ on us or something 

[gouki88]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

Dang it. Wanted him to play.

At least Kuminga is probably next up, who also cannot shoot

[SparzWizard]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

Tbh I don't really think it matters. Hell, it might actually hurt us too. Payton was probably going to get minutes for the Warriors today anyways and we've seen this before, some other random guy could come off the bench and randomly drop 20+ on us or something 

Sounds like there gonna be another Max Strus or George Hill/Jeff Green guy going off for like 20+ points then hahaha 

[Phantom255x]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

Tbh I don't really think it matters. Hell, it might actually hurt us too. Payton was probably going to get minutes for the Warriors today anyways and we've seen this before, some other random guy could come off the bench and randomly drop 20+ on us or something 

Sounds like there gonna be another Max Strus or George Hill/Jeff Green guy going off for like 20+ points then hahaha 

Here comes Bjelica out of nowhere with 20 points 

[gouki88]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

Tbh I don't really think it matters. Hell, it might actually hurt us too. Payton was probably going to get minutes for the Warriors today anyways and we've seen this before, some other random guy could come off the bench and randomly drop 20+ on us or something 

Sounds like there gonna be another Max Strus or George Hill/Jeff Green guy going off for like 20+ points then hahaha 

Here comes Bjelica out of nowhere with 20 points 

If they want to try and guard Jayson/Jaylen/Horford with Bjelica they are more than welcome

[Phantom255x]

Hoopshype: Andre Iguodala out for Game 2

Tbh I don't really think it matters. Hell, it might actually hurt us too. Payton was probably going to get minutes for the Warriors today anyways and we've seen this before, some other random guy could come off the bench and randomly drop 20+ on us or something 

Sounds like there gonna be another Max Strus or George Hill/Jeff Green guy going off for like 20+ points then hahaha 

Here comes Bjelica out of nowhere with 20 points 

If they want to try and guard Jayson/Jaylen/Horford with Bjelica they are more than welcome

That's the issue GSW faces. A lot of their bench options, including some of their better shooters like Poole are just not good on defense. Sort of like how Miami avoids playing Duncan Robinson for the same reason. If they can't shoot well then they are brutal on the court since that's all they can really do.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

   Today's refs     Zach Zarba (#15)    Tony Brothers (#25)    Josh Tiven (#58)    [Ed Malloy (#14) alternate]

OMG

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

pure trash reffing

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I’m just a tad bit worried of the media and virtually everyone’s overreacting to us stealing 1 game.

The Warriors are a scary good team that could easily sweep 4 straight from here if:

1) Tatum doesn’t come alive.
2) Smart reverts back to hero ball and being our leading shot taker.
3) Our bigs get into foul trouble is hitch spells more minutes for Theis.
4) Jaylen goes back to his poor ball handling.

Do I think we are strongly matched up against Ws? Yes. Do I think they could flip the switch at any given moment? Emphatically yes.

i feel strangely the same way. i knew no other teams would reel off multiple wins in a row against us. but this GS team can and at any time. this is why IMO this is an important game. to go up 2-0 headed back home would definitely affect the warriors mindsets knowing we could finish them at home. i know we have been very weak at home but i do not expect that this series. after getting over ECF hump i think we have new mindsets and will play better at home now.

[SparzWizard]

I’m just a tad bit worried of the media and virtually everyone’s overreacting to us stealing 1 game.

The Warriors are a scary good team that could easily sweep 4 straight from here if:

1) Tatum doesn’t come alive.
2) Smart reverts back to hero ball and being our leading shot taker.
3) Our bigs get into foul trouble is hitch spells more minutes for Theis.
4) Jaylen goes back to his poor ball handling.

Do I think we are strongly matched up against Ws? Yes. Do I think they could flip the switch at any given moment? Emphatically yes.

i feel strangely the same way. i knew no other teams would reel off multiple wins in a row against us. but this GS team can and at any time. this is why IMO this is an important game. to go up 2-0 headed back home would definitely affect the warriors mindsets knowing we could finish them at home. i know we have been very weak at home but i do not expect that this series. after getting over ECF hump i think we have new mindsets and will play better at home now.

True but the Warriors are the #3 seed for a reason, so they may just play like a #3 seed should play. We have our own problems in keeping our players disciplined, and I hope they remain humble for Game 2. If the C's are disciplined and don't slack...they'll be able to take down the Warriors. And of course, attacking the glass and grab boards.

[SparzWizard]

Look out for Draymond Green and his dirty tactics tonight

[Phantom255x]

Look out for Draymond Green and his dirty tactics tonight

If he does something egregious again I hope the league comes down on him like they did that 2016 Finals

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Can someone text me updates? I can't watch

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[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I’m just a tad bit worried of the media and virtually everyone’s overreacting to us stealing 1 game.

The Warriors are a scary good team that could easily sweep 4 straight from here if:

1) Tatum doesn’t come alive.
2) Smart reverts back to hero ball and being our leading shot taker.
3) Our bigs get into foul trouble is hitch spells more minutes for Theis.
4) Jaylen goes back to his poor ball handling.

Do I think we are strongly matched up against Ws? Yes. Do I think they could flip the switch at any given moment? Emphatically yes.

i feel strangely the same way. i knew no other teams would reel off multiple wins in a row against us. but this GS team can and at any time. this is why IMO this is an important game. to go up 2-0 headed back home would definitely affect the warriors mindsets knowing we could finish them at home. i know we have been very weak at home but i do not expect that this series. after getting over ECF hump i think we have new mindsets and will play better at home now.

True but the Warriors are the #3 seed for a reason, so they may just play like a #3 seed should play. We have our own problems in keeping our players disciplined, and I hope they remain humble for Game 2. If the C's are disciplined and don't slack...they'll be able to take down the Warriors. And of course, attacking the glass and grab boards.

we need to withstand that first quarter barrage of energy they will come out with. then put them out their misery last 3 quarters. slowly build lead.  play tough D all game. no plays off.

stop any runs by getting to the foul line. zarba should calla ton of FT this game. good thing is he may kill lots of GS momentum at times.

being they rely on jumpshots they do not get many foul shots

we need to keep DRIVING ALL GAME

kick out only if they collapse and hit wide open threes yet again. hang in there and pull this out yet again by any means necessary.