Magic (32-38) at Celtics (46-23) Seeding Game #6 8/9/20

[hpantazo]

Celtics didn't deserve this game but good to see the win nonetheless.

Best takeaway is that Hayward is officially back to Utah Hayward

[Atzar]

Not a pretty game.  Felt like we went through the motions and beat them because Hayward and Tatum are just more talented than anybody on the Magic roster.  A bit disappointing to see that after the terrific basketball we saw against Toronto.  Still, a win is a win.

[Tr1boy]

Celts clinch 3rd... congrats

[hwangjini_1]

Celtics didn't deserve this game but good to see the win nonetheless.

Best takeaway is that Hayward is officially back to Utah Hayward

i disagree. the celtics deserve to win each and every game. 

[Greengang5]

Sorry but I'm really not a fan of seeing Tatum playing 41+ minutes and a few others playing 38+ minutes right now as we're locked into the 3 seed for good, and the actual playoffs are close. Just 2 games after this, preserve them and keep them healthy.

They need to get used to playing playoff minutes.  Playoffs 8 days away.  One of the next two they will shed minutes to others.

[Tr1boy]

Celtics didn't deserve this game but good to see the win nonetheless.

Best takeaway is that Hayward is officially back to Utah Hayward

Cant count how many times the 90s bulls didnt deserve to win

The good teams manage to pull wins like these

Tatum was huge

[Ogaju]

nice win TPs all around.

[footey]

We played badly. Missed a lot of bunnies and our 3 point d was horrific.

Best game I’ve seen Fultz play. He was their best player 2nd half. If he can get his 3 point shot back he will be really good. I’m pulling for him.

[CelticSooner]

Got the W, secured the 3 seed, and no one got hurt. Today is a good day. 

Rest up these last two games C’s.

[footey]

Got the W, secured the 3 seed, and no one got hurt. Today is a good day. 

Rest up these last two games C’s.

Next game is Memphis. Rest up?

[Ogaju]

why are bubble games taking so long?

[Phantom255x]

Sorry but I'm really not a fan of seeing Tatum playing 41+ minutes and a few others playing 38+ minutes right now as we're locked into the 3 seed for good, and the actual playoffs are close. Just 2 games after this, preserve them and keep them healthy.

They need to get used to playing playoff minutes.  Playoffs 8 days away.  One of the next two they will shed minutes to others.

I guess that's true. I'm just considering more of a cautious approach going in. It'd be really nice to finally go into a playoffs as healthy as possible unlike previous years.

[tenn_smoothie]

Good effort for some Magics second knives. But our talent took it against their will. Good to see Tatum in a close ending. The biggest news of the night is maybe that Philly is continuing struggling, especially defensively against the Blazers. This first round look now more open for us.

Philly keeps losing and they will end up 6th and playing us. I don't like it.

[Neurotic Guy]

C's have 4 legit 20+ scorers.  They've got to figure out how to maximize the talent.

I missed most of the game.  How'd Rob do?   Is it looking like he's going to get minutes once the playoffs start?  Did he play Vucevic at all?  If so, how did it go?

[Phantom255x]

Sorry but I'm really not a fan of seeing Tatum playing 41+ minutes and a few others playing 38+ minutes right now as we're locked into the 3 seed for good, and the actual playoffs are close. Just 2 games after this, preserve them and keep them healthy.

Why not? They've had months off. This won't do any harm

Because I’d like to go into the playoffs as healthy as we can be, unlike previous years. Don’t want some stupid injury before it. Didn’t mind Kemba playing 32 minutes today as he’s been on a minutes restriction and is ramping up a bit. But I imagine they will limit him next game, and probably sit him out the final game, which are the right moves.

Don't get me wrong, still happy they won. Idk if going to OT and playing extra minutes was ideal though.