Raptors (1-2) at Celtics (2-1) Round 2 Game 4 9/5/20

[CaNdyMaN1369]

Lets Go Celtics!!!                                           Beat the Raptors!!!

TP...             FLCF...

[trickybilly]

BEAT. DOWN.

[radiohead]

I love how our players are quick to move on from game 3 and are focused for the game at hand. I feel JT an JB are gonna have monster games tomorrow.

[bopna]

the story of these playoffs is all about teams having the numbers on some counterparts...

Like we cant beat the Bucks but Bucks cant beat Miami but Miami will have a hard time beating the Cs at full strength.

Clippers some how has difficulty against the Fakers but Fakers cant get the midget Houston team then Houston no way can beat the Clippers...

[ozgod]

TP FL and BringToughnessBack! I'm expecting big games from JB and JT, we got hit in the mouth but we're still in the drivers seat.

[BE-Celtic]

This bounceback from game 3 will make us grow stronger.

LET'S GO !!

[bopna]

This bounceback from game 3 will make us grow stronger.

LET'S GO !!

make us stronger or falter depending on which if we lose again.

MUST WIN to keep up with the cHEAT.

[MikeB12]

I hope the Celtics don't suffer a letdown after being that close to a 100% chance to make the East finals.  No team has ever recovered to win a series down 0-3.

The Celtics could suffer a letdown as a result of the close loss and the Raptors could have new life...not good.

MikeB  long time Celtics fan

[GreenCoffeeBean]

Huge game today. Implications are completely the opposite of game 3. If we lose, it’s a new series but Toronto has all the momentum. This is a defining moment for the young guys.

[hpantazo]

I fully expect the Celtics to come out with much more energy and focus. I just hope they don't come out too hyped, commit a lot of early fouls, use up their energy and poop out by the second half.

[Neurotic Guy]

I hope the Celtics don't suffer a letdown after being that close to a 100% chance to make the East finals.  No team has ever recovered to win a series down 0-3.

The Celtics could suffer a letdown as a result of the close loss and the Raptors could have new life...not good.

MikeB  long time Celtics fan

Yeah - it’s definitely worth noting that an out of bounds 3-point cross court catch and shoot with .5 on the clock makes the most profound difference in all of playoff sports: 2-1 v. 3-0.

This memory is erased (and maybe even worth it) if C’s come out and make a statement tonight.

[libermaniac]

I hope the Celtics don't suffer a letdown after being that close to a 100% chance to make the East finals.  No team has ever recovered to win a series down 0-3.

The Celtics could suffer a letdown as a result of the close loss and the Raptors could have new life...not good.

MikeB  long time Celtics fan

Yeah - it’s definitely worth noting that an out of bounds 3-point cross court catch and shoot with .5 on the clock makes the most profound difference in all of playoff sports: 2-1 v. 3-0.

I would have to disagree. Kinsler’s error in 2018 had almost the identical effect. Turned 3-0 into 2-1 on one improbable play.

Also, fluke endings in football are way more impactful because it’s only one game, not a series. The Pats goal-line interception for instance.

[Neurotic Guy]

I hope the Celtics don't suffer a letdown after being that close to a 100% chance to make the East finals.  No team has ever recovered to win a series down 0-3.

The Celtics could suffer a letdown as a result of the close loss and the Raptors could have new life...not good.

MikeB  long time Celtics fan

Yeah - it’s definitely worth noting that an out of bounds 3-point cross court catch and shoot with .5 on the clock makes the most profound difference in all of playoff sports: 2-1 v. 3-0.

I would have to disagree. Kinsler’s error in 2018 had almost the identical effect. Turned 3-0 into 2-1 on one improbable play.

Also, fluke endings in football are way more impactful because it’s only one game, not a series. The Pats goal-line interception for instance.

Yes - singular plays in football can make all the difference.  One yard for Steve McNair, David Tyree...  But in terms of playoff series mindset I don’t think there is a more pivotal difference than between up (or down) 2-1 v. 3-0.

[SparzWizard]

If the C's lose tonight then they're in deep trouble, as in, they can't hang with Toronto.

So it is imperative that the Celtics win tonight and Monday.

[jambr380]

If the C's lose tonight then they're in deep trouble, as in, they can't hang with Toronto.

So it is imperative that the Celtics win tonight and Monday.

If they win tonight, I will give them a pass on Monday. Just hoping the Raps don't suddenly start knocking down all of their shots; that kind-of win can give a team a ton of confidence. Cs need to play hard, focused, and not get in foul trouble early. Feeling great about Kemba, Jaylen, and Smart - hoping Tatum can be the star he needs to be in a situation like this.