Washington Wizards at Boston Celtics - Play-in Game #1 5/18/21

[liam]

Kemba does not give up height to Kyrie...put Kemba on Kyrie...Smart on Harden...Tatum on Durant

That's what I said. Those are good matchups. It's their bench and shooters that are the killer.

[Celtics2021]

BTW....Nice defense from Romeo.

His defense is solid but he needs to be a threat on the other end.

He has a nice drive and finish in the 4th.

[liam]

BTW....Nice defense from Romeo.

His defense is solid but he needs to be a threat on the other end.

He has a nice drive and finish in the 4th.

He did but he needs a decent jump shot.

[86MaxwellSmart]

BTW....Nice defense from Romeo.

His defense is solid but he needs to be a threat on the other end.

He has a nice drive and finish in the 4th.

He did but he needs a decent jump shot.

I'm just glad he didn't break a bone.

[Silas]

BTW....Nice defense from Romeo.

His defense is solid but he needs to be a threat on the other end.

He has a nice drive and finish in the 4th.

He did but he needs a decent jump shot.

First a jump shop then on to 3s.  D will keep him on the court.

[liam]

The Nets have 4 injury-prone plays that they are relying on. I'd rather play them than The Bucks or The Sixers. We have good matchups for their stars.

[Silas]

The Nets have 4 injury-prone plays that they are relying on. I'd rather play them than The Bucks or The Sixers. We have good matchups for their stars.

Agree

[Atzar]

I don't think we have much of a chance to win the series against Brooklyn, but I do like the fact that Tatum will be thrown up against Durant for an entire series.  Playing against somebody better than you is a great way to learn.  Playing against somebody who probably represents the best-case outcome for your own game, doubly so. 

[liam]

It's a real love fest for the Nets on Celtics post-game live!!!!

[hpantazo]

Don't count this team out against the Nets. Tatum is primed to take on Durant. Kyrie and Kemba is a wash, and Smart vs Harden is also a great matchup.

As far as the rest of the team goes, despite missing Jaylen, we have more upside with Rob Williams, Fournier, Nesmith, Pritchard, Langford and Kornet , but the Nets have much more experience. I think Kornet will get some key minutes in this series.

[liam]

Don't count this team out against the Nets. Tatum is primed to take on Durant. Kyrie and Kemba is a wash, and Smart vs Harden is also a great matchup.

As far as the rest of the team goes, despite missing Jaylen, we have more upside with Rob Williams, Fournier, Nesmith, Pritchard, Langford and Kornet , but the Nets have much more experience. I think Kornet will get some key minutes in this series.

TIMELORD and Thompson should have a field day in this series.

[Goldstar88]

Don't count this team out against the Nets. Tatum is primed to take on Durant. Kyrie and Kemba is a wash, and Smart vs Harden is also a great matchup.

As far as the rest of the team goes, despite missing Jaylen, we have more upside with Rob Williams, Fournier, Nesmith, Pritchard, Langford and Kornet , but the Nets have much more experience. I think Kornet will get some key minutes in this series.

Kyrie and Kemba may be a wash defensively, but Kyrie offensively is on a different level. He was 50/40/90 player, only one in the NBA this year. If Timelord misses time due to his foot and Thompson has to start, the Best players to come off the C’s bench are two rookies.

[hpantazo]

Don't count this team out against the Nets. Tatum is primed to take on Durant. Kyrie and Kemba is a wash, and Smart vs Harden is also a great matchup.

As far as the rest of the team goes, despite missing Jaylen, we have more upside with Rob Williams, Fournier, Nesmith, Pritchard, Langford and Kornet , but the Nets have much more experience. I think Kornet will get some key minutes in this series.

Kyrie and Kemba may be a wash defensively, but Kyrie offensively is on a different level. He was 50/40/90 player, only one in the NBA this year. If Timelord misses time due to his foot and Thompson has to start, the Best players come off the bench are two rookies.

Kemba the last month plus tonight has been pretty impressive himself.

[Goldstar88]

Don't count this team out against the Nets. Tatum is primed to take on Durant. Kyrie and Kemba is a wash, and Smart vs Harden is also a great matchup.

As far as the rest of the team goes, despite missing Jaylen, we have more upside with Rob Williams, Fournier, Nesmith, Pritchard, Langford and Kornet , but the Nets have much more experience. I think Kornet will get some key minutes in this series.

Kyrie and Kemba may be a wash defensively, but Kyrie offensively is on a different level. He was 50/40/90 player, only one in the NBA this year. If Timelord misses time due to his foot and Thompson has to start, the Best players come off the bench are two rookies.

Kemba the last month plus tonight has been pretty impressive himself.

Kemba’s been great over the last 10 games. Need him to stay hot to make it an interesting series.

[liam]

Don't count this team out against the Nets. Tatum is primed to take on Durant. Kyrie and Kemba is a wash, and Smart vs Harden is also a great matchup.

As far as the rest of the team goes, despite missing Jaylen, we have more upside with Rob Williams, Fournier, Nesmith, Pritchard, Langford and Kornet , but the Nets have much more experience. I think Kornet will get some key minutes in this series.

Kyrie and Kemba may be a wash defensively, but Kyrie offensively is on a different level. He was 50/40/90 player, only one in the NBA this year. If Timelord misses time due to his foot and Thompson has to start, the Best players to come off the C’s bench are two rookies.

I remember a couple of games when Kyrie was a Celtic and Kemba massively outplayed Kyrie. One where Kemba had like 50 and Kyrie was questioning Brad's coaching because he let Kemba go one on one with Kyrie.