Celtics (0-0) at Heat (0-0) ECF Game #1 5/17/22

[mef730]

Ime spoke and said they are still figuring things out, but Horford could still end up playing Game 2.

They found out Horford wouldn't be available tonight just a few hours ago

Woj is saying through at least game 2. We can possibly steal game 2 if Smart is back. Tonight is going to be tough.

[Kiorrik]

Soz guys, ended up goin' all zippedy doo daa on some posts after mine. No warnings - just cleaned it up a lil.

Have a great game - lesgoooo Celtics!

[MarcusSmartFanClub]

No need to freak out. The Celtics have had players out before, and this won't be the last time. The players that are on the court will need to get the job done. If they don't? There are 6 more opportunities!

Go Breathing, Go Celtics!

[mef730]

Ime spoke and said they are still figuring things out, but Horford could still end up playing Game 2.

They found out Horford wouldn't be available tonight just a few hours ago

What happened to those betting lines?

2.5 went to 4.

[colincb]

~zapped~


Quit the covid protocols discussions plz.

[colincb]

Ime spoke and said they are still figuring things out, but Horford could still end up playing Game 2.

They found out Horford wouldn't be available tonight just a few hours ago

Woj is saying through at least game 2. We can possibly steal game 2 if Smart is back. Tonight is going to be tough.

I doubt Smart's back for game 2 either. He still has swelling as of today.

[footey]

We still have good starting 5 but thin bench. Hope foul trouble doesn’t doom us tonight. Tony Brothers had a quick whistle.

[MarcusSmartFanClub]

Giannis>Bam

Also, isn't Lowry out? They've been starting guys that most fans have never heard of. I think the Heat should be more concerned about their roster tonight.

[Rosco917]

The Heat will be pressuring Tatum, trying to get the ball out of his hands or inticing him to take bad shots.

Without Smart and Horford ball movement and play-making will suffer. IMO this puts pressure on Jaylen Brown and Rob Williams to come up big. I’m talking about Brown going through stretches where he dominates and scores 25. And Williams playing 28-30 minutes of mid-season like basketball. We’re gonna need Rob on both sides of the ball, to do what he does best.

This will take some smart play to get a win.

I just hope Tatum doesn’t try to do it all himself.

[celticsclay]

Ime spoke and said they are still figuring things out, but Horford could still end up playing Game 2.

They found out Horford wouldn't be available tonight just a few hours ago

What happened to those betting lines?

2.5 went to 4.

Celtics were actually -.5 before it became likely smart would the game. 4.5 points is a huge difference. Only Giannis or jokic can move a line that much being out (we have two players here to make the 4.5)

[Kiorrik]

The Heat will be pressuring Tatum, trying to get the ball out of his hands or inticing him to take bad shots.

Without Smart and Horford ball movement and play-making will suffer. IMO this puts pressure on Jaylen Brown and Rob Williams to come up big. I’m talking about Brown going through stretches where he dominates and scores 25. And Williams playing 28-30 minutes of mid-season like basketball. We’re gonna need Rob on both sides of the ball, to do what he does best.

This will take some smart play to get a win.

I just hope Tatum doesn’t try to do it all himself.

That's, imo, gonna be the key to this game.

Teamwork.

Next man up = next man up. Not "okay I'll do 3 people's work instead"

[Who]

Without Horford we'll be more vulnerable to the zone. We needed his passing & shot making & ball-handling in the high post. Heat should try to exploit this.

[Birdman]

Wow no Smart & Al plus TimeLord still hurting..going be tough to win 2 in Miami

[Celtics2021]

At the risk of being zapped, I think the NBA has redefined “health and safety protocols” to encompass more than Covid.  For example, Scott Foster missed reffing Game 6 for health and safety protocols that was clarified as not Covid.  So it’s possible Horford has the flu or some other virus that is symptomatically similar to Covid (norovirus) and is being held out for that (which is why he might be available for game 2).

_{Kio: This is fine cuz it's not discussing the merits of the protocols but the effects its having on our games ♥}

[colincb]

Wow no Smart & Al plus TimeLord still hurting..going be tough to win 2 in Miami

Only need 1.