Celtics (0-1) at Heat (1-0) ECF Game #2 5/19/22

[Silas]

Celtics should be ready for a big rebound win.  Four in a row sounds good to me.  Go Cs!

[cman88]

Smart probable. Horford doubtful.

The fact that he is not declared out is good news. Probably means he turned in a negative test yesterday.

[slamtheking]

Smart probable. Horford doubtful.

The fact that he is not declared out is good news. Probably means he turned in a negative test yesterday.

I like the way you think.   hopefully he turns up negative again today.  not sure if that would be sufficient to get out of the protocols

[wdleehi]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.   



I really hope Smarts plays and start.   They need his defensive leadership and starting the offense to see if Tatum and Brown can get some easier looks.

[FLCeltsFan]

Tonight's referees:       David Guthrie (#16)    John Goble (#10)    Bill Kennedy (#55)    Tre Maddox (#23) /alternate

[jbpats]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.   



I really hope Smarts plays and start.   They need his defensive leadership and starting the offense to see if Tatum and Brown can get some easier looks.

I agree, it makes no sense to me when both teams are in the East Coast. I understand the appeal of having national coverage but I'd venture to guess more people tune out on the East coast after halftime because it's pushing 11 PM vs people who have yet to tune in on the West Coast because its 5 PM.

Start time should be 8 PM this series, at least on weeknights. I fell asleep on the couch during the third last game (thankfully).

[RMO]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.   



I really hope Smarts plays and start.   They need his defensive leadership and starting the offense to see if Tatum and Brown can get some easier looks.

I agree, it makes no sense to me when both teams are in the East Coast. I understand the appeal of having national coverage but I'd venture to guess more people tune out on the East coast after halftime because it's pushing 11 PM vs people who have yet to tune in on the West Coast because its 5 PM.

Start time should be 8 PM this series, at least on weeknights. I fell asleep on the couch during the third last game (thankfully).

It gets worse during the finals (if we get there).  I think they start a little later and halftime and commercial breaks are longer.  I remember in 2010 the games didn't get over until past midnight and they were always on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays.  Not sure if that's changed.  i was a mess for awhile after that series.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.   



I really hope Smarts plays and start.   They need his defensive leadership and starting the offense to see if Tatum and Brown can get some easier looks.

I agree, it makes no sense to me when both teams are in the East Coast. I understand the appeal of having national coverage but I'd venture to guess more people tune out on the East coast after halftime because it's pushing 11 PM vs people who have yet to tune in on the West Coast because its 5 PM.

Start time should be 8 PM this series, at least on weeknights. I fell asleep on the couch during the third last game (thankfully).

It gets worse during the finals (if we get there).  I think they start a little later and halftime and commercial breaks are longer.  I remember in 2010 the games didn't get over until past midnight and they were always on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays.  Not sure if that's changed.  i was a mess for awhile after that series.

I’m still a mess after that series 12 years later, and it had nothing to do with the start times.

[Kernewek]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.

No sympathy I’ll be following along at a brisk 2am tip off

[jbpats]

Derrick White OUT

Birth of his child - leave opinions out of this one I'd say.

[johnnygreen]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.   



I really hope Smarts plays and start.   They need his defensive leadership and starting the offense to see if Tatum and Brown can get some easier looks.

I agree, it makes no sense to me when both teams are in the East Coast. I understand the appeal of having national coverage but I'd venture to guess more people tune out on the East coast after halftime because it's pushing 11 PM vs people who have yet to tune in on the West Coast because its 5 PM.

Start time should be 8 PM this series, at least on weeknights. I fell asleep on the couch during the third last game (thankfully).

It gets worse during the finals (if we get there).  I think they start a little later and halftime and commercial breaks are longer.  I remember in 2010 the games didn't get over until past midnight and they were always on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays.  Not sure if that's changed.  i was a mess for awhile after that series.

Jeopardy

Answer – This demographic on the East coast, that complain about the start time of games.
Question – Who are old people?

[slamtheking]

Derrick White OUT

Birth of his child - leave opinions out of this one I'd say.

guess he figured that when he was on the Spurs having a kid this time of year wouldn't impact his game availability   

[angryguy77]

Derrick White OUT

Birth of his child - leave opinions out of this one I'd say.

At this point, we need to make a DNP bingo card.

[mef730]

I still can't stand the start times for two eat coast teams.   Tip off likely closer to 9 then 8:30.   



I really hope Smarts plays and start.   They need his defensive leadership and starting the offense to see if Tatum and Brown can get some easier looks.

I agree, it makes no sense to me when both teams are in the East Coast. I understand the appeal of having national coverage but I'd venture to guess more people tune out on the East coast after halftime because it's pushing 11 PM vs people who have yet to tune in on the West Coast because its 5 PM.

Start time should be 8 PM this series, at least on weeknights. I fell asleep on the couch during the third last game (thankfully).

It gets worse during the finals (if we get there).  I think they start a little later and halftime and commercial breaks are longer.  I remember in 2010 the games didn't get over until past midnight and they were always on Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays.  Not sure if that's changed.  i was a mess for awhile after that series.

Jeopardy

Answer – This demographic on the East coast, that complain about the start time of games.
Question – Who are old people?

We prefer to be called "chronologically challenged."

Mike

[FLCeltsFan]

Boston Celtics say Derrick White is out tonight against the Miami Heat due to personal reasons.