Tied 2-2, Do You Believe?

[scaryjerry]

They’re still closer to a title then they probably will be in years so that’s nice.
Andrew Wiggins and the Mediocre warriors  in 6

[Vermont Green]

I think I am realistic about the situation, the Warriors are in the driver's seat, but at this point, nothing would surprise me.  I don't feel the Celtics have been playing their best basketball except in short spurts of specific games.  The Warriors' defense certainly has something to do with that but last night, the Celtics missed 10 FT while shooting 68% from the line and lost by 10 points.  And too many of the 18 TO were "unforced". 

So win in 7 to me is as likely as losing in 6 or 7.  Losing 2 in a row was not supposed to happen and now it has so that does not add to my optimism.  Boston is currently favored by Vegas (-4) in Game 6 so take it one game at a time and see what happens.  Wiggins and Payton are not likely to have big games in Boston like they just did at home.

I don't think the Warriors are necessarily a better team but they are playing better.  They are handling the pressure better,  which I guess they were supposed to do as the more experienced team, including the coach.  The Celtics had second half leads in both Game 4 and 5.  They get themselves right there and then kind of shrink back, miss shots, throw the ball away, start being tentative, whatever.  I take that as not handling the pressure as well as the Warriors.

[Birdman]

Warriors has it now but still a chance thou!!! But I’m proud of the Celtics..I didn’t think they be in finals before season started..

[Dchuck]

I think I am realistic about the situation, the Warriors are in the driver's seat, but at this point, nothing would surprise me.  I don't feel the Celtics have been playing their best basketball except in short spurts of specific games.  The Warriors' defense certainly has something to do with that but last night, the Celtics missed 10 FT while shooting 68% from the line and lost by 10 points.  And too many of the 18 TO were "unforced". 

So win in 7 to me is as likely as losing in 6 or 7.  Losing 2 in a row was not supposed to happen and now it has so that does not add to my optimism.  Boston is currently favored by Vegas (-4) in Game 6 so take it one game at a time and see what happens.  Wiggins and Payton are not likely to have big games in Boston like they just did at home.

I don't think the Warriors are necessarily a better team but they are playing better.  They are handling the pressure better,  which I guess they were supposed to do as the more experienced team, including the coach.  The Celtics had second half leads in both Game 4 and 5.  They get themselves right there and then kind of shrink back, miss shots, throw the ball away, start being tentative, whatever.  I take that as not handling the pressure as well as the Warriors.

I thought we were the better team until game 4.  The truth is, GS is better.  They have the best player and dont continue to shoot themselves in the foot like we do.  We cant continue to make the same mistakes, quarter after quarter, game after game and think we’re the better team.  Plain and simple

[slamtheking]

I think I am realistic about the situation, the Warriors are in the driver's seat, but at this point, nothing would surprise me.  I don't feel the Celtics have been playing their best basketball except in short spurts of specific games.  The Warriors' defense certainly has something to do with that but last night, the Celtics missed 10 FT while shooting 68% from the line and lost by 10 points.  And too many of the 18 TO were "unforced". 

So win in 7 to me is as likely as losing in 6 or 7.  Losing 2 in a row was not supposed to happen and now it has so that does not add to my optimism.  Boston is currently favored by Vegas (-4) in Game 6 so take it one game at a time and see what happens.  Wiggins and Payton are not likely to have big games in Boston like they just did at home.

I don't think the Warriors are necessarily a better team but they are playing better.  They are handling the pressure better,  which I guess they were supposed to do as the more experienced team, including the coach.  The Celtics had second half leads in both Game 4 and 5.  They get themselves right there and then kind of shrink back, miss shots, throw the ball away, start being tentative, whatever.  I take that as not handling the pressure as well as the Warriors.

I thought we were the better team until game 4.  The truth is, GS is better.  They have the best player and dont continue to shoot themselves in the foot like we do.  We cant continue to make the same mistakes, quarter after quarter, game after game and think we’re the better team.  Plain and simple

to GSW's credit, they play smarter than the C's.  not a lot of stupid or boneheaded plays on their side.  C's just seem too clueless out there for too much of each game. 

if the C's get contributions from everyone they need to contribute, they're the better team and should win but too often we have 3-4 (or more) of the 8 man rotation contributing little to nothing on the court.

[Who]

2-2 tie or down 2-3 ... Boston still has to win 2 games to win the title either way. Nothing has changed.

[Dchuck]

2-2 tie or down 2-3 ... Boston still has to win 2 games to win the title either way. Nothing has changed.

…and that therein lies the problem.  Nothing has changed. 

We continue to turn it over, run a stagnant, predictable offense, and allow a smaller team physically impose their presence on us.

Something has to change or Thursday is the last game.

[angryguy77]

Nope they are done. This team hasn't grown up in these playoffs like we had hoped they would. Third series in a row where they make the same mistakes over and over and over. Their offense is just terrible and reliant on the 3 too much.

These problems have persisted for years and I don't see them getting any better. Yeah call me a doomer, but what evidence is there over the last 6 years that we can draw on that makes us think the team won't fall into uncontrolled ball when it counts? All the talent in the world but they have nothing in between their ears. I hope they surprise me and become the team they should be for the next decade. Until I see it, I'll expect nothing to change.

[Phantom255x]

I give Boston a 70% chance to win Game 6, however I only give them like a 15% chance of winning Game 7 at San Francisco/Bay Area

[Donoghus]

I'm still ride or die.

Home game on Thursday night should hopefully bring back some bounce.  Get yourself to a Game 7 where who knows what happens.  A lot of the stuff is self inflicted.  Question is whether or not they can figure it out in time.

Trying to remain optimistic and will go down with the ship if necessary. 

[gouki88]

I'm still ride or die.

Home game on Thursday night should hopefully bring back some bounce.  Get yourself to a Game 7 where who knows what happens.  A lot of the stuff is self inflicted.  Question is whether or not they can figure it out in tim.

Trying to remain optimistic and will go down with the ship if necessary.

Yeah, we've all come this far. Finals trips don't happen very often - gotta soak em up

[Vermont Green]

I think I am realistic about the situation, the Warriors are in the driver's seat, but at this point, nothing would surprise me.  I don't feel the Celtics have been playing their best basketball except in short spurts of specific games.  The Warriors' defense certainly has something to do with that but last night, the Celtics missed 10 FT while shooting 68% from the line and lost by 10 points.  And too many of the 18 TO were "unforced". 

So win in 7 to me is as likely as losing in 6 or 7.  Losing 2 in a row was not supposed to happen and now it has so that does not add to my optimism.  Boston is currently favored by Vegas (-4) in Game 6 so take it one game at a time and see what happens.  Wiggins and Payton are not likely to have big games in Boston like they just did at home.

I don't think the Warriors are necessarily a better team but they are playing better.  They are handling the pressure better,  which I guess they were supposed to do as the more experienced team, including the coach.  The Celtics had second half leads in both Game 4 and 5.  They get themselves right there and then kind of shrink back, miss shots, throw the ball away, start being tentative, whatever.  I take that as not handling the pressure as well as the Warriors.

I thought we were the better team until game 4.  The truth is, GS is better.  They have the best player and dont continue to shoot themselves in the foot like we do.  We cant continue to make the same mistakes, quarter after quarter, game after game and think we’re the better team.  Plain and simple

I think we are saying the same thing.  We are shooting ourselves in the foot more often than they are.  Is that because we aren't as talented or because we are not handling the pressure as well?  It is some of both but my point is they are playing close to if not at their full potential and we are not.  We have shot ourselves in the foot so often that we don't have any feet left.  A lot of it is unforced, self-inflicted.

But hey, it is June and we are in the finals.  Hard to be disappointed with that.

[jpotter33]

I mean, it’s just two games.

Putting a positive spin on this - we’re the desperate team and at home, so we should come out and win game six.

That’s going to lead to an interesting game seven. Yes, the Warriors will be at home, but if we build up some momentum from a game six win that could really work in our favor going into game seven, especially if we have a win going away on Thursday.

Truth be told, though, it’s all on us. The Warriors are not beating us; we’re beating ourselves with the dumb play as we’ve done all postseason. If we’d just control the unforced turnovers, we’d already would have won this series. Whether or not we can actually do that for two games in a row is the question. Ime is really going to have to drill this in their heads the next several days if we want any chance of winning.

C’s in 7.

[Phantom255x]

I mean, it’s just two games.

Putting a positive spin on this - we’re the desperate team and at home, so we should come out and win game six.

That’s going to lead to an interesting game seven. Yes, the Warriors will be at home, but if we build up some momentum from a game six win that could really work in our favor going into game seven, especially if we have a win going away on Thursday.

Truth be told, though, it’s all on us. The Warriors are not beating us; we’re beating ourselves with the dumb play as we’ve done all postseason. If we’d just control the unforced turnovers, we’d already would have won this series. Whether or not we can actually do that for two games in a row is the question. Ime is really going to have to drill this in their heads the next several days if we want any chance of winning.

C’s in 7.

Yeah I'm trying. I'm a pretty optimistic guy and am hoping we win in 7, but every game we go in basically ranting about the same things and then obviously we continue ranting in the GDTs because they keep doing it lol (missed FTs, turnovers, etc.).

I feel good about them winning Game 6 (70% likely), but for me the chances of them winning a Game 7 this series is slim (like 15%).

For reference, as nervous as I felt I still thought they had a decent chance last series to beat Miami on the road in Game 7 (like 35-40%).

[celticinorlando]

IF Boston can win game 6 I think they win game 7 also.

What will we get in game 6? It’s so hard to predict with this team