Heat (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Round 1 Game #1 4/21/24

[blink]

I know we held them to 45 points at half, but I disagree, our defense during those last few minutes was poor.
Multiple times there were 2, 3 guys late getting back on def.  Ended up multiple wide open 3s for Hero and someone else.
Then Jaquez Jr with that last drive where no one helped at all.  You CAN"T let guys get free layups in the playoffs.
Someone should have put him on his butt.

[tenn_smoothie]

Concerned of KP's fingers. Jovic hit him as KP attempted that 3 and was grimacing in pain. Quickly got off the floor and then eventually ran into the locker room at the buzzer

He was slapping fives with fans walking off - appeared to be fine.

[celticinorlando]

Can’t let a slow rookie get to the rim so easily

[Atzar]

More good than bad in the first half.  Would like to get JB unstuck.  I'd also like more consistent transition defense - their only easy baskets come on the break.  If we make them play through our halfcourt defense, they just don't have the talent. 

[tenn_smoothie]

I know we held them to 45 points at half, but I disagree, our defense during those last few minutes was poor.
Multiple times there were 2, 3 guys late getting back on def.  Ended up multiple wide open 3s for Hero and someone else.
Then Jaquez Jr with that last drive where no one helped at all.  You CAN"T let guys get free layups in the playoffs.
Someone should have put him on his butt.

100%

[celticinorlando]

Can Jaylen brown actually contribute in a good way this half?

[Neurotic Guy]

JB looked rusty, but JT with a really good start to the playoffs. What stint by Hauser to start the 2nd. Pritchard continues to have an impact - probably as much if not more so than DW and Holiday - so far.  Looking for a nice second half from Jaylen.

[CelticSooner]

This doesn’t feel like a playoff game. I don’t know if that’s good or bad.

[blink]

Both the Jays late on getting back on D.  Leads to a open Herro 3.

Actually I think on that play there were 3 guys late getting back.
Our effort on defense needs to improve.  Even if it is just practice for later in the playoffs when we need it more.
We need to make things hard for the Heat every time they have the ball.  No more letups.

[tenn_smoothie]

More good than bad in the first half.  Would like to get JB unstuck.  I'd also like more consistent transition defense - their only easy baskets come on the break.  If we make them play through our halfcourt defense, they just don't have the talent.

You would think opening the playoffs with lots of focus and intensity that getting back on defense would be the last of our problems.

[mef730]

Turn on the game and what do I hear, Doris and her blaring screech. Volume off.

Anyone else old enough to remember turning off the volume on the TV and turning up Johnny Most?

Halftime note: Red Panda flipping bowls while riding her unicycle and has now outscored JB.

[jpotter33]

Really just Tatum, KP, Hauser, and PP who have played well thus far, with JB, White, Jrue, and Al playing “meh” so far.

[celticinorlando]

10 points between Brown, white and jrue.

[kraidstar]

C's should be up 30. The Heat are not a good team. Need to stop forcing the ball and make the extra pass.

How is it after all these years this team still doesn't get that?

[Kuberski33]

First 5 minutes of the third will be quite important

If you're the road team, that's the time to make a run because the fans are trickling back to their seats and no one's focusing on the game.