Celtics (2-0) at Pacers (0-2) ECF Game #3 5/25/24

[celticinorlando]

That was a bad half no doubt, but some of these posts are a bit too much lol. I mean, who predicted a sweep? When you say "Celtics in 5", that means they drop a game guys... Indiana isn't a horrible team, and they are at home and desperate. Wasn't gonna be easy. 

It’s not that they are losing. It’s how. Getting beat up in the paint and looking lost on defense.

[Redz]

D it up

Let’s go!

Celts big run in the 3rd here

[Phantom255x]

I think we'll find out how this game will go based on the first two minutes. Quick IND run? Ballgame. Quick BOS run? There's a chance for a game. Both teams are capable of big runs in quick time.

[angryguy77]

That was a bad half no doubt, but some of these posts are a bit too much lol. I mean, who predicted a sweep? When you say "Celtics in 5", that means they drop a game guys... Indiana isn't a horrible team, and they are at home and desperate. Wasn't gonna be easy. 

The second Hali went out a sweep should've been guaranteed. 

6th seed w/o it's best player should be road kill for any other title contender.

[scaryjerry]

What’s with having 2 all nba defenders and multiple other good wing defenders and we can’t stop nembhard? Good luck with Luka

[liam]

A nice Mexican vellum will turn my frown upside down!

 

[blink]

That was a bad half no doubt, but some of these posts are a bit too much lol. I mean, who predicted a sweep? When you say "Celtics in 5", that means they drop a game guys... Indiana isn't a horrible team, and they are at home and desperate. Wasn't gonna be easy. 

And the game isnt over yet!!!  Second half to come back.  I swear the over-reaction to the not perfect play is worse that the actual bad play.   did any of you live through the 80’s with all those back and forth games with the 76ers, Detroit, LA lakers.  This playoff run has been relatively smooth compared to other championship runs.

[Phantom255x]

If the C's are still down 15+ by the end of the 3rd, I'd bench everyone. Get ready for Game 4 and give Jrue in particular rest.

[Billz401]

JT, JB and even Al have been good so far. Gotta get them some help from the others and also clamp up on defense. One thing our team does is ball watch a lot and sag off shooters around the arc. Gotta stay focused

[LilRip]

Am I the only one who thinks the defense has been fine?? This has been crazy shot making from the Pacers with a sufficient degree of difficulty. 69 points in a half is crazy

[liam]

Bring in Q to block some shots and control the paint.

[tenn_smoothie]

I wish I could say I’m surprised. (by Hauser's struggles)

Is there any info on his recent struggles ?
Did he sustain a minor but nagging injury that has thrown his shot out of whack ?

I'm not charting this, but it seems he is getting less playing time and it is chopped up randomly right now, whereas his regular season minutes were established and more consistent. He knew he was subbing in at the same time every game, save for the 4th quarter of a close game where       rotations are more strategic. Has his consistent minutes pattern been thrown out the window now that we are in the playoffs being led by a brain-dead coach ?

[scaryjerry]

That was a bad half no doubt, but some of these posts are a bit too much lol. I mean, who predicted a sweep? When you say "Celtics in 5", that means they drop a game guys... Indiana isn't a horrible team, and they are at home and desperate. Wasn't gonna be easy. 

Expectations change. I predicted Celtics in 6/7 but after winning the first 2 and haliburton being out in this game it should be a sweep, period

[Phantom255x]

Yeah this might be over...

[BringToughnessBack]

We look checked out. That White shot was abysmal