Mavericks (0-0) at Celtics (0-0) Finals Game #1 6/6/24

[celticinorlando]

Just ready to get this going. It’s Boston vs everyone as most people are picking the mavs.

Definitely a 2008 vibe to it with the Celtics being discounted as the finals start.

[johnnygreen]

The day has finally arrived. I can't wait for tonight. Go Celtics!

[SHAQATTACK]

Dum de Dum DUM …DUMmmmmmmmm

It’s here …it’s time …woo hoo

Take en care of business.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

[Vermont Green]

I feel like I haven't watch a basketball game in forever.  I think this layoff is going to affect both teams.  I hate to make predictions, not for just superstition reason but also because I am usually wrong, but I expect both teams to be tight for this game.  A run at any point could make the difference.  Neither team is going to want to get behind.

The Celtics should have a meaningful advantage playing at home.  I don't expect the pressure or the crowd to affect Luka or Kyrie, but for everyone else on DAL, the bigness of the moment may impact them.  But the Celtics need to be on their game from the first possession.  Can't let DAL get confident, comfortable.  Get out early and let DAL feel some pressure.

[hpantazo]

I just hope the refs don’t push for a Mavs win to open the series to get more people to tune in for the rest of the games

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

somebody post who the refs will be as soon as u find out please. thank you

[celticinorlando]

Can't wait for the refs to fall for all of Luka's flopping BS.

[Vermont Green]

I had said this in other thread, but I am adding it here for good luck.  Here is how things line up in my mind:

Guards:
Holiday/White       vs    Doncic/Irving  (advantage DAL)

Wings/Swings:
Tatum/Brown        vs    Washington/Jones  (advantage BOS)

Bigs:
Porzingis/Horford  vs    Gafford/Lively  (advantage BOS)

Depth:
Pritchard/Hauser   vs    Green/Hardy  (wash?)

I would say that the Wing advantage that BOS has is bigger than the Guard advantage that DAL has so I am going to call that a net slight advantage for BOS.  We should have an advantage with the bigs.  I am not sure how the depth guys will work out.  I don't see a big advantage in any case either way but if Hauser can remember how to shoot, we could win this group too.

It does not line up exactly but an important match up of sorts is how Holiday and White do relative to how Washington and Jones do.  White and Holiday have both been to the finals before.  They don't have to outplay Doncic and Kyrie, they just have to come closer than Washington and Jones come to Tatum and Brown.  I think this will be an important barometer for the series.

[jbpats]

LETS GOOOOO
GAMEDAY!!!!!

LETS GO CELTICS!!!!

[SparzWizard]

I had said this in other thread, but I am adding it here for good luck.  Here is how things line up in my mind:

Guards:
Holiday/White       vs    Doncic/Irving  (advantage DAL)

Wings/Swings:
Tatum/Brown        vs    Washington/Jones  (advantage BOS)

Bigs:
Porzingis/Horford  vs    Gafford/Lively  (advantage BOS)

Depth:
Pritchard/Hauser   vs    Green/Hardy  (wash?)

I would say that the Wing advantage that BOS has is bigger than the Guard advantage that DAL has so I am going to call that a net slight advantage for BOS.  We should have an advantage with the bigs.  I am not sure how the depth guys will work out.  I don't see a big advantage in any case either way but if Hauser can remember how to shoot, we could win this group too.

It does not line up exactly but an important match up of sorts is how Holiday and White do relative to how Washington and Jones do.  White and Holiday have both been to the finals before.  They don't have to outplay Doncic and Kyrie, they just have to come closer than Washington and Jones come to Tatum and Brown.  I think this will be an important barometer for the series.

PJ Washington playing with a much better team defense than he did with the Hornets. Times are different now

[Phantom255x]

Today's my parent's wedding anniversary too so probably gonna be occupied tonight, but of course I'll follow along here and Reddit.

Might not be a bad thing too. Watching these games live will give me so much anxiety 

[celticinorlando]

I had said this in other thread, but I am adding it here for good luck.  Here is how things line up in my mind:

Guards:
Holiday/White       vs    Doncic/Irving  (advantage DAL)

Wings/Swings:
Tatum/Brown        vs    Washington/Jones  (advantage BOS)

Bigs:
Porzingis/Horford  vs    Gafford/Lively  (advantage BOS)

Depth:
Pritchard/Hauser   vs    Green/Hardy  (wash?)

I would say that the Wing advantage that BOS has is bigger than the Guard advantage that DAL has so I am going to call that a net slight advantage for BOS.  We should have an advantage with the bigs.  I am not sure how the depth guys will work out.  I don't see a big advantage in any case either way but if Hauser can remember how to shoot, we could win this group too.

It does not line up exactly but an important match up of sorts is how Holiday and White do relative to how Washington and Jones do.  White and Holiday have both been to the finals before.  They don't have to outplay Doncic and Kyrie, they just have to come closer than Washington and Jones come to Tatum and Brown.  I think this will be an important barometer for the series.

PJ Washington playing with a much better team defense than he did with the Hornets. Times are different now

I guess that only applies to the Mavs...

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Today's my parent's wedding anniversary too so probably gonna be occupied tonight, but of course I'll follow along here and Reddit.

Might not be a bad thing too. Watching these games live will give me so much anxiety

it is part of the process. im sure we all will be nervous to an extent