Celtics (1-2) at Knicks (2-1) Round 2 Game 4 5/12/25

[A Future of Stevens]

If they show up with the same defensive intensity of the first 3 games, this team is very hard to beat. They just can't shoot 15% below their averages of the last 180 games.

Go Celtics!

[Phantom255x]

I refuse to believe Tatum will shoot this poorly the whole series. He wasn't bad in Game 3 (22/9/7) but he did shoot 8/20. He always has at least one signature game in a playoff series. Tonight would be a great time to have one.

[Vermont Green]

Knicks haven't played well all series. I think this is the game where they are hot from 3 and should take this game with ease. They want some revenge from last game.

111-98 Knicks and they'll go up 3-1.

I see what you are doing here, I think.

Yeah, no chance BOS wins tonight.

[Vermont Green]

Must win

After losing the first 2, they basically all are must win.  Any margin for error has already been squandered.  Need to play every game like it is game 7.  Find a way to grind it out no matter how it goes, shooting, bad calls, whatever.  Just keep grinding.

[jambr380]

I refuse to believe Tatum will shoot this poorly the whole series. He wasn't bad in Game 3 (22/9/7) but he did shoot 8/20. He always has at least one signature game in a playoff series. Tonight would be a great time to have one.

The problem wasn't really with his overall shooting. 5/9 from 3 is fantastic, but 3/11 on 2s is craptastic, and he barely got to the line. His overall percentage may not change much, but I expect him to hit a few more inside the arc (how are his lay-ups not falling?) and hopefully shoot a few more FTs.

[Phantom255x]

Scott Foster tonight. Work your magic and make it 2-2 king! 

[Donoghus]

Gets evened up tonight.

I expect a much closer one than Saturday, though. 

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

Scott Foster tonight. Work your magic and make it 2-2 king! 

[Phantom255x]

Scott Foster tonight. Work your magic and make it 2-2 king! 

[Vermont Green]

I refuse to believe Tatum will shoot this poorly the whole series. He wasn't bad in Game 3 (22/9/7) but he did shoot 8/20. He always has at least one signature game in a playoff series. Tonight would be a great time to have one.

The problem wasn't really with his overall shooting. 5/9 from 3 is fantastic, but 3/11 on 2s is craptastic, and he barely got to the line. His overall percentage may not change much, but I expect him to hit a few more inside the arc (how are his lay-ups not falling?) and hopefully shoot a few more FTs.

He seems to be taking a lot of tough fade away shots that are 2PA.  Those are low percentage in terms of makes and also less likely to draw a foul.  I say keep taking "good" 3s, keep driving to the hoop when the lane is there, fade aways as a last resort if the shot clock is winding down.  He has missed quite a few drives also.  That is OK, keep attacking.

[Neurotic Guy]

Gets evened up tonight.

I expect a much closer one than Saturday, though.

If Cs can?t win a close one v the Knicks it?s really just not their year.  I don?t want the stress of a close game but the Cs need to get their close game confidence to a high level if they expect to beat Cavs, Indy, Denver, or OKC. 

And after that, they?ll need to get some home court confidence.

[hodgy03038]

Let's GO Celts!! Another BIG game from Pritch and everyone else play their good games. Swing the ball and get an open shot. Drive and kick, Drive and make the layup. Slap at Towns hands. Deflate the crowd.

[hwangjini_1]

celtics win this game and the next two to take the series 4-2. the knicks are evil and stinky and deserve defeat.

then on to stomp the snot out of indiana.

[bello_man09]

Hauser is questionable for tonight !!! it will be nice to get anything from KP- at least 15 points and rebounds.

[Phantom255x]

Hauser is questionable for tonight !!! it will be nice to get anything from KP- at least 15 points and rebounds.

I've been ripping Hauser all postseason. If there's a night for him to come in and knock down some 3s, tonight is that night.