These losses to MIA and CHI could be a ploy

[rtifishul]

An idea occurred to me after the Chicago loss: these guys are playing head games. It was strengthened by the Miami blowout loss I predicted.

The Celtics could've went into both Chicago and Miami and obliterated them, but it would've only made them hungrier and more difficult to beat in the playoffs. It would've made them play up,
whereas now, they've lulled them into a false sense of security.

Both teams think they can beat us now, because they think we're slipping. This is why Boston now has the mental advantage.  Winning makes a team comfortable, and you cannot win when you are comfortable.

The Bulls and the Heat will go into the playoffs thinking they can beat the Celtics, and that is what will make them lose.

[Celtics/Run]

I was going to make this same thread

[PosImpos]

Yeah, sure.  Could be.

[KungPoweChicken]

Your hypothesis sounds a little more WWE than NBA, but I give you credit for the thinking.

[PseudoElite]

Yeah and Shaq is pretending to be injured this whole time.

I'd be mighty impressed if the NBA pulled that all off so perfectly lol. 

[Edgar]

Your hypothesis sounds a little more WWE than NBA, but I give you credit for the thinking.

2 words

the desition

[rtifishul]

Your hypothesis sounds a little more WWE than NBA, but I give you credit for the thinking.

It is an admittedly farfetched idea aside from being a huge reach, but it's not out of the realm of impossibility. These guys handily defeat the Sixers one day and then don't show for the biggest game of the season?  Rondo lights up for 20 and 14 the next day but can't be bothered to play two days later against another important opponent?

"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces you into thinking you can't lose."- Bill Gates

[Edgar]

"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces you into thinking you can't lose."- Bill Gates

And we all know bronnie isnt that of a genious

[j804]

Your hypothesis sounds a little more WWE than NBA, but I give you credit for the thinking.

rofl reminds me of this part of the game the captain gave Wade the WWE up and down dog look

[GreenEnvy]

I was thinking the same thing after Chicago, especially with Rondo letting Rose do what he wants (glass half full).

But I don't see the advantage in giving Miami hope. If we went out there and smashed them yet again they would feel helpless against us. We would've been in the heads. With them beating us like they did, now they have some confidence against us.

Chicago I (kind of) get, Miami I don't - especially with HCA up for grabs. Either way, letting opponents win is never a good idea IMO. I get the "lose the battle to win the war" sentiment, but still.

[17wasEZ]

An idea occurred to me after the Chicago loss: these guys are playing head games. It was strengthened by the Miami blowout loss I predicted.

The Celtics could've went into both Chicago and Miami and obliterated them, but it would've only made them hungrier and more difficult to beat in the playoffs. It would've made them play up,
whereas now, they've lulled them into a false sense of security.

Both teams think they can beat us now, because they think we're slipping. This is why Boston now has the mental advantage.  Winning makes a team comfortable, and you cannot win when you are comfortable.

The Bulls and the Heat will go into the playoffs thinking they can beat the Celtics, and that is what will make them lose.

Why would the Celtics want the Bulls and Heat going into the playoffs thinking they can beat them?  Makes zero sense.  You're acting as if Boston can do whatever they want and the other teams will submit.  Face it....Danny didn't truly get what the starting five was all about but he is probably getting an idea nowadays.

[KobeShesNotConsenting!]

HAHAHAHAHAHA. Ohhhh man am I really reading this? With positive responses? Yea the celts purposefully lost huge games, knowing that we'd be givin up home court against the Bulls, Heat, and not to mention the FREAKIN LAKERS

[Edgar]

An idea occurred to me after the Chicago loss: these guys are playing head games. It was strengthened by the Miami blowout loss I predicted.

The Celtics could've went into both Chicago and Miami and obliterated them, but it would've only made them hungrier and more difficult to beat in the playoffs. It would've made them play up,
whereas now, they've lulled them into a false sense of security.

Both teams think they can beat us now, because they think we're slipping. This is why Boston now has the mental advantage.  Winning makes a team comfortable, and you cannot win when you are comfortable.

The Bulls and the Heat will go into the playoffs thinking they can beat the Celtics, and that is what will make them lose.

Why would the Celtics want the Bulls and Heat going into the playoffs thinking they can beat them?  Makes zero sense.  You're acting as if Boston can do whatever they want and the other teams will submit.  Face it....Danny didn't truly get what the starting five was all about but he is probably getting an idea nowadays.

well i will be sadly honest

Shaq JO kristic
KG BBD Murphy
Pierce Green
Ray Delonte
Rondo Arroyo   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Perk Shaq JO
KG BBD
Pierce Harangody
Ray a wheelchair
Rondo and delonte and nate

come on
start thinking on what we could have by now
do you want zaza or powe or bbd getting more minutes
come on

[Edgar]

And for some sarcasm in the air i will say
I am being pretty honest saying all this times pro sports
are turning into fan media drived stuff
sadly

[P2]

Your hypothesis sounds a little more WWE than NBA, but I give you credit for the thinking.

Hahaha, yeah, I bet Vince McMahon has something to do with it.