So we're pretty much facing Atlanta and Bulls in second round?

[j804]

After the Bulls win today and Miami Heat loss heard the ESPN guys saying this is pretty much how its locked in or more or less looking like?

Not the matchup I wanted would rather have seen the Heat

[stylo617617]

well lets see if the knicks tank in thier game against ATL word is they WANT the bulls & i dont blame them it seems as rose pretty much wont be healthy this season & as good as thier defence is i'll come down to a limpy rose vs a prime & ready MELO & & amare along with all those shooters that teams has

i have knicks beating bulls in 6 im still worried about having the knicks in the 2nd round if we beat ATL ,they HATE US & almost always plays to thier ceiling against us we'll have our hands full most defeintly not sure who wins thier though im always rooting for Boston & think ultimatley we'll figure them out

[Who]

All eyes on D-Rose's ill-health

[KGs Knee]

Yes, Miami would need to finish 3-0 and Chicago would need to finish 0-2. 
I'm guessing the Boston Miami game Tues stars in both sides will sit out.  I'll laugh if ESPN gets stuck with that game too.

[thestackshow]

We can beat both. Rose wont hold up, he has too many injuries.

[Celts Fan 92]

i aint worried bout atlanta homecourt or not i think that'll be a quick series, I think we can beat the bulls rose being outta rhythm nd constantly hurt plays a big part we gotta crash the boards heavy dat series cuz their offensive execution is below average nd they get a lot of 2nd chance points

[Senninsage]

We can very easily beat both teams. I'm not concerned about that.

I think our other role players now have some confidence going for them, and that will probably be a major part of what helps separate the Celtics from some other teams in the playoffs. I really think when our starters are on point and the other players on this team are playing with confidence, we might just be the best team in the league.

I really do believe that. And I don't know if I'm just being way too optimistic here or what, but I really do get the feeling that this is a year the Celtics will be taking home the championship.

[CelticSooner]

Miami as a 2 seed has easier road the ECF than Chicago does. Possible Philly first round opponent and Indy second round opponent. They completely avoid their worst possible matchup in the C's at least until the ECF.

[Celtics18]

I think Atlanta could be a challenge in the first round.  I haven't really gotten to the point where I'm looking ahead to future match ups.  Just thinking about trying to beat the Hawks right now.

[thestackshow]

I think Atlanta could be a challenge in the first round.  I haven't really gotten to the point where I'm looking ahead to future match ups.  Just thinking about trying to beat the Hawks right now.

This isnt 2008. We will sweep the Hawks.

[Celtics18]

I think Atlanta could be a challenge in the first round.  I haven't really gotten to the point where I'm looking ahead to future match ups.  Just thinking about trying to beat the Hawks right now.

This isnt 2008. We will sweep the Hawks.

A sweep would be nice, but I'll gladly take just advancing. 

[j804]

I think Atlanta could be a challenge in the first round.  I haven't really gotten to the point where I'm looking ahead to future match ups.  Just thinking about trying to beat the Hawks right now.

Im usually with the whole take one game at a time, but come on let's be real our bench and 3rd stringers took them nearly down to the wire. We will get by the Hawks if we remain healthy. I see them winning at least one game.

Chicago on the other hand scares the hell out of me, their length and rebounding, obviously their defense they can really lock you down at times, and to top it off Thibs knows our weaknesses and guys as good as Doc does.

[alajet]

well lets see if the knicks tank in thier game against ATL word is they WANT the bulls & i dont blame them it seems as rose pretty much wont be healthy this season & as good as thier defence is i'll come down to a limpy rose vs a prime & ready MELO & & amare along with all those shooters that teams has

i have knicks beating bulls in 6 im still worried about having the knicks in the 2nd round if we beat ATL ,they HATE US & almost always plays to thier ceiling against us we'll have our hands full most defeintly not sure who wins thier though im always rooting for Boston & think ultimatley we'll figure them out

Knicks are mediocre. No way they knock Bulls out. However, if Amare was out, they'd stand a chance, I agree.

[hwangjini_1]

We can beat both. Rose wont hold up, he has too many injuries.

yes, that is possible. indeed, it is possible the playoffs go something like this for the celtics...

round 1 - beat up, beat down on the hawks. over in 5, celtics win.

round 2 - run bulls' guards ragged, if the celtics play great ball, over in 6, celtics win.

round 3 (ECF) - against miami (though i hope ny beats them) tough series, at least 6 probably 7 games, celtics win.

nba finals - probably either oklahoma or san antonio. celtics could win this as well.

for the first time, i am thinking that the celtics have a really good shot at winning it all. a LOT of things have to work out and fall into place for them. but then, we can say the same thing about the other teams as well.

i expect KG to leave it all on the court and go all out all the time.

should be fun this year!   

[Eja117]

I'm probably not known for positivity, but if we stay healthy we can beat anyone in the east, especially if they're banged up.

This ain't your grandfather's Celtics any more.