The 2014 Playoffs thread

[SparzWizard]

Just like that the Heat is back in the ball game.

[SCeltic34]

Where would the Pacers be without those last 2 buckets from George?  Huge, huge shots.

[Atzar]

Paul George is actually long enough to bother LeBron's dribble even while staying in good defensive position.  That's a unique advantage that George has as a defender that most players do not have against James.  LeBron has difficulty simply using his strength advantage to back him down because George can reach the ball. 

[Mr October]

Where would the Pacers be without those last 2 buckets from George?  Huge, huge shots.

Big time shots. I feel like game momentum changing shots are just as huge as end of game shots.

.....side note.... I hate watching Mario Chalmers......

[Atzar]

Where would the Pacers be without those last 2 buckets from George?  Huge, huge shots.

Big time shots. I feel like game momentum changing shots are just as huge as end of game shots.

.....side note.... I hate watching Mario Chalmers......

Agree on both counts.

[SparzWizard]

Heat in 5.

They will win game 2. If not, LeBron James will be in deep trouble. I can see one game where he alone explodes for 45 (Game 6, 2012).

[Ogaju]

Indiana should MUST contest every game. Especially their home games. I am Vogel I will impress on the team that they played all season for home court advantage, so they have to protect their home court. The next game is a must win for Miami. Pacers should play as if it is a must win for them too.

[SCeltic34]

Loving the free throw disparity between the two teams.  How does it feel, Heat?  The difference is, Indiana has actually been fully deserving of the calls made.

[Rondo9]

Impressive win by Indiana.

[Mr October]

Indiana should MUST contest every game. Especially their home games. I am Vogel I will impress on the team that they played all season for home court advantage, so they have to protect their home court. The next game is a must win for Miami. Pacers should play as if it is a must win for them too.

I agree. It is amazing how much momentum changes from 1 game to the next. In fact, if Indy wins game 2, i think they take the series. The same is true for Miami if they win game 2.

[Who]

Nothin' like playing a team you hate and know how to beat to get a talented team back on track.

[doinky]

Loving the free throw disparity between the two teams.  How does it feel, Heat?  The difference is, Indiana has actually been fully deserving of the calls made.

Thank you.

I kept waiting for the phantom calls to begin and it never really happened for the heat. Must've missed a payment or something. They don't win this series without the refs' blessing.

[Ogaju]

watch the referees go to work now... for Miami.

You know it's coming.

Welcome to CelticsBlog.. Here is your first TP!!

[D.o.s.]

Its interesting:

When the Lakers attempt 18 more free throws than the Kings in a Conference Finals game, it's a clear sign that the game is rigged.

When the Pacers attempt 22 more free throws than the Heat in a Conference Finals game, it's a clear sign that the refs were calling the game fairly.

[Vox_Populi]

Pacers are undefeated in the post-season when Hibbert scores 10 or more. That's hilarious.