Celtics (0-0) at Cavaliers (0-0) Round 1 Game 1 4/18/15

[greg683x]

i agree this isnt a blowout, but I'm a bit worried about what Game 2 is gonna look like. 

[Roy H.]

Will be interesting to see if Stevens comes up with any clever adjustments, but based on the talent gap, all four games should go like this.  Blowout sweep.

Yeah.  The Celts are who we thought they were, as it turns out.  In the same category as the '04 Celts, 2013 Bucks, 2009 Pistons, etc.

Nobody realistically expects them to win the series.  Is it that hard to just enjoy watching a scrappy bunch of guys play against the league's best?

[TA9]

Is this the quietest crowd in playoff history?

Cavs fans s*ck they always have.

I say Miami fan sucks more than Cav fans

No doubt! The city of Miami has the worst fan base ever..

[Tr1boy]

Why isn't KO in the game??

Sullinger is too rusty still

[PhoSita]

Stop doubling LeBron... learn to play tougher one on one on him and live with it.

Which player on the Celtics is going to "learn to play tougher one on one"?  Who has a chance of bodying up LeBron?

Cause I can tell you, it's not Crowder.  Or Bass.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Stop doubling LeBron... learn to play tougher one on one on him and live with it.

I actually think the help d is a little slow on Lebron.

LeBron sees the court too well, you can't help off Mozgov because LeBron will hit him easily for an easy basket, and then you leave Love open in the perimeter. It's too costly.

[slamtheking]

Will be interesting to see if Stevens comes up with any clever adjustments, but based on the talent gap, all four games should go like this.  Blowout sweep.

I think you have a different definition of blowout than most people.  C's still within 10 right now

It's a ten point game, but it's pretty clear that the Cavs can get a run anytime they need one if the Celtics get too close.

still only 13 point game -- not as clear that they can get that run when they want

[aporel#18]

Will be interesting to see if Stevens comes up with any clever adjustments, but based on the talent gap, all four games should go like this.  Blowout sweep.

If the Cs keep playing like this, they'll be swept, but blowout? At some point the refs will ease the pressure, and you can always count on the Cs to keep fighting.

I expect better defensive play on the next game.

That's why you play the games, even 5 on 8.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Will be interesting to see if Stevens comes up with any clever adjustments, but based on the talent gap, all four games should go like this.  Blowout sweep.

Yeah.  The Celts are who we thought they were, as it turns out.  In the same category as the '04 Celts, 2013 Bucks, 2009 Pistons, etc.

Nobody realistically expects them to win the series.  Is it that hard to just enjoy watching a scrappy bunch of guys play against the league's best?

It's hard because this isn't the approach they are wanting from the team this season.

[PhoSita]

Will be interesting to see if Stevens comes up with any clever adjustments, but based on the talent gap, all four games should go like this.  Blowout sweep.

Yeah.  The Celts are who we thought they were, as it turns out.  In the same category as the '04 Celts, 2013 Bucks, 2009 Pistons, etc.

Nobody realistically expects them to win the series.  Is it that hard to just enjoy watching a scrappy bunch of guys play against the league's best?

It's hard to enjoy watching them get killed, yeah.

I don't particularly enjoy seeing them try as hard as they can and still get beaten by double digits in what feels like just a tune-up for the other team.  Especially since the other team is one I dislike in general.

This is like watching your kid's middle school team play against the high school varsity squad. 

[hwangjini_1]

the celtics played hard tonight. fun to watch many parts of the game.

i hope there is no let down in game 2.

[YeezusChrist]

For all the people who are saying the refs had no factor in the game today you are blind or drunk because Lebron should have had 4 fouls early in the 2nd but he gets away with murder and that's what was happening the whole game for the cavs.

I really hope Brad or someone on the team calls the refs out after the game because that was very one sided officiating.

[TA9]

i agree this isnt a blowout, but I'm a bit worried about what Game 2 is gonna look like.

I think it will be a better game.
Nobody on the C's have been shooting well this game. The next game could be much closer than this one

[CelticSooner]

Will be interesting to see if Stevens comes up with any clever adjustments, but based on the talent gap, all four games should go like this.  Blowout sweep.

Yeah.  The Celts are who we thought they were, as it turns out.  In the same category as the '04 Celts, 2013 Bucks, 2009 Pistons, etc.

Nobody realistically expects them to win the series.  Is it that hard to just enjoy watching a scrappy bunch of guys play against the league's best?

People see things differently just the way it is. I continue to be impressed by what CBS has done and less impressed by this Cavs team. It's not a great team by any stretch.

[slamtheking]

no foul for KO?