How do you feel about the Series Now?

[Evantime34]

The series is tied 2-2. We looked pretty poor on the road, and much better at home. Before the Series, I thought we would lose in 6 games. After the second game I thought we might get swept. Now I think we have a series chance to win the series in 6. I do worry that the Hawks will start knocking down open shots when they are at home but I don't see them beating us at home either.

What was your original prediction and how do you feel about it now?

[kozlodoev]

The series is tied 2-2. We looked pretty poor on the road, and much better at home. Before the Series, I thought we would lose in 6 games. After the second game I thought we might get swept. Now I think we have a series chance to win the series in 6. I do worry that the Hawks will start knocking down open shots when they are at home but I don't see them beating us at home either.

What was your original prediction and how do you feel about it now?

Middle of the third quarter in Game 4 I thought they ran out of gas and wouldn't win another game this series. Now? Anything is possible.

[max215]

Original prediction was us in 6. I'm sticking with that. We have all the momentum, and have figured out our starting lineup and the matchups. If we can just steal Game 5, then Game 6 in the Garden is ours.

[jpotter33]

The series is tied 2-2. We looked pretty poor on the road, and much better at home. Before the Series, I thought we would lose in 6 games. After the second game I thought we might get swept. Now I think we have a series chance to win the series in 6. I do worry that the Hawks will start knocking down open shots when they are at home but I don't see them beating us at home either.

What was your original prediction and how do you feel about it now?

My original prediction was C's in 6. I started doubting that decision and thought we'd lose in five or six after the second game, but now I'm thinking that the C's in 6 (or perhaps 7) was right all along.

I'm not worried about going to Atlanta and not being at home. We didn't lose those games because we weren't at home. We lost those games because we started off horribly. With the lineup changes, better defensive matchups, and JJ providing more space offensively, I think we've got over those issues and will play closer to how we have all season. Add in the fact that IT, Smart, Crowder, ET, and JJ have all picked up their play and with KO coming back, and I think the series is 50/50 for who wins it now.

So as long as we don't spot them a big lead to start off the game, then I think this is our series to lose at this point with the momentum that we currently have.

[libermaniac]

Original prediction:  Hawks in 7
Revised Prediction when down 2-0:  Hawks in 5
Updated prediction:  Going 7 games (have to pick Hawks, but hope I'm wrong).

[celticsclay]

I am just nervous as heck for the next game....

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

My original prediction was Hawks in 5, which clearly was wrong.

Now, I'm going to say Celtics in 7—either they'll lose game 5 and then win the last two (because they seem to play well with their backs against the wall), or they'll win game 5, then have a letdown at home when it seems like they should win (because they have that tendency as well), then shock the work with a game 7 win on the road.

[Roy H.]

The Hawks still have home court, and they're healthier.

Original prediction:  Celts in 6

Current prediction:  Hawks in 7 (but I desperately want to be wrong)

[jpotter33]

My original prediction was Hawks in 5, which clearly was wrong.

Now, I'm going to say Celtics in 7—either they'll lose game 5 and then win the last two (because they seem to play well with their backs against the wall), or they'll win game 5, then have a letdown at home when it seems like they should win (because they have that tendency as well), then shock the work with a game 7 win on the road.

Haha that would be such a Celtics thing to do, especially this manifestation of the Celtics. Further, there's also precedence for this to happen, too - 2012 playoffs versus Heat. 

Granted, Milsap had his "Lebron Game 6" explosion in game 4 and still lost, so there's still hope!

[Hank Finkel]

I don't have a prediction for the series but I am very pleased how the C's played at home.  If they are ever to advance in any playoff series a win on the opponents court has to happen.  I am hoping its tomorrow night. 

[Dino Pitino]

Here's what I see. Two games. Celtics win a beastly defensive battle in Game 5, the two best defensive teams in the East at their defensive best, then they blow out the Hawks at home in Game 6 in front of a crazy crowd. There is no Game 7. The chicken littles of Games 1 and 2 happily eat a bagful of crowburgers. The upset of Cleveland awaits.

[SHAQATTACK]

I guess the next game could be deciding battle........both teams will be laying it all on the line

I think whoever wins next game will take the series.

[hpantazo]

I guess the next game could be deciding battle........both teams will be laying it all on the line

I think whoever wins next game will take the series.

Definitely. Historically, the team that wins game 5 of a 2-2 best of 7 series usually goes on to win the series. Huge game tomorrow night for this young team and young coach.

[MJohnnyboy]

My original prediction: Celtics in 7
My revised prediction: Celtics in 6 (FYI I did not feel this way after being down 2-0)

Celtics have the momentum and almost took game 1. Their biggest issues have really been just missing open looks. They got plenty of them in game 1 but were missing them. Now that they are on their A game, I see them beating the Hawks two more straight games now that Brad has made the proper adjustments. Of course this prediction banks on Marcus continuing his great play (He's played well this series never mind his breakout performance yesterday) and Crowder getting back to his old self.

If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I firmly believe the Celtics can beat the Hawks.

[alldaboston]

Original: Hawks in 5

After going down 0-2 and injuries: Hawks in 4.

Now: Hawks in 7
(Prove me wrong, Celtics!)