Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 109. (Read 902151 times)

Bronny James saying he will only try out for 2 NBA teams in spite of receiving plenty of interest. This is an interesting take. Especially with LeBron saying he’s a free agent while he has a player option on his contract. Makes me think we might actually see a LeBron and Durant pairing in Phoenix if the Lakers drop the ball on Bronny. Phoenix and the Lakers being the 2 teams he said he’d try out for.

I know all of those handicaps that those teams have got. I am in the impression that if Butler is there and Miami was healthy, they'd sure beat Celtics. We know that they are the cryptonite of this team.

But it is not the problem of Celtics when those teams have got handicaps.

As they say, a healthy team gets it to the finals.

Well, that's the spirit.

This is most likely the finals will be. There is no debate with it and if the Minnesota Timberwolves will be able to get some wins, it might just be 1 and a max of 2 wins.

But then after that, they've just prolonged the series and then will still defeated. No one gets back from that deficit in either west or east conference.

I mean what do you expect the guy to say.  He was awesome in that Adam Sandler movie, but that's seems to be pretty much what he's like in real life.  He's very cock/arrogant.  Problem is he's going up against two superstars who aren't going to relinquish shit, they are up 3 games.  I could maybe see them winning 1 game (the wolves that is) but nothing past that.  This belongs to the Mavs.

A little crazy that Anthony Edwards still thinks that Minnesota is going to win while they’re on the verge of being swept, but I like the confidence. Hopefully they can win at least one game to avoid embarrassment, but at this point I think we’re all ready to call the Finals between Dallas and Boston. Should be a good series.

Dallas is not that 100% healthy, Lively could be out and Luka is still limping and we can see that in the last game. But still he gave everything for a 3-0 lead. But we shouldn't take anything from Boston though, and that's why they have 4-1 score against Miami/Cavs and 4-0 against Haliburton.

Even if Butler/Mitchell/Haliburton is healthy, I think the Celtics will still continue to win that series but perhaps the score could be much closer and not almost a sweep.

Now they are just waiting for their opponents, and as what we are seeing, with the Mavs leading 3-0, this could be the first time for Luka to go and move in the finals and gave this franchise another chance to win a NBA title.

Now it is VEEEERY important for Dallas to get this game and sweep Wolves. Because games will be at 7th, and if by some magical way Wolves end up winning a few games, then Dallas would go to finals by playing more games while Boston rests, and that would eb a big difference maker, I do not see how they could do any better. The best way to move further would be just win this game and rest together with Boston until the series starts.

Plus that would be like a week long rest as well, would allow them to rest to full condition without a doubt, it is a lot of time. Of course NBA made the dates in case if any games goes to 7 game series, so it means that there is a big difference. Finals will be quite fun, Boston vs Dallas, a very good matchup.

Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics series is over, Boston won the series 4-0 and became the champions of the East.
Boston is now waiting for its opponent to be determined. Their opponent will most likely be the Dallas Mavericks.

Tatum was the favorite to win but it was Brown who had a better contribution in the series, so he deserve that. Actually, like that as we can clearly see that these two best players of the team are having great games, which means the chemistry is really good.

However, just look at this reality.

1st round beat the Miami (less Butler)
2nd round beat the Cavaliers (less Mitchell)
ECF beat the Pacers ( less haliburton)..

Their journey really is quite easy, but can they beat a healthy team like the Dallas Mavericks?

I don't think it's above firepower, it's more of the Celtics are the better team as they have the best record and only losses 1 games so far, from the first round to the Eastern conference finals. And given that the best player of the Pacers is out in game 3 and 4, it's just a matter of time for the Celtics to win and close out the series with their sweep. As for Brown winning, yes, I do agree, he deserves this MVP because he is very instrumental. If not for that corner three in the first game, the Pacers could have won it and this series might not be over.

This show that they are lacking with fire power against Celtics since they can't even do anything to get at least 1 game. But its still fine they already get a good experience with this situation they get since reaching on conference finals is not so easy. For sure they can maximize all their roster on next season then try their luck to compete again and possible to win a championship. Yes no doubt that Brown deserve that recognition since the guy is so consistent and contribute a lot for the win of Celtics. Now its exciting to see the match of Celtics and Mavs since both team are so hot this season so let see if we can see those injured players get back on finals since the game would be more fun to watch seeing them complete and increase more the level of their game since both of teams want to became a champion.

I was expecting that it will be a Pacers after watching all of the quarters not until the last few minutes on 4th. I'll just enjoy the remaining games before we get to see the NBA finals.

Yeah, congratulations to Jaylen as well for winning the conference MVP. I thought that it's Jayson Tatum that will get it.

Yes, and expected this to happen, Pacers really gave everything in this game, but without Haliburton it's going to be hard. And for sure Haliburton is very mad that the got injured and cannot help his team against the Celtics. Yes, even though Tatum is good in this series, but it was a correct call about Brown being the MVP of the East. He had that three point as well in the last 5 minutes of the game and he also played good defense with that great block. KP has recovered and expected to played in game 1 of the finals and as we might just be waiting for a imminent finals against the Dallas Mavericks.

Execution is the key, and then that Boston stop, the block and then White with the corner 3 points to end the series. And also the crucial rebound of Holiday and that's is.

And as expected, Brown winning his first Eastern conference MVP, Tatum though is  very quiet in this series, he should be the one taking over, but I guess him and Brown are sharing and it's good to see them going into the finals again.

Luka and Kyrie is also looking for a clean sweep against the Wolves next.

Yeah, almost to extend the series to game 5 but again they ain't able to manage to complete the win and Boston again snatch this game and complete the sweep, like what you said, Pacers deserves it and even they lose the conference finals with this young squad there's always a chance improving the whole system and be back stronger next season.

In terms of another sweep? We might witness that if Wolves will do the same, lacking energy in the final quarter something similar with how Pacers outplayed by Boston, but maybe a good adjustments will be shown by Wolves this coming game 4 they need to do everything to extend the series, it's not done till it's done.

It's unclean.   Just kidding.

But I don't like how referee Zach Zarba decided on that point where TJ McConnell was hit in the face. That was an automatic flagrant 1. He was definitely hit in the face and it was a strong one and the ball is too far away from where the hands of Jaylen Brown landed. That could've been two more points for the Pacers that will change the pace of the game.

Well, anyway, that's it. The Pacers are young and I like how optimistic Coach Rick Carlisle is in the post-game interview. It's true, they have so much to learn and this is a good addition to the experience of his young core.
Plus now they discovered that Nembhard has a talent and they will probably polish that so he will be their weapon in the next season.

Congratulations to the Celtics. JB is the Eastern Conference MVP without a doubt.

White corner three.... BANG!!!!!
This is one of the reasons why I always wanted to watch NBA games when Mike Breen is the commentator. His "BANG!!!" moments are just amazing to hear.

Anyway, I really thought that the Celtics will not win on this one because they want to celebrate it on their own home, but I was wrong and for that, I lost my bet . What an easy Conference Finals for the Celtics if you will ask me. First round, they are up against the Heat that has no Jimmy Butler. Second round, they are up against the Cavaliers that has no Mitchell for most of the games. Now Conference Finals and they are up against the Pacers that has no Haliburton. For me, it's an easy route to the NBA Finals, but injuries are part of the game, and can't blame the team if their superstar got injured. Congratulations to the Celtics.

I guess we will be seeing the Mavericks and the Celtics matching up in the NBA Finals "UNLESS" the Timberwolves will make a history. Just for context, the Celtics and the Mavericks fought twice in the regular season in both games, the Celtics won with all of their superstars playing except for Porzingis in one game. This is just a small sample size and at those games, Gafford didn't play on both. It's too early to say, but I think the Mavericks will win this year's title. 

I thought that Pacers is going to make it, that was so close and they're on the lead not until the last minute of the game.

I won't say "Poor Pacers" but instead, they did great. A young team with young talents that has a lot of full potential. Well done to the team and all of their staff for reaching to the conference finals.

Congratulations to Boston for making it to the NBA finals but it's not yet done. Is this a sign that we get sweeps from east and west?

A clean sweep. Even though they won three of the four games in the last moments, they showed what a strong team they are. It's not easy to play right in the final moments of games. It takes experience and responsibility. There were mistakes from both sides at the end of this game too, but the Celtics made fewer mistakes.
Jaylen Brown was named MVP of the East. Tatum was also very good statistically in this series, he could've gotten the award. Boston will now rest for almost ten days. Porzingis will be back for the finals. They are ready to fight for the trophy.

It's over now, the Boston Celtics is going back to the finals again. White's dagger 3 in the corner is enough for the Celtics to win. So it was a sweep for them, nothing to be ashamed for the Pacers though, they have 2 games in their homecourt and have a great chance to win, but as I have said, they seems to feel into the last minute and can't sustain because no one will take the lead for them as Haliburton is injured.

We are now just waiting for the Western conference, but most likely Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics in the NBA finals.