Game 7 will be tomorrow, finally, we will see the biggest game so far in the playoffs.
I like the status of the Heat here, they are the home team, and yet they are underdog per sportsbook betting odds.
Butler has to drop a good number, that way their chance to win is good.
Topic: Eastern Conference Finals (Heat vs Celtics) - page 3. (Read 2377 times)
Me too. I think that the guy deserves to get a ring and he forced the game 6 to be theirs. Well, it's a do or die next match so, it's the fate deciding factor for him and the team if they'll be the one to be against GSW.
Absolutely!With this performance (Butler), it just goes to show how important he is in the team!
When the team needs Butler, he's there to help the team and the teammates!!
I believe the Heat has a great chance to reach NBA finals, and game 7 will be at their home (American Airlines Arena), this is an interesting variable that can help the Heat win the game
Me too. I think that the guy deserves to get a ring and he forced the game 6 to be theirs. Well, it's a do or die next match so, it's the fate deciding factor for him and the team if they'll be the one to be against GSW.
The bottom line is, every players, every teams, that are currently alive in the playoff series deserves to get a ring. They won't reach their respective spots if they didn't give their best. Technically speaking, both Miami Heat and Boston Celtics shows their off-night and best nights already making it difficult to analyze the per-game results. I admit, I too was having a hard time analyzing their game.
In their last game, I honestly even thought that the Celtics will now advance to the Finals by 80% but I'm wrong. The series between Miami Heat and Boston Celtics is really a close match. Since they have now reached the Final game, there should be no room for any mistakes.
One night later, we are going to find out the winner of the series. Heat said that it was not over by winning Game 6 by 111-103. In this victory, Jimmy Butler had an incredibly big role that's for certain. His 47 points were nearly the half of the points the team had in the end. But the final game is going to be very competitive I think. I expect a much closer final score at the end of the game. Warriors are waiting for their opponent in the finals now. If you ask me which one of these teams I would like to see in the finals, I'd say Celtics.
This series has been quite a ride. Game 6 was amazing from beginning to the end. Jimmy Butler was incredible. When things were tough, when there is a chance for elimination, he steps up big time. That is the kind of player I respect. He is not so athletic, not super talented, but obviously a super hard worker and has winning mentality. He will never be up there as the other superstars or franchise players probably but he is surely one the greatest players now. Game 7 is going to be amazing. Both teams will have incredible mindsets to win and even tough if we see a team with a big lead, I am %100 sure it will be a game to remember.
Its always fun now to same game 7 and Boston celtics had a match point against Miami but now they will need to fight them again for the last time. Butler will decide where the game will go. If he is hot Miami will probobly go into the next round. Thats what happened in last few matches
There's no consistency in this series, one day a star will struggle but the next day he will be carrying his team to win. So I don't count the Celtics out already here, because we've seen this before the current series in the Bucks vs Celtics series when we thought Bucks will win but the Celtics still beat them although Bucks too a 3-2 lead first.
Celtics is a tough team also, in game 7, they will give everything they have because there's no tomorrow.
No consistency with the superstars in this series lol. Celtics is a tough team also, in game 7, they will give everything they have because there's no tomorrow.
Tatum and Butler's performance in this series are as volatile as crypto lol. They would struggle like hell and scores less than 10 pts on a certain game and then look at how Butler bounced back. He managed to score 47 points to keep the series alive.
I though the Celtics have turned the momentum on their favor when Derrick White cut and took the lead. But, Jalen was struggling. Too many bad calls. However, that's the most entertaining game for this series so far after those blow out games early in this series. I hope game 7 is more entertaining.
It is going to be a very tough last game, and it is going to work out so well for Warriors as well, they are taking that extra vacation and they are going to be much better in the finals, I say the winner of the league is already decided unless something unexpected happens.
This series has been quite a ride. Game 6 was amazing from beginning to the end. Jimmy Butler was incredible. When things were tough, when there is a chance for elimination, he steps up big time. That is the kind of player I respect. He is not so athletic, not super talented, but obviously a super hard worker and has winning mentality. He will never be up there as the other superstars or franchise players probably but he is surely one the greatest players now. Game 7 is going to be amazing. Both teams will have incredible mindsets to win and even tough if we see a team with a big lead, I am %100 sure it will be a game to remember.
Lol everyone counting out the heat like the Celtics were playing Orlando or something. Heat didn't trip into the 1 seed, they are legit. Not a fan of either team but I'm rooting for Jimmy to get a ring, dude is amazing to watch and never gets any love. Game 7 is gonna be so good, can't wait.
Me too. I think that the guy deserves to get a ring and he forced the game 6 to be theirs. Well, it's a do or die next match so, it's the fate deciding factor for him and the team if they'll be the one to be against GSW.They are professionals, I'm pretty sure they know how to manage themselves. Yes, Warriors are now resting because the series is over, but that doesn't mean tha they will easily beat the winner of Celtics/Heat series. I still think that the better team will win and personally I think Warriors are the better team but I would not underestimate the heat or Celtics.
It's always the better team that wins and that's why at the end they're proclaimed as the champions of the season per se. The crowd is thinking about Warriors to be getting this year's ring but we don't know, let's just wait and see. 
I am prediction a low scoring game tomorrow as it's going to be physical both teams wanting to win.
Both teams played a defensive game, so most likely it's a low scoring game again.
The over/under line now is 201. Last game, they only have a total of 173 points, so I think that 201 is already high and the under looks very attractive.
We know this two teams are great in physical plays, it's just a matter of proper execution. Below 190 points are more possible, this could be a safe points to predict. Warriors will surely look into this game and watch the team that they are going to face in the finals, Celtics is on a good position here.
Warriors are always ready for whoever wins the series. As a fan, I like to see the best to face the Warriors so both teams will have even support from the bettors. The Celtics are likely to win, question is if they can cover the spread since I'm a bit doubtful because of the past result that the Celtics have beat them via blowout.
It's a tough choice to make because their previous games in this series were all won by 10+ points by both teams, but I'm rooting for the Celtics to win here and close the series. This will be a close and low scoring game but the Heat's key players are mostly injured and they're just nursing it for the time being because they cannot afford to lose without giving a fight.
I think the Celtics finish things off tonight and send the Heat fishing. They've got to be looking to get this series behind them so they can rest up and get ready for the Warriors. Nobody on the Celtics want to know the Warriors are relaxing and watching game tape while they're still preparing for the Heat matchup... I'm expecting a good first half that turns into a blowout as the Heat give up and Tatum or Smart walking away with the first ever Eastern Conference MVP award.
Unfortunately, the Boston Celtics have been defeated by the Miami Heat earlier and the latter have successfully forced a Game 7 that will be played in their home at Miami. The game was tough and the Celtics clearly did their best to cover up and have some good rally but Jimmy Butler was a beast and contributed 47 points. The rest of the Heat roster made a contribution but Butler literally carried the team to finish the game in their favor.
Surely, there's many who lose their bets because same as us, they also expected that the Celtics will close the series. I can see that the Heat bettors are now happy for the odds they got lol.
Lol everyone counting out the heat like the Celtics were playing Orlando or something. Heat didn't trip into the 1 seed, they are legit. Not a fan of either team but I'm rooting for Jimmy to get a ring, dude is amazing to watch and never gets any love. Game 7 is gonna be so good, can't wait.
There's no consistency in this series, one day a star will struggle but the next day he will be carrying his team to win. So I don't count the Celtics out already here, because we've seen this before the current series in the Bucks vs Celtics series when we thought Bucks will win but the Celtics still beat them although Bucks too a 3-2 lead first.
Celtics is a tough team also, in game 7, they will give everything they have because there's no tomorrow.
No consistency with the superstars in this series lol.
Tatum and Butler's performance in this series are as volatile as crypto lol. They would struggle like hell and scores less than 10 pts on a certain game and then look at how Butler bounced back. He managed to score 47 points to keep the series alive.
I though the Celtics have turned the momentum on their favor when Derrick White cut and took the lead. But, Jalen was struggling. Too many bad calls. However, that's the most entertaining game for this series so far after those blow out games early in this series. I hope game 7 is more entertaining.
I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.
Unfortunately, they are not able to finish the series in game 6 which is too costly for them but of course there still a chance for them to take the championship but expect a more tough battle with Heat, especially now that game 7 will be the home court advantage of Heat. Celtics have to be more consistent this time, this is a do or die for them, it's been 12 years since Celtics enter into NBA Finals, I hope they will grab this opportunity and beat Heat again for one last time. This match is really very costly for them because they have all the advantage on today's match to finish the series yet they can't stop Jimmy Butler to carry the Heat. Playing at enemy homecourt during the game 7 is a very tough to win if we consider how good Miami Heat at Home. I will bet on Miami this time since Jimmy Butler performance and the other starter is now good compared on the previous matches.
The improvement of Kyle Lowry is very noticeable because Butler is now have space to do easy shot.
There's no consistency in this series, one day a star will struggle but the next day he will be carrying his team to win. So I don't count the Celtics out already here, because we've seen this before the current series in the Bucks vs Celtics series when we thought Bucks will win but the Celtics still beat them although Bucks too a 3-2 lead first.
Celtics is a tough team also, in game 7, they will give everything they have because there's no tomorrow.
I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.
Unfortunately, they are not able to finish the series in game 6 which is too costly for them but of course there still a chance for them to take the championship but expect a more tough battle with Heat, especially now that game 7 will be the home court advantage of Heat. Celtics have to be more consistent this time, this is a do or die for them, it's been 12 years since Celtics enter into NBA Finals, I hope they will grab this opportunity and beat Heat again for one last time. This match is really very costly for them because they have all the advantage on today's match to finish the series yet they can't stop Jimmy Butler to carry the Heat. Playing at enemy homecourt during the game 7 is a very tough to win if we consider how good Miami Heat at Home. I will bet on Miami this time since Jimmy Butler performance and the other starter is now good compared on the previous matches.
The improvement of Kyle Lowry is very noticeable because Butler is now have space to do easy shot.
I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.
Unfortunately, they are not able to finish the series in game 6 which is too costly for them but of course there still a chance for them to take the championship but expect a more tough battle with Heat, especially now that game 7 will be the home court advantage of Heat. Celtics have to be more consistent this time, this is a do or die for them, it's been 12 years since Celtics enter into NBA Finals, I hope they will grab this opportunity and beat Heat again for one last time. 
And this is what I'm talking about, the Heat coming back in game 6 and now forcing a decider at FTX arena wherein they have the home court. And it's the other way around this time, the Heat shooting very good at Boston Garden, and although the Celtics was able to take a lead in the 4th quarter, Jimmy drive for a lay up and a FT and then Lowry shooting a 3 point shot to make a separation. And then they play good defense, steal the ball or allow the penetrators to pass the ball outside in which the Celtics can't convert.
As expected, they played a good game today and they really not giving up yet. Game 7 will be a crucial for Celtics since this will be the home court of Heat and we know how much the energy the crowd can give to the players, hopefully Celtics will not be intimidated by this and just stay focus on the game. With the way both team played today, I'm actually having a hard time to analyze on where to put my bet in game 7, I know Heat will have the home court advantage here but Celtics are still a good team and they will not give up as well. For this, I will go now for Celtics to take the championship and face Warriors in the final, will place some bet here because I know Celtics are so eager to go back in NBA Finals.
And this is what I'm talking about, the Heat coming back in game 6 and now forcing a decider at FTX arena wherein they have the home court. And it's the other way around this time, the Heat shooting very good at Boston Garden, and although the Celtics was able to take a lead in the 4th quarter, Jimmy drive for a lay up and a FT and then Lowry shooting a 3 point shot to make a separation. And then they play good defense, steal the ball or allow the penetrators to pass the ball outside in which the Celtics can't convert.
Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Hunger to win isn't enough to really win championships IMO. If your players are tired and haven't rested enough and you let them play in a highly stressful environment, there'll be limits on the duration of their peak performance and then they'll just fall off on the later quarters of the game. For sure all of the contenders that plays on NBA is always hungry for that championship ring, but not everyone who has that hunger and drive has the ability to convert it into a win.
They are professionals, I'm pretty sure they know how to manage themselves. Yes, Warriors are now resting because the series is over, but that doesn't mean tha they will easily beat the winner of Celtics/Heat series. I still think that the better team will win and personally I think Warriors are the better team but I would not underestimate the heat or Celtics.
I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.
Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.
Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.
It's pretty intense game so far though, the Heat had a good start and then the Celtics has to claw back in the 4th quarter.
They are currently tied at 99 with 2 minutes to go, this game could go either way so let's see who will earn the right to face the Warriors in the finals.
Edit: Heat now leads 99-104, 1:25 minutes to go.
Heat already got the game 6 and they are now forced to do the game 7 round. A healthy Jimmy Butler is too much for the Boston to handle plus the help of effective Lowry and Tucker. The game was so intense and I'm surprised that Boston keeps losing in there own home court even with there match against Bucks. Game 7 will be do or die so I expect a very close fight in there next game. Celtics is really exhausted in case they won the series because they already have a back 2 back game 7 match before the finals.
Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Hunger to win isn't enough to really win championships IMO. If your players are tired and haven't rested enough and you let them play in a highly stressful environment, there'll be limits on the duration of their peak performance and then they'll just fall off on the later quarters of the game. For sure all of the contenders that plays on NBA is always hungry for that championship ring, but not everyone who has that hunger and drive has the ability to convert it into a win.
Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.
Hunger to win is negligible if the player already feels the fatigue and injury during the finals match. We already witness a good example of this when GSW defeated by Raptors on the NBA finals where GSW stars 1 by 1 and become injured there NBA matches which results to lose the championship. They are still human so anything can happen to there health if they are consistently subjected to heavy physical games.
The Celtics will obviously still be the favourite because they defeated Milwaukee which is the defending champion. I doubt that they will still be the favorite in the Finals match. But I do preferred Celtics to win the ECF so that they have the momentum run and beat the GSW in the finals.
I think that's a different scenario because we all know that the Warriors that time prior to the injury were the heavy favorite to win in the NBA Finals. First they lose Durant, 2nd they lose Thompson, so you can't expect a team to win anymore. In the coming NBA Finals, let's just hope that both teams are healthy so we will see a great NBA Finals series.
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