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legendary
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Sprit is the essential one for this gambling. Mostly don’t set your emotions in the loss. While involve your money,don’t set your money into the top of the brain. It was dam sure you will loss your entire holding in the gambling. Celtics will win the match for sure, while making a critical situation here. Many people will inverse their money in gambling will loss huge money.
legendary
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So here we go to the game 3.

Celtics are playing at home, and the current spread is -6.5.
IMO, I think Celtics here are just overvalued, yes, they won game 2 and dominated the Heat, but this is just another game, and we know that Heat will certainly make an adjustment, so I have a big feeling that we will not see the same scenario in game 2 as Heat will try to make it a close game.

Honestly, I'm a bit hesitant taking that -6.5. I would be okay if they came from a close game win or a loss, but they came from a huge victory which people might think they'll easily win this game and that most bets might be going with the Celtics, therefore I think I will lean on the heat with handicap betting.

Same here mate, not sure if I'm going to pull the trigger at -6.5 although the like has move a bit from 2.x to 1.9 hours before the game.

Heat is a good team in adjusting, they have the experienced under coach Spo so I think this will be a different outcome in game 3. And if we see Lowry orchestrating the offense for the Heat, this could be a close one.
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I expected to see Heat winning the second game as well but Celtics didn't let it happen. It looks like they had their lesson from the first game and prepared much better for this one. Because their performance was really extraordinary this time. They simply destroyed Heat by a result like 127-102. And the most important thing that helped them win this comfortably was that each one of the Tatum-Brown-Smart trio scored 24 points or higher. G. Williams also made a significant contribution by 19 points. Heat couldn't answer them in the same way and the series is 1-1 now.
They actually had a good 1st half-game in the first game but the Heat respond in the 3rd quarter by dominating the Celtics. In the 2nd game, Celtics made sure that Heat would not do it to them again as they are successful in controlling the game, especially in the 3rd quarter.

After the series is tied, Heat looks like they don't stand a chance of beating the Celtics anymore.
Anyway, Celtics still needs to win 3 games to advance, so it's still too early to conclude.

There is indeed lots of people who did expect to see the Miami Heat winning the 2nd game but they just end up losing mainly for those bettors who bet on Miami's side. Honestly, the Heat didn't fully dominated the 1st game because the Celtics have been fighting and still manage to give some challenge to the Heat, they're just undermanned that's why they lost that specific game. On the 2nd game, the Celtics buried the Heat with 25 points because the key players are back.

With that, I think people are still thinking that the Celtics will have a bigger chance of winning now that the series is shifted to their home court. However, IMO, this will not be easy for the Celtics and Heat will find a way to lead in the series and that is by winning the game 3. I hope that it's going to be a different game, different from game 1 and 2, a game that is close that could reach an OT if possible.
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I expected to see Heat winning the second game as well but Celtics didn't let it happen. It looks like they had their lesson from the first game and prepared much better for this one. Because their performance was really extraordinary this time. They simply destroyed Heat by a result like 127-102. And the most important thing that helped them win this comfortably was that each one of the Tatum-Brown-Smart trio scored 24 points or higher. G. Williams also made a significant contribution by 19 points. Heat couldn't answer them in the same way and the series is 1-1 now.
They actually had a good 1st half-game in the first game but the Heat respond in the 3rd quarter by dominating the Celtics. In the 2nd game, Celtics made sure that Heat would not do it to them again as they are successful in controlling the game, especially in the 3rd quarter.

After the series is tied, Heat looks like they don't stand a chance of beating the Celtics anymore.
Anyway, Celtics still needs to win 3 games to advance, so it's still too early to conclude.

There is indeed lots of people who did expect to see the Miami Heat winning the 2nd game but they just end up losing mainly for those bettors who bet on Miami's side. Honestly, the Heat didn't fully dominated the 1st game because the Celtics have been fighting and still manage to give some challenge to the Heat, they're just undermanned that's why they lost that specific game. On the 2nd game, the Celtics buried the Heat with 25 points because the key players are back.
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So here we go to the game 3.

Celtics are playing at home, and the current spread is -6.5.
IMO, I think Celtics here are just overvalued, yes, they won game 2 and dominated the Heat, but this is just another game, and we know that Heat will certainly make an adjustment, so I have a big feeling that we will not see the same scenario in game 2 as Heat will try to make it a close game.

Honestly, I'm a bit hesitant taking that -6.5. I would be okay if they came from a close game win or a loss, but they came from a huge victory which people might think they'll easily win this game and that most bets might be going with the Celtics, therefore I think I will lean on the heat with handicap betting.

You have a point and it's your choice if you lean on the Heat in tomorrow's game but it's hard to forget that the Miami Heat have just won that 1st game and the gap is not that big considering that the Celtics that time was undermanned and the DOTY of the year wasn't there as well as Al Horford. For me, the hand is on the Celtics side, especially since they'll play at their home and they could probably get that -6.5 spread.
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So here we go to the game 3.

Celtics are playing at home, and the current spread is -6.5.
IMO, I think Celtics here are just overvalued, yes, they won game 2 and dominated the Heat, but this is just another game, and we know that Heat will certainly make an adjustment, so I have a big feeling that we will not see the same scenario in game 2 as Heat will try to make it a close game.

Honestly, I'm a bit hesitant taking that -6.5. I would be okay if they came from a close game win or a loss, but they came from a huge victory which people might think they'll easily win this game and that most bets might be going with the Celtics, therefore I think I will lean on the heat with handicap betting.
hero member
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So here we go to the game 3.

Celtics are playing at home, and the current spread is -6.5.
IMO, I think Celtics here are just overvalued, yes, they won game 2 and dominated the Heat, but this is just another game, and we know that Heat will certainly make an adjustment, so I have a big feeling that we will not see the same scenario in game 2 as Heat will try to make it a close game.
legendary
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I expected to see Heat winning the second game as well but Celtics didn't let it happen. It looks like they had their lesson from the first game and prepared much better for this one. Because their performance was really extraordinary this time. They simply destroyed Heat by a result like 127-102. And the most important thing that helped them win this comfortably was that each one of the Tatum-Brown-Smart trio scored 24 points or higher. G. Williams also made a significant contribution by 19 points. Heat couldn't answer them in the same way and the series is 1-1 now.
They actually had a good 1st half-game in the first game but the Heat respond in the 3rd quarter by dominating the Celtics. In the 2nd game, Celtics made sure that Heat would not do it to them again as they are successful in controlling the game, especially in the 3rd quarter.

After the series is tied, Heat looks like they don't stand a chance of beating the Celtics anymore.
Anyway, Celtics still needs to win 3 games to advance, so it's still too early to conclude.

That has been the trend in the first 2 games, Heat starting very slow in the first two quarter. They were able to overcome and win the first game, but the second one? it is not the same as the Celtics made sure there will no huge 3rd quarter comeback from the Heat. And it boils down how the Celtics put a defensive pressure on Butler and the rest of the Heat, no easy look, no easy basket. While on the other hand, they score whatever, whenever they want, inside, outside, doesn't matter.
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I expected to see Heat winning the second game as well but Celtics didn't let it happen. It looks like they had their lesson from the first game and prepared much better for this one. Because their performance was really extraordinary this time. They simply destroyed Heat by a result like 127-102. And the most important thing that helped them win this comfortably was that each one of the Tatum-Brown-Smart trio scored 24 points or higher. G. Williams also made a significant contribution by 19 points. Heat couldn't answer them in the same way and the series is 1-1 now.
They actually had a good 1st half-game in the first game but the Heat respond in the 3rd quarter by dominating the Celtics. In the 2nd game, Celtics made sure that Heat would not do it to them again as they are successful in controlling the game, especially in the 3rd quarter.

After the series is tied, Heat looks like they don't stand a chance of beating the Celtics anymore.
Anyway, Celtics still needs to win 3 games to advance, so it's still too early to conclude.
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I expected to see Heat winning the second game as well but Celtics didn't let it happen. It looks like they had their lesson from the first game and prepared much better for this one. Because their performance was really extraordinary this time. They simply destroyed Heat by a result like 127-102. And the most important thing that helped them win this comfortably was that each one of the Tatum-Brown-Smart trio scored 24 points or higher. G. Williams also made a significant contribution by 19 points. Heat couldn't answer them in the same way and the series is 1-1 now.
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Yeah, I will continue to ride on Celtics bandwagon here, Lol.

What an impressive show of outside shooting and their best defensive player taking on the best offensive player. So now they are back to even, and have a good chance to take the lead next game as it will be played on Boston Garden. The next 2 games will be critical as they will have a chance to be up 3-1 in they win both at home.
Since the game 1 when they dominate the first half, I started to think the same thing and it looks like Celtics are in a good position here. This can be more crucial for Miami and better not to let Celtics win on their home court because for sure, that's a not safe lead and we know that Celtics are really capable to win against them. Good to see some players back for Celtics, most probably in Game 3 they will maximize it and let those players contribute. I go for Celtics in game 3, this can be a good bet for me.

This is very similar to the Warriors vs Grizzlies series where the road team steals one game on the road to even the series. And that series ends in 6, so most likely if Celtics will win 2 home games they'll advance in the NBA Finals. Butler is always good, unfortunately Celtics played better as a team.
Yes it's a bit similar but the intensity here in Conference Final is really different compared to that certain match-up in Round 2 where Warriors and Grizzlies have faced each other in a tight series.

It's too early to tell that the Celtics will be the one to advance in the NBA Finals but their chances are quite good because the way I see it, they are more tougher than the Miami Heat. Nevertheless, they need to limit Butler more.
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Looks like the Heat need these 2 things.
1. A second or third player that can help Butler offensively.
2. Kyle Lowry

I don't know if Kyle Lowry will play this post-season, so if somebody knows it, then they can share it here. Overall, the Heat's performance isn't that bad in Game 2, but the Celtics had a better offense than them thus, they lost. The three point shooting of Celtics is one of the reason why they won. In Game 1, they only shot 11/34, but in Game 2 they shot 20/40. Another one is the return of Smart and Horford, and we know how impactful they are defensively.

I'll go with Celtics in 7 here. I believe that they are a team that is good defensively, and at the same time, good offensively as well.
Indeed they need Lowry because they won't let Tyler Herro do the playmaking. Why? He is young and doesn't have enough playoff experience unlike Lowry with a championship ring. Butler is not that type and we saw how bad he is when he tries to pass the ball. Gabe Vincent is also not their choice.
If Lowry won't play though there might be another solution. Do isolation plays but it needs to be perfect. Herro and Butler are good at it but their problem will be double-team if the Celtics caught what they are trying to do.
The other strategy I could think of is go small ball. They cannot maximize the strength of Adebayo because there is no one to pass it in so better take him out.
legendary
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And that series ends in 6, so most likely if Celtics will win 2 home games they'll advance in the NBA Finals. Butler is always good, unfortunately Celtics played better as a team.

That's the worst-case scenario for the Miami Heat. They need to force a win on either Game 3 or 4 playing at the Celtics arena for them not to be pressured once they return to their home crowd. Being down by 3-1 is a big problem and can't imagine the Boston Celtics will lose 3 times in a row.

But before we speculate that to happen, let's see if there are big adjustments too that Heat will do. If the Celtics are able to regain confidence after a big Game 1 loss, the Heat should also do the same after a big Game 2 loss playing as an Away team.
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Let's see if Celtics will bounce back like they usually do.

They are just +3.5 in game 2, I don't know if the public will bet on the Heat considering the spread is lower compared to game 1.
I like to see the Celtics to start strong, but at the same time to be able to hold their lead in the 2nd half as that was their problem in the first game.

Also, I expect a major adjustment in game 2, and now that Smart is likely to play, I hope that would help them to be better.

Well, as I said the Boston Celtics will always bounce back because that's what they do and they exactly did it earlier, the gap was 25 points and the Miami Heat almost didn't own even a single quarter because it was too clear that they've been dominated by the Celtics on the 1st half. Well, I hope you did bet on the Celtics side.
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Yeah, I will continue to ride on Celtics bandwagon here, Lol.

What an impressive show of outside shooting and their best defensive player taking on the best offensive player. So now they are back to even, and have a good chance to take the lead next game as it will be played on Boston Garden. The next 2 games will be critical as they will have a chance to be up 3-1 in they win both at home.
Since the game 1 when they dominate the first half, I started to think the same thing and it looks like Celtics are in a good position here. This can be more crucial for Miami and better not to let Celtics win on their home court because for sure, that's a not safe lead and we know that Celtics are really capable to win against them. Good to see some players back for Celtics, most probably in Game 3 they will maximize it and let those players contribute. I go for Celtics in game 3, this can be a good bet for me.

This is very similar to the Warriors vs Grizzlies series where the road team steals one game on the road to even the series. And that series ends in 6, so most likely if Celtics will win 2 home games they'll advance in the NBA Finals. Butler is always good, unfortunately Celtics played better as a team.

This. Butler has always been a great player on his games with Heat, but his teammates need to step up their game if they want to triumph against Celtics and move forward to the Finals. Lowry is very inconsistent, although when he's enabled, he's really a beast in the paint. If they can do some great plays consistently, there is no doubt that they can go through the defense of Celtics. Oladipo and Herro are promising enablers for the team with their plays, but most of the time they hesitate, ending with them not doing much for the team.
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Yeah, I will continue to ride on Celtics bandwagon here, Lol.

What an impressive show of outside shooting and their best defensive player taking on the best offensive player. So now they are back to even, and have a good chance to take the lead next game as it will be played on Boston Garden. The next 2 games will be critical as they will have a chance to be up 3-1 in they win both at home.
Since the game 1 when they dominate the first half, I started to think the same thing and it looks like Celtics are in a good position here. This can be more crucial for Miami and better not to let Celtics win on their home court because for sure, that's a not safe lead and we know that Celtics are really capable to win against them. Good to see some players back for Celtics, most probably in Game 3 they will maximize it and let those players contribute. I go for Celtics in game 3, this can be a good bet for me.

This is very similar to the Warriors vs Grizzlies series where the road team steals one game on the road to even the series. And that series ends in 6, so most likely if Celtics will win 2 home games they'll advance in the NBA Finals. Butler is always good, unfortunately Celtics played better as a team.

Maybe, but the Warriors in that series are having a tough time beating the Memphis, it was not easy compared to their first round journey. Here, this is an ECF, for sure there are plenty of surprises here and now we may think that Celtics would easily win the series but it's not as simple or as easy as that. Human nature, we easy got hype on the latest result, just like when Heat dominated the Celtics in game 1.
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Yeah, I will continue to ride on Celtics bandwagon here, Lol.

What an impressive show of outside shooting and their best defensive player taking on the best offensive player. So now they are back to even, and have a good chance to take the lead next game as it will be played on Boston Garden. The next 2 games will be critical as they will have a chance to be up 3-1 in they win both at home.
Since the game 1 when they dominate the first half, I started to think the same thing and it looks like Celtics are in a good position here. This can be more crucial for Miami and better not to let Celtics win on their home court because for sure, that's a not safe lead and we know that Celtics are really capable to win against them. Good to see some players back for Celtics, most probably in Game 3 they will maximize it and let those players contribute. I go for Celtics in game 3, this can be a good bet for me.

This is very similar to the Warriors vs Grizzlies series where the road team steals one game on the road to even the series. And that series ends in 6, so most likely if Celtics will win 2 home games they'll advance in the NBA Finals. Butler is always good, unfortunately Celtics played better as a team.
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Yeah, I will continue to ride on Celtics bandwagon here, Lol.

What an impressive show of outside shooting and their best defensive player taking on the best offensive player. So now they are back to even, and have a good chance to take the lead next game as it will be played on Boston Garden. The next 2 games will be critical as they will have a chance to be up 3-1 in they win both at home.
Since the game 1 when they dominate the first half, I started to think the same thing and it looks like Celtics are in a good position here. This can be more crucial for Miami and better not to let Celtics win on their home court because for sure, that's a not safe lead and we know that Celtics are really capable to win against them. Good to see some players back for Celtics, most probably in Game 3 they will maximize it and let those players contribute. I go for Celtics in game 3, this can be a good bet for me.
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Yeah, I will continue to ride on Celtics bandwagon here, Lol.

What an impressive show of outside shooting and their best defensive player taking on the best offensive player. So now they are back to even, and have a good chance to take the lead next game as it will be played on Boston Garden. The next 2 games will be critical as they will have a chance to be up 3-1 in they win both at home.
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Latest update.

https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/celtics/celtics-injury-updates-marcus-smart-probable-game-2-al-horford-doubtful

Marcus smart is probably.
Al Horford Doubtful.

Well, Horford is not ruled out yet, so let's hope that he will play in game 2 as that's a very important game for the Celtics.

Thanks for the update, at least Marcus Smart is probably, he is a big help for the Celtics.

Both teams are undermanned actually.
For heat, Lowry is out in game 2, so if Horford is out in game 2, that's a fair match up, no excuses for both parties.
Let's see if Celtics will bounce back like they usually do.

Turns out both players were available in that game, and they also contributed well the game.
It was a blowout win by the Celtics, a big bounce back, so now they have already tied the series and I'm looking forward to another great game in game 3.
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