2023-24 NBA (Playoffs!) Thread: Message board poster furiously types out one more horrible post before thread closes (4 Viewers)

[identikit]

Celtics look like they are trying to run out the clock.

So dumb with the slow tempo, Tatum-centric offense

 

[Nick Vermeil]

This has got to be one of the least entertaining NBA finals in memory. Followed closely by how bad the NHL finals have been. Are Olympic diving qualifiers on?

This is no different than last year.

At least the individual games were closer. This is ridiculous.

 

[mr. furley]

Celtics look like they are trying to run out the clock.

hope you turned away in time for the White closeup

 

[msudaisy26]

'13 - Heat over the Spurs in 7 games, we all remember the Ray Allen bailing out the Heat down 3-2 with security setting up for a Spurs victory
You have the Cavs down 3-1 in 2016 pull it out in 7

Most of these NBA Finals are pretty bad or lop sided, most of the Series that were even 4-2 seem lopsided in hindsight.
NBA not exactly showcasing their best stuff on the biggest stage.

Usually one conference is more dominant than the other and that conference finals should be the finals. Not this year though.

 

[Major]

If any game encapsulates the 2024 NBA Playoffs this would be it. Perfect way to cap off a terrible post season.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

TH Jr deserved 3 FTs on that

 

[ShamrockPride]

This game in the clincher is going to seal Tatum for FMVP.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

The Mavs seem like a 5-seed and need a lot more than just 1 more superstar on this team
Not sure it's really a team yet, feels like Luka is the team, Kyrie some nights is around but the rest of this group not that great

I wouldn't expect Dallas right back in the Finals next year

 

[identikit]

Mavs shaved 2 points off the lead in that quarter

 

[Frostillicus]

That Luka airball down 14 was massive. A little 6-0 Celtics run after that and just when it seemed possible we might get a game, we aren't.

 

[the moops]

This game in the clincher is going to seal Tatum for FMVP.

I am doubtful. I think it goes to Brown unless Tatum goes for 10+ in the 4th

 

[ZADO]

Based on what im seeing , i`m more convinced than ever that the Celtics purposely dropped that game in Dallas so they could win it in Boston for the fans , they are that much better than the Alice Mavericks .

 

[brun]

Celtics trying to give it away. Dallas saying no.

 

[dickey moe]

If any game encapsulates the 2024 NBA Playoffs this would be it. Perfect way to cap off a terrible post season.

IT'S FAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNTASTIC!

 

[Bossman]

Mavs shaved 2 points off the lead in that quarter

"So you're telling me there's a chance..."

 

[identikit]

Thought we were going to have a scoreless 4th for a while there

 

[Bossman]

Don't blame the Celtics for a unentertaining post season/ finals. There opponents are bad.
Has DAL even hit a 3 tonight?
They are shooting awful. They are not too pretty good overall.

 

[massraider]

Jrue and White really keep teams from going on runs. They don't help you out, and make mistakes. Both were nails tonight. Nails.

 

[Mister CIA]

I'll bet we get co-MVPs.

 

[the moops]

Don't blame the Celtics for a unentertaining post season/ finals. There opponents are bad.
Has DAL even hit a 3 tonight?
They are shooting awful. They are not too pretty good overall.

Dallas beat three really good teams to get to the finals. They are legit

 

[msudaisy26]

I don't understand why people are so surprised. 80 years of NBA history says you have to be a top 2 seed in your conference to win a title. If you aren't and you make a run you are probably going to get blown out.

The NBA equals the best teams win rhe championships.

 

[the moops]

I'll bet we get co-MVPs.

Jrue should get it. Dude is money besides the annoying 2 or 3 layups he misses every game

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I don't understand why people are so surprised. 80 years of NBA history says you have to be a top 2 seed in your conference to win a title. If you aren't and you make a run you are probably going to get blown out.

The NBA equals the best teams win rhe championships.

Boston has had an incredible season, there is no doubt about it. But they also haven't been tested much in the Playoffs, not their fault.

 

[identikit]

This game in the clincher is going to seal Tatum for FMVP.

I am doubtful. I think it goes to Brown unless Tatum goes for 10+ in the 4th

 

[massraider]

Yeah, I think we'll keep this overrated guy for a little bit longer

 

[msudaisy26]

Yeah, I think we'll keep this overrated guy for a little bit longer

Tatum plays well and it is pretty quiet from the haters.

I stole that from earlier in the thread and changed the name.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

'13 - Heat over the Spurs in 7 games, we all remember the Ray Allen bailing out the Heat down 3-2 with security setting up for a Spurs victory
You have the Cavs down 3-1 in 2016 pull it out in 7

Most of these NBA Finals are pretty bad or lop sided, most of the Series that were even 4-2 seem lopsided in hindsight.
NBA not exactly showcasing their best stuff on the biggest stage.

Usually one conference is more dominant than the other and that conference finals should be the finals. Not this year though.

We heard all season that the West was far superior to the East but in the end not only are the Celtics easily the best team in the league, but I feel the Pacers played them much harder despite the sweep, and that was with Halliburton out for 3.5 games. With the Bucks, Heat, and Knicks all suffering massive losses to injury in the playoffs I think the West’s dominance is somewhat of a paper tiger in retrospect.

 

[mr. furley]

tough to win a game when the opponent's dead weight puts up a near triple double

 

[msudaisy26]

'13 - Heat over the Spurs in 7 games, we all remember the Ray Allen bailing out the Heat down 3-2 with security setting up for a Spurs victory
You have the Cavs down 3-1 in 2016 pull it out in 7

Most of these NBA Finals are pretty bad or lop sided, most of the Series that were even 4-2 seem lopsided in hindsight.
NBA not exactly showcasing their best stuff on the biggest stage.

Usually one conference is more dominant than the other and that conference finals should be the finals. Not this year though.

We heard all season that the West was far superior to the East but in the end not only are the Celtics easily the best team in the league, but I feel the Pacers played them much harder despite the sweep, and that was with Halliburton out for 3.5 games. With the Bucks, Heat, and Knicks all suffering massive losses to injury in the playoffs I think the West’s dominance is somewhat of a paper tiger in retrospect.

I am on the other side. I think the Celtics were by far the best team, but the next 4 or 5 best teams were in the West.

 

[ShamrockPride]

'13 - Heat over the Spurs in 7 games, we all remember the Ray Allen bailing out the Heat down 3-2 with security setting up for a Spurs victory
You have the Cavs down 3-1 in 2016 pull it out in 7

Most of these NBA Finals are pretty bad or lop sided, most of the Series that were even 4-2 seem lopsided in hindsight.
NBA not exactly showcasing their best stuff on the biggest stage.

Usually one conference is more dominant than the other and that conference finals should be the finals. Not this year though.

We heard all season that the West was far superior to the East but in the end not only are the Celtics easily the best team in the league, but I feel the Pacers played them much harder despite the sweep, and that was with Halliburton out for 3.5 games. With the Bucks, Heat, and Knicks all suffering massive losses to injury in the playoffs I think the West’s dominance is somewhat of a paper tiger in retrospect.

I am on the other side. I think the Celtics were by far the best team, but the next 4 or 5 best teams were in the West.

I'm excited to see what the Knicks can do next year with a healthy Randle.

 

[Capella]

Really the only team that could have given Boston a great series is probably Denver but they lost at home in a game 7. Celts are clearly the best team in the league this year. Big summer ahead for white boys wearing their hats backward and yelling incoherently.

 

[Major]

Don't blame the Celtics for a unentertaining post season/ finals. There opponents are bad.
Has DAL even hit a 3 tonight?
They are shooting awful. They are not too pretty good overall.

Dallas beat three really good teams to get to the finals. They are legit

True but this team that showed up in the finals isn't the same. Credit the Celtics for shutting them down but I don't think DAL beats OKC or Minn playing like this.

 

[Ghost Rider]

Boston's D has been awesome tonight, but you could be blackout drunk by now if you took a shot every time Dallas missed an open shot. Good grief.

 

[Jayrod]

Mazzula with a challenge.

 

[identikit]

Mazzula with a challenge.

LOL

And he won it

 

[msudaisy26]

Congrats Boston fans. Enjoy it, the Pistons are coming for you!

 

[SWC]

congrats to boston and jrue for winning and to the mavs on a great season take that to the bank brohans

 

[Major]

I'm excited to see what the Knicks can do next year with a healthy Randle.

I think the Knicks were one of the few saving graces this NBA Playoffs. Those two series were a fun watch at least until Brunson went down.

 

[Mister CIA]

Nice job, Boston.

 

[msudaisy26]

That is a lot of confetti.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Mike Breen with his annual "reduced to little kids" line.

 

[SWC]

thank you celtics for hurting the la lakers over important entitlement tonight and taking the lead on titles take that to the bank brohans

 

[dickey moe]

Go make some money, Jason.

 

[identikit]

FMVP should be interesting

 

[ShamrockPride]

FMVP should be interesting

Media has always been entirely behind Tatum. Brown would have had to outplay him every single game to win it.

 

[the moops]

FMVP should be interesting

Just give it to Al. Nobody would complain

 

[identikit]

Lex Luther is a creepy looking dude

 

[Major]

So happy for Brown. Well deserved. I really thought the NBA was going to push one of their poster boys on us.

 

[identikit]

JB

There we go

 

[ShamrockPride]

OMGOMGOMGOMG

JAYLEN!!