CFTXAG10 said:

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Funny, because it's not a coaching problem

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Exactly. Harden is toxic. He's been paired (or trio'd) with some of the best players in the world. And flames out every time.

Fun game

Impressive the way the Lakers hunted down Murray on that pick-and-roll all fourth quarter. If they had maybe a couple of more minutes, probably would've come back on Denver. Should be a good series.

This Miami vs Boston game has delivered so far…

This is the first game I've watched. Jimmy Buckets has delivered. He might be my favorite player now. I'm Heat fan now.

TyHolden said:

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This is the first game I've watched. Jimmy Buckets has delivered. He might be my favorite player now. I'm Heat fan now.

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Rob Williams??? Hello?!?!?!?!

QBCade said:

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TyHolden said:

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This is the first game I've watched. Jimmy Buckets has delivered. He might be my favorite player now. I'm Heat fan now.

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Rob Williams??? Hello?!?!?!?!

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I'm rooting for him. Nothing like a #8 seed coming out of no where to win it all though because some dude just went off.

Celtics seem to play down to their opponent and they have an identity problem. Who's team is it: Brown or Tatum? Brown seem to be taking many shots down the stretch that Tatum should have been taking.

next year is Browns last year on his deal...I would love him in Houston.

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GrayMatter said:

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Celtics seem to play down to their opponent and they have an identity problem. Who's team is it: Brown or Tatum? Brown seem to be taking many shots down the stretch that Tatum should have been taking.

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I think if you ask most people, it is Tatum's team. If you ask Brown, it is Brown's team.

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I was watching JJ Reddick's assessment on First Take and then saw this. Their games are not complimentary and it's pretty evident that their lack of chemistry hurts them at critical points in the game just like last nights. If this series is going to be played pretty tight all the way, I don't see how they can win those ball games.

I remember Tatum committing 3 straight turnovers in last night's game and I think it's because he got caught in a situation where he didn't know where to go. If Murray, AD, or even Adebayo don't know where to go, they know they can pass to Jokic, Lebron, or Butler, but I don't think that the Celtics have that one player defined. It is kind of like the Kawhi and Paul George situation.

GrayMatter said:

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Guitarsoup said:

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GrayMatter said:

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Celtics seem to play down to their opponent and they have an identity problem. Who's team is it: Brown or Tatum? Brown seem to be taking many shots down the stretch that Tatum should have been taking.

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I think if you ask most people, it is Tatum's team. If you ask Brown, it is Brown's team.

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I was watching JJ Reddick's assessment on First Take and then saw this. Their games are not complimentary and it's pretty evident that their lack of chemistry hurts them at critical points in the game just like last nights. If this series is going to be played pretty tight all the way, I don't see how they can win those ball games.

I remember Tatum committing 3 straight turnovers in last night's game and I think it's because he got caught in a situation where he didn't know where to go. If Murray, AD, or even Adebayo don't know where to go, they know they can pass to Jokic, Lebron, or Butler, but I don't think that the Celtics have that one player defined. It is kind of like the Kawhi and Paul George situation.

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Haven't watched it, but in the history of the NBA, building around two wings and a bunch of role players is incredibly difficult.

Warriors, Bulls and no one else, pretty much. Curry, Jordan, and Pippen could all act as a point guard, though.

LeBron's teams are an exception since he could play as a big and a point at the same time.

Going to be some Technicals this game.

LawHall88 said:

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LeBron. 😅

pic.twitter.com/YLjAuztDOv

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 19, 2023

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The Denver Nuggets

When Celtics are Life, but Playoff Jimmy is here.

The refs reaction to Jimmy Butler's shot... pic.twitter.com/SMCKab8gd4

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 18, 2023

LawHall88 said:

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LeBron. 😅

pic.twitter.com/YLjAuztDOv

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 19, 2023

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pic.twitter.com/1b2rVCurt5

— highlight hell (@HoopyHoops) May 19, 2023

Spurs most recent #1 draft pick weighs in:

Why does ‘King’ James flop so much?

— Jeremy Sochan (@JeremySochan) May 19, 2023

LeFlop pic.twitter.com/UjNwfxz3ZE

— @jason (@Jason) May 19, 2023

Lebron went 9/13 from inside the 3pt line, 4/4 FT, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 blocks, 2 steals and still found a way to lose the game

Texas A&M said:

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Maybe my memory is off, but I don't remember MJ being such a consistent overly dramatic flopper.

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Your memory is just fine.

WES2006AG said:

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Texas A&M said:

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Maybe my memory is off, but I don't remember MJ being such a consistent overly dramatic flopper.

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While this is true the whole league is full of floppers. The game has changed since the 90s and the referees continue to reward guys for flopping so it continues.

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I suggested years ago to have something like a flagrant system where you have two levels of flop. Level one gets a fine of one game's salary. Level 2 flop gets you a fine and suspension for a game. These are all reviewed post game.

Get six flop points (1 point for level 1, 2 points for level 2) and get a 3 game suspension.

Bron's flop flying 15 feet into the front row is a level 2.

NBA won't even try something like this because they clearly don't want to effectively address it

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NBA won't even try something like this because they clearly don't want to effectively address it

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Guitarsoup said:

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WES2006AG said:

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Texas A&M said:

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Maybe my memory is off, but I don't remember MJ being such a consistent overly dramatic flopper.

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While this is true the whole league is full of floppers. The game has changed since the 90s and the referees continue to reward guys for flopping so it continues.

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I suggested years ago to have something like a flagrant system where you have two levels of flop. Level one gets a fine of one game's salary. Level 2 flop gets you a fine and suspension for a game. These are all reviewed post game.

Get six flop points (1 point for level 1, 2 points for level 2) and get a 3 game suspension.

Bron's flop flying 15 feet into the front row is a level 2.

NBA won't even try something like this because they clearly don't want to effectively address it

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I think they do address it for many of the lesser known players.

With LeBron and the more famous players, the NBA refs are like pro wrestling refs doing the old tag team match when when the one heel turns the refs back to the corner where the heel's partner works the face over, including strangling them with the tag team rope. It's like, how many times can you fall for that gag, yet here we are, and Kyle Lowry, James Harden and LeBron will receive the whistle after flopping their head back with replay showing minimal contact.

rausr said:

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I love Grant Williams, but I would not make Jimmy Butler mad.

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Grant thinks he is getting a >25mm/year contract this summer

Poked the bear and is paying the price.

Buckets

rausr said:

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I love Grant Williams, but I would not make Jimmy Butler mad.

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