The official Heat-Celtics Eastern Conference semifinal thread

[BradyManny]

Originally Posted by KontradictioN

Much in the same way I said that I would have defended Pierce if he had done the same thing to Wade in Game 1, I would have defended the Celtics and Doc Rivers if they sent someone in to retaliate on Wade.

And it cost the Celtics again last nite - as the Heat were once again the more physical team. And it allowed them to control the game when it mattered much. Look no further than Bosh's dagger putback. This Celtics team is soft inside.

Who would've thought 5 months ago we'd be talking about the soft Celtics vs. the tougher Heat. My god.

I just don't understand where this team's fire went. Well, I guess I do, it got traded to OKC. The reality is KG is a fake-tough. Without some real meat next to him, he is not a tough interior presence - an athletic one, yes, but not someone who makes his presence known and keeps people out of the paint. It's why KG has to resort to cheap shots - he doesn't create contact in the natural course of the game, the way a Perk or Shaq does. To his credit, JO is playing so much better than I ever hoped, but its not enough.

Dwayne Wade has been the most physical player in this series. The Celts should be ashamed of that fact. They've let Miami get the upperhand.

It's still not 100% over for Boston. I have hopes for Game 5 - but even if you win that, how do they expect to win three straight? They can't. Boston doesn't have any of their big four playing well right now. Miami will never go three games without a potentially game-changing performance from Lebron or Wade. It just won't happen. That's why they are relentless and tough to beat.

The Celts have played good defense at time throughout this series and have no excuses as to why they are down 3-1. They really shouldn't be. If they hit their shots, if they manned up and stopped playing soft, if they pushed the ball, if Rondo let loose on offense - we'd be the team up 3-1. Instead, this era is about to end either Wednesday or Friday probably with a whimper.

[KontradictioN]

According to ESPN, Shaq will not be able to go tonight and possibly for the rest of the series. I guess the leg is really bothering him. C's fans shouldn't be worried, IMO. They gave the Heat all they can handle in the last game even though he got in foul trouble despite only four minutes of play.

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

I see the Celts putting up a fight tonight and stealing a win by 3 points or so and forcing it back to Boston where I think they will pull it out within the last minute of play and force a game seven.

Unfortunately by game seven,this team will be exhausted to the max and get blown out in Miami,it will be over by the third quarter and LeBron will take a seat and watch the rest of the game.

.....but the series is NOT over tonight

[Brady_to_Moss]

Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

I see the Celts putting up a fight tonight and stealing a win by 3 points or so and forcing it back to Boston where I think they will pull it out within the last minute of play and force a game seven.

Unfortunately by game seven,this team will be exhausted to the max and get blown out in Miami,it will be over by the third quarter and LeBron will take a seat and watch the rest of the game.

.....but the series is NOT over tonight

Hope it's not over tonight

[Brady_to_Moss]

About to be another 5000 turnovers again tonight

[ausbacker]

Originally Posted by Brady_to_Moss

About to be another 5000 turnovers again tonight

Decent start by the Celtics. I hope Doc keeps turning over the rotation and attempting to play our guys in bursts to keep them fresh for the stretch.

[Brady_to_Moss]

Here comes the no calls again...Bosh was out and that ended up as a 3...West hand was hit..no call...Does every NBA ref bet on the game?

[BradyManny]

Have no fear Heat fans - Scott Foster will not allow you to lose this game. Somewhere, Donaghy chuckles.

[Brady_to_Moss]

Originally Posted by BradyManny

Have no fear Heat fans - Scott Foster will not allow you to lose this game. Somewhere, Donaghy chuckles.

x2..heat have what....20 more FTs? Really?

C's should be up by 15 by now..trying to keep the heat in the game..gets more viewers

[Brady_to_Moss]

Well gg guys...over when the refs walked on the court


It's sad how bad they want miami to win


ANOTHER blown cal...should have been an and 1