If the C's were 100% healthy I think they beat G St, the Warriors haven't faced the kind of defense Boston could throw at them, unfortunately Boston's two best defenders are hurt, but if they can finish the Heat tonight it would give them five days to get as healthy as possible
even fully healthy, the C's would be underdogs vs GS in a best of 7 finals with GS owning home court at the outset.
i believe it would be a 50/50 toss up.
you say the Dubs have not faced the kind of D Boston could throw at them, but Boston has not faced the kind of O that GS can throw at them, in fact not even close. 4 bonafide scorers and that does not include Dray Green who can get his also.
i agree that if they can excuse the Heat tonight, it bodes well for them in terms of rest and having a chance to steal G1 or G2 in San Fran.
Boston beat Brooklyn and Milwaukee, both of those teams average more points per game than Golden St, they've also completely shut down Miami's three point game, the Heat led the league in three point percentage during the season, but have struggled mightily against Boston's perimeter defense, Brooklyn shot 47.7% from the field and 36.3 from three, Milwaukee shot 46.4% from the field and 36.2 from three, Golden St shoots 47.3% from the field and 36.7 from three. Perhaps you can say Golden St is better than those teams offensively, but you can't say "it's not even close". Defensively Boston is ranked first in points against per game, first in FG%, and first in three point FG%Boston has not faced the kind of O that GS can throw at them, in fact not even close
My thoughts exactly.
Boston beat Brooklyn and Milwaukee, both of those teams average more points per game than Golden St, they've also completely shut down Miami's three point game, the Heat led the league in three point percentage during the season, but have struggled mightily against Boston's perimeter defense, Brooklyn shot 47.7% from the field and 36.3 from three, Milwaukee shot 46.4% from the field and 36.2 from three, Golden St shoots 47.3% from the field and 36.7 from three. Perhaps you can say Golden St is better than those teams offensively, but you can't say "it's not even close". Defensively Boston is ranked first in points against per game, first in FG%, and first in three point FG%
They beat Milwaukee with Middleton out the entire series. Things would have been different with another scorer/shooter on the floor for the Bucks. Boston could collapse, double and triple team Giannis. Middleton would have spaced the floor and opened things up.Boston beat Brooklyn and Milwaukee, both of those teams average more points per game than Golden St, they've also completely shut down Miami's three point game, the Heat led the league in three point percentage during the season, but have struggled mightily against Boston's perimeter defense, Brooklyn shot 47.7% from the field and 36.3 from three, Milwaukee shot 46.4% from the field and 36.2 from three, Golden St shoots 47.3% from the field and 36.7 from three. Perhaps you can say Golden St is better than those teams offensively, but you can't say "it's not even close". Defensively Boston is ranked first in points against per game, first in FG%, and first in three point FG%
RIP Heat…..don’t see them winning game six….
The Golden State side chuckled at tonight's result.
Butler 40+ point playoff games : 7
Butler 40+ point regular season : 0
-4 units for fat artieRIP Heat…..don’t see them winning game six….
BumpJimmy Butler is one bad motherfucker
Bump
No one gave the Heat a chance last night, and they used the "us against the world" mentality to their advantage
Not only did he dominate last night's game, he did it on one leg and against the league's best defense. Jimmy isn't just a dog, he's the dog that other dogs fearMy bump exactly. Exactly! howid did you know, kane?
God help meThere is no daylight between kane's thoughts and mine
-4 units for fat artie
The Under just got slammed, down to 195.5The Game 7 total of 197.5 is the lowest total of the series by four points.
Game 3 saw a total of 207.
The Question For Scott Foster Should Always Be :
What Team Should I Play On The M/L ?
Team
Game 7s
Record
Celtics
34
25-9
Lakers
24
16-8
76ers
17
6-11
Knicks
15
7-8
Hawks
14
5-9
Rockets
12
7-5
Bucks
12
3-9
Thunder
11
6-5
Spurs
11
4-7
Heat
10
6-4
Wizards
10
6-4
Pistons
10
5-5
Warriors
10
5-5
Bulls
10
4-6
Suns
10
4-6
Clippers
9
4-5
Pacers
9
3-6
Mavericks
8
5-3
Cavaliers
7
5-2
Nuggets
7
4-3
Jazz
6
3-3
Raptors
6
3-3
Kings
6
2-4
Trail Blazers
4
2-2
Nets
4
1-3
Magic
3
2-1
Grizzlies
3
0-3
Hornets
2
0-2
Pelicans
2
0-2
Timberwolves
1
1-0
Yeah been almost impossible to forsee what's coming next in this series.