Boston Celtics - Miami Heat Series Thread.

[nuraman00]

Game 1 is starting, ESPN.

[nuraman00]

ESPN just did a montage where they showed great moments from the conference finals. I think they were all from conference finals.

[nuraman00]

James tries posting up Pierce and draws a foul, 9:22 left in 1st.

[nuraman00]

They are showing commercials for Aqua Velva aftershave. Normally I only see that in the MLB playoffs (which I think has an older demographics).

[nuraman00]

Boston keeps giving up lob plays to Miami.

[nuraman00]

15-24, early 2nd.

[nuraman00]

Doc Rivers gets a technical for saying "Cmon Eddie".

[nuraman00]

46-48 halftime.

[DCKingsFan]

Yep, nice run by the Celtics... this is going to be a closer series than I thought. I thought Miami was going to be able to dribble penetrate at will.

[nuraman00]

Yep, nice run by the Celtics... this is going to be a closer series than I thought. I thought Miami was going to be able to dribble penetrate at will.

DCKingsFan (http://kingsforum.net/live/member.php?94-DCKingsFan)'s first live post this playoffs. I'm so excited.

Are you getting your margarita recipes recipe? When will you unveil this year's lucky draft lottery recipe?

Miami scored a lot on lobs, not really dribble penetration.

They also had James post up a few times.

And they would get rebounds and pass to cutters.

They didn't try dribble penetrating.

[nuraman00]

Mario Chalmers hits a 3. He should be on the post-game interview. :)

[DCKingsFan]

Exactly... don't understand that.

They didn't try dribble penetrating.

[DCKingsFan]

I better get going on the new improved Margarita mix!

[nuraman00]

Wade beats 3 Celtics off the dribble for a layup.

52-59.

[nuraman00]

I better get going on the new improved Margarita mix!

Hopefully you post it soon, it would be nice to have 24 hours notice so I can buy the necessary ingredients too. :) You know I'm going to use it!

[DCKingsFan]

They need to keep it within 10 pts or this game is going to be over...

[DCKingsFan]

Rondo needs to pick it up as well...

[nuraman00]

Rondo needs to pick it up as well...

Rondo with a layup.

He's also guarding Wade.

[nuraman00]

I can't remember the last time I remember Miami shooting this well from 3-point land. They're 5-16.

[nuraman00]

DCKingsFan (http://kingsforum.net/live/member.php?94-DCKingsFan), did you see the playoffs montage before the game started, by ESPN? Were all of those clips from past Eastern Conference Finals, or were they from different rounds too?

[nuraman00]

Nice double team by Battier and Anthony.

[nuraman00]

Boston is playing wild now.

[DCKingsFan]

Yep, they played ugly at the end...

[IowaSacKing93]

ESPN just did a montage where they showed great moments from the conference finals. I think they were all from conference finals.

I think you're right but a friend pointed out that they only showed eastern conference teams. So I think it was just EFC highlights, and that would make sense since ESPN has the ECF and TNT has the WCF this year.

[IowaSacKing93]

Doc Rivers gets a technical for saying "Cmon Eddie".

Yeah..there were like 4 technicals on Boston? The Rondo one (where he pushed Battier) I was ok with , but the others were just eh..players should be able to show some frustration/be able to vent..they're human beings playing a game with passion, not robots. I just hate stupid technicals

[IowaSacKing93]

Boston got off to a poor start offensively. I was seeing a lot of random jumpers, and they weren't falling.

At times, Wade and LeBron were able to get to the rim at ease (I remember Wade driving for a layup in the 3rd I believe, and no one even tried to guard him...then there was the play early where Wade more or less snuck in the back door, received the pass, and had an easy lay-in). But at times, Boston was able stop Miami in transition too.

Boston was just too inconsistent, overall. They did a nice job in the 2nd quarter...then started playing shitty again in the 2nd half. That's really the biggest concern I have with Boston: Can they have games where they play overall well, not like game 1 where it's bad, good, bad, ok, bad.

[IowaSacKing93]

Diaw on fire!

68-52

[IowaSacKing93]

Ibaka blocks Duncan.

Durant hits a 3. It's a 12-point game again.

I think these two teams can play competitively throughout the remainder of the game but I don't know if OKC can make a sizeable dent in this lead (and actually come back to tie/take the lead).

[IowaSacKing93]

The Spurs are picking OKC apart on offense. The lead has swollen to 20

[nuraman00]

I think you're right but a friend pointed out that they only showed eastern conference teams. So I think it was just EFC highlights, and that would make sense since ESPN has the ECF and TNT has the WCF this year.

Do you think they were really all from past eastern conference finals?

I thought that Celtic steal was from the NBA Finals, unless there was more than one big steal in the playoffs. (Can't remember which player stole the ball anymore, would have to see the highlights.)

If they show it again (which I think they will), I'll try to record it and upload it.

[nuraman00]

Boston got off to a poor start offensively. I was seeing a lot of random jumpers, and they weren't falling.

At times, Wade and LeBron were able to get to the rim at ease (I remember Wade driving for a layup in the 3rd I believe, and no one even tried to guard him...then there was the play early where Wade more or less snuck in the back door, received the pass, and had an easy lay-in). But at times, Boston was able stop Miami in transition too.

Boston was just too inconsistent, overall. They did a nice job in the 2nd quarter...then started playing shitty again in the 2nd half. That's really the biggest concern I have with Boston: Can they have games where they play overall well, not like game 1 where it's bad, good, bad, ok, bad.

I remember those plays too. They were surprisingly easy.

[IowaSacKing93]

Boston is off to a good shooting start, unlike last game. Miami is still within 5 though.

I think Boston needs to develop some kind of 3-point attack. They're 0/1 this game, 4/14 last game...but I think they need to have a good 3pt shooting game on the road, in order to 'steal' a win in Miami. I don't know if they can shoot at a good rate from the field, and hit less than 5 3's, and still win. Of course it can happen and a team with a great PG can make it happen with easy buckets..the odds are against them though.

Stiemsma has 4 fouls in 3 minutes, lol

24-18 Boston after 1

[IowaSacKing93]

I remember those plays too. They were surprisingly easy.

Yeah, too easy. You should get those kind of plays during the 1st round of the playoffs, not in the CF.

[IowaSacKing93]

Do you think they were really all from past eastern conference finals?

I thought that Celtic steal was from the NBA Finals, unless there was more than one big steal in the playoffs. (Can't remember which player stole the ball anymore, would have to see the highlights.)

If they show it again (which I think they will), I'll try to record it and upload it.

I missed the start of the game...did you catch it? Did they have that montage again?

[IowaSacKing93]

Allen hits a timely 3. Boston back up by 7, 66-59

[DCKingsFan]

Just started watching the game... how did the celts get on top?

[IowaSacKing93]

Miami has made their inevitable comeback late in the 3rd. 78-73 Miami

I've been watching a good amount of game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on NBC. LA and New Jersey tied at 1 in the 3rd.

[IowaSacKing93]

Just started watching the game... how did the celts get on top?

Sharp shooting. Rondo was getting to the line and hitting open jump shots.

[IowaSacKing93]

Kevin Garnett hits a long jumper at the end of the quarter.

Miami is up 6. I hope Boston can take the lead back and these two can fight down the stretch.

[IowaSacKing93]

Rondo with a fantastic interception leading to an easy layup and Boston takes the lead.


Miami forces a 3.

Boston comes up with a couple of loose balls and Garnett now shooting free throws.

Good sequence for Boston

[nuraman00]

Boston is off to a good shooting start, unlike last game. Miami is still within 5 though.

I think Boston needs to develop some kind of 3-point attack. They're 0/1 this game, 4/14 last game...but I think they need to have a good 3pt shooting game on the road, in order to 'steal' a win in Miami. I don't know if they can shoot at a good rate from the field, and hit less than 5 3's, and still win. Of course it can happen and a team with a great PG can make it happen with easy buckets..the odds are against them though.

Stiemsma has 4 fouls in 3 minutes, lol

24-18 Boston after 1

Yeah, Boston wasn't taking 3's today. Other than Allen or Pierce, they don't have anyone else who can, though.

Miami has Miller, Battier, James, and Chalmers.

[nuraman00]

Sharp shooting. Rondo was getting to the line and hitting open jump shots.

Yeah, Rondo had close to 20 points, if not more, at the half.

[nuraman00]

Rondo 32 points.

92-87.

Kinder time.

[IowaSacKing93]

Pierce drives, kicks it to an open Rondo. Money

Boston is executing down the stretch..this is what I wanted

[IowaSacKing93]

Pierce hits a Pierce shot. 5-point game

See, Ray Allen would've hit that shot 4 years ago :(

[nuraman00]

Pierce has been fouling James a ton.

This isn't like 2008 or 2010.

[IowaSacKing93]

Rondo 32 points.

92-87.

Kinder time.

Hey. I was half watching the first half, and it's been a good 2nd half so far.

Is Kinder code word for '5 shots of tequila' :)

[IowaSacKing93]

Have you been watching the whole game? Or did you record it?

[nuraman00]

Have you been watching the whole game? Or did you record it?

I watched the draft lottery, then started the game (both on delay). But if a game has a 10+ lead, then I fast forward until it gets closer.

So, I caught up and then made my post a few minutes ago.

[nuraman00]

Ok, I'm going to record the conference finals montage at the beginning, and see if we can determine if every clip is from an eastern conference finals. I'll try and do that tonight.

[IowaSacKing93]

Really nice play by Pietrus..those kinds of plays can win games.

[IowaSacKing93]

Haslem hits a jumper. Fuck

[nuraman00]

Pierce fouls out on a Wade drive.

[IowaSacKing93]

Wade drives..foul...yawn

[nuraman00]

Haslem hits a jumper. Fuck

It was a really nice play.

[nuraman00]

Allen for 3! Tie game 99.

[IowaSacKing93]

Allen 3! 99-99

[IowaSacKing93]

It was a really nice play.

yeah he was fairly open..i always anticipate haslem to miss :(

[nuraman00]

When Ray Allen swishes a shot, I call him "Ray Alien". Because only an extra terrestrial can shoot that well.

[nuraman00]

If this goes into OT, it's Beer Time.

[nuraman00]

Overtime!

I like Miami's offense more in this playoffs, then last years.

[IowaSacKing93]

If this goes into OT, it's Beer Time.

I wish Boston would've had a shot before the end of regulation.

Oh well. OT Time

[nuraman00]

I wish Boston would've had a shot before the end of regulation.

Oh well. OT Time

Do you have any snacks from your last trip to your European store? If so, bust it out!

[nuraman00]

Wade has been unstoppable in transition in this series.

[IowaSacKing93]

Do you have any snacks from your last trip to your European store? If so, bust it out!

Haven't gone in a while. I might go out for an ice cream cone or something, later

Stupid Celtics keep fouling out.

[nuraman00]

Rondo for 3 just like Ray Alien! What is up with him making 3's now, lol.

[nuraman00]

Rondo's shot is a long two.

[nuraman00]

With the way Boston is giving up points in transition, I have to check to make sure they're not wearing Sacramento Kings jerseys.

[IowaSacKing93]

Wade clearly fouled Rondo on the face on that last drive

[IowaSacKing93]

So I left to go somewhere for a little bit and the score was 28-22 Miami..and now, Miami still has 28 lol

[DCKingsFan]

I am surprised by how well the Celts are playing...

[DCKingsFan]

Funny, I think that cost them the game and maybe the series... I mean the no call on Wade

[nuraman00]

Funny, I think that cost them the game and maybe the series... I mean the no call on Wade

Why?

[nuraman00]

From earlier in the game:

Jeff Van Gundy: Is that Chris Rock sitting next to the Celtics owner? Isn't he a Knicks fan?

Mike Breen: What's wrong with setting next to the Celtics owner? It's not like he's wearing a Celtics jersey.

Jeff: He's a Knicks fan.

Mike: With the Knicks out, he can't root for another team for the playoffs?

Jeff: He can't root for the Celtics or Heat especially. What's next, he's going to give the Celtics owner a massage?

[nuraman00]

Boring game once the 2nd quarter started.

Miami is playing bad at both ends, they can't stop Rondo.

[IowaSacKing93]

From earlier in the game:

Jeff Van Gundy: Is that Chris Rock sitting next to the Celtics owner? Isn't he a Knicks fan?

Mike Breen: What's wrong with setting next to the Celtics owner? It's not like he's wearing a Celtics jersey.

Jeff: He's a Knicks fan.

Mike: With the Knicks out, he can't root for another team for the playoffs?

Jeff: He can't root for the Celtics or Heat especially. What's next, he's going to give the Celtics owner a massage?

Yeah, and Avery Bradley was right behind them. Why wasn't Bradley sitting on the bench..isn't that what injured players usually do?

[nuraman00]

No, they normally sit on the bench. Weird, interesting observation.

[bloatedmaniac]

Boston playing good so far. Now its a matter of them keeping it up for 10 more quarters.

[nuraman00]

Boston playing good so far. Now its a matter of them keeping it up for 10 more quarters.

Rondo has been making awesome layups and jumpers.

[nuraman00]

45-48, 9:08 left in 3rd.

[IowaSacKing93]

Today on the radio, the guys kept saying how they felt this was going to be an easy win for Miami...not a total blowout, but an easy 12-20 point win or something...and it looked that way in the 1st quarter. But Boston has come back.

48-48

[IowaSacKing93]

Mario Chalmers with a nice move and shot, 50-48 Miami

[IowaSacKing93]

Another easy transition bucket for MIA

[nuraman00]

Does anyone do full court passes better than Miami?

[nuraman00]

Mario Chalmers with a nice move and shot, 50-48 Miami

Chalmers has played well this series.

[nuraman00]

Today on the radio, the guys kept saying how they felt this was going to be an easy win for Miami...not a total blowout, but an easy 12-20 point win or something...and it looked that way in the 1st quarter. But Boston has come back.

48-48

Who are these guys that you're listening to?

[IowaSacKing93]

Battier hits a big 3, 57-50

I will say this to Miami's credit: It seems when BOS has been down in this series, Miami has taken advantage.

[nuraman00]

Also, I found the tennis matches streaming on espn 3. I'm going to finish watching it after this game,
IowaSacKing93 (http://kingsforum.net/live/member.php?9-IowaSacKing93).

[IowaSacKing93]

Does anyone do full court passes better than Miami?

good point. people always talk about the end product of that play (the flashy dunk) but I always appreciate the accurate 40-60 foot pass..often with pressure on you.

[nuraman00]

Battier hits a big 3, 57-50

I will say this to Miami's credit: It seems when BOS has been down in this series, Miami has taken advantage.

On the converse, it feels that when Boston gets a lead, Miami comes back. Maybe not all the way, but still close, lol.

[IowaSacKing93]

Who are these guys that you're listening to?

The name of the show is 'Marty and Miller'

[IowaSacKing93]

On the converse, it feels that when Boston gets a lead, Miami comes back. Maybe not all the way, but still close, lol.

yeah..so i guess that means miami has the mental edge? more confidence?

[nuraman00]

good point. people always talk about the end product of that play (the flashy dunk) but I always appreciate the accurate 40-60 foot pass..often with pressure on you.

It's not just Wade and/or James to each other. I've seen Chalmers do it too, maybe even others.

[nuraman00]

The name of the show is 'Marty and Miller'

Are they national or local? What do you think of them in general?

[IowaSacKing93]

Amare is at the game...and looking like Dennis Rodman

[IowaSacKing93]

Are they national or local? What do you think of them in general?

Local. They're ok...I don't make an effort or anything to listen to them..but if I'm in the car, and they're on: I'd say theres a 1/3 chance of me listening to them.

[nuraman00]

Amare is at the game...and looking like Dennis Rodman

I missed it. Was he cross dressing? Wearing a wedding dress? Did he have a nose ring?

Did he shave the Carls Jr. logo in his head?

[nuraman00]

Ray Allen reverse layup. I hope that means he's back.

[IowaSacKing93]

Ray Allen with a really nice layup. I didn't know he could do that

[IowaSacKing93]

I missed it. Was he cross dressing? Wearing a wedding dress? Did he have a nose ring?

Did he shave the Carls Jr. logo in his head?

Damn. They were showing some celebrities/athletes that were at the game...they showed Jeremy Shockey, and some others I don't remember, Amare was wearing sunglasses and some sort of denim vest, but without anything underneath (I think anyway)

[IowaSacKing93]

Pierce has been sucky overall..but has made 2 nice shots this quarter

[nuraman00]

The Celtics seem off. I'm not used to them wearing white headbands, I think they normally wear green ones, right?

[IowaSacKing93]

The Celtics seem off. I'm not used to them wearing white headbands, I think they normally wear green ones, right?

rondo's white headband stood out for me...he wears green, so does pierce. not sure about the others

[IowaSacKing93]

The Celtics seem off. I'm not used to them wearing white headbands, I think they normally wear green ones, right?

yeah, it's lame how boston can come back and tie the game at 48...then allow some easy shots and give up a quick run (it was 59-50 i believe). I mean, that stuff happens, and Miami is a good team, but it makes the game less interesting.

[nuraman00]

You really don't have ESPN 3? What happens when you click on the link? Your cable/satellite provide doesn't support it?

I thought you had mentioned using it before, I guess not. :(

[IowaSacKing93]

Now it's down to 4 again..but who says that Miami doesn't go on a little 10-2 run or something. Boston has to be more consistent, starting now.

[IowaSacKing93]

You really don't have ESPN 3? What happens when you click on the link? Your cable/satellite provide doesn't support it?

I thought you had mentioned using it before, I guess not. :(

Mediacom supports espn 3. But I have Century Link internet now (espn 3 doesnt carry them)

When I click your link it asks me to provide my ISP, and it's a long list of providers, but mine isn't on there.

[IowaSacKing93]

Now it's down to 4 again..but who says that Miami doesn't go on a little 10-2 run or something. Boston has to be more consistent, starting now.

Down to 1.

I want Boston to lead!

[IowaSacKing93]

Why isn't the FO on ESPN 2 or something. I'm seeing women's softball

[IowaSacKing93]

Pietrus with a huge 3! WOW! Boston leads.

[nuraman00]

Pietrus for 3! 62-60.

[IowaSacKing93]

Pietrus with a huge 3! WOW! Boston leads.

It was a long 2.

[IowaSacKing93]

Really nice end to the quarter for Boson..Pierce drives..kicks out for an open jumper, and Boston uses the clock well, leads 65-60 suddenly.

[nuraman00]

Why isn't the FO on ESPN 2 or something. I'm seeing women's softball

It was on ESPN 2, just earlier today.

Remember, it's 4:30 AM there right now.

I was just hoping that I could continue watching from where I left off earlier this morning, and you could join me using one of the streams. :(

[nuraman00]

This is shaping up like a classic game just like yesterday.

[IowaSacKing93]

Pietrus for 3! 62-60.

Was it not 60-60, before the 3?

[nuraman00]

Was it not 60-60, before the 3?

I think it was 59-60.

[IowaSacKing93]

Pierce with a point-blank 3. I'm impressed with this shooting from Boston

[nuraman00]

Pierce for 3. But for a second I thought that was Rondo, just because he made those long shots earlier in the series, lol.

68-62.

[IowaSacKing93]

James Jones wide open, 68-65

[IowaSacKing93]

How are you gonna let Norris Cole do that to you Rondo

[nuraman00]

Wade layup. 70-69.

[IowaSacKing93]

You know what I've liked about this EFC...the extended slow-mo highlights before commercial (In a regular season, you might see one highlight, but here you might see 3-4 and makes you really appreciate the plays even more)

[nuraman00]

You know what I've liked about this EFC...the extended slow-mo highlights before commercial (In a regular season, you might see one highlight, but here you might see 3-4 and makes you really appreciate the plays even more)

I'll look out for this.

I wonder if ABC will continue doing this, since it's the same production company as ESPN.

[nuraman00]

"James for 3, bang"

72-74.

[nuraman00]

IowaSacKing93 (http://kingsforum.net/live/member.php?9-IowaSacKing93), who was that MLB player that played for every team in the NL central (or maybe 5/6)?

[nuraman00]

Boston 1 point lead, about 3 mins left.

[nuraman00]

Pietrus and Chalmers with 3's.

Wade layup.

85 all.

[nuraman00]

1:34 left.

[nuraman00]

Pierce surveys, and hits a 3. 90-86.

[nuraman00]

90-88, 15 seconds left, Boston ball.

It's going to be a FT game now.

[nuraman00]

Boston wins.

Hopefully we see some good game 6's the next two days.

[IowaSacKing93]

IowaSacKing93 (http://kingsforum.net/live/member.php?9-IowaSacKing93), who was that MLB player that played for every team in the NL central (or maybe 5/6)?

Jim Edmonds, maybe?

[nuraman00]

Incredible game. (Game 6).

[IowaSacKing93]

Incredible game. (Game 6).

No.

[IowaSacKing93]

Jim Edmonds, maybe?

Edmonds played for St Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati...but not Houston or Pittsburgh. So maybe not him

[nuraman00]

Edmonds played for St Louis, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati...but not Houston or Pittsburgh. So maybe not him

Pretty darn close. Thanks.

[nuraman00]

No.

I did think James took a ton of "bad" shots, that just went in. I don't think he can make them on a regular basis, the same way Pierce or Bryant or Durant can make their tough shots.

James doesn't have that good of a jumper. Hence why he's a bad FT shooter too.

[DCKingsFan]

I don't think that the Celts will have enough in the tank to win today though... But I can't see either of these teams beating OKC

[nuraman00]

So Rondo had a triple double in a game 7.



Here are the past ones (as far as I can research).

This was the first time that a player who did that lost.

Rondo - 2012 vs. Miami

Rondo - 2012 vs. Philly

Westbrook - 2011 vs. Memphis

Pippen - 1992 vs. New York.

Worthy - 1988 vs. Detroit

[nuraman00]

James was ok, it was more of a Miami team win IMO. I know James came on late in the 4th, but Bosh, Chalmers, and Wade were more consistent throughout the game.

[nuraman00]

I didn't think Rondo was having as good of a game as he did, until they showed the stat late in the game.