good run at the end gives the Celtics separation as they finish the 1st with a 10 point lead
Porzingis looks pretty limited, especially evident on defense where his impacted mobility has given the Mavericks more ease creating good looks from deep. They haven’t capitalized though
what a cagey start to game 5. Both teams are playing like everything’s on the line. Last game, only the Mavericks played like that…and it showed on the score
I mean the Celtics have been terrible, but honestly I don’t like how the Mavs have been able to expose Pritchard a lot more today. They’ve gotten a big man or Luka on him just about every possession Pritchard is on the court defending
game 4 has been a very tough watch so far
the worst part has been how sloppy the Celtics have been. I expected a loss this series(two actually) but this isn’t how you lose. They’re not locked in
THE CELTS PULLED THROUGH AND MADE IT 3-0. Terrible end to the game, too much hero ball, they forgot the Celtics basketball principles that gave them the lead the first place, but their talent advantage bailed them out
overall, good game, and great result away without KP
Celtics down 1 at the half. Not bad all things considered, Luka and Kyrie have made some tough shots. Any letup and the Celtics could steal a win
Tatum has been great, Hauser has hit some big shots, a little more from Jaylen could be enough
Celtics are simply going to have a hard time winning with or without Porzingis if they can’t hit their 3’s. They’re getting great looks and haven’t been able to hit them all finals. Unbelievable
tough news for the Celtics, other players will need to step up, especially Jayson Tatum and whichever of Tillman, Kornet, Brissett enter the rotation now
I’ve liked the third from the Celtics more than the last two so far. Tatum has been more aggressive, threes still won’t fall though. Very frustrating aspect of the game
I love the rebounding so far. Celtics aren’t letting the Mavs get second chances, grabbing their defensive boards well. It’s a team effort and good basketball from the guards who have fought well against bigger Mavericks on the glass
what a quarter!! That’s how the Celtics would have wanted to have started the Finals. Porzingis has been phenomenal in his return so far. The defense has been tough, 3’s have been falling and Boston is up 37-20!