Wolves vs Celtics at this very moment in time

azcatz11 · Post #21 » by **azcatz11** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:04 am

Harry Garris wrote:I’d like to take OKC if possible

Feel free to edit the poll and thread title.

That's a better question anyways. Rank those 3 teams...

Biff · Post #22 » by **Biff** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:25 am

After seeing how the Wolves are playing vs the Celtics are currently playing, you'd be insane to choose the Celtics. Wolves would win in 5 right now. Tatum is playing like garbage like usual in the playoffs. Career 44% in the playoffs and he's under 42% so far. Dude ain't a playoff performer. Edwards is.

Onlytimewilltel · Post #23 » by **Onlytimewilltel** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:30 am

I'd bet on the Wolves at the moment. Last time the celtics were in the finals a couple of years ago they were soft and choked despite being the "better team on paper". Will need to see them first not be soft and choke despite being the most talented team in the finals.

HotRocks34 · Post #24 » by **HotRocks34** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:32 am

Barring injury, I think this is the Finals showdown and I give Minny a solid chance to win.

Saul Goodman · Post #25 » by **Saul Goodman** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:48 am

I think it would probably be the most evenly matched and competitive finals possibilities we have. Maybe OKC Boston could match it

jkvonny · Post #26 » by **jkvonny** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:52 am

Way too early for this thread.

Boston needs to get by Cavs/Pacers/Knicks first. But they are clearly favs to win the East, Most talented and deepest team in the East/

Minn needs to get past the defending champs (Nuggets)/Thunder/Mavs first.

But with this particular matchup? I'd lean TWolves. Best defense in the league and they are deep as well, big, physical and athletic.
Pack the paint, let the Cs continue to launch 3s (live/die by the 3s), Minn will kill the boards (on misses) and clean up on the other end. Esp with Porzingus banged up.

OkcSinceSGA · Post #27 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:52 am

I trust the Wolves defense more than the Celtics 3 point shooting in a series. Celtics are the epitome of live and die by the 3. When Tatum and role players are on fire from 3 they are unbeatable… but when it’s not falling they get ran off floor. It didn’t happen much this season because they are so talented/deep… but vs the Wolves perimeter defenders I don’t see the 3 falling as easily.

SweaterBae · Post #28 » by **SweaterBae** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:53 am

nbafan38 wrote:Hottest team vs most talented team. The wolves seem like they have something really special going on right now. If the series was today probably Minnesota but we'll see if they sustain this level of play for another 1.5 months.

How is Boston not hot? They've been hot for pushing 90 games this season.

Special_Puppy · Post #29 » by **Special_Puppy** » Wed May 8, 2024 4:57 am

Biff wrote:After seeing how the Wolves are playing vs the Celtics are currently playing, you'd be insane to choose the Celtics. Wolves would win in 5 right now. Tatum is playing like garbage like usual in the playoffs. Career 44% in the playoffs and he's under 42% so far. Dude ain't a playoff performer. Edwards is.

Boston is currently winning by an average margin of 16 lol. Celtics also played way better in the regular season and rank top 5 in playoff experience

SweaterBae · Post #30 » by **SweaterBae** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:03 am

Biff wrote:After seeing how the Wolves are playing vs the Celtics are currently playing, you'd be insane to choose the Celtics. Wolves would win in 5 right now. Tatum is playing like garbage like usual in the playoffs. Career 44% in the playoffs and he's under 42% so far. Dude ain't a playoff performer. Edwards is.

How many conference/nba finals has Ant made? Thanks in advance.

Playoff series wins Ant/JT

1/11

(BTW I really don't like Tatum as a player)

Onlytimewilltel · Post #31 » by **Onlytimewilltel** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:13 am

SweaterBae wrote:
Biff wrote:After seeing how the Wolves are playing vs the Celtics are currently playing, you'd be insane to choose the Celtics. Wolves would win in 5 right now. Tatum is playing like garbage like usual in the playoffs. Career 44% in the playoffs and he's under 42% so far. Dude ain't a playoff performer. Edwards is.

How many conference/nba finals has Ant made? Thanks in advance.

Playoff series wins Ant/JT

1/11

(BTW I really don't like Tatum as a player)

Tatum is 26, and has been on super talented teams in the weak East all his career.

Edwards is 22, and so far looking more impressive/determined and more fearless in the playoffs compared to Tatum.

thanks in advance.......

SweaterBae · Post #32 » by **SweaterBae** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:20 am

Onlytimewilltel wrote:
SweaterBae wrote:
Biff wrote:After seeing how the Wolves are playing vs the Celtics are currently playing, you'd be insane to choose the Celtics. Wolves would win in 5 right now. Tatum is playing like garbage like usual in the playoffs. Career 44% in the playoffs and he's under 42% so far. Dude ain't a playoff performer. Edwards is.

How many conference/nba finals has Ant made? Thanks in advance.

Playoff series wins Ant/JT

1/11

(BTW I really don't like Tatum as a player)

Tatum is 26, and has been on super talented teams in the weak East all his career.

Edwards is 22, and so far looking more impressive/determined and more fearless in the playoffs compared to Tatum.

thanks in advance.......

Answer the question, perhaps?

Onlytimewilltel · Post #33 » by **Onlytimewilltel** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:22 am

SweaterBae wrote:
Onlytimewilltel wrote:
SweaterBae wrote:
How many conference/nba finals has Ant made? Thanks in advance.

Playoff series wins Ant/JT

1/11

(BTW I really don't like Tatum as a player)

Tatum is 26, and has been on super talented teams in the weak East all his career.

Edwards is 22, and so far looking more impressive/determined and more fearless in the playoffs compared to Tatum.

thanks in advance.......

Answer the question, perhaps?

nahh, it's a stupid question without any context. 8-)

Sweet Serenity · Post #34 » by **Sweet Serenity** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:29 am

Celtics had the best record when shooting below 30% from 3 this season but hey Stephen A said we live & die by the 3 so it must be true ..

Some of these comments are baffling. Can Minnesota beat the Celtics if they were to match up with them in the finals ? Of course. But for certain people to say they trust a Timberwolves team that just made the second round with this core for the first time over the Celtics because of how they performed in the Finals 2 years ago is insane.

Timberwolves have not experienced any real pressure as of yet. They weren’t expected to win both games in Denver which is why they played with so much confidence. Games 3 & 4 will determine if this Timberwolves team is ready to win a championship. The pressure is on them for the first time.

dc · Post #35 » by dc » Wed May 8, 2024 5:33 am

I agree with people who say it’s still too early to say. We’re over 2.5 series before this matchup could occur. A lot could happen before it.

I do really like how seemingly everyone on the Wolves is playing at a high level right now and their defense is formidable. The Celts also have to count on the health of Porzingis, which is always a shaky thing.

As of now I’d favor the Wolves, but things change. Also, the Celts in 2022 had zero player games of Finals experience where as the Warriors seemingly had a bazillion. It ended up being a factor. Now they have guys with that experience and I think the Wolves are the ones with zero. So anything could happen.

shrink · Post #36 » by **shrink** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:35 am

Sweet Serenity wrote:Finals are a completely different beast. Celtics have 6 of the players in the rotation with finals experience (with one being a champion) while the Wolves have none.

That’s a lot of experience losing finals

jkvonny · Post #37 » by **jkvonny** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:48 am

Sweet Serenity wrote:Celtics had the best record when shooting below 30% from 3 this season but hey Stephen A said we live & die by the 3 so it must be true ..

Some of these comments are baffling. Can Minnesota beat the Celtics if they were to match up with them in the finals ? Of course. But for certain people to say they trust a Timberwolves team that just made the second round with this core for the first time over the Celtics because of how they performed in the Finals 2 years ago is insane.

Timberwolves have not experienced any real pressure as of yet. They weren’t expected to win both games in Denver which is why they played with so much confidence. Games 3 & 4 will determine if this Timberwolves team is ready to win a championship. The pressure is on them for the first time.

Most games Cs' 1st shot of the game is the 3 ball. Tonite was no different.

Tonite, the CS first shot ......is the 3 ball (missed)....2nd shot of the game,.....3 ball (made).
Just as it was tonite. Very predictable. First C's shot....3 ball.

Miss the 3 ball, grab rebound, instead of a lay up or dunk or mid range.....kick the ball out, swing it around some more, launch another 3 ball. Rinse and repeat.

C's launched nearly 50 threes tonite. GS Warriors of the East.

Pressure is also on these Cs team as well. Paper champs for the past few season and no NBA title since 2008.

NCHeels2008 · Post #38 » by **NCHeels2008** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:49 am

I can't wait for Boston's rude awakening after 3 rounds of weak MASH units

NCHeels2008 · Post #39 » by **NCHeels2008** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:51 am

Sweet Serenity wrote:Celtics had the best record when shooting below 30% from 3 this season but hey Stephen A said we live & die by the 3 so it must be true ..

Some of these comments are baffling. Can Minnesota beat the Celtics if they were to match up with them in the finals ? Of course. But for certain people to say they trust a Timberwolves team that just made the second round with this core for the first time over the Celtics because of how they performed in the Finals 2 years ago is insane.

Timberwolves have not experienced any real pressure as of yet. They weren’t expected to win both games in Denver which is why they played with so much confidence. Games 3 & 4 will determine if this Timberwolves team is ready to win a championship. The pressure is on them for the first time.

Meanwhile this rendition of the Celtics will be battle tested against hobbled Miami, an awful Cavs team and either the injury plagued Knicks or a Pacers team that has no business sniffing a CFs.

Sweet Serenity · Post #40 » by **Sweet Serenity** » Wed May 8, 2024 5:51 am

jkvonny wrote:
Sweet Serenity wrote:Celtics had the best record when shooting below 30% from 3 this season but hey Stephen A said we live & die by the 3 so it must be true ..

Some of these comments are baffling. Can Minnesota beat the Celtics if they were to match up with them in the finals ? Of course. But for certain people to say they trust a Timberwolves team that just made the second round with this core for the first time over the Celtics because of how they performed in the Finals 2 years ago is insane.

Timberwolves have not experienced any real pressure as of yet. They weren’t expected to win both games in Denver which is why they played with so much confidence. Games 3 & 4 will determine if this Timberwolves team is ready to win a championship. The pressure is on them for the first time.

Most games Cs' 1st shot of the game is the 3 ball. Tonite was no different.

Tonite, the CS first shot ......is the 3 ball (missed)....2nd shot of the game,.....3 ball (made).
Just as it was tonite. Very predictable. First C's shot....3 ball.

Miss the 3 ball, grab rebound, instead of a lay up or dunk.....kick the ball out, swing it around some more, launch another 3 ball. Rinse and repeat.

C's launched nearly 50 threes tonite. GS Warriors of the East.

If we become the Warriors of the East, I’ll be a very happy man.