2024 NBA Season

[blockman]

The Celtics are in the NBA finals after 12 years. Wonderful. Good Job Celtics and Good luck in the finals. Such a slow start to the season and outa no where they became number two seed, and easily had the hardest playoff schedule. All respects to them. I love all the players in both the Celtics and Warriors but I'm rooting for the Celtics because I want to see the two Jays get their ring.

Well, the crowd is with the Warriors but it's good to see that there are also Celtics fans. But just as said, it won't be that easy for the Celtics but still, the game hasn't started yet.
And most of us fans are liking to talk about the teams that we're in favor of and what we like to win. In the end of it, may the best team win and good luck to both.

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[Hypnosis00]

The Celtics are in the NBA finals after 12 years. Wonderful. Good Job Celtics and Good luck in the finals. Such a slow start to the season and outa no where they became number two seed, and easily had the hardest playoff schedule. All respects to them. I love all the players in both the Celtics and Warriors but I'm rooting for the Celtics because I want to see the two Jays get their ring.

Well, the crowd is with the Warriors but it's good to see that there are also Celtics fans. But just as said, it won't be that easy for the Celtics but still, the game hasn't started yet.
And most of us fans are liking to talk about the teams that we're in favor of and what we like to win. In the end of it, may the best team win and good luck to both.

People see the Celtics are a good team for their defense, while the Warriors are good on their defense. Let's see which team will win, but I'm pretty sure that the NBA Finals is not going to be a boring series, adjustments will be seen, and may the smartest team wins the Finals.

Curry or Tatum, one of them will probably be winning the Finals MVP already.

[Japinat]

The Celtics are in the NBA finals after 12 years. Wonderful. Good Job Celtics and Good luck in the finals. Such a slow start to the season and outa no where they became number two seed, and easily had the hardest playoff schedule. All respects to them. I love all the players in both the Celtics and Warriors but I'm rooting for the Celtics because I want to see the two Jays get their ring.

Well, the crowd is with the Warriors but it's good to see that there are also Celtics fans. But just as said, it won't be that easy for the Celtics but still, the game hasn't started yet.
And most of us fans are liking to talk about the teams that we're in favor of and what we like to win. In the end of it, may the best team win and good luck to both.

People see the Celtics are a good team for their defense, while the Warriors are good on their defense. Let's see which team will win, but I'm pretty sure that the NBA Finals is not going to be a boring series, adjustments will be seen, and may the smartest team wins the Finals.

Curry or Tatum, one of them will probably be winning the Finals MVP already.

They are the favorites but there's no assurance that they will win as it already happened in the past, if you still remember when Iggy on the Finals MVP because of his great defensive job on Lebron, IIRC, it was Curry who was the favorite to win the Finals MVP from their team, but it didn't happen.

[Pamadar]

The Celtics are in the NBA finals after 12 years. Wonderful. Good Job Celtics and Good luck in the finals. Such a slow start to the season and outa no where they became number two seed, and easily had the hardest playoff schedule. All respects to them. I love all the players in both the Celtics and Warriors but I'm rooting for the Celtics because I want to see the two Jays get their ring.

Well, the crowd is with the Warriors but it's good to see that there are also Celtics fans. But just as said, it won't be that easy for the Celtics but still, the game hasn't started yet.
And most of us fans are liking to talk about the teams that we're in favor of and what we like to win. In the end of it, may the best team win and good luck to both.

People see the Celtics are a good team for their defense, while the Warriors are good on their defense. Let's see which team will win, but I'm pretty sure that the NBA Finals is not going to be a boring series, adjustments will be seen, and may the smartest team wins the Finals.

Curry or Tatum, one of them will probably be winning the Finals MVP already.

They are the favorites but there's no assurance that they will win as it already happened in the past, if you still remember when Iggy on the Finals MVP because of his great defensive job on Lebron, IIRC, it was Curry who was the favorite to win the Finals MVP from their team, but it didn't happen.

It was surprising that Iggy takes that award away from Steph even we all see how great Steph was from that series.

But It's Iggy who shines and really impacted the entire games. We don't know if what will happen this time as the series
not even stared, Boston will also try to bring everything here.

Tatum is also a good contender for that award. Who knows how they will challenge the Warriors, It's a matter of
well the entire squad will play and blend together.

[dwyane36]

The Celtics are in the NBA finals after 12 years. Wonderful. Good Job Celtics and Good luck in the finals. Such a slow start to the season and outa no where they became number two seed, and easily had the hardest playoff schedule. All respects to them. I love all the players in both the Celtics and Warriors but I'm rooting for the Celtics because I want to see the two Jays get their ring.

Good luck, but I don't think it will easily happen. It's their first time in the NBA Finals, so I will go with the team which has the best experience already. Celtics are good, but Warriors are a championship-caliber team, they will take the challenge and will always play like they usually do.

They move the ball and find the open shooters, easy strategy but very effective.

You're right that experience is a strong advantage for the Warriors in the upcoming final series. At the same time, the Celtics are ambitious and unpredictable because they have already managed to win such strong teams as the Bucks and the Heat in previous rounds. To be honest, I'm still not sure which of these two teams will win the final series, but I won't be surprised if the winner is determined only in game 7.

[TravelMug]

The Celtics are in the NBA finals after 12 years. Wonderful. Good Job Celtics and Good luck in the finals. Such a slow start to the season and outa no where they became number two seed, and easily had the hardest playoff schedule. All respects to them. I love all the players in both the Celtics and Warriors but I'm rooting for the Celtics because I want to see the two Jays get their ring.

Good luck, but I don't think it will easily happen. It's their first time in the NBA Finals, so I will go with the team which has the best experience already. Celtics are good, but Warriors are a championship-caliber team, they will take the challenge and will always play like they usually do.

They move the ball and find the open shooters, easy strategy but very effective.

You're right that experience is a strong advantage for the Warriors in the upcoming final series. At the same time, the Celtics are ambitious and unpredictable because they have already managed to win such strong teams as the Bucks and the Heat in previous rounds. To be honest, I'm still not sure which of these two teams will win the final series, but I won't be surprised if the winner is determined only in game 7.

As per the initial odds the Warriors are the favorite to win against the Celtics. But as you have said, it's going to be the first time for Boston so it might be hard for them to cope.What I like about Boston though is that they are a good defensive. team and likes to play in the road. So the first couple of games will be in Warriors homecourt so let's see if Boston will steal one game and then somewhat force a game 7 series.

[casperBGD]

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As per the initial odds the Warriors are the favorite to win against the Celtics.

they seemed better at the moment, and a bit fresher certainly
but I do not want to underestimate Celtics at all

it will all depend on first matches, if some team reach 3:1, it would probably mean the end for the series without turnaround
Thompson should be back into squad, and that could also mean more chances to Warriors

[Coin_trader]

it will all depend on first matches, if some team reach 3:1, it would probably mean the end for the series without turnaround
Thompson should be back into squad, and that could also mean more chances to Warriors

What do you mean about Thompson back on the squad? He is not injured and actually play an important role for Warriors during there match against Mavs whenever Curry is not playing well. Curry just manage to comeback since his teammates especially Thomson and Green are doing there job properly to cover Curry during his bad games. I'm sure the match against Boston will give them more challenge because, like Warriors, Boston has a lot of key players that have the potential to lead their team to victory.

This time I'm expecting game 7 on this NBA Finals or Sweep one way or another.

[danherbias07]

You're right that experience is a strong advantage for the Warriors in the upcoming final series. At the same time, the Celtics are ambitious and unpredictable because they have already managed to win such strong teams as the Bucks and the Heat in previous rounds. To be honest, I'm still not sure which of these two teams will win the final series, but I won't be surprised if the winner is determined only in game 7.

IMO, Game 7 may not happen. But that's just me.
Game 1 will tell a lot so we will just wait for the game to start. Matchups will be seen and we will see how far Tatum could go with Wiggins in front of him.
Those two guys that will be competing in both offensive and defensive end may be the key factor to dictate the phase of the game.
I just wish we won't see blowout games as that is not entertaining anymore. I still want it to be a close game, never giving up until the buzzer sounds.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

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As per the initial odds the Warriors are the favorite to win against the Celtics.

they seemed better at the moment, and a bit fresher certainly
but I do not want to underestimate Celtics at all

it will all depend on first matches, if some team reach 3:1, it would probably mean the end for the series without turnaround
Thompson should be back into squad, and that could also mean more chances to Warriors

Yes, I don't think that anyone is underestimating Celtics, it's that for those bettors, the Warriors are the better team. And I would say that the Warriors improvement as a defensive team is not yet appreciated because of the obvious firepower they have in Klay and Steph. But now they developed into a 2 way player, specially Steph, and then Wiggins also a lock in guy, most likely to guard Tatum. And then Looney and Green in the middle. Otto Porter though, another player that can score and play defense. But if I'm not mistaken, he might be on game to game basis. Payton was injured as we all know, one of the best defensive guard we have with his quick hands. I think this team is more complete as compare to the years when they dominated the league.

[Pamadar]

You're right that experience is a strong advantage for the Warriors in the upcoming final series. At the same time, the Celtics are ambitious and unpredictable because they have already managed to win such strong teams as the Bucks and the Heat in previous rounds. To be honest, I'm still not sure which of these two teams will win the final series, but I won't be surprised if the winner is determined only in game 7.

IMO, Game 7 may not happen. But that's just me.
Game 1 will tell a lot so we will just wait for the game to start. Matchups will be seen and we will see how far Tatum could go with Wiggins in front of him.
Those two guys that will be competing in both offensive and defensive end may be the key factor to dictate the phase of the game.
I just wish we won't see blowout games as that is not entertaining anymore. I still want it to be a close game, never giving up until the buzzer sounds.

It's interesting to watch out, Warriors are so good to twist the outcome of the game in the last quarter while Boston,

They are known to be a blowout team, losing a huge gap and allowing a snatch. Even the lead seems to be impossible to work
out, they have lots of important games that they lost in the last few minutes of the game,

history that already mark the fans and bettors. If there's no adjustment, we will see entertaining game from the Warriors for sure.
Looking to see competitions and not a blow out series.

[carlisle1]

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As per the initial odds the Warriors are the favorite to win against the Celtics.

they seemed better at the moment, and a bit fresher certainly
but I do not want to underestimate Celtics at all

it will all depend on first matches, if some team reach 3:1, it would probably mean the end for the series without turnaround
Thompson should be back into squad, and that could also mean more chances to Warriors

Yes, I don't think that anyone is underestimating Celtics, it's that for those bettors, the Warriors are the better team. And I would say that the Warriors improvement as a defensive team is not yet appreciated because of the obvious firepower they have in Klay and Steph. But now they developed into a 2 way player, specially Steph, and then Wiggins also a lock in guy, most likely to guard Tatum. And then Looney and Green in the middle. Otto Porter though, another player that can score and play defense. But if I'm not mistaken, he might be on game to game basis. Payton was injured as we all know, one of the best defensive guard we have with his quick hands. I think this team is more complete as compare to the years when they dominated the league.

The improvement that both Looney and Wiggins are also interesting and impacting in this upcoming NBA finals.

Both players are actively contributing, Wiggins is now a good stopper and a Looney who keeps moving inside and waiting

for trash to convert into a score, they both adjusted and makes their presence being count. The entire Warriors improve,

though they will continue to lean with their version of a big three Green, Thompson and Curry, but we all see how coach

Kerr rotates his roster and most of the time everyone blends as one.

[Hypnosis00]

~snip

As per the initial odds the Warriors are the favorite to win against the Celtics.

they seemed better at the moment, and a bit fresher certainly
but I do not want to underestimate Celtics at all

it will all depend on first matches, if some team reach 3:1, it would probably mean the end for the series without turnaround
Thompson should be back into squad, and that could also mean more chances to Warriors

Yes, I don't think that anyone is underestimating Celtics, it's that for those bettors, the Warriors are the better team. And I would say that the Warriors improvement as a defensive team is not yet appreciated because of the obvious firepower they have in Klay and Steph. But now they developed into a 2 way player, specially Steph, and then Wiggins also a lock in guy, most likely to guard Tatum. And then Looney and Green in the middle. Otto Porter though, another player that can score and play defense. But if I'm not mistaken, he might be on game to game basis. Payton was injured as we all know, one of the best defensive guard we have with his quick hands. I think this team is more complete as compare to the years when they dominated the league.

The improvement that both Looney and Wiggins are also interesting and impacting in this upcoming NBA finals.

Both players are actively contributing, Wiggins is now a good stopper and a Looney who keeps moving inside and waiting

for trash to convert into a score, they both adjusted and makes their presence being count. The entire Warriors improve,

though they will continue to lean with their version of a big three Green, Thompson and Curry, but we all see how coach

Kerr rotates his roster and most of the time everyone blends as one.

That was really impressive, everyone contributed when they are on the floor and I really like their chances against the Celtics since they are not limited as a team. They can play small and they can also use their big center, but they are more focused on the small ball rotation because they are effective with such a strategy.

Imagine 3 shooters on the floor playing together, how can the Celtics stop that?
They might be able to stop one but the two will keep shooting.

[Russlenat]

Yep, the team got no other choice as well but to try for that shot, who else is more capable to do that? It's just too bad for Jimmy Butler because he was the one who forced to make that shot and now it's him who can't move on with that because that cost them a fishing trip this summer. The whole roster cannot afford for an overtime because they were so tired already of transitioning, that situation was a do or die and his instincts were telling him to do that shot because it was wide open.

I used a swear word when he took the shot because I was not expecting it. He has the time to wait for his teammates (20 seconds remaining) but I guess all he wants is to win like what he said in the post-game interview. Win or nothing. With just a bit of an arc from that shot, it could've been a good one.
I don't blame him, I actually admired his confidence to do the final shot because we all know it will be a blame game if other players do it and it won't be good for their team's chemistry for next year. He'd rather take all the blame. What could he be thinking right now? The "what if's" of the game, maybe.

Same here, that move he made surely shocked me because it was too sudden and we know that there's still enough time as they could make a better shot than that. But yea, like as you said, he'd rather carry all the blame because he knows that his team mates couldn't sleep that night if they were the ones who made that mistake. Anyway, the good about their team is there's no blaming game and instead they cheered Butler up not to overthink it because he indeed tried his best.

[danherbias07]

It's interesting to watch out, Warriors are so good to twist the outcome of the game in the last quarter while Boston,

They are known to be a blowout team, losing a huge gap and allowing a snatch. Even the lead seems to be impossible to work
out, they have lots of important games that they lost in the last few minutes of the game,

history that already mark the fans and bettors. If there's no adjustment, we will see entertaining game from the Warriors for sure.
Looking to see competitions and not a blow out series.

I stop cheering for the team that I like when their lead goes to 15-20+. I don't know why. I just hate it ending like that even though I am a big fan of the team that is in front. We all want this series to be as satisfying as possible even if it ends with 4-1 or 4-2. Close game, 3-point lead, or buzzer-beater kind of games will be enough to make it more entertaining.

Same here, that move he made surely shocked me because it was too sudden and we know that there's still enough time as they could make a better shot than that. But yea, like as you said, he'd rather carry all the blame because he knows that his team mates couldn't sleep that night if they were the ones who made that mistake. Anyway, the good about their team is there's no blaming game and instead they cheered Butler up not to overthink it because he indeed tried his best.

That's right and what if it went in. They will be celebrating full of joy and be grateful to Jimmy that he took the last shot. Same as how grateful they are that he took it to avoid the blames.

[stadus]

2022 NBA Champion poll is up and running. Let's see what Bitcointalk think about this years final series.
Bookmakers show Golden State Warriors more likely to get the trophy. They are more experienced team and they were in this position plenty of times last decade. But Boston want to be in this place for years, now this is a great opportunity for them to show their skills. It will be a big test for Tatum. I'm especially happy for Al Horford, he can see final series in his career at 36. It'll be a really exciting finals and I don't expect it to finish before game six.

It's GSW handsdown but I'm with the underdogs to pull a miracle upset so I voted for them. I thought I would be the only one who would think that way but there are four others apparently hehe.

Tatum always had the talent and he has matured now. He also reminds me of how Curry and Thompson were when they first reached the Finals.

Boston is not consistently shooting well game to game. They have great defense but I think Curry and Thompson will have a field day on 3 pointers. Warriors win in 5 is where I'm at with this years Finals.

That is right but that is because mainly they are a defensive team but as we saw, they cannot even defeat easily the injured Heat when Butler was the only one doing the thing for his team. They already had that advantage but they still barely win especially on the last 3 games.

Now that they are up against the hot Warriors who have rested well enough, we will see how would they limit a team consists of offensive players. Well, this is a battle of Defensive team vs Offensive team. And yes, maybe the Warriors can even close the series in Game 5 but for me that's too soon, maybe in Game 6 but that is a road game for them so I think it's Game 7.

[el kaka22]

Looney is great, but Wiggins played the whole season great, and Poole is playing great as well. The "great" here is based on what is needed from them, they are playing much better than what is needed from them. Along with those three, they have Curry and Klay and Draymond as we all know, they have been together for a long time and played well and won rings together.

So, when you consider all of this, I highly doubt Celtics have anywhere near the talent level of Warriors and it should be a simple finals. I am not saying that it "will" be, we never know what happens during finals, but unless something unexpected happens, I can see even a sweep.

[Distraction]

There is not much time left for the final series to start. After one night, we are going to have a start to it. Warriors are going to have two home games consecutively first. I wonder if they will be able to turn this into an advantage for themselves. Warriors are going to be a very challenging opponent for Celtics. We all saw what Warriors did to Mavericks in the previous round. Maybe Celtics seem like much stronger than Mavericks but they had better still watch out for a big threat. However Celtics will rely on their strong defense too. This can help us watch a series that ends by even seven games.

[yahoo62278]

2022 NBA Champion poll is up and running. Let's see what Bitcointalk think about this years final series.
Bookmakers show Golden State Warriors more likely to get the trophy. They are more experienced team and they were in this position plenty of times last decade. But Boston want to be in this place for years, now this is a great opportunity for them to show their skills. It will be a big test for Tatum. I'm especially happy for Al Horford, he can see final series in his career at 36. It'll be a really exciting finals and I don't expect it to finish before game six.

It's GSW handsdown but I'm with the underdogs to pull a miracle upset so I voted for them. I thought I would be the only one who would think that way but there are four others apparently hehe.

Tatum always had the talent and he has matured now. He also reminds me of how Curry and Thompson were when they first reached the Finals.

Boston is not consistently shooting well game to game. They have great defense but I think Curry and Thompson will have a field day on 3 pointers. Warriors win in 5 is where I'm at with this years Finals.

That is right but that is because mainly they are a defensive team but as we saw, they cannot even defeat easily the injured Heat when Butler was the only one doing the thing for his team. They already had that advantage but they still barely win especially on the last 3 games.

Now that they are up against the hot Warriors who have rested well enough, we will see how would they limit a team consists of offensive players. Well, this is a battle of Defensive team vs Offensive team. And yes, maybe the Warriors can even close the series in Game 5 but for me that's too soon, maybe in Game 6 but that is a road game for them so I think it's Game 7.

With what I witnesses watching the Heat vs Celtics, There is no way in my mind that Boston even makes it a game vs the Warriors. Their only Chance is if Tatum and Marcus Smart play great offense and great defense every game. If those 2 leaders for the Celtics have a bad game, they will lose the game. They don't have a deep enough bench IMO.

[blockman]

Well, the crowd is with the Warriors but it's good to see that there are also Celtics fans. But just as said, it won't be that easy for the Celtics but still, the game hasn't started yet.
And most of us fans are liking to talk about the teams that we're in favor of and what we like to win. In the end of it, may the best team win and good luck to both.

People see the Celtics are a good team for their defense, while the Warriors are good on their defense. Let's see which team will win, but I'm pretty sure that the NBA Finals is not going to be a boring series, adjustments will be seen, and may the smartest team wins the Finals.

Curry or Tatum, one of them will probably be winning the Finals MVP already.

That's one thing for sure this final isn't boring. I have remembered the Celtics when my friends and I were watching them when they were once in the finals circa 2007-2008.
That's like one of my golden days of mine and I can't vividly remember that championship anymore. And now that they're back at it again, this is gonna be exciting and a new set of the roster and totally different from that one that I watched when they were in the finals. Although I'm not a hardcore fan of theirs, am just happy to see them back there since it's already one of an achievement for many players and teams.