2024 NBA Season

[carlisle1]

That should be the mentality indeed. Avoiding another loss and the added pressure of traveling to Boston for a Game 7 would be crucial for the Heat. It's important for them to stay focused and give it their all in Game 6. Jimmy Butler has often been the X-factor for the team, and if he performs at his usual level and Miami's 3-point shooting remains consistent, it could lead to an exciting and victorious game in Miami. Let's hope for a fantastic performance from the Heat, and perhaps we'll see balloons drop in celebration.

In fact, the Heat players made it worse for themselves by relaxing too early. However, the more interesting it will be for the fans because Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals will probably be one of the most intense games of this entire playoff run.
By the way, I think Butler isn't the only X-factor for the Heat. I'd also mention Gabe Vincent, who has performed surprisingly well in recent games, especially in game 3. But the problem for the Heat is that he is still questionable for tonight's game.

I don't think they've relax early though, it's that one of the two way player in Gabe Vincent was injured, so that rotation is not there for coach Spo and they have a hard time defending the Boston Celtics.

And it seems that the Celtics fight their rhythm already, as opposed to the first 3 games wherein Tatum has struggled as well, ( it goes as well with their series with the Sixers, but then again he caught fire in the last 2 games.)

However, I will still think that the Heat can take this win and move to the finals. So I'm backing them up in game 6.

Taking that risk, you'll get better odd for Heat's ML and we might see different opinions and views regarding to how game 6 will
end and who's going to win the game.

A game where both teams will need to bring their best shots as both have capabilities to win over another, it's a tough call for all the bettors and fans.

All will be depending on how they prepare for this game and how well they will execute the sets play for both defense and offense.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Hard to play in a pressure game but Heat should think that they are not ahead of the series but instead, consider the next game as a do-or-die game for them.

That should be the mentality indeed. Avoiding another loss and the added pressure of traveling to Boston for a Game 7 would be crucial for the Heat. It's important for them to stay focused and give it their all in Game 6. Jimmy Butler has often been the X-factor for the team, and if he performs at his usual level and Miami's 3-point shooting remains consistent, it could lead to an exciting and victorious game in Miami. Let's hope for a fantastic performance from the Heat, and perhaps we'll see balloons drop in celebration.

Yes, it all boils down on Jimmy's performance in this game, for the Miami Heat to clinch or go to Boston Garden to fight a game 7, but it's going to be very hard to do that.

So pressure for Jimmy right now, but we will see if he will responded by like having a 50 point performance to seal the win for them. For me it's a hard matchup for the Boston, so Butler might explode again in this game.

Bam as well for me will be the other player that needs to step up and if they don't want to lose this finals.

[FanEagle]

I do not think that this two losses meant as much as people think it did. First 2 games was at Celtics, heat won that, then 1 game at Miami, so only games Celtics won was 1 heat shocker, and one home win which was expected. So I assume that now that it is back to Miami, I assume Miami will get this win without trouble. I know that a lot of people are looking into this situation like it is going to be fun and Celtics may win this one and maybe they will do as well as they hope for, but that isn't going to happen.

I hope that it will be a decent one but I am not entirely sure about that. Lets see how tonight will go, if Miami wins then there is nothing to talk about it is on to the finals, but if Celtics win, then it is going to be a very tough game for Miami.

[freedomgo]

My opinion is they will go to Game 7 because the Boston Celtics have been playing really well the last two games.
They will most likely continue this winning streak tomorrow as well.

This is the very bad game for Miami heat cause we all know that once celitcs have the momentum then for sure they will end this in game 7 and if that will happen there's a chance that Boston celtics can make a huge comeback that post in history in NBA. Anyways Denver nuggets have a very long period of rest and practice that's why  for sure they will got the game 1 against Miami it Boston Celtics.

The longer it takes for the Eastern Conference to finish their series, the more chances they are giving for the Nuggets in the West because aside from having fresh feet, they have the advantage of watching how will their future enemy move and perform, and practice every gameplay they've got. As of now, we're not that sure who will surface in the Finals from the East but surely enough, the Nuggets are already ready for the upcoming series.

[Maslate]

Looking at the odds now, the Celtics is the slight favorite, 1.71 and Heat at 2.18.

Will it be a good bet for us if we stick on the Heat ML right now? Just like what they did on the first two games wherein they are the underdogs? Or Celtics really has the momentum going into the next game, regardless if it is a road game for them as you have said, they steal one game in Sixers home court.

It's the Boston Celtics against history that they have not overcome yet. A win by the Celtics in this game would give them a significant chance of winning Game 7 and becoming the first team to make such a comeback in history. In my opinion, despite winning two straight games, the chances of the Celtics winning are still low. Therefore, the Miami Heat should be the play here.

I agree, their chances are still the same compared the time when the series haven't started yet because the Boston Celtics are being favored to win by both the crowd and the bookies, and has been rated by ESPN to win the series with a 97% chance, which turned out to be funny by the way because the news outlet has underestimated the Miami Heat by giving them with only 3% chances. Now if the Celtics can force this game again, Game 7 will be on their home which gave them a good advantage and the franchise will again make a history by being the first team that to break the record after trailing a 0-3.

[xzone]

I think this streak has gone too long, it's time for the Miami Heat to win the game and end the streak. Boston Celtics have held up well, but Miami's playoff performance is very difficult to reach and I think Miami will beat their opponent in such a critical match.
It is not something we will see all the time for a series that could end in game 4 to extend like this. If Boston wins another game, they will play the last game highly motivated

[Japinat]

I think this streak has gone too long, it's time for the Miami Heat to win the game and end the streak. Boston Celtics have held up well, but Miami's playoff performance is very difficult to reach and I think Miami will beat their opponent in such a critical match.
It is not something we will see all the time for a series that could end in game 4 to extend like this. If Boston wins another game, they will play the last game highly motivated

This will be the only chance remaining for the Miami Heat to finish the whole series because if it will reach Game 7, the Boston Celtics will have it and will put the team on that map for making a history. But just like what you have said, the Celtics had their wins and at this stage, what they did was already unexpected after having that kind of deficit and I don't believe as well that the Heats didn't learned their lesson after being defeated for two straight games.

[wheelz1200]

I think this streak has gone too long, it's time for the Miami Heat to win the game and end the streak. Boston Celtics have held up well, but Miami's playoff performance is very difficult to reach and I think Miami will beat their opponent in such a critical match.
It is not something we will see all the time for a series that could end in game 4 to extend like this. If Boston wins another game, they will play the last game highly motivated

This will be the only chance remaining for the Miami Heat to finish the whole series because if it will reach Game 7, the Boston Celtics will have it and will put the team on that map for making a history. But just like what you have said, the Celtics had their wins and at this stage, what they did was already unexpected after having that kind of deficit and I don't believe as well that the Heats didn't learned their lesson after being defeated for two straight games.

Nothing is a guarantee but I agree this is Miami's game 7.  If they go back to the garden that might be too much pressure to overcome.  Honestly at this point Boston has no pressure on them, as wierd as it sounds because if they lost this series at this point people would have already expected it.  Anyone down 3-0 is playing with house money.  I need to see a game 7 in Boston so I'm rooting for the Celtics tonight.

[mirakal]

Hard to play in a pressure game but Heat should think that they are not ahead of the series but instead, consider the next game as a do-or-die game for them.

That should be the mentality indeed. Avoiding another loss and the added pressure of traveling to Boston for a Game 7 would be crucial for the Heat. It's important for them to stay focused and give it their all in Game 6. Jimmy Butler has often been the X-factor for the team, and if he performs at his usual level and Miami's 3-point shooting remains consistent, it could lead to an exciting and victorious game in Miami. Let's hope for a fantastic performance from the Heat, and perhaps we'll see balloons drop in celebration.

Yes, it all boils down on Jimmy's performance in this game, for the Miami Heat to clinch or go to Boston Garden to fight a game 7, but it's going to be very hard to do that.

So pressure for Jimmy right now, but we will see if he will responded by like having a 50 point performance to seal the win for them. For me it's a hard matchup for the Boston, so Butler might explode again in this game.

Bam as well for me will be the other player that needs to step up and if they don't want to lose this finals.

It will be over for the Miami Heat if they will wait until Game 7 will happen because that game will be played in Celtics house, which mean that the home team will have the much-needed advantage and I know that the Heat doesn't want that, so they better play wisely later because the Celtics have already proved in front of their face that they can control and dominate the game if the Heat will lose their rhythm. So, it's gotta be fine as wine or else the Boston will take it towards their house.

[wheelz1200]

Hard to play in a pressure game but Heat should think that they are not ahead of the series but instead, consider the next game as a do-or-die game for them.

That should be the mentality indeed. Avoiding another loss and the added pressure of traveling to Boston for a Game 7 would be crucial for the Heat. It's important for them to stay focused and give it their all in Game 6. Jimmy Butler has often been the X-factor for the team, and if he performs at his usual level and Miami's 3-point shooting remains consistent, it could lead to an exciting and victorious game in Miami. Let's hope for a fantastic performance from the Heat, and perhaps we'll see balloons drop in celebration.

Yes, it all boils down on Jimmy's performance in this game, for the Miami Heat to clinch or go to Boston Garden to fight a game 7, but it's going to be very hard to do that.

So pressure for Jimmy right now, but we will see if he will responded by like having a 50 point performance to seal the win for them. For me it's a hard matchup for the Boston, so Butler might explode again in this game.

Bam as well for me will be the other player that needs to step up and if they don't want to lose this finals.

It will be over for the Miami Heat if they will wait until Game 7 will happen because that game will be played in Celtics house, which mean that the home team will have the much-needed advantage and I know that the Heat doesn't want that, so they better play wisely later because the Celtics have already proved in front of their face that they can control and dominate the game if the Heat will lose their rhythm. So, it's gotta be fine as wine or else the Boston will take it towards their house.

As a knick fan I'm partial here.  Root for Miami who knocked them out or Boston which as a ny fan I can't stand.  So I'm rooting for Boston tonight so I can see a tense game 7 amd then even though I think Boston would win a game 7 in theor house will be rooting for Miami.  Either way tonight's game is gonna be unreal.  Love playoff basketball.

[inthelongrun]

I do not think that this two losses meant as much as people think it did. First 2 games was at Celtics, heat won that, then 1 game at Miami, so only games Celtics won was 1 heat shocker, and one home win which was expected. So I assume that now that it is back to Miami, I assume Miami will get this win without trouble. I know that a lot of people are looking into this situation like it is going to be fun and Celtics may win this one and maybe they will do as well as they hope for, but that isn't going to happen.

I hope that it will be a decent one but I am not entirely sure about that. Lets see how tonight will go, if Miami wins then there is nothing to talk about it is on to the finals, but if Celtics win, then it is going to be a very tough game for Miami.

We will see. It could be that Miami Heat played regularly their remaining games after making a surprising 3-0 lead. Miami Heat on paper cannot beat the Boston Celtics. They need to play 101% to beat the league's favorite.

Gabe Vincent has to play in game 6. He is 1 of Miami's contributor and his absence in game 5 hurt their chances of winning. This game might be the last chance of Miami to reach the finals once again. They should go all in this time and never give the Celtics another chance, especially when the last deciding game is at Boston. Besides, there is no team that was able to recover from a 0-3 deficit. It would be a shame to Miami, coach Spo and Butler to be the only team that allowed it. It will touch their pride although on paper their team really has exceeded expectations already as the odds never thought they will be here in the eastern finals.

[rdbase]

Looking to put a bet on the Celtics with under 208.5pts for a combo so to make it even juicier then usual @3.25x odds.
Because you know once they had that momentum swing in their last two matches, it was game-on again!
They just might be able to pull off the impossible that had never happened in the NBA before.
That is a team coming up from being down 3-0 to win a series.
Was looking at the odds for a straight outright winners market for being champions and they are very nice @3.80x odds.
While Heat are @6.50x and lastely the favorites Nuggets @1.55x odds.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/basketball/usa/nba/nba-22-23-62ac6885c31c130de3a09bd9

[livingfree]

It will be over for the Miami Heat if they will wait until Game 7 will happen because that game will be played in Celtics house, which mean that the home team will have the much-needed advantage and I know that the Heat doesn't want that, so they better play wisely later because the Celtics have already proved in front of their face that they can control and dominate the game if the Heat will lose their rhythm. So, it's gotta be fine as wine or else the Boston will take it towards their house.

I hope that they won't allow it to reach game 7 but it will be a different story that's untold if it reaches there. On this matter, it's still 50/50 for them even the game is just game 6 later on.

Game 7 is more with Celtics and that home court advantage will be a big factor but they've beaten the Celtics twice on their home court though.

While on this game 6, hopefully that the Heat will make it as an advantage and they'll go all out of it. I'm not a Heat fan but I just like them to win and beat that statistics shown to them that they're only 3% reaching the finals.

[Jating]

End of first half, Boston lead 57-53. It used to be a 11 point lead early when Tatum went hot with his signature offense in the first and second quarter. But the Heat comes back with their own run in the second quarter to close the game.

There were anxious moments wherein Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo fell on the floor trying to tip in the ball and Bam fell on Jimmy's knee. However, they both got up. Jimmy though needs to assert himself and score in the next 24 minutes so that they can close the series already.

[yahoo62278]

The Heat better start driving to the hoop more and looking for some fouls. They're going to need players in foul trouble late so they can get some easy baskets. Ban and Butler have under 10 points each which is extremely disappointing. Almost the end of the 3rd qtr and Heat down 10.

[Coin_trader]

The Heat better start driving to the hoop more and looking for some fouls. They're going to need players in foul trouble late so they can get some easy baskets. Ban and Butler have under 10 points each which is extremely disappointing. Almost the end of the 3rd qtr and Heat down 10.

Boston is so good on defending the basket. Watch carefully how they form a defense once Jimmy or Adebayo driving in. They have 3 man surging in to the person who will drive since they knew how awful the 3points shot of Miami.

Mediocre Bam is also making a lot of error and zero contribution at all. Boston already knew how to handle Bam and Butler on this series which is the main offense of Heat. Even Tatum is not scoring, Other player like Smart, Brown and White step up with a great accuracy while Heat other player like Vincent and Struss are not making anything to contribute. Boston will definitely reverse sweep them if Bam and Jimmy  keeps playing like this. They really need to get a contact.

[EFS]

Game 7 baby!

This has been one of the most entertaining series of all time. Worth all sleepless nights.

[rhomelmabini]

Wow what a game winning shot by White to force it on home for a game 7, there's a chance now to record a history if they won it. What a run by Miami too to cut it and make a lead in the final quarter, that was really awesome and this is really an exciting game 6. I think it will be more intense in this coming game 7.

[danherbias07]

Teary-eyed Derrick White after the game-winning tip-in to give the Boston Celtics a chance to make history in Boston.


That was some game. I really thought Jimmy Butler would not step up his game but I am wrong, he did step up in the 4th quarter and even had the chance to win the game by a 3 point play fouled by Horford, he shot all three giving the Miami Heat the lead.
Max Struss forgot to defend back the inbounder and that left White alone deep in the rim to make the tip-in without anyone contesting it.
It left his hand at the exact time before it expires, so the basket is good. I love this Game 6 more.
Game 7, in Boston, will Jimmy and Bam step up early, or will it be the same scenario? We will see.

Game 7 baby!

This has been one of the most entertaining series of all time. Worth all sleepless nights.

So true! Very entertaining game today.

[Dave1]

Wow what a game winning shot by White to force it on home for a game 7, there's a chance now to record a history if they won it. What a run by Miami too to cut it and make a lead in the final quarter, that was really awesome and this is really an exciting game 6. I think it will be more intense in this coming game 7.

Crazy ending indeed, I thought that the Heat has this in the bag as they come back from a huge deficit in the last 3 minutes as Jimmy Butler takes over the game and then hit those crucial free throws to give them a 1 point lead with .3 ticks left.

But the unforseen happen, Derrick White becomes the hero, with that tip in after Smart missed a 3 point shot.

So they are going back to Boston, and the chances of Heat blowing up 3-0 lead and winning the series is getting slimmer.