2024 NBA Season

[Velvet78]

Miami Heat are the most surprising team at this point and they continue to surprise us. They made an incredible start against Celtics by getting 3-0 ahead in the series quickly. However Celtics finally started to stand their ground and fight back against them. Now the series is 3-2. However the next game is in Miami so maybe this might be the point where Celtics also say goodbye to the playoffs.

Butler has been performing incredibly so far and he must have the biggest contribution in his team's reaching this round in the playoffs. The regular season didn't even end well for this team but here we are now.

[blockman]

Miami Heat are the most surprising team at this point and they continue to surprise us. They made an incredible start against Celtics by getting 3-0 ahead in the series quickly. However Celtics finally started to stand their ground and fight back against them.

And we might even get another surprise and this game could lead up to the 7th, who knows? They've preserved some good players for the next match and that's why probably they'll be ending it by the 6th. But again, we didn't even expect that the Celtics will win 2 more games from 0-3 deficit.

However the next game is in Miami so maybe this might be the point where Celtics also say goodbye to the playoffs.

Just 1 more win for the Heat and this will end while for the Celtics, they're just 2 more wins away and if that happens then that's gonna be one of the greatest NBA history comebacks.

[MK-74]

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.

[danherbias07]

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.

That's true, they are playing far from what they showed in the first three games but adjustments will happen and this time the Miami Heat will have the support of their home crowd which I bet will add more energy for them to finish the series. I am with the Miami Heat on this one, all they need is that better defense that they showcased before which I think is lacking in their last 2 previous games. It's not that hard, lots of openings that are being taken advantage of by the Boston Celtics.
Coach Spo must still have something up his sleeve, and he should use Highsmith in exchange for Max Struss if ever Gabe Vincent will be able to play. Struss is on and off and I think Duncan Robinson had been contributing more than him.

My prediction is the Miami Heat will end this at home in a close game.

[Shamm]

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.

[Yaunfitda]

Honestly, I also don't believe the Celtics will be able to win this series. However, if the Heat players perform as poorly in the next games as they performed in the last two games, the Celtics will definitely have a chance to win this series. It's worth noting that the Celtics literally had a 0% chance of winning the series a few days ago, but now they have a 16% chance of winning it. So anything is possible.

Nobody believed Boston when the series was 3-0, not just you, but Boston won the last 2 games very strong and remembered they are being the real favorites of the series. Game 6 will be very important. If Boston wins this away game, they can pass the finals in Game 7 at home. Teams that have scored 3-0 150 times in history have won, while the teams behind have never won. But there is a first time for everything. Perhaps Boston will break this series and become the first team in history to return from 3-0. Of course, for this, they must win the 6th game first, it will be a very difficult match. We can say that the mental advantage has passed to Boston. Not only Tatum and Brown, but also Derrick White and Al Horford make incredible contributions.

It would be recorded in the history books as the two teams that will play the Finals have break a history before reaching it then. The momentum was on the Boston now and they have to keep that phase but on the other hand I think Coach Spoelstra should break his approach as well during that 3 consecutive won of his team. I think decreasing the minutes of Butler wasn't the best of it and Vincent should play the next game as it's the most crucial game for them if they want to be on the finals.

Yes, it seems to be that the momentum has shift to Boston on the strength of their two wins in the road and at home. But still not done yet, Miami still leads the series and they are going to play at their home court next.

Still the pressure on the back of Celtics to win this and definitely it will be a hard fought game 6.

While the Nuggets are resting anad most likely coach Malone and this team are coming up with a strategy whichever team they are going to face in he finals.

Game 6 will surely be intense and I think it's not only the Celtics being pressured here considering that if they win a game 7 will be on the Celtics home court. Celtics won the game 6 and 7 against Philadelphia and they're a better team in terms of stats afaik and I think it's not impossible if the Celtics do the same right here right now. The Nuggets are being favored, they have lot of days for preparation and they will witness how to counter both of these teams in ECF.

Yes, chances of Celtics goes up with that big win against the Heat in their homecourt and they could have solved the riddle of the Heat's defense? So the ball is on the Heat and Jimmy Butler, they don't what to be on the bad side of the history, leading 3-0 and the lost 4 games, that's going to sting with the Heat franchise.

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.

[Ziskinberg]

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.

[Pamadar]

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.

That's true, they are playing far from what they showed in the first three games but adjustments will happen and this time the Miami Heat will have the support of their home crowd which I bet will add more energy for them to finish the series. I am with the Miami Heat on this one, all they need is that better defense that they showcased before which I think is lacking in their last 2 previous games. It's not that hard, lots of openings that are being taken advantage of by the Boston Celtics.
Coach Spo must still have something up his sleeve, and he should use Highsmith in exchange for Max Struss if ever Gabe Vincent will be able to play. Struss is on and off and I think Duncan Robinson had been contributing more than him.

My prediction is the Miami Heat will end this at home in a close game.

They need to find ways to stop those open shots. Rotates on the defensive are very important to win this game.

With the way Tatum is moving, he's really creating space to get that double team and throw the ball out with a good open man
so better to adjust and not to allow the double just focus on the rotation.

I think coach Spo will highlight that and will try to fill that defense and work more to counter Boston, playing at home
will boost them up. I also believe that they will try everything not to allow Boston to snatch this series from them.

[Botnake]

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.

That's true, they are playing far from what they showed in the first three games but adjustments will happen and this time the Miami Heat will have the support of their home crowd which I bet will add more energy for them to finish the series. I am with the Miami Heat on this one, all they need is that better defense that they showcased before which I think is lacking in their last 2 previous games. It's not that hard, lots of openings that are being taken advantage of by the Boston Celtics.
Coach Spo must still have something up his sleeve, and he should use Highsmith in exchange for Max Struss if ever Gabe Vincent will be able to play. Struss is on and off and I think Duncan Robinson had been contributing more than him.

My prediction is the Miami Heat will end this at home in a close game.

They need to find ways to stop those open shots. Rotates on the defensive are very important to win this game.

With the way Tatum is moving, he's really creating space to get that double team and throw the ball out with a good open man
so better to adjust and not to allow the double just focus on the rotation.

I think coach Spo will highlight that and will try to fill that defense and work more to counter Boston, playing at home
will boost them up. I also believe that they will try everything not to allow Boston to snatch this series from them.

What the Heat need to do is limit Tatum because if he struggles in the game, it affects the entire Celtics team. We acknowledge that Tatum is a great player, but the Heat's defense is capable of slowing him down. With two straight losses, the Heat must make significant adjustments in order to secure a win, and we should witness that in Game 6.

Allowing the Celtics to win the next game would certainly turn the tide against the Heat.

[harizen]

Allowing the Celtics to win the next game would certainly turn the tide against the Heat.

Actually, allowing the Boston Celtics to win the last game already shifted the pressure for the Miami Heat and I also previously pointed out that before. The Heat have no choice but to aggressively push on settling the deal with the Celtics in the next game.  Allowing again the Celtics to have another win, the momentum will now surely focus on the Celtics in the deciding game if ever, the Game 7.

I'm sure Miami Heat already knows what to do but it seems the right execution is a bit of a concern. It's now tough to play for them knowing there should be no room again for any mistake. I recognized Heat's impressive rally from play-in to Conference Finals but they should win no matter what next game and shouldn't allow Celtics to return to their beloved homecourt next game.

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.

[Distinctin]

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.

[blockman]

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.

They are really in that situation. There's no choice for them but to think that game 6 is the most crucial part of this series to 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.

Beating the Celtics should be done on this game 6 because if not, well that's a sad game 7 for them, potentially. And that's when the Celtics are going to celebrate and that's a big boost for their morale after that 0-3 deficit.

[tusandii]

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.

Beating the Celtics should be done on this game 6 because if not, well that's a sad game 7 for them, potentially. And that's when the Celtics are going to celebrate and that's a big boost for their morale after that 0-3 deficit.

I actually don't expect Miami to beat the Boston Celtics in game 6 because I have high hopes for the Boston Celtics to get further wins in games 6 and 7 to get a good series.
Maybe some people will support Miami to win, but if you look at matches 4 and 5, Boston can beat Miami again in games 6 and 7.
After all I bet a bit on the Celtics.

[blockman]

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.

Beating the Celtics should be done on this game 6 because if not, well that's a sad game 7 for them, potentially. And that's when the Celtics are going to celebrate and that's a big boost for their morale after that 0-3 deficit.

I actually don't expect Miami to beat the Boston Celtics in game 6 because I have high hopes for the Boston Celtics to get further wins in games 6 and 7 to get a good series.

Well see it tonight, it's just several hours away and we'll see if who's going to make it on game 6.

Maybe some people will support Miami to win, but if you look at matches 4 and 5, Boston can beat Miami again in games 6 and 7.
After all I bet a bit on the Celtics.

As you can see, many people like Heat to win and they've got the support of the crowd thanks to ESPN's analytics that have proven them wrong at the beginning. But now, that stat is increasing close to its prediction every time the Heat lose.
Good luck with your bet man.

[OgNasty]

With Boston taking two in a row it feels like the pressure has now shifted to the Heat. They do not want to play in a game seven against a team that just beat them three times in a row. This will probably be the hardest fought game of the series for both teams. Usually that means one team resorts to taking bad shots when they get behind and then a blowout. I’m just glad we get more basketball after a day off.

[jakelyson]

They may have exposed it in Game 4 but we are not sure if they can be consistent enough to preserve that kind of defense. I am not sure the Boston Celtics can win in the same manner as that because Miami Heat will also adjust and I doubt Coach Spoelstra will just let it happen again. From watching the tape they will already see the mistakes they have done and I am sure he will prepare something to avoid the same result.

Game 3 it was Gabe Vincent who dominated the offense. Butler was just 16/8/6 which means he can also be a facilitator while his teammates are stepping up their game. The difference though is Duncan Robinson who played 20+ minutes in Games 2 and 3 and scored double digits but in their last game, he only scored two. Player rotation will be a key factor for Coach Spo to achieve a win again and end this series in Boston.

For game 6 I think the Miami Heat will likely have an answer to the adjustment that the Celtics made, but if they can not make any adjustment they will likely move on to game 7 and which will be a very crucial thing and that will be the Boston Celtics have made history in taking the 3 - 0 comeback,

Now In Gabe Vincent's return I really don't see him at his 100% yet for that game he will have a very difficult return for sure but maybe at game 7 Gabe Vincent will have a slight recovery in that game helping Jimmy Butler take the win and advance to the finals,

There's no team in the NBA that win 0-3 deficit. I don't know where's the thing that exposed their defense but if they do I think they will adjust that onto the next game, there should always be a lesson to be taken. Might be just a rough night for Heat but I'd say that game 4 from the Celtics is a great game they have in this ECF and if they'll be consistent then they might have a chance.

Oh! isn't there one? well, I may be thinking of something else, if you look at the game 1 to 3 those 3 winnings for the Miami Heat their defense structure and pattern you can see the 2 to 3-man defense where they will always go for a double on whoever is holding the ball, but the Celtics have adjusted to this defense by not driving the ball to the paint and will always shoot a 3 point shot or a mid-range shot, as the saying goes the ball is always faster,

What the Heat need to do is limit Tatum because if he struggles in the game, it affects the entire Celtics team. We acknowledge that Tatum is a great player, but the Heat's defense is capable of slowing him down. With two straight losses, the Heat must make significant adjustments in order to secure a win, and we should witness that in Game 6.

Allowing the Celtics to win the next game would certainly turn the tide against the Heat.

If game 6 Miami Heat have failed to make win then the pressure will be too much for them, the defense of the Miami Heat really needs to change because it is not really working anymore now there are certain Issues with the Heat and there are certain issues with the Celtics aswell if they can manage to pull those up then that will be the team that will likely win,

[LogitechMouse]

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.

The Celtics are slowly gaining momentum, and now it seems like they have the momentum already coming into Game 6 even though they are down 2 games to 3.
On the other hand, Butler and the whole Heat team are still confident that they can close out the series on their home. Well, the Heat are undefeated in their home until that Game 4 loss, so we can say that they have a good home record this post season, but anything can happen still.

Right now, there are some few analysts who are saying that the Celtics might become the first team to overcome a 0-3 deficit to win the series. TBH, if you're a Celtic fan, and you've watched how dominating they are in their last 2 wins, you'll believe that the Celtics can do it. Like you said, it's them against the history, and if they overcome it, for sure this will be written in the books, and it will never be forgotten that's for sure.

We will be seeing Game 6 a few hours from now. As much as I believe that the Celtics have the momentum now, I think that Heat can close out this on their home. What the Heat needs to do is to defend the three-point area because that's the key for the Celtics to win. If the Celtics are shooting 40% or more in three-point area, they are 38-2. Coach Spo needs to do something about it.

[Jating]

With Boston taking two in a row it feels like the pressure has now shifted to the Heat. They do not want to play in a game seven against a team that just beat them three times in a row. This will probably be the hardest fought game of the series for both teams. Usually that means one team resorts to taking bad shots when they get behind and then a blowout. I’m just glad we get more basketball after a day off.

And they will be away from their home, against a hostile Boston Garden crowd, it's so noisy that you can't hear the whistle of the referee. So pressure for them and I would also say that it's a do or die game for them, they need to close out the Celtics and not give them another chance.

Even if this is on the home court of Miami, pressure is still on them. They've reach this far with Jimmy Butler leading them, it will be just sorry to see if they fall short after leading a 3-0 and not reach the finals.

[dwyane36]

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.

[btc_angela]

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.