Eastern Conference Finals (Heat vs Celtics)

[Distinctin]

For the East, we have to wait for the result of the Game 7 between the Bucks and Celtics, either team will advance, I think they'll be a good match up with the heat. I like the position of the Heat as they have a good rest, and they also take the home-court advantage.

But of course, as usual, let me hear your opinion, which team will win and who/what will be the key to the success of the winner?

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[dothebeats]

I'm leaning on a Bucks vs Heat Eastern finals. Holiday and Giannis seemed to have picked up their tempo right now. They are explosive on their past few matches against Celtics and can probably carry forward this momentum to a Bucks win. Heat vs Bucks would also be a more interesting matchup than a Heat vs Celtics one, if there'd be no injuries on either teams that is. Better to watch either teams on full power than with handicaps.

[Maslate]

I'm leaning on a Bucks vs Heat Eastern finals. Holiday and Giannis seemed to have picked up their tempo right now. They are explosive on their past few matches against Celtics and can probably carry forward this momentum to a Bucks win. Heat vs Bucks would also be a more interesting matchup than a Heat vs Celtics one, if there'd be no injuries on either teams that is. Better to watch either teams on full power than with handicaps.

Giannis remain consistent but Holiday does not have a good game in game 6. He shoots 7-17 and made 17 points in the game. Also, the Bucks bench does not have a great contribution to the team compared to what they did in game 5, so hopefully, they'll make the right adjustment in game 7 as it's not easy to win on the road.

[ultrloa]

I'm leaning on a Bucks vs Heat Eastern finals. Holiday and Giannis seemed to have picked up their tempo right now. They are explosive on their past few matches against Celtics and can probably carry forward this momentum to a Bucks win. Heat vs Bucks would also be a more interesting matchup than a Heat vs Celtics one, if there'd be no injuries on either teams that is. Better to watch either teams on full power than with handicaps.

Giannis remain consistent but Holiday does not have a good game in game 6. He shoots 7-17 and made 17 points in the game. Also, the Bucks bench does not have a great contribution to the team compared to what they did in game 5, so hopefully, they'll make the right adjustment in game 7 as it's not easy to win on the road.

Game 6 is not really good for them because almost all of them struggles and its hard for Giannis to sustain the team if his teammates didn't provide quality numbers to help him out to win the game. Also game 7 is really tough for them knowing how crazy active the celtics fans and for sure the audience will add up the pressure to the game and this is huge advantage for Celtics to take over this to advance on next round.

[danherbias07]

Miami Heat.
Balanced. They are one of the teams that doesn't need much effort to have a great defensive stance. Almost all of them are not a weakness even in a switch. I think that is why they are not using Duncan Robinson much. They are trying to prevent showing any hole that will make an opponent attack it more.
Butler is also getting better and better, this is the Butler we've seen going back and forth against Lebron in the bubble 2020.

[YOSHIE]

But of course, as usual, let me hear your opinion, which team will win and who/what will be the key to the success of the winner?

Today the Celtics, it seems serious to hunt for victory today proved the Celtics beat the Bucks (95-108), but the Bucks also did not want to give the Celtics a chance, even though the Bucks had to lose, but there is still one more meeting for the two of them, as you said it seems both teams are heating up.

Talking about the Miami Heat, on the field the Heat can also be considered the best team they score the most points in the NBA season, I also like the Heat team.

Of course, in the game there are wins and losses, this season's NBA champion, my hunch tends to be stronger for the Celtics, I believe in Jayson, Brown, marcus will give the Celtics their best this season, even though the Bucks have the title (defense).

[Joca97]

Miami Heat is in a good position now. Any of these teams will be tired when they come to play against the Heat. Heat have a couple of more days to rest so this will come handy for them to prepare and train some more tactics for any of the two teams that come their way

[goinmerry]

Regardless of who will win between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics, it will be a good match for the Miami Heat.

But I'm looking forward to the Bucks entering the Eastern Conference Finals.

Not that I'm a fan of them but if you guys remember, Milwaukee Bucks swept the Miami Heat in the last year's playoffs and I've won a decent amount betting on them. It will be a revenge mission for the Miami Heat against the Milwaukee Bucks if they meet up next series.

[Johnyz]

Miami will surely take the championship here, they are very dominant since the season started and right now, the momentum is on their side. Celtics on the other hand was able to tied the series and force a do or die game which gives them the good momentum, whoever wins on this Miami will be more ready for that, they have time to rest for now.

[goaldigger]

Miami will surely take the championship here, they are very dominant since the season started and right now, the momentum is on their side. Celtics on the other hand was able to tied the series and force a do or die game which gives them the good momentum, whoever wins on this Miami will be more ready for that, they have time to rest for now.

The game 6 was indeed a crucial game for Celtics and fortunately the result is in favor to them, Bucks should not lose their confidence here because this is their last chance to enter into ECF no more next game so its the best time now to go all out and focus on this game first. They are the defending champion and they should play like a champions, I’ll go for Bucks here and have a bet as well. Miami should be more ready this time and no time to take that rest, their next games will be a hard one.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

Miami will surely take the championship here, they are very dominant since the season started and right now, the momentum is on their side. Celtics on the other hand was able to tied the series and force a do or die game which gives them the good momentum, whoever wins on this Miami will be more ready for that, they have time to rest for now.

They are the number 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, so they are dominant although there is some close call before the end of the season wherein they are in a losing streak, but they regain their composure and now in the ECF.

I will also be rooting for them whoever they faces in the ECF. They have the complete package, but it will be a good matchup for the Celtics because they are almost equal, with stars and some defensive players. For sure this could be a low scoring series.

[Yogee]

It's hard to get a read on who will win game 7 between Celtics and Bucks but I prefer to see a Heat vs Celtics finals. I have no problem with Giannis but I think I've seen enough of him and his "hero ball".

I still think the Heat have the best or complete roster in the East but the Celtics are not that far behind.

[agustina2]

I still think the Heat have the best or complete roster in the East but the Celtics are not that far behind.

That was the impression on the Miami Heat last playoffs but ended up on a embarrassing 0-4 result and eliminated in the First Round.

I understand that last playoffs and current is different but I think Heat is overrated even they clinched the 1st spot in the Eastern Conference.

I'm not with the Boston Celtics though but I will favor Milwaukee Bucks to win and advance to Conference Finals.

[harizen]

Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are a pain in the ass for me regarding betting.

These teams are unpredictable and you can't just rely on home-court advantage. There are times that Bucks will explode, then Celtics will do the same, then they will have a close game, then the result can't be determined easily until the final buzzer sounds.

Even though I will put all my best in terms of analyzing both teams, it's difficult to predict who will win in their series to face the Miami Heat in the finals.

[Scripture]

Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are a pain in the ass for me regarding betting.

That's true, I really thought game 6 will be in favor to Bucks unfortunately it was not and I lose my bet.
This time, its hard again to place a bet because the defending champion is at risk on losing the chance to defend their title. Miami can still speculate their possible opponent so they can create good strategy, the ECF are more intense for me compare to WCF. 

[Yogee]

I still think the Heat have the best or complete roster in the East but the Celtics are not that far behind.

That was the impression on the Miami Heat last playoffs but ended up on a embarrassing 0-4 result and eliminated in the First Round.

The Heat were sixth in the standings last season so what gave you the impression that they were the most complete team that time? The Bucks were third.

I understand that last playoffs and current is different but I think Heat is overrated even they clinched the 1st spot in the Eastern Conference.

It usually takes a hater to say that a team that clinched no. 1 spot and advancing to the Finals as overrated. A neutral fan would at least pay respect to those achievements. I can even call them as overachieving team.

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the ECF are more intense for me compare to WCF. 

It appears that way. Maybe because the Warriors are coming off as a dominant team there while the Suns are being pushed.

[TravelMug]

Miami Heat.
Balanced. They are one of the teams that doesn't need much effort to have a great defensive stance. Almost all of them are not a weakness even in a switch. I think that is why they are not using Duncan Robinson much. They are trying to prevent showing any hole that will make an opponent attack it more.
Butler is also getting better and better, this is the Butler we've seen going back and forth against Lebron in the bubble 2020.

Right, and for those who are at lost as to why Duncan was used sparingly in this series, this is the main reason, and inserted Max Struss because he can play defense. Then they have Victor Oladipo who can explode anytime. And of course their franchise player in Jimmy Butler. Who really shows what a leader he is in their series against the 76ers. But as for the Bucks vs Celtics, just hard to predict this one.

[ralle14]

I'd also pick the Miami Heat since Bucks and Celtics are performing somewhat sloppy as they continue to drop games at home. It'll be an issue once they advance to the next round and face off a much tougher team like the Heat. The only worrying part on the side of the Heat is how they'll adjust once Lowry gets back to the lineup again since we saw the team struggle on the road when they fought the Sixers.

[Ararbermas]

For me the Heat and bucks will fight in the Eastern finals, because surely bucks will dominate the game 7 and there's no way giannis will let boston to win again, where in, there will be an adjustment for sure for the next game.

Yes i know it's quite skeptical to bet on the next match since its tied up but no doubts for the defending champion IMO. infact since game 1 to game 5 it's really obvious that bucks has big advantage, so i will go for bucks no matter what.

[SamboNZ]

I would go for Celtics vs Heat. Since Giannis tried to carry his whole team in game 6 but it wasnt enough to overcome the deficit. Bucks needs someone to shoulder the Burden but Middleton is out while Holiday played terrible.

Celtics been improving their defence every game.