Eastern Conference Finals (Heat vs Celtics)

[jostorres]

The Heat - Celtics series is coming to an end soon. Celtics are in the lead by 3-2 for now. Their high effort in the last two games of the series was worth appreciating very much I think. But I expect Heat to win the third game actually. It is just like a sixth sense or something like that for me.    But when it comes to the probable winner of the series, I'll continue with Celtics. I like the way they compete more than Heat's. I will just expect them to defend Heat strongly in the seventh game and win 4-3 at the end.

I hope the Celtics will continue to play hard, they need to keep their composure as closing a series is not easy. Their advantage is they are at their home court, the fans are supporting them as they like to celebrate the success of the Celtics if they will beat the Heat tomorrow.

The hype is gone for the Heat now, though I would say they are a good team, they have not made the right adjustment in the series resulting in a blowout loss in game 5.

They have to keep playing hard, that is all they could do, that's their system. They play a very hardcore defense, and in this day and age, if you are playing amazing perimeter defense, then you are blocking most teams to score as easily as they want, Heat is a marvelous three point shooting team and since Celtics could stop them from there, a lot of the workload comes to Bam, let's see if Celtics could go on and win this, or will Heat push it to 7 game series.

This also works well for Warriors, if Heat wins, it will take a while longer before they play their next game, hence they will have a lot of time to rest and play in the finals.

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[goinmerry]

Haven't even checked to see if hero is playing tonight but if he can get out there, he helps spreads the floor otherwise Boston can pack it in the paint.  Enjoy the game go heat!

Tyler Herro is out. But even if he will play, there are no changes. It's difficult to think he will be at 100% healthy status if he can make it tonight. It will affect his overall performance. Miami Heat shows already their capability in those 5 games. I'm pretty sure that the series will be over and no more Game 7 will happen. I'm just biased because I have an ongoing bet on the Celtics to win the series even though I'm not a fan of them lol.

Once the Celtics managed to get a lead for over 10+, that's the start of frustration for the Heat and they are done now.

[agustina2]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.

[Dave1]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.

It's pretty intense game so far though, the Heat had a good start and then the Celtics has to claw back in the 4th quarter.

They are currently tied at 99 with 2 minutes to go, this game could go either way so let's see who will earn the right to face the Warriors in the finals.

Edit: Heat now leads 99-104, 1:25 minutes to go.

[Beparanf]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.

It's pretty intense game so far though, the Heat had a good start and then the Celtics has to claw back in the 4th quarter.

They are currently tied at 99 with 2 minutes to go, this game could go either way so let's see who will earn the right to face the Warriors in the finals.

Edit: Heat now leads 99-104, 1:25 minutes to go.

Heat already got the game 6 and they are now forced to do the game 7 round. A healthy Jimmy Butler is too much for the Boston to handle plus the help of effective Lowry and Tucker. The game was so intense and I'm surprised that Boston keeps losing in there own home court even with there match against Bucks. Game 7 will be do or die so I expect a very close fight in there next game. Celtics is really exhausted in case they won the series because they already have a back 2 back game 7 match before the finals. 

[Japinat]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.

It's pretty intense game so far though, the Heat had a good start and then the Celtics has to claw back in the 4th quarter.

They are currently tied at 99 with 2 minutes to go, this game could go either way so let's see who will earn the right to face the Warriors in the finals.

Edit: Heat now leads 99-104, 1:25 minutes to go.

Heat already got the game 6 and they are now forced to do the game 7 round. A healthy Jimmy Butler is too much for the Boston to handle plus the help of effective Lowry and Tucker. The game was so intense and I'm surprised that Boston keeps losing in there own home court even with there match against Bucks. Game 7 will be do or die so I expect a very close fight in there next game. Celtics is really exhausted in case they won the series because they already have a back 2 back game 7 match before the finals. 

Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.

Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.

[Beparanf]

Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.

Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.

Hunger to win is negligible if the player already feels the fatigue and injury during the finals match. We already witness a good example of this when GSW defeated by Raptors on the NBA finals where GSW stars 1 by 1 and become injured there NBA matches which results to lose the championship. They are still human so anything can happen to there health if they are consistently subjected to heavy physical games.

The Celtics will obviously still be the favourite because they defeated Milwaukee which is the defending champion. I doubt that they will still be the favorite in the Finals match. But I do preferred Celtics to win the ECF so that they have the momentum run and beat the GSW in the finals.

[Maslate]

Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.

Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.

Hunger to win is negligible if the player already feels the fatigue and injury during the finals match. We already witness a good example of this when GSW defeated by Raptors on the NBA finals where GSW stars 1 by 1 and become injured there NBA matches which results to lose the championship. They are still human so anything can happen to there health if they are consistently subjected to heavy physical games.

The Celtics will obviously still be the favourite because they defeated Milwaukee which is the defending champion. I doubt that they will still be the favorite in the Finals match. But I do preferred Celtics to win the ECF so that they have the momentum run and beat the GSW in the finals.

I think that's a different scenario because we all know that the Warriors that time prior to the injury were the heavy favorite to win in the NBA Finals. First they lose Durant, 2nd they lose Thompson, so you can't expect a team to win anymore. In the coming NBA Finals, let's just hope that both teams are healthy so we will see a great NBA Finals series.

[dothebeats]

Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.

Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.

Hunger to win isn't enough to really win championships IMO. If your players are tired and haven't rested enough and you let them play in a highly stressful environment, there'll be limits on the duration of their peak performance and then they'll just fall off on the later quarters of the game. For sure all of the contenders that plays on NBA is always hungry for that championship ring, but not everyone who has that hunger and drive has the ability to convert it into a win.

[Yaunfitda]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Seems not a good match to me even though Miami will win in this series. Golden State Warriors is already an automatic winner for me in the NBA Finals. Never seen any reason why the Warriors should struggle at the ECF Champion.

It's pretty intense game so far though, the Heat had a good start and then the Celtics has to claw back in the 4th quarter.

They are currently tied at 99 with 2 minutes to go, this game could go either way so let's see who will earn the right to face the Warriors in the finals.

Edit: Heat now leads 99-104, 1:25 minutes to go.

Heat already got the game 6 and they are now forced to do the game 7 round. A healthy Jimmy Butler is too much for the Boston to handle plus the help of effective Lowry and Tucker. The game was so intense and I'm surprised that Boston keeps losing in there own home court even with there match against Bucks. Game 7 will be do or die so I expect a very close fight in there next game. Celtics is really exhausted in case they won the series because they already have a back 2 back game 7 match before the finals. 

Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.

Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.

I agree, I don't think that the Celtics is exhausted in this game, it's that the Heat has more heart to win and wanted to force a game 7 at their homecourt. I'm just shocked though to see that they are still the favorite despite their bad performance. Jimmy Butler is back and so is Kyle Lowry, and they are good at shooting in their homecourt, I expect Struss and Caleb Martin or even if Robinson will allowed to play, they are going to shoot more 3 point in game 7.

[Japinat]

Exhausted? I don't believe in that, if they will be in the NBA Finals, they won't feel that because they are hungrier to win than feeling the tiredness. Celtics is going to avenge their loss in game 7, and the bookies believe in that, reason why they are still the favorite now with -2.5 currently.

Heat ML looks so easy for majority of the bettor, but it's not gonna be easy.

Hunger to win isn't enough to really win championships IMO. If your players are tired and haven't rested enough and you let them play in a highly stressful environment, there'll be limits on the duration of their peak performance and then they'll just fall off on the later quarters of the game. For sure all of the contenders that plays on NBA is always hungry for that championship ring, but not everyone who has that hunger and drive has the ability to convert it into a win.

They are professionals, I'm pretty sure they know how to manage themselves. Yes, Warriors are now resting because the series is over, but that doesn't mean tha they will easily beat the winner of Celtics/Heat series. I still think that the better team will win and personally I think Warriors are the better team but I would  not underestimate the heat or Celtics.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

And this is what I'm talking about, the Heat coming back in game 6 and now forcing a decider at FTX arena wherein they have the home court. And it's the other way around this time, the Heat shooting very good at Boston Garden, and although the Celtics was able to take a lead in the 4th quarter, Jimmy drive for a lay up and a FT and then Lowry shooting a 3 point shot to make a separation. And then they play good defense, steal the ball or allow the penetrators to pass the ball outside in which the Celtics can't convert.

[goaldigger]

And this is what I'm talking about, the Heat coming back in game 6 and now forcing a decider at FTX arena wherein they have the home court. And it's the other way around this time, the Heat shooting very good at Boston Garden, and although the Celtics was able to take a lead in the 4th quarter, Jimmy drive for a lay up and a FT and then Lowry shooting a 3 point shot to make a separation. And then they play good defense, steal the ball or allow the penetrators to pass the ball outside in which the Celtics can't convert.

As expected, they played a good game today and they really not giving up yet. Game 7 will be a crucial for Celtics since this will be the home court of Heat and we know how much the energy the crowd can give to the players, hopefully Celtics will not be intimidated by this and just stay focus on the game. With the way both team played today, I'm actually having a hard time to analyze on where to put my bet in game 7, I know Heat will have the home court advantage here but Celtics are still a good team and they will not give up as well. For this, I will go now for Celtics to take the championship and face Warriors in the final, will place some bet here because I know Celtics are so eager to go back in NBA Finals.

[Johnyz]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Unfortunately, they are not able to finish the series in game 6 which is too costly for them but of course there still a chance for them to take the championship but expect a more tough battle with Heat, especially now that game 7 will be the home court advantage of Heat. Celtics have to be more consistent this time, this is a do or die for them, it's been 12 years since Celtics enter into NBA Finals, I hope they will grab this opportunity and beat Heat again for one last time.

[dimonstration]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Unfortunately, they are not able to finish the series in game 6 which is too costly for them but of course there still a chance for them to take the championship but expect a more tough battle with Heat, especially now that game 7 will be the home court advantage of Heat. Celtics have to be more consistent this time, this is a do or die for them, it's been 12 years since Celtics enter into NBA Finals, I hope they will grab this opportunity and beat Heat again for one last time.

This match is really very costly for them because they have all the advantage on today's match to finish the series yet they can't stop Jimmy Butler to carry the Heat. Playing at enemy homecourt during the game 7 is a very tough to win if we consider how good Miami Heat at Home. I will bet on Miami this time since Jimmy Butler performance and the other starter is now good compared on the previous matches.

The improvement of Kyle Lowry is very noticeable because Butler is now have space to do easy shot.

[Sanitough]

I'm pretty sure the Boston Celtics will now end the series later. Miami Heat already did their best but it's clear they can't stand a chance to bounce back in this series. Playing at the Celtics arena, the crowd will boost their strength to finally end the series. It will be Celtics vs Warriors in the Finals.

Unfortunately, they are not able to finish the series in game 6 which is too costly for them but of course there still a chance for them to take the championship but expect a more tough battle with Heat, especially now that game 7 will be the home court advantage of Heat. Celtics have to be more consistent this time, this is a do or die for them, it's been 12 years since Celtics enter into NBA Finals, I hope they will grab this opportunity and beat Heat again for one last time.

This match is really very costly for them because they have all the advantage on today's match to finish the series yet they can't stop Jimmy Butler to carry the Heat. Playing at enemy homecourt during the game 7 is a very tough to win if we consider how good Miami Heat at Home. I will bet on Miami this time since Jimmy Butler performance and the other starter is now good compared on the previous matches.

The improvement of Kyle Lowry is very noticeable because Butler is now have space to do easy shot.

There's no consistency in this series, one day a star will struggle but the next day he will be carrying his team to win. So I don't count the Celtics out already here, because we've seen this before the current series in the Bucks vs Celtics series when we thought Bucks will win but the Celtics still beat them although Bucks too a 3-2 lead first.

Celtics is a tough team also, in game 7, they will give everything they have because there's no tomorrow.

[Oasisman]

There's no consistency in this series, one day a star will struggle but the next day he will be carrying his team to win. So I don't count the Celtics out already here, because we've seen this before the current series in the Bucks vs Celtics series when we thought Bucks will win but the Celtics still beat them although Bucks too a 3-2 lead first.

Celtics is a tough team also, in game 7, they will give everything they have because there's no tomorrow.

No consistency with the superstars in this series lol.
Tatum and Butler's performance in this series are as volatile as crypto lol. They would struggle like hell and scores less than 10 pts on a certain game and then look at how Butler bounced back. He managed to score 47 points  to keep the series alive.
I though the Celtics have turned the momentum on their favor when Derrick White cut and took the lead. But, Jalen was struggling. Too many bad calls. However, that's the most entertaining game for this series so far after those blow out games early in this series. I hope game 7 is more entertaining.

[wheelz1200]

Lol everyone counting out the heat like the Celtics were playing Orlando or something.  Heat didn't trip into the 1 seed, they are legit.  Not a fan of either team but I'm rooting for Jimmy to get a ring, dude is amazing to watch and never gets any love.  Game 7 is gonna be so good, can't wait.

[stadus]

I am prediction a low scoring game tomorrow as it's going to be physical both teams wanting to win.

Both teams played a defensive game, so most likely it's a low scoring game again.
The over/under line now is 201. Last game, they only have a total of 173 points, so I think that 201 is already high and the under looks very attractive.

This will be a hard battle, Heat will surely not give up on this easily and that low scoring game are more possible.
We know this two teams are great in physical plays, it's just a matter of proper execution. Below 190 points are more possible, this could be a safe points to predict. Warriors will surely look into this game and watch the team that they are going to face in the finals, Celtics is on a good position here.

Warriors are always ready for whoever wins the series. As a fan, I like to see the best to face the Warriors so both teams will have even support from the bettors. The Celtics are likely to win, question is if they can cover the spread since I'm a bit doubtful because of the past result that the Celtics have beat them via blowout.

It's a tough choice to make because their previous games in this series were all won by 10+ points by both teams, but I'm rooting for the Celtics to win here and close the series. This will be a close and low scoring game but the Heat's key players are mostly injured and they're just nursing it for the time being because they cannot afford to lose without giving a fight.

I think the Celtics finish things off tonight and send the Heat fishing.  They've got to be looking to get this series behind them so they can rest up and get ready for the Warriors.  Nobody on the Celtics want to know the Warriors are relaxing and watching game tape while they're still preparing for the Heat matchup...  I'm expecting a good first half that turns into a blowout as the Heat give up and Tatum or Smart walking away with the first ever Eastern Conference MVP award.

Unfortunately, the Boston Celtics have been defeated by the Miami Heat earlier and the latter have successfully forced a Game 7 that will be played in their home at Miami. The game was tough and the Celtics clearly did their best to cover up and have some good rally but Jimmy Butler was a beast and contributed 47 points. The rest of the Heat roster made a contribution but Butler literally carried the team to finish the game in their favor.

Surely, there's many who lose their bets because same as us, they also expected that the Celtics will close the series. I can see that the Heat bettors are now happy for the odds they got lol.

[passwordnow]

Lol everyone counting out the heat like the Celtics were playing Orlando or something.  Heat didn't trip into the 1 seed, they are legit.  Not a fan of either team but I'm rooting for Jimmy to get a ring, dude is amazing to watch and never gets any love.  Game 7 is gonna be so good, can't wait.

Me too. I think that the guy deserves to get a ring and he forced the game 6 to be theirs. Well, it's a do or die next match so, it's the fate deciding factor for him and the team if they'll be the one to be against GSW.

They are professionals, I'm pretty sure they know how to manage themselves. Yes, Warriors are now resting because the series is over, but that doesn't mean tha they will easily beat the winner of Celtics/Heat series. I still think that the better team will win and personally I think Warriors are the better team but I would  not underestimate the heat or Celtics.

It's always the better team that wins and that's why at the end they're proclaimed as the champions of the season per se. The crowd is thinking about Warriors to be getting this year's ring but we don't know, let's just wait and see.