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Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #30 on: April 26, 2017, 01:36:08 PM »

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this is an absolute must win game for us,

A. it's home court, we must protect home court
B. Bulls will want to end the series at their home court so you bet tonight is going to be a dog fight

we need to be absolutely aggressive
Every game is a must-win game. It's the playoffs. This is more of a trap game though, because I'm sure there'll be a tendency to relax after we clawed back from 2 down.

I feel this way too......they just don't play well after they accomplish something good....they sit back and relax ....instead of pedal to metal.

Well, if they relax and the Bulls go back to Chicago up 3-2, were screwed.

Tying up the series after losing the first two at home was not an accomplishment, it was a necessity. Now if the win game 5, then I can see them relaxing.

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #31 on: April 26, 2017, 01:44:31 PM »

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Don't mean to sound too overconfident, but I am feeling real good about tonight.

Celtics suddenly have life, Isaiah looks better (obviously not 100%, but much better state than in Games 1-2), and I don't think everyone has really played to their true potential yet honestly (Olynyk, Bradley, Crowder).

Basically if the C's can contain Butler and Lopez just enough, they should be fine. They'll obviously get burned at times, but as long as they play a consistent 48 minutes, they should leave with a 3-2 series lead.

I don't like Olynyk, but something tells me he will do really well tonight. Just a gut feeling. Sort of like the game he had back in March 1 (my birthday!) against Cleveland, and the Golden State game @Oracle Arena that the C's won.

Would be nice if the C's took a big lead though and, you know, held on to it instead of blowing it...
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Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2017, 04:48:24 PM »

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this is an absolute must win game for us,

A. it's home court, we must protect home court
B. Bulls will want to end the series at their home court so you bet tonight is going to be a dog fight

we need to be absolutely aggressive
Every game is a must-win game. It's the playoffs. This is more of a trap game though, because I'm sure there'll be a tendency to relax after we clawed back from 2 down.

I feel this way too......they just don't play well after they accomplish something good....they sit back and relax ....instead of pedal to metal.

Well, if they relax and the Bulls go back to Chicago up 3-2, were screwed.

Tying up the series after losing the first two at home was not an accomplishment, it was a necessity. Now if the win game 5, then I can see them relaxing.

Yup.....this game is critical as last two wins .   I kinda feel the series winner might be the winner of game 5 . 

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #33 on: April 26, 2017, 04:52:25 PM »

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this is an absolute must win game for us,

A. it's home court, we must protect home court
B. Bulls will want to end the series at their home court so you bet tonight is going to be a dog fight

we need to be absolutely aggressive
Every game is a must-win game. It's the playoffs. This is more of a trap game though, because I'm sure there'll be a tendency to relax after we clawed back from 2 down.

I feel this way too......they just don't play well after they accomplish something good....they sit back and relax ....instead of pedal to metal.

Well, if they relax and the Bulls go back to Chicago up 3-2, were screwed.

Tying up the series after losing the first two at home was not an accomplishment, it was a necessity. Now if the win game 5, then I can see them relaxing.

Yup.....this game is critical as last two wins .   I kinda feel the series winner might be the winner of game 5 .

It usually is.  About 80% of the time historically.

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #34 on: April 26, 2017, 06:22:41 PM »

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Taking my father to the game tonight. I'm pretty sure he hasn't been to a Celtics game since #33 was playing. Root for a win!

Mike

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #35 on: April 26, 2017, 06:29:20 PM »

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Taking my father to the game tonight. I'm pretty sure he hasn't been to a Celtics game since #33 was playing. Root for a win!

Mike
TP and I hope your father has a blast and the Celtics win in blowout.  KG and your dad deserve some Gino time!!!

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #36 on: April 26, 2017, 06:34:51 PM »

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this is an absolute must win game for us,

A. it's home court, we must protect home court
B. Bulls will want to end the series at their home court so you bet tonight is going to be a dog fight

we need to be absolutely aggressive
Every game is a must-win game. It's the playoffs. This is more of a trap game though, because I'm sure there'll be a tendency to relax after we clawed back from 2 down.

I feel this way too......they just don't play well after they accomplish something good....they sit back and relax ....instead of pedal to metal.

Well, if they relax and the Bulls go back to Chicago up 3-2, were screwed.

Tying up the series after losing the first two at home was not an accomplishment, it was a necessity. Now if the win game 5, then I can see them relaxing.

Yup.....this game is critical as last two wins .   I kinda feel the series winner might be the winner of game 5 .

It usually is.  About 80% of the time historically.

I think if the game is tight duringthe last quarter,  where it could easily go either way ,   Look for Bulls to pull out all stops and send in PlayOFF Rondo in to try and secure the win.  I'm sure that's th plan , save him for,the final critical quarter.   

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #37 on: April 26, 2017, 06:45:51 PM »

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Taking my father to the game tonight. I'm pretty sure he hasn't been to a Celtics game since #33 was playing. Root for a win!

Mike
TP and I hope your father has a blast and the Celtics win in blowout.  KG and your dad deserve some Gino time!!!

Back at ya!

Mike

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #38 on: April 26, 2017, 07:14:08 PM »

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I called a sweep, but very proud of what this team has done in context of everything they've been through.  Still don't like the makeup of the team but ya can't deny their heart.  Go C's!  I lost a bet and I owe someone around here a Tommy point ;D

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #39 on: April 26, 2017, 07:26:02 PM »

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2-0 since I post during games. Lets keep the streak alive...Go Celtics! Expecting 59-42 half time score in our favor and 106-88 final...win tonight, clinch on Friday.

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #40 on: April 26, 2017, 07:28:02 PM »

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I'm thinking who ever wins this game, takes the series. It would be a shame to loose this game at home.

Go Celtics!

Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #41 on: April 26, 2017, 07:30:29 PM »

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2-0 since I post during games. Lets keep the streak alive...Go Celtics! Expecting 59-42 half time score in our favor and 106-88 final...win tonight, clinch on Friday.

Just hope that 59-42 score doesn't turn out to be 70-70 just 5 minutes later..  :laugh:

Comfortable win tonight would be sweet.
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Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #42 on: April 26, 2017, 07:44:03 PM »

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42nd.  Hoping for a statement game, here.  Let's strike fear into the hearts of ATL / WASH tonight, Boston.
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Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #43 on: April 26, 2017, 08:11:19 PM »

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Re: Bulls (2-2) at Celtics (2-2) PO Game 5 4/26/17
« Reply #44 on: April 26, 2017, 08:11:19 PM »

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I think the Bulls have won 22 straight games on TNT. Something like that can't last. Celtic have to end it tonight.
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