Comments on: If the Heat can’t beat the Celtics now, they’re never going to http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/ Basketball - NBC Sports Sun, 26 May 2013 05:53:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: zackd2 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37291 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:38:19 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37291 Maybe they’ll get CP3 & Dwight this summer.

]]> By: davidly http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37271 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:44:23 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37271 In sports journalism a “must win” is any win which isn’t a must. Come game 7 in the series, you’d be hard-pressed to find it being described as a must win.

]]> By: ibleedaquaorange http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37269 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:37:32 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37269 I like how anything pro or even neutral toward the Heat is an instant thumbs down, regardless of content. Jstrizzle’s post is nothing more than a fair point. Grow up, children.

]]> By: mornelithe http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37268 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:45:59 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37268 Only games that really matter now are playoff games. The Celtics are notorious for not giving a rats ass about the final games of the season, so one cannot draw any conclusions from games right now. Kind of a let down, really. I mean, they get paid huge bundles of cash…and yet can take large chunks of the season off. Weak.

]]> By: corharper http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37263 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 09:27:56 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37263 The Heat have a reasonable chance against the Celtics on Sunday. Is it a must-win for the Heat? No. Essentially, from my vantage point both teams would be considered equal (after Celtics’ trade); except for the obvious factors (that is, a center, a bench, a healthy Chalmers or perhaps a consistent Bibby). The scouting report clearly demonstrates the Heat are vulnerable in those positions.

Now, with regard to the Celtics’ recent sluggish play (trades, injuries, and — quite frankly — Father Time), their staple defense and the start of the playoffs are who they are. Or at the very least have become. Jeff Green, who was part of the new up-and-coming three in the Oklahoma City Thunders. When Green excepts his new role (that is, previously a starter for the Thunders) and come to turns with playing on a veteran team –even though temporarily — his game will change dramatically.

Moreover, either Shaq or Jermaine must be healthy. Then Krstic’s not tough will be a moot point. Albeit Glen “Big Baby” Davis has been effective against Lebron James, to say he is the key to the Celtics win may be an hyperboly. The fact remains that if Davis succeed in limiting James’ shots, then the Heat’s bench will need to produce to counter James’ offense.

Anything is possible. Right?

]]> By: davidly http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37262 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:13:16 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37262 If James had stayed in Cleveland, imagine how scary good the Bulls would be right now with Wade.

]]> By: jstrizzle http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37249 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:03:30 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37249 No it is not near a must win unless they need that second seed. It is entirely possible to lose every game against the Celtics and then beat them in the playoffs. Unless you have a crystal ball Matt that you aren’t sharing with anyone.

]]> By: therookie773 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/09/if-the-heat-cant-beat-the-celtics-now-theyre-never-going-to/comment-page-1/#comment-37245 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:26:07 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=20897#comment-37245 If Lebron doesn’t win it all this year, his greatness is seriously questioned. How good of a team does this guy need to win it all?

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