This series between the Heat and the Celtics promised us a show, for now it does not disappoint us. Talent, reversals, clutch actions, everything is there… but at the expense of the Celtics. Miami leads 2-0 and could already knock out the competition in Game 3, wow. This one, we hadn’t necessarily seen it coming, so Boston’s response is mandatory tonight, at 2:30 am.
A great man once said: “you have the balls, you have the glands, you have the boogers hanging down”. Well that adage could perfectly apply to our friends at the Celtics. Are you leading 14 in Game 1? You lose. Are you leading 17 in Game 2? You lose too. Miami is doing a masterclass of concentration and collective effort to undermine Boston’s few mental deficiencies, and it smells like the Greens. Moreover, it shouted loudly in the locker room after the match. Putting the record straight or total implosion, that we do not know yet, but there was settling of scores. It would therefore be fashionable that the cries of Marcus Smart woke the Celtics to get back to the place and finally do the job in the money time. Even better, if they could just keep their 15 point lead just to avoid putting themselves under pressure, it would be easier. Because in the game, there is not much dysfunctional in the C’s. As we have said over and over in the first two games, they had their hands on the wheel… before collapsing in the face of the Heat’s unwavering determination. It’s a mentally step-up moment for everyone, and perhaps especially for Brad Stevens. Dealing with the problems with a herbal tea and a fireside chat is cool, but at 0-2 against a team that is 10-1 in these Playoffs, it’s probably time to raise the tone a little .
Because otherwise, Erik Spoelstra will continue his masterpiece in this postseason 2020. He too is a calm Olympian, but he knows how to put his players back on the right path and empower everyone. For now, he manages his team wonderfully and does not receive the tactical blows of his green counterpart in return. The goal for the Floridians is therefore to continue to adjust and keep a lead which will be crucial for the rest of the series. Because if 3-0 there were to be, Miami would take a big step towards the NBA Finals. But for now, we are not there yet. We will have to be serious to avoid being surprised by the Celtics who will probably arrive with a knife between their teeth. One of the targets could be Goran Dragic. Besides being the best point guard in the series so far, he is perhaps the best point guard in the Playoffs. Wow, ok, we get carried away a little … but do we get carried away that much? The Dragon is a very serious customer when it comes to this conversation. Outstanding managerial leader, he added the box scoring leader from his team to his arsenal with 22.2 points per game. There is no doubt that the C’s defense will seek to contain it as much as possible to prevent it from setting the pace of the match. As Jacques Monclar says so well, beware of Goran. The tactical battle will therefore continue this evening for our greatest pleasure, we are already looking forward to it. And if Gordon Hayward could join the party to strengthen the Leprechauns, we’re not saying no. A little suspense, it doesn’t hurt and the blond is listed questionable for tonight.
Almost compulsory victory for Boston after his two mini-chokes. It’s time to quit the herbal tea and get your teeth out of the green, while for the Heat, we’ll have to keep finding the right adjustments to keep Boston underwater. Because well, without being fans of the Celtics, we had ordered a series in 7 of us. If it should end in a sweep, we will all see a lot of blur.
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