Playoff Live Thread: Celtics @ Cavs, Game 3
2017-05-21
The Celtics are in Cleveland tonight. After losing by 44 points in game two at home, one would think that the Celtics are ready to play on a different court, a court where they aren’t even expected to compete.
That’s probably not the case though. With Isaiah Thomas out for game three due to a hip injury, the Celtics can’t even hope a change of scenery will help them. They simply won’t be able to score enough tonight.
Tyronn Lue may try some stuff just for the sake of seeing how it works, some on the fly Finals prep, and he will probably play the starters just a little less. Still, I can’t see Boston coming within 15 of the Cavs after four quarters. I’m picking Cleveland 126-111.
James has reverted to “I just want to get through this without getting hurt” mode. 32 pts in the 3rd for them. No threes for us. Ballgame now.
I know you guys wouldn’t agree but I like this. The Cavs need this adversity.
Now the Cavs need to get back into full attack mode and try to get some easy points off of some consecutive stops.
Cavs have to move ball and be super aggressive on both ends
Who will put the team on their back in Q4? Kevin Love? (Lol)
Baby Driver is awesome
It looks good. You see Alien this weekend?
Nah… heard it wasn’t great
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/866477286928904193
Mental aspect of this game is very tricky. Staying focused very challenging when there is no threat
This couldn’t be working out better for Danny Ainge… making it competitive without IT…
Cavs can’t blow this maybe this is stress they needed
This so smells like the Cavs of March.
Terrible foul by Shump.
Holy crap, that call was garbage.
STUPID D by Shump. Cavs have lost their mental edge. Let’s see some jumbo lineup to bring ’em home.
Ball don’t lie tho…
TT playing big, one more stop
Bonehead move Shump…
TT!!!! I see you workin!
Strong man and one by TT!
Celtics showing some pride finally…
Cavs on their heals a bit. Kyrie needed to drift to the left wing there for an open three.
They’ve also let them slow the pace down.
JR with a nice move to get to the line. Too much iso now. Not enough ball movement. Cavs getting into a dopey jawing battle with the Celtics. Don’t play their game. Play yours.
Celtics exhausting themselves with this final run. They’ll collapse in the Fourth. Also, LBJ hasn’t expended that much energy. Fourth quarter is going to be a slaughter.
Olynick bails out JR with the foul.
LeBron not sharp with the handle tonight.
The Celticking has begun.
Very sloppy quarter for the Cavs. Lucky the Celtics blow.
Jerbko should get teched here.
Wondering the exact same thing…
How about a taunting T on Jerebko? You can’t do that.
Another good defensive play by love.
LeBron jawing with the Celtic bench. It’s on.
Celtics defending LeBron well this half.
Boston hot. Gotta close this one out. Look for Bron to wake up.
Olynyk swatted away with disdain by the King. Will never get old to see him look ridiculous.
Crowder gonna get LeBron going here. Also, Jae should’ve got a tech.
He did hit him in the head…
Smart seems to be feeling it from three tonight….
What’s going on with Bron? Weird game for him…
Love the D
https://twitter.com/cavs/status/866472988568297472
HAHA! That was in front of Hall and Oates! Okay C-Webb, you’ve redeemed yourself.
Hall and Oates!
Looked like a clean block from JR on Olynyk.
Lebron weirdly passive tonite yet cavs up 21 haha
He’s not feeling it tonight. Maybe baby kept him up last night.
You know who I feel bad for? Eddy Tavares. Dude would be getting lots of minutes in ECF blowouts.
He wouldn’t be on active list anyway.
Probably. Although he should be. I mean, everything after first quarter is garbage time in every game.
Pretty much any Cavs fourth big this year… Birdman, Bogut, Sanders, Edy…
Good point.
TT playing real good tonight
If they called about a quarter of Olynyk’s actual fouls, instead of the current 5%-10%, the world would be a much safer place.
Love’s defense has been awesome this game. TT ballin. LeBron coasting (except for that spin finish).
Yeah, probably as good as I’ve seen from him. He really should punk these guys, but impressive nevertheless.
I love angry TT
Thompson and Love are completely dominating the Celtics right now. LBJ isn’t even doing much. Celtics are fatally flawed, and a number one pick ain’t going to fix it.
Nice work by TT.
Love with great D on Horford that time…
Cavs are four games in five nights bored right now.
LOL on CWebb thinking the crowd is booing Olynyk because he’s good…
Yea, what the heck is he smoking
Not quite what he was saying, I thought. But yeah. CWebb is a dope.
Be thankful there’s no reason for them to revive the ‘Delly is dirty’ conversation.
Kev with a great double team on smart to get a steal.
Bron looks a little out of sorts…
I love that the crowd still boos dirty Kelly…
https://twitter.com/CavsFredMcLeod/status/866472373821820932
Celtics with the yips again.
I can’t believe what I’m watching. A number 1 seed just completely demoralized in the middle of Game 3. They know its over. They know they’re not going to win one game. They just want to go home, and they’re only down 2-0. amazing.
What a block on Brown!
The Cavs’ defense wasn’t that bad last half. Lots of long twos by Boston.
There’s your 20 point lead…
Holy hell that half court bounce pass from LBJ!
Man… TT been making his FTs this series…
Nice jinx
He’s still 7-8… that’s incredible
That Alley on the inbounds would be the play of the half if not for Love’s shooting, block, and outlet.
Those Burger King Mac’n’Cheetos might be the sign of civilization’s collapse.
Yeah, everything Cheetos should be retired for the next four years. Or at least until impeachment.
Stoner’s rejoice…
LOL
https://twitter.com/WayneEmbrysKids/status/866468660285775872
LOL. You beat me to it!
Worth the double post though!
Kenny, that jacket, bro. It’s sparkling.
Kenny looks like he’s about to play the “Enchantment under the Sea” dance in Back to the Future.
https://twitter.com/InsideHoops/status/866467797869756420
Into a small window. It also helps when you’re throwing to Jimmy Graham/Antonio Gates/Tony Gonzalez.
https://twitter.com/VTDukefan/status/866467140638875648
Tony, my second all time favorite player.
https://twitter.com/cjzero/status/866467079259598849