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This game will be high intensity because a) Cleveland knows that the rest of this series hinges on game 3 tonight. Boston will have equal motivation as they want to prove they can win on the road. Keep in mind that Cleveland had a chance to knock out Washington at HOME and couldn't do it so they are definately beatable at home. Cleveland's going to come out firing early but will fade after 1Q as they are just missing too many pieces. Boston will stay close at halftime and through 3Q but the trio of KG/Allen/Pierce are too much for Cleveland to handle. Lebron scores 30-35 but Celts win 96-88
Celtics +1.5 Over 188
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This game will be high intensity because a) Cleveland knows that the rest of this series hinges on game 3 tonight. Boston will have equal motivation as they want to prove they can win on the road. Keep in mind that Cleveland had a chance to knock out Washington at HOME and couldn't do it so they are definately beatable at home. Cleveland's going to come out firing early but will fade after 1Q as they are just missing too many pieces. Boston will stay close at halftime and through 3Q but the trio of KG/Allen/Pierce are too much for Cleveland to handle. Lebron scores 30-35 but Celts win 96-88
The biggest factor for me in this game is that Ben Wallace will not be playing. In Game 1, he was a force inside...not necessarily on the stat sheet, but just being a presence and playing his physical type of basketball. The Celtics were hesitant to drive to the basket because they knew Ilgauskas and Wallace were down there. Without Big Ben, the Cavs lose a lot inside. You can just move around Big Z, and that's what the C's did in Game 2. Without that extra shot blocker inside the Celtics drove to the hoop and either got fouled or got a layup.
Now obviously Cleveland is going to play better because they can't play any worse. The Celtics are doing exactly what the Spurs did last year to LeBron, don't let him drive to the hoop, and if he does, make sure three guys are on him. Let him take all the outside jump shots he wants, because he's not going to make them. He does his damage when he's driving to the hoop and getting to the free throw line. He's still getting to the free throw line in this series simply because he is flopping around and acting like he's getting murdered, but he is shooting terribly from everywhere else.
This is a tough pick because we all know what the C's did on the road against Atlanta. That's the main reason to take the Cavs here. However, that is very fresh in their minds, and you know they are going to be as focused as ever on this game. The defensive intensity that they showed in Boston is going to be there even more here, because they know what happens when they slack off. Celtics win this game, Cavs win Game 4 maybe...and that's it.
OVER 88 1st half Celtics +1.5 OVER 176 game
Prediction: Celtics 97 Cavs 92
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Quote Originally Posted by CMJohnson1:
The biggest factor for me in this game is that Ben Wallace will not be playing. In Game 1, he was a force inside...not necessarily on the stat sheet, but just being a presence and playing his physical type of basketball. The Celtics were hesitant to drive to the basket because they knew Ilgauskas and Wallace were down there. Without Big Ben, the Cavs lose a lot inside. You can just move around Big Z, and that's what the C's did in Game 2. Without that extra shot blocker inside the Celtics drove to the hoop and either got fouled or got a layup.
Now obviously Cleveland is going to play better because they can't play any worse. The Celtics are doing exactly what the Spurs did last year to LeBron, don't let him drive to the hoop, and if he does, make sure three guys are on him. Let him take all the outside jump shots he wants, because he's not going to make them. He does his damage when he's driving to the hoop and getting to the free throw line. He's still getting to the free throw line in this series simply because he is flopping around and acting like he's getting murdered, but he is shooting terribly from everywhere else.
This is a tough pick because we all know what the C's did on the road against Atlanta. That's the main reason to take the Cavs here. However, that is very fresh in their minds, and you know they are going to be as focused as ever on this game. The defensive intensity that they showed in Boston is going to be there even more here, because they know what happens when they slack off. Celtics win this game, Cavs win Game 4 maybe...and that's it.
You may want to take the Celtics in the first half and for the game here wang...keep in mind that the Cavs really aren't as good at home where it matters....AGAINST THE SPREAD!! Especially in this game where the line is at 1.5 right now in most places. The Cavs this year ATS at home are 17-27 while the Celtics are the opposite of that on the road...27-16.
The biggest factor for me in this game is that Ben Wallace will not be playing. In Game 1, he was a force inside...not necessarily on the stat sheet, but just being a presence and playing his physical type of basketball. The Celtics were hesitant to drive to the basket because they knew Ilgauskas and Wallace were down there. Without Big Ben, the Cavs lose a lot inside. You can just move around Big Z, and that's what the C's did in Game 2. Without that extra shot blocker inside the Celtics drove to the hoop and either got fouled or got a layup.
Now obviously Cleveland is going to play better because they can't play any worse. The Celtics are doing exactly what the Spurs did last year to LeBron, don't let him drive to the hoop, and if he does, make sure three guys are on him. Let him take all the outside jump shots he wants, because he's not going to make them. He does his damage when he's driving to the hoop and getting to the free throw line. He's still getting to the free throw line in this series simply because he is flopping around and acting like he's getting murdered, but he is shooting terribly from everywhere else.
This is a tough pick because we all know what the C's did on the road against Atlanta. That's the main reason to take the Cavs here. However, that is very fresh in their minds, and you know they are going to be as focused as ever on this game. The defensive intensity that they showed in Boston is going to be there even more here, because they know what happens when they slack off. Celtics win this game, Cavs win Game 4 maybe...and that's it.
OVER 88 1st half Celtics +1.5 OVER 176 game
Prediction: Celtics 97 Cavs 92
Whoops sorry to put the quote down TWICE. i agree with CMJ except i think an experienced veteran boston team was overwhelmed by a quick athletic ATL team and just doubt for them caused them to play like they did on the road but this CLE teams isn't as athletic and quick ATL team and boston matches up better with them and BOS now understands what they need to do as far as win on the road!
BOS+1.5
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Quote Originally Posted by CMJohnson1:
You may want to take the Celtics in the first half and for the game here wang...keep in mind that the Cavs really aren't as good at home where it matters....AGAINST THE SPREAD!! Especially in this game where the line is at 1.5 right now in most places. The Cavs this year ATS at home are 17-27 while the Celtics are the opposite of that on the road...27-16.
The biggest factor for me in this game is that Ben Wallace will not be playing. In Game 1, he was a force inside...not necessarily on the stat sheet, but just being a presence and playing his physical type of basketball. The Celtics were hesitant to drive to the basket because they knew Ilgauskas and Wallace were down there. Without Big Ben, the Cavs lose a lot inside. You can just move around Big Z, and that's what the C's did in Game 2. Without that extra shot blocker inside the Celtics drove to the hoop and either got fouled or got a layup.
Now obviously Cleveland is going to play better because they can't play any worse. The Celtics are doing exactly what the Spurs did last year to LeBron, don't let him drive to the hoop, and if he does, make sure three guys are on him. Let him take all the outside jump shots he wants, because he's not going to make them. He does his damage when he's driving to the hoop and getting to the free throw line. He's still getting to the free throw line in this series simply because he is flopping around and acting like he's getting murdered, but he is shooting terribly from everywhere else.
This is a tough pick because we all know what the C's did on the road against Atlanta. That's the main reason to take the Cavs here. However, that is very fresh in their minds, and you know they are going to be as focused as ever on this game. The defensive intensity that they showed in Boston is going to be there even more here, because they know what happens when they slack off. Celtics win this game, Cavs win Game 4 maybe...and that's it.
OVER 88 1st half Celtics +1.5 OVER 176 game
Prediction: Celtics 97 Cavs 92
Whoops sorry to put the quote down TWICE. i agree with CMJ except i think an experienced veteran boston team was overwhelmed by a quick athletic ATL team and just doubt for them caused them to play like they did on the road but this CLE teams isn't as athletic and quick ATL team and boston matches up better with them and BOS now understands what they need to do as far as win on the road!
CAVS 1stQ -0.5. Boston on the road approx 82% of the time (against worthy competition) will come out slow, and the Cavs know dam well that if they are going to beat Boston and their powerful defense, they will need to get up on them fast and early.
CLEVELAND 1stQ -0.5
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CAVS 1stQ -0.5. Boston on the road approx 82% of the time (against worthy competition) will come out slow, and the Cavs know dam well that if they are going to beat Boston and their powerful defense, they will need to get up on them fast and early.
leaning towards the over on this one no way doe they shut down lebron at home he will score his average amount of points and the celtics will fire right back leanign towards the over for now
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leaning towards the over on this one no way doe they shut down lebron at home he will score his average amount of points and the celtics will fire right back leanign towards the over for now
Celts pressure on offensive and defensive ends coming from Posey, Perkins, Powe and Rondo....That frees up Garnett...If they double Garnett it opens up for the others....Ray Allen is coming out of it and next to emerge will be Pierce.....
Cavs have no answers and whatever Lebron gets will be result of hard labor....Nothing will be easy for Cavs and Celts should win by 6-8+.....Parlay Celts + Over
Boston's primary defensive objective has been to stop James, and the Celtics have done so with relative ease. Sometimes, their big men - Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, James Posey and Leon Powe - blitz James on double-teams and other times they back off and force him to the wing. Wherever he goes, a green-and-white jersey - or two - is in pursuit.
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Celts pressure on offensive and defensive ends coming from Posey, Perkins, Powe and Rondo....That frees up Garnett...If they double Garnett it opens up for the others....Ray Allen is coming out of it and next to emerge will be Pierce.....
Cavs have no answers and whatever Lebron gets will be result of hard labor....Nothing will be easy for Cavs and Celts should win by 6-8+.....Parlay Celts + Over
Boston's primary defensive objective has been to stop James, and the Celtics have done so with relative ease. Sometimes, their big men - Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, James Posey and Leon Powe - blitz James on double-teams and other times they back off and force him to the wing. Wherever he goes, a green-and-white jersey - or two - is in pursuit.
We’ve seen one team after the next return home facing an 0-2 deficit and respond with their best game of the series: San Antonio, Utah and Orlando already here in Round 2; Toronto, Dallas and Atlanta in the first round. The Celtics are 0-3 SU and ATS in their three previous road games here in the playoffs, losing all three games at Atlanta by a combined 42.5 points against the spread.
cavs -2 oh yea!
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We’ve seen one team after the next return home facing an 0-2 deficit and respond with their best game of the series: San Antonio, Utah and Orlando already here in Round 2; Toronto, Dallas and Atlanta in the first round. The Celtics are 0-3 SU and ATS in their three previous road games here in the playoffs, losing all three games at Atlanta by a combined 42.5 points against the spread.
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people, you will never see a more important and more truthful post on Covers than what i am about to say...
DO NOT EVER DO ANYTHING THIS GUY TELLS YOU TO DO!
anybody who thinks Cleveland is going to blowout Boston has no business gambling or influencing other people who gamble...
this guy doesn't know the first thing about basketball... trust me!
Boston wins this series in 4 or 5... Cleveland could win one of two in Cleveland, but will ALMOST CERTAINLY lose both... still, if you bet Boston today and lose, you get it back in game 4 guaranteed... there is 0 chance Boston loses both in Cleveland... ZERO!
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Quote Originally Posted by mangdelpin:
god of all gamblers.....sure winner...my name is.....MANGDELPIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
people, you will never see a more important and more truthful post on Covers than what i am about to say...
DO NOT EVER DO ANYTHING THIS GUY TELLS YOU TO DO!
anybody who thinks Cleveland is going to blowout Boston has no business gambling or influencing other people who gamble...
this guy doesn't know the first thing about basketball... trust me!
Boston wins this series in 4 or 5... Cleveland could win one of two in Cleveland, but will ALMOST CERTAINLY lose both... still, if you bet Boston today and lose, you get it back in game 4 guaranteed... there is 0 chance Boston loses both in Cleveland... ZERO!
cavs all d way!!!!! im all in 4 dis game!!! double ur bet 4 dis game!!!!
WTF......keep posting,,,,,,,taking the opposite of everything you post........and bext time english would be nice..........Cavaliers all the way? I am all in for this game.......(just like your other post) Double your bets for this game? LIFE......GET One
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Quote Originally Posted by mangdelpin:
cavs all d way!!!!! im all in 4 dis game!!! double ur bet 4 dis game!!!!
WTF......keep posting,,,,,,,taking the opposite of everything you post........and bext time english would be nice..........Cavaliers all the way? I am all in for this game.......(just like your other post) Double your bets for this game? LIFE......GET One
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