GAME 1 Playoffs 2024: Dallas Mavericks (0-0) vs. Boston Celtics (0-0)

[dirkfansince1998]

Good news. Celtics are ice cold from three.
Bad news. They are getting wide open looks on every single possession.

Will be interesting to see who is the first one to blink. Mazzulla mentioned that he isn't reacting to the results. Kidd has been super (to the point where it drives me mad) patient and usually doesn't make any big adjustments in game one.

[nicholasthefan]

I’m still in disbelief that we are in the finals ?

[BigDirk41]

We have to guard the 3 point line to beat this team. Way too many wide open looks so far.

[dirkfansince1998]

I would be the first one to blink. Just don't think that you can get away with so many wide open looks for good shooters.

[BigDirk41]

It's early, but we don't look sharp. Too many turnovers and defense isn't tight yet.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Porzingis is making a difference.

[BigDirk41]

Mavs better wake up before it's too late. They just seem to be going through the motions. Boston is too good to play lazy against.

[Luka77]

KP needs to booed like crazy at home due to his no show while in Dallas.

[The Jom]

Porzingis is making a difference.

Yes. He got away with an elbow to the chin and a knee to the groin, but he’s been great nonetheless. Of course, having a great 5 minute stretch was never his problem. Can he play a whole game/whole series is the question. Still, you’re right. He’s answered the bell and then some so far.

[RasheedsBigWhiteSpot]

Okay, I've seen enough of Hardy for the half. Just constant bad decisions-- going 1 on 3 and challenging the clearly bigger KP.

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

Offense not sharp. Green, Hardy, DJJ, PJ missing some shots. I like the agression but don’t be afraid to drive and kick when KP is in protecting the rim.

[fifteenth]

Reporting in from Boomer Jacks.

No bueno so far, pals

[Chicagojk]

Just keep it close.

Celtics getting much better looks though.

This Celtics team is really good

[Lukedoncic]

It just had to be Tingus Pingus, didn’t it…

[BigDirk41]

Welp that sucked

[Jym]

well crap KP was pretty easily the best big out there

[dirkfansince1998]

I hope Kyrie takes notice. This is a revenge game.

[GATA]

Why in the world was Luka on the bench for four minutes?

[fifteenth]

Alright, we got 3 quarters for the come back

[MarkAguirreWrathofGod]

Let’s see if THJ or Exum has got something.