Official Playoff Game Thread: Hawks at Celtics -- GAME 5

[Peoriabird]

3 minutes ago, Diesel said:

They shot 53.3%...

 

Scored 51 in the 2nd half vs 64 in the 2nd half last game

[shakes]

11 minutes ago, marco102 said:

I know it's a small sample size, but considering the opponent for Trae to average these numbers is insane.  This mfer is a superstar and I don't care what any of the haters have to say.

Gotten better every game.   Nice to see the legend return.

[terrell]

4 minutes ago, Peoriabird said:

You sure?  1-3 with that guy and 1-0 without on the road no doubt.

With better defense in the 2nd half

No Im not sure of anything, but Im hopeful.. lol

Hes has a good posteason overall..

Hopefully he comes to play...

He should be well rested....

Edited April 26, 2023 by terrell

[Wretch]

11 minutes ago, Sothron said:

If you still want to trade Trae Young you are not a Hawks fan. Not a real one. You are either so wrapped up in your agenda you can't admit you were wrong or you are just here to spout nonsense to basically troll the board.

Not calling anyone out by name so don't get offended. Just being honest with how I feel. Trae Young is the only superstar we've had since Nique. That's a ride or die choice as a franchise and as a fan.

Spoiler

 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, Threezus said:

I still don't 100% agree with this statement that if you would rather trade or upgrade a player to a better player. That makes you not a fan of the team you cheer for.  Like if i wanted to trade Trae for Embidd or trade Trae for Giannis, or even to a lesser extent trade Trae for Jaylon Brown.    That still 100% means you are a fan of a team just that you think you can have a better team overall with a different type of player.    You can still support and cheer for a player while they are here to do well and even like the player.  But telling someone they aren't a fan for wanting to improve their team is just crazy to me and always has been. 

I don't want to speak for Soth, but I think it's implied that we're not getting any of those three guys back in a trade for Trae.  Most trades for Trae would likely not be an upgrade is the implication.  

[hawkman]

1 minute ago, shakes said:

Gotten better every game.   Nice to see the legend return.

And not a moment too soon. He's the equalizer in this series.

[MarylandHawk]

38 minutes ago, GameTime said:

HATERS WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT TRAE

HE'S THE BEST WE GOT

Correction. Ever had. 

[Diesel]

Just now, LongTimeFan said:

I don't want to speak for Soth, but I think it's implied that we're not getting any of those three guys back in a trade for Trae.  Most trades for Trae would likely not be an upgrade is the implication.  

We could probably get Jaylen Brown... but why would we do that?

 

[Sothron]

Just now, LongTimeFan said:

I don't want to speak for Soth, but I think it's implied that we're not getting any of those three guys back in a trade for Trae.  Most trades for Trae would likely not be an upgrade is the implication.  

Thank you. It would be like saying "Well Soth, now, if they invent a time machine and we can trade Trae Young for Larry Bird or Michael Jordan or Wilt or Kareem you wouldn't do that trade?"

Slight humor intended.

[AHF]

Just in case you weren’t certain ESPN had this as a Celtics win here is a line from their current recap:

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The Celtics called a timeout. The ensuing play wound up with White driving to the basket. He was fouled and went to the line for what proved to be the game-winning free throws.

Ummm….

[Threezus]

Just now, LongTimeFan said:

I don't want to speak for Soth, but I think it's implied that we're not getting any of those three guys back in a trade for Trae.  Most trades for Trae would likely not be an upgrade is the implication.  

Which im fine with someone saying that and i dang sure wouldn't trade Trae for anything i considered a downgrade.  If i can't get another star thats considered = or better value in a bigger trade then i would NEVER make the trade.  I like Trae as a person and a player in general i just think with the right type of player you can build a championship team easier.  

[JayBirdHawk]

@lethalweapon3

GET BACK HERE - YOU DON'T GET AWAY, WE ARE DUE ANOTHER LEGENDARY GAME THREAD!!

[Threezus]

Just now, Sothron said:

Thank you. It would be like saying "Well Soth, now, if they invent a time machine and we can trade Trae Young for Larry Bird or Michael Jordan or Wilt or Kareem you wouldn't do that trade?"

Slight humor intended.

So if i wanted Jaylon brown for Trae would that make me not a Hawks fan?  Thats about as = to trade value as you can get i think. 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, JayBirdHawk said:

@lethalweapon3

GET BACK HERE - YOU DON'T GET AWAY, WE ARE DUE ANOTHER LEGENDARY GAME THREAD!!

I think he was already writing next season's home opener thread. 

[JayBirdHawk]

2 minutes ago, AHF said:

Just in case you weren’t certain ESPN had this as a Celtics win here is a line from their current recap:

Ummm….

 

......who am I kidding 

[lethalweapon3]

2 minutes ago, JayBirdHawk said:

@lethalweapon3

GET BACK HERE - YOU DON'T GET AWAY, WE ARE DUE ANOTHER LEGENDARY GAME THREAD!!

~th3d0n

[Sothron]

1 minute ago, Threezus said:

So if i wanted Jaylon brown for Trae would that make me not a Hawks fan?  Thats about as = to trade value as you can get i think. 

Honestly, yes. Trae is a superstar. Brown is not. There is a real, tangible difference between superstar and star level players. 

[benhillboy]

1 hour ago, kg01 said:

This is brought to you by @benhillboy wanting a fast game.  

I think a quick, continuous pace favors the Hawks in the long run, no?  
 

[lethalweapon3]

6 minutes ago, AHF said:

Just in case you weren’t certain ESPN had this as a Celtics win here is a line from their current recap:

Ummm….

I see Jameer Nelson's sportswriting internship isn't going too well.

~s33y0u1inth3s3c0ndr0und

[JayBirdHawk]