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@raymonddaniel3378
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 pm
Celtic beat themselves they bouta make a statement. Crazy ppl got high expectations for Knicks not me.. game 3 look out they been up 20 both games n allow them to come bk u really think Knicks can compete if Boston play all around instead of shooting the 3 bc they can dominate the mid range n post too so be frfr
@thecoolrich
May 9, 2025 at 7:02 pm
If it’s a team to come back from 0-3, u think Celtics can do it.. they almost did 2 years ago
@AWAKENING-ur5pc
May 9, 2025 at 7:08 pm
These talking heads sale this deception the game is RIGGED and they know it
@JosephHarker-w9v
May 9, 2025 at 7:08 pm
More like game 3 is a must win for the Celtics . They lose this they down 3-0 . And we all know what the odds are of coming back from 3-0 .
@kuruptzZz
May 9, 2025 at 7:14 pm
Porzingis is a huge factor. Celtics are a very different team with him vs only horford
@TimothyGray-o3d
May 9, 2025 at 7:14 pm
Wasn’t pacers and cavs suppose to play yesterday???
@TheHi1
May 9, 2025 at 7:21 pm
What questions are these ?who needs game 3 more😕 umm i think any team would need it no matter what stupid question specially since OKC has not proven themselves and Nuggets are trying to reprove
@romanNood1es
May 9, 2025 at 7:22 pm
Stephen A is mod for one week and lost his voice.😂
@Watchmen93
May 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Boston were beating up Knicks fans up there
NY GOONS ASSEMBLE!!
@TheHi1
May 9, 2025 at 7:31 pm
The knicks will go up 3-0 and the Celtics will be the first team to come back from a 3-0
To win 4-0.
@seanzibonanzi64
May 9, 2025 at 7:35 pm
As long as NYK leave Garden up 3-1, it’ll be a success. Doesn’t matter which game but they need to win 1.
@kevinsommers0704
May 9, 2025 at 7:47 pm
A lot of people are failing to mention this is the healthiest knicks have been in 2yrs….the Knicks are arguably better than any team Boston have played in the playoffs last yr to win the Title….Detroit Pistons were a blessing in disguise they got the Knicks battle tested….the Celtics have not been tested until now
@dragon_dyce
May 9, 2025 at 7:53 pm
Boston has shot terribly and barely lost these games i believe , Knicks really need game 3 imo.
@ShawnBrezzyUzumaki
May 9, 2025 at 7:56 pm
Okc been resting for weeks
@kwamdrew7918
May 9, 2025 at 8:17 pm
All I know is Al Horford better not take a shot in the fourth quarter. He better wing it ☘️ in 6
@kwamdrew7918
May 9, 2025 at 8:20 pm
Ol boy in the middle left eye is driving me crazy
@ijayrizzy3116
May 9, 2025 at 8:38 pm
When did SGA win the MVP? All I’ve heard are people advocating that he gets it.
@okirrama3587
May 9, 2025 at 9:30 pm
I think Nuggets already secured home court advantage
@Hoops-Insider-q1q
May 9, 2025 at 9:38 pm
If Boston loses Game 3, do we finally admit this version of the Celtics just doesn’t have the mental toughness to win it all?
@TayloringSwiftly
May 9, 2025 at 9:41 pm
Windy, “it’s an unusual situation, I can’t analyze it.” (Ie the series is rigged).
@dominickmajeska28
May 9, 2025 at 9:59 pm
Analytically Celtics should be up 2-0
But Statistically they down 0-2
@samariaspencer715
May 9, 2025 at 10:03 pm
Jalen Home COURT matters rally your team 👏 🙌 don’t forget how incredible MSG is to the world. I would love to see McBride play more minutes especially in 2nd . He has strong handles. Knicks tell yourselves in order to be the best We have to beat the best. That goes for Nuggets as well. Jokic is a stone cold killer. Doesn’t like losing nickname Joker..
@Rayheem
May 9, 2025 at 10:17 pm
Must win for the Knicks? GTFO. The Knicks need to win 2 out of 5 and Boston need to win 4 out of 5. I like the Knicks chances.
@yakman8681
May 9, 2025 at 10:23 pm
They forget this is basketball and the difference in talent isn’t what they make it seem.
@eedjrew
May 9, 2025 at 10:33 pm
J will is forever serious lol my guy