East First Round: [#7] Boston Celtics vs. [#2] New York Knicks

[EmpireWF]

Scoring champion Melo with 6-man JR and returning big men Chandler and Martin against KG and that devil Pierce.

A tough series, can't wait.

Game 1 - Sat April 20, Boston at New York, 3 p.m., ABC/R
Game 2 - Tue April 23, Boston at New York, 8 p.m., TNT
Game 3 - Fri April 26, New York at Boston, 8 p.m., ESPN
Game 4 - Sun April 28, New York at Boston, 1 p.m., ABC/R
Game 5 * Wed May 1, Boston at New York, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Fri May 3, New York at Boston, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sun May 5, Boston at New York, TBD, TBD

 

[JimLeavy59]

I like the Celtics in this series.

 

[Nico]

Im sure the Knicks would have wished for another opponent as the nr.2 seed. gonna be a tough series but i like the knicks

 

[Point Blank]

This should be another fun series to watch. Knicks in 6.

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

The Knicks have really been able to hold it together despite all the injuries. Their most recent one may prove to be a crucial blow, as Chris Copeland had been playing outstanding ball for them, they need his body in the lineup. Getting Chandler back will help a lot. I expect a hard fought series, but I actually do believe in the Knicks as the 2nd best team in the East at the moment. I think the Celtics push them all the way to a game 7 that the Knicks are able to pull out at home under the will of Carmelo Anthony, who is playing the best basketball of his career on both sides of the ball. Mike Woodson has been a blessing for his players on defense, and hes been able to get the best out of a lot of guys that have been labelled as lazy in the past. All this being said, I wouldnt be surprised at all if the Celtics won this series, and the Knicks flopped out. Im expecting this to be one of, if not the best first round match-up.

 

[CrimsonGhost56]

first playoff series win in 10+ years?? I BELIEVE

 

[EmpireWF]

Prigioni is not active for game 1. Copeland said to be a starter in his place.

Chandler - Melo - Copeland - Shump - Felton



Bench: JR - Kidd - Novak - Martin - Camby - Barron - QRich/Smith

 

[JimLeavy59]

Yeah I think the Knicks will take this in 4.

The Knicks giving up a lot of wide open jumpers.

 

[EmpireWF]

Melo will snap out of it...hopefully before it's too late.

 

[JimLeavy59]

Jeff Green might be the laziest off ball defensive player I've ever seen.

Where are all these fools who said Boston was better without Rondo?

 

[SHOGUN]

Melo putting in that work.

 

[JimLeavy59]

Least impressive playoff win I've ever seen. Celtics gave this game away with just piss poor offensive execution.

 

[EmpireWF]

Kenyon Martin is worth his weight in gold.

Melo pulled them across the finish line and gotta love the guards creating turnovers left and right.

 

[DJ Rhude]

We got this shit in 5, the time off between games helps the Knicks veterans refresh.....we're too deep, and too good.......we didn't even play well the first game....game 2 Celtics will get blown out....... Celtics will get one game based off pure emotion when we go to Boston for game 3...after that it's a wrap

 

[Rayman]

Melo gets bashed for not passing, seals the game by dishing his only assist to... Other Melo.

Seems legit.

:melo:

 

[jeffx]

Kenyon Martin is worth his weight in gold.

So is Jason Kidd.

 

[SHOGUN]

 

[EmpireWF]

Gotta go to Boston, put the dagger in the Celtics and end this series on Sunday.

 

[FedEx227]

Best part of that gif. The excitement of Louis CK and John Starks.

 

[FirstTimer]

Man, I am REALLY glad the Bulls didn't trade Deng or Noah for Carmelo!