Meaningless trend?....

[MrChristo]

Boston +7.5

...No. 2 seed teams are 1-12 ATS this number at home in the second round since 2000

NJ won by 7 in the first meeting in the finals last season at home, and I think Boston are a better team and better prepared today.

Pierce and 'Twon sharing the ball around, plus playing great swarming D.

Lean at under 183....All talk out of Boston camp on defense, esp. stopping transition and fast break points......But if they do it successfully they cover and have a shot at the W

Good luck all

 

[MrChristo]

Meaningless?.....

Meaningless?.....

...Guess not.

Just a quick point....

..I think this is a far different Boston team we are seeing in the play-offs than we have in the past.

I saw someone write about their 'unhealthy reliance' on Pierce and Walker, but they seem to be sharing it around now more than ever. (14 assists between them).
Plus, although Walker took 7 3's today, he is playing more of a post up game. He can be very effective inside IMO (esp. in the East!)

With McCarty, Williams, Delk hitting shots when Pierce, Walker are double teamed they are a very potent side.

Won't be surprised at all to see them win the East.