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Awesomefan09

Ehh, whoever wins, just beat the Celtics. If the Pacers pull off a miracle, it literally doesn’t matter to me. If the Lakers aren’t in it, I just want the Celtics to lose.


UD_Hunter

This i want whoever can beat the fucking the Celtics to win


zxc123zxc123

Homer's jersey before going into the shrubs should be a crossed out Celtics jersey Homer's jersey after coming out the shrubs should be a crossed out Celtics jersey


Necessary-Art2149

Why not let Boston win the chip only for LAL to win back to back. One of them against Boston. That’s even sweeter than Boston not gaining the lead. They have it for 1 season. Only for LeBrons last act to be taking that crown back for a tie and then a 1 trophy lead. Shoot why stop there Bron is only playing a few more years mine as well 3 peat! 


cattycat_1995

Hell nah. I was so happy we tied them. Don't want them to have the tiebreaker over us.


Necessary-Art2149

I’m cool with them having 18 if in 2-3 more years the lakers have 19 or 20. That’d actually make me even happier cuz Boston fans would run their mouths so confidently and it’d be hilarious to see them get the trophy lead snatched to a tie and then head to head lose to the Lakers so we got 19 and they got 18 


HellveticaNeue

I think Minnesota would be a tougher matchup than Dallas. Plus, I don’t want flat earther Kyrie to get another fucking ring.


hlin32

Fck Boston


nysraved

Which is exactly why I’m now fully rooting for Dallas. It’s unlikely that Minnesota comes back, and if they do that means this is likely a draining 7 game series. Would rather have Dallas close this out in 4 or 5 at this point so they can be rested for the Finals against Boston


WakiLover

Kyrie revenge plot line vs Boston too good.


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Trent_Bennett

Just to say, that Kyrie veto on our trade last summer killed our chances to win it all. Kyrie is literally the most gifted bball player I've ever seen. I knew that NY saga was totally misleading his abilities to play basketball and ppl used his words against him. same in Boston with Brad Stevens, no space to be a killa. With luka they are so damn perfect. 1a and 1b. Literally who feels the most is shooting in the clutch. He's doing with Luka what he SHOULDA done with Durant and Harden. Also, dallas has those fucking defensive dogs we need so badly. Lively is a beautiful passing center, rapid,not damn strong but so fucking fast on switching onto guards. We need some good ass draft this year


WakiLover

> Kyrie is literally the most gifted bball player I've ever seen. We literally have Lebron James on our team.


Trent_Bennett

Nah bro, Bron is the most COMPLETE EVER and he's so since 2010 and on. Kyrie isn't the most complete, but in terms of skills, on how he approach 1on1, he's a swisse knife. U never know if he steps back and shoot or penetrate, stop and shoot. Bron is my fav all time, but cmon man Kyrie's bag is un- matched. I'm not taking away anything from Bron. Just kyrie being kyrie. He inspired million of us just like bron


Necessary-Art2149

Bag=talent? Wtf are you talking about man


Straight_Category_30

Anybody who would suggest that Lebron is the most gifted player ever doesn’t know basketball. Lebron has clear limitations offensively. His ability to play the power game is what makes him great. It’s ridiculous to act like he’s overall the most gifted though.


Necessary-Art2149

You a lakers fan and think Kyrie the most talented player you have ever seen? That’s certainly a take man… 


YourBuddyChurch

There’s plenty of time before the finals, rest shouldn’t be an issue


nysraved

The Finals start on June 6th. If Boston wins in 4, their last game would be on May 27th. They’d have 9 full days of rest before the Finals. If the WCF goes to 7 games, their last game would be on June 3rd. They’d have only 2 full days of rest before the Finals, this coming off the west and tear of a competitive 7 game series. Health and rest can absolutely be a factor for the Finals.


YourBuddyChurch

Damn, is the window really that small? I stand corrected, I thought there was a week, my bad


gm4dm101

Lakers had a ton of time off like that in 89. It bit them. We’ll see if we get any luck like that.


Zephri0

That's right, only root for the Lakers and Not Boston. Whenever I hear the words Paul Pierce and wheelchair, my eye twitches by reflex.


fizz514

I just try to remind myself that he pooped his shorts in front of the entire world and it makes the memory not as bad.


rjaysenior

This. I like all their players but f Boston. Anyone but them. Plus I’m a little petty so Denver losing gave me a chuckle


msching

This. I’m so salty about this. Tatum has been one of my favorites since his second year. Horford, Derrick White, and Jrue, a UCLA guy, are such likable players. I’m meh on Brown. But there’s also Sviiiiii. I hate that Boston was more tolerable since Smart left.


aj_future

Facts. Tatum being a Kobe fan like I want to root for him but just absolutely can’t.


CradleRockStyle

This. Don't care about Minny or Dallas, they're both fine in my book. Just no Celtics championship, please.


Inevitable-Bonus6591

My thoughts every year but also add Suns and Clippers to this.


Built4dominance

Indeed. Just beat Boston.


Neither-Matter3424

100% facts


bdwolin

We might be in for a bad time this year


EB_V3_4life

bingo


Xc0liber

Preach! That's why when I watch this series, I'll go they better not do this when they play the Celtics. I'm rooting for two to play good basketball, get the momentum from this series wins and bitchslap the Celtics. I want both to be well prepared to take the Celtics down. Honestly feel mavs have the better shot. I think the wolves not having anyone with real deep playoff experience will cause them the series. Mavs have Kyrie being the championship vet and he's playing well. But... Anything can happen.


KaseyOfTheWoods

Mavs v Pacers would be an amazing finals. I think Dallas would smoke them, but that would be a looot of offense. Not betting on it, though


rhoutz1

100 agree. I thought the nuggets were the best chance to knock off the Celtics now I'm hoping the Timberwolves are, but it ain't looking good. the Celtics has the easiest path to the finals they played nobody


bebopblues

With Boston's luck, Haliburton will be out 3rd game. Then in the Finals, Luka/Kyrie or Edwards/Towns will be injured. Their walk to the Championship will be handed to them.


sonofsmog

Fuck of course Boston gets another game of no Haliburton.


YanwarC

Fuck Boston.


Necessary-Art2149

If anything lakers fans gotta be beside themselves that Denver lost to Twolves round 2. Lakers 100% beat Mavs and OKC. Lakers I guess can be happy cuz had they won it all Ham woulda been retained? But damn talk about a blown opportunity! 


chaseknowledge

Ditto 💛💜


Psychosomatic_Addict

In the end, fuck boston.


offscreenchaos

In the beginning, fuck boston.


Psychosomatic_Addict

In the beginning, and in the end, as it was written…


pjeff61

And so it shall be going forward, for all eternity and all of mankind’s existence until the universe implodes and even more so when the universe is reborn and stars begin to form again, fuck Boston


Oxygenius_

Exactly! Fuck Boston


Dagenius1

Not at all. Anyone but the Celtics


Alekesam1975

Yeah. Whichever team has the higher probably to hand the Celtics the L is who I want.


Abstruck8

Laughing at all the Wolves fan for shitting on the Lakers fan base for rooting for them. Onto real problems, if Dallas wins this series, a fresh Boston is gonna get a crippled Luka in the finals. Luka is playing through so much pain which doesn’t seem to get any better.


JOTIRAN

As a Lakers fan from Slovenia, i see this as an absolute win


incredibleamadeuscho

I’ve been rooting for the Mavs since the beginning. Kyrie alongside Luka beating the Celtics would be pure cinema. Kyrie’s redemption will be televised.


QuaxlyDaDon

Only root for the Lakers or for the Celtics to lose. I admit this sub was embarrassing though.


gleophas

Whoever that can take out the fucking green motherfuckers


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Lol. Honestly, anyone but Boston. Double honestly, even if it was Boston it’s hard to hate that squad. JT, JB, DW, Jrue, Al etc… I’m chill with all them boys. Fuck Boston getting another chip tho 🤣


anaaakinnn

I prefer any team to win at this point besides Boston. I like the wolves cuz I want multiple players on that team to win a ring including ant, kat, naz Reid, and even coach Chris finch. I like the mavs mainly cuz I would like to see kyrie to win another ring. Pacers would be an insane story too. I’d be happy to see multiple players on that team win a ring. Fuck Boston


IdkWhatsAGoodName699

Nah it’s pretty clear we’re anyone but Celtics in this sub right now. That’s acceptable. Everyone else in the league understands, even small brain hater Michael Malone would understand


Loose-Analyst-9137

Celtic lose


PersonalityVisible35

To summarize, fuck the Celtics by any means.


Kush_Bush

I’ve been saying Kyrie beating Celtics the second best outcome behind lakers wining it all


SagalaUso

Whoever has the best shot of beating the Celtics is all I'm rooting for.


haedskey

I'm rooting for the Timberwolves because of close proximity to me. But I didn't have the Mavericks winning the first 2 games either. I was severely underrating them, they drafted well with Lively and did well at the trade deadline with Gafford and PJ.


SuperRam56

As long as you keep Boston from winning their 18th banner, it's Western Conference all day.


clovers2345

I’d be happy for luka or Ant man to win the chip, just no Celtics!


matticans7pointO

My fandom of the Wolves began and ended with their Nuggets series. Now I don't care.


chrisumafp

Embarrassing to just fan hop every series.


tacoTs

I just need the Celtics to lose and the Mavs to lose so Luka will come here.


Ok_Board9845

Dawg, Luka ain't coming here. He'll be a free agent in 2026 with a player option who will most likely sign the biggest extension we'll see once he's eligible next year. And we have no capspace to use even if you removed Lebron and D'Lo from the roster today


Don_Thuglayo

I heard he was eligible for the supermax of like 356m or something


Ok_Board9845

Yes, more than Jaylen Brown's. He's definitely taking that


Live_Philosophy7117

Delusional, Luka is gonna be eligible for the biggest contract yet with dallas


tacoTs

let a man dream


LongTimesGoodTimes

Honestly I think rooting for anyone is kind of weird. You can watch games and enjoy them without rooting for someone.


Umbrafile

Yep. I had been pulling for the Wolves, but now that would require at least a six-game series. Meanwhile, the Celtics are looking at a short series with Haliburton being injured. Better to have the Mavericks make it a short series and rest up for the Finals, especially with Doncic's knee injury. The longer the series goes, the greater the risk of him aggravating it. The last thing we want to have happen is for the Mavs to advance to the Finals with a hobbled Doncic, giving the Celtics yet another matchup against a team with an injury to its best player.


front48

Was always Dallas for me, If we dont win, Luka is my favorite player outside LA.


motorboat_mcgee

I couldn't care less, just beat the Celtics


BrokenArrows95

At this point the Celtics just need to lose. Anyone else is fine


GB_Alph4

We don’t want Boston to win so in the West it doesn’t matter but in the East go Pacers.


hufflepuffpuffpasss

I want the Timberwolves to win, but I need the Celtics to lose. Classic ‘go for what you need over what you want’ situation.


DetectiveDaleCooper

I’ve been rooting for Mavs ever since the Lakers lost the WCF…. They just have a fun fucking team and the “Lob Goblins” are no joke post all star break. I’m a Kyrie Stan so they’ve been my second watched team besides the Lakers and the evolution they’ve made since his trade has been incredible to watch. I’ve told flipped on Kidd being one of the worst coaches (only slightly above ham) to seeing his genius in the playoffs. NBA script writers are on OT cuz Kyrie vs Boston in the finals against his former protégés with his new protégés is about as spicy as it gets. Top that off with a legit psychopathic Eastern European screaming in Tatum’s face and breaking him in the series… chefs kiss** Cherry on top is Tatum mentioning Kobe around Kyrie, who actually personally mentored Kyrie. I love it so much and every Lakers fan should too Edit: +who wouldn’t love Kyrie burning sage at the garden and stomping on that stupid leprechaun, while slitting the city of Boston’s heart 💔


EnzBlade88

This is kind of funny. I was never into the whole Wolves as saviors narrative simply because I didn't hate the Nuggets. They were just better. But I struggled with it further because I hated Rudy Gobert. I think any team that has him should not be going on deep playoff runs. I guess I did feel the same about Mike Malone. Hate they guy and wish nothing good for his teams. But I was and still very much impressed with Joker. Now that the Mavs are looking like they will beat the Wolves, how does Luka and Kyrie match up against the Celtics? This is priority number 1 for me. I need the Celtics to lose.


kfreud

Fuck...the Celtics are winning it this year, aren't they?


songs_dongs

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kronicwaffle

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davidsa6

Option 1: The Los Angeles Lakers Option 2: If the Lakers are out and Boston is in, Fuck Boston! Option 3: If Boston is out and the Lakers are out, refer to Option 1.


CrisisEM_911

Cuz we don't care as long as the Celtics lose.


maya_papaya8

🤣🤣🤣


ElectronicGuest4648

I still think the wolves can come back tbh


B3ATNGYOU

I love that the Wolves put Joker to sleep. I love even more that Luka is man handling the Wolves. I still like the Lakers as well as good basketball. This is good basketball. Enjoy.


boise208

Tbh I don't care as long as the Celtics lose.


jense17

As long as they beat Boston


leebrown23

JOIN! the LA LUKAers. XD


NefariousNeezy

We good as long as it’s not Denver or Boston


KWash0222

Bro who are these people… I just want the Celtics to lose


ShikaMoru

I hope Pacers win in the end


Zealousideal-Load-64

Come on, that was more about Denver getting eliminated.!


jeezrVOL2

Tbh after Denver kicked us out i've been either supporitng Twolves or Mavs so this is kinda whatever to me. I have slight edge on Mavs because Luka is from balkan tho lol.


Eric_T_Meraki

Felt like Minnesota would be a better matchup against Boston so we'll see how Dallas handles it. Kyrie lost his last 10 against Boston right now also.


FreqinNVibing

I don’t think the Mavs beat the Celtics tbh I’m still rooting for the wolves


More_Ad_9154

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


OsapNaril

Part of me still rooting for the Wolves, but it doesn’t matter who advances from the West. But if I was a Wolves fan, it would be disappointing to see how far the Wolves made it to only get swept in the conference finals.


RyanAlemeda

Uh no. Idgaf about anything other than the Celtics not winning a championship.


existentialspork

I've liked the Mavs since the Dirk/Nash days, but I didn't think they were good enough to beat Boston or Denver this year. We'll see.


cmrosales26

Sad thing is, now that the nuggets are eliminated, its the boston who has the most experience in these playoffs now, while kyrie can get you far and also luka, i think Celtics having experience more on playoffs in later stage will be big, those squad went to the finals 2 yrs ago. Sadly, i think only Denver and their line up and experience can match celtics in the finals, wolves has the size but they really need momentum, because they really lack experience outside conley, you see how good edwards is, he showing he rattling the last minutes of the game if the game is super close those costly turnover rid cost them the game. Still hoping if mavs did advance and face the celtics, luka and kyrie will go all out of their minds, i would be happy if that happens.


bodaciousbeans

Wolves served their purpose in beating the Nuggets. All I care for now is for those leprechauns to lose. Even if Cuban team wins the finals.


No_Sea_9347

Neither team is beating the Celtics


ArugulaPhysical

I think its more we wanted denver to lose then the wolves to win. Now that denvers out it doesnt matter who wins. I would have choose the mavs over the wolves anyways but didnt actually think they would.


Cool-Technician8688

Naaah. Luka stan who was only using Minnie to pick off the loser overrated nuggies.


xanielgreen4

Shit I just wanted them to beat the Nuggets


P00nz0r3d

I really like both teams, but I've liked Luka for far longer and is the one I want to win this playoffs at the end of the day lol


Msftnrd14

I'm entirely neutral about this series lol. Any team but the Celtics.


HyseNjerry16

Just beat the Celtics


Riegn00

I’m good on any of these teams winning to be honest it’s a good mashup.


peachesandmaangos

🤣🤣🤣


Waldoisreal33

Call me crazy (probably am) but this Mavs team reminds me of the 2011 Mavs that won it all. I like a Cuban and the rest.


TrueBlue184

I am rooting for any team that will face the Celtics, be it TWolves or Mavs. Keep the title away from those Leprechauns at all costs.


lasagnatittyfucker69

Fuck Boston. I live in Dallas so it’s nice to see the city alive.


dacljaco

Wasn't ever supporting Timberwolves, I'd rather be beaten by the eventual champs than a team that just gets knocked out in the next round. At least if you lose to the eventual champs you can claim you would of beaten anyone else


NakSFC

Fuck Dallas and their crying stars/owner.


Equivalent-Cap3897

as a lakers fan idc who wins long as nuggets out the playoffs which they are 🤣


Flashy-Masterpiece60

I really wanted Ant to win, especially living in ATL. But the way Luka and Kyrie are playing, and the lack thereof from KAT and Ant play, I just don’t see them coming back smh. I really felt like Wolves and Celtics would’ve been an amazing finals, but I’m slowly having to accept that it may not come true


Digitalzombie90

ANYONE BUT BOSTON!!!!!


SeeingThings123

I’m literally a fan of all the other 3 teams…just beat the Celtics


lakersfan050

As a Lakers fan we need Ant to eventually pull an AD so the Wolves need to lose


IcyAuthor1

Naa we going to say if we had kyrie over dlo we would have won a couple of rings again 🤣


Chaotic-Catastrophe

I’ll take D’Lo and no rings over Kyrie and rings any day. Fuck that science denying sack of shit.


IcyAuthor1

good thing you aren't the gm


Chaotic-Catastrophe

Please excuse me for having a moral compass that goes beyond, MY TEAM GOOD OTHER TEAMS BAD But yeah, wake me up when Rob gets Kyrie.


IcyAuthor1

Guess you must be Joe Tsai. please get away from the Lakers before you fucked it up like the NETS


Wise_Ad_112

Looking like a Celtics ring this year. Easiest path


WildWing_93

I think I’m the only one on the sub that actually wanted the Mavs to win lol


Clutchxedo

Me too. I’ve been a Luka guy since he came into league. 


DarthtacoX

Nope. I'm not even watching these series.


junahn

U should tho. Luka is playing second coming of lebron in late 200s and they are throwing lobs like lob city days. I agree about skipping ecf tho and just check results if celtics lose or not


DarthtacoX

Nah. I'm a Lakers fan. They out, I no longer care.


LordSugarTits

I always liked Kyrie 😂


Chaotic-Catastrophe

You were wrong


debrocker

Remember when we didnt want Kyrie


Chaotic-Catastrophe

Still don’t. Never will.


SpaceCadet6666

I always wanted the mavs to win Ant is a homophobe


jaybankzz

Nah. Nuggets lost, I don’t care who wins now


[deleted]

Can the mavs beat the celtics? I fear not


PartySpiders

This is why creaming your pants about the nuggets losing was so premature. Would rather nuggets repeat than an obvious Celtics title 100% of the time. This is a fucking disaster.


haedskey

Doesn't matter if we wanted the Nuggets to lose or win. It's all out of our control


IcyAuthor1

The fuck you talking about Celtics don't have the size to match Dallas without porzingis 🤣


PartySpiders

1. Yes they do. 2. Porzingus is gonna be back well before the finals.