How concerned am I about the second half swoon in Game 1? Exactly zero percent concerned. You try keeping up your intensity when you're winning by 30 points against a team you know you can impose your will upon at any moment. Yes, it's the playoffs. Yes, it's important to not let your guard down. But players are human beings and it was hard for the Celtics starters to respect the Hawks after that putrid first half they put up.
I expect more of the same in game 2. The Hawks just don't have anyone who can stay in front of Jaylen or Tatum and both of them can get to the rim at will, which makes for easy 3-pt kickouts, or, if the Hawks are going to be guarding those all series, easy layups.
Quinn Snyder is a good coach. The Hawks were ready for the way the Cs play. Unfortunately, they don't have the horses. Too bad.
Let's keep this train a rolling and let's keep the Garden rocking for another trip to Blowout City on Tuesday night.
I expect more of the same in game 2. The Hawks just don't have anyone who can stay in front of Jaylen or Tatum and both of them can get to the rim at will, which makes for easy 3-pt kickouts, or, if the Hawks are going to be guarding those all series, easy layups.
Quinn Snyder is a good coach. The Hawks were ready for the way the Cs play. Unfortunately, they don't have the horses. Too bad.
Let's keep this train a rolling and let's keep the Garden rocking for another trip to Blowout City on Tuesday night.