INSTANT REACTION: Celtics advance to NBA Finals for 2nd time in 3 years, Jaylen Brown named ECF MVP

Tom Giles, Eddie House and Brian Scalabrine give their instant reaction and analysis to the Celtics completing the sweep against the Indiana Pacers and advancing to the NBA Finals.
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[@MakeMeAPie]

RIP ☘☘☘ BILL ☘☘☘ 💚

[@junkdubious]

Walton and Russell

[@HoyeeLi]

#RIP to the two Bills (Russell and Walton)

[@adamstomberg9051]

Payton Pritchard’s face shows how bad the refs were tonight.

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

Yea, can't believe they didn't review that, he bent his leg specifically to try defend with his foot smh. N white got a flagrant the other day while his foot was inside the 3pt line

[@treeckosaurus238]

For both teams ngl. TJ inadvertently got manhandled by JB going for the rebound

[@cvgodd1432]

It’s the playoffs. He didn’t do it on purpose. Rub dirt on it and play ball!!

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

@@treeckosaurus238 fair but a kick to he face is just sm rarer, and it rlly left PP looking crazy loll. Anyways yea shit happens just reffing seems inconsistent as they're usually hyper vigilant about the head/face

[@adamstomberg9051]

@@cvgodd1432 I know it wasn’t on purpose but didn’t feel it was a basketball move. Jaylen probably should get a flagrant for his on TJ and this also probably should have gotten one.

[@MrRufusRToyota]

64 wins and 12-2 in the playoffs!

[@naranja1972]

I really hope they finally get over the hump. boston has pretty much been the winningest squad the last 10 yrs.. without a championship.. it's pretty crazy.

[@estebantable3585]

By far the most dominant team all year. Let’s keep it up one more series 💪🏼

[@victoranthony9037]

76-20; GREAT SEASON SO FAR. FINISH IT OFF!!

[@jason3994]

How about them Dam Celtics, great win June 6 can’t come soon enough 🍀🍀🍀🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@HoyeeLi]

Man, Eddie House IS spitting out some truth!!

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Eddie is my fave analyst. He's for real.

[@HoyeeLi]

@@Robin-xt7yo yes he is. He and The Truth are true Celtic legends along with the OG Legend himself, Larry Bird

[@ernestoplaganas9564]

Jaylen Brown is my favorite NBA player

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

Can't wait to hear the haters cry about this one! 😅☘️☘️☘️

[@junglepitbull7043]

Can't wait......❤❤❤

[@thomaswagnerjr9137]

By haters, you mean ESPN! 😂

[@adamstomberg9051]

Stephen A. about to pop off and drive traffic to his KZbin channel like he always does.

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

@@thomaswagnerjr9137 💯

[@spenserkao2709]

Enter JJ Redick!

[@billycarson9506]

4 more wins 💚

[@DoctorX101]

☘

[@tylershelton2448]

I've been saying it all year this team is different. They are ready to win the chip 🍀

[@BlessedDelight1]

Everything they’ve done . Has shown they are winning it all!

[@therealdarrell282]

@@BlessedDelight1For sure. You can tell the Celtics are hungry.

[@franciscogarcia7546]

Jaylen Brown's defense & Grit brought the Trophy home

[@nsp74]

good point eddie, Celtics have been tested since 2017, take that shannon sharpe

[@cvgodd1432]

Sharpe and ochocinco 2 idiots who are casual nba fans. They say the dumbest crap. Keyshawn Johnson the worst lol, been waiting the whole playoffs for Celtics to choke. When they lost to Miami he was so happy 😂

[@LaDarrosMusicMagazine]

Thank you Eddie and Scal" . Us true fans enjoy seeing you all season as well as Sam Cassell...that 08 team just keeps winning. much Love from Dorchester

[@brandonsanders3212]

I hate Perkins, he hate on us any chance he get

[@LaDarrosMusicMagazine]

I understand you. The former & current players take you to task if analysts support " their" teams as opposed to being a non partisan commentator. Notice KG missing? Because Minnesota is still in it. Former players move different.

[@hartoongkowijoyo9952]

Give Bill Walton and his family a beatuiful gift this year with the champion trophy

[@robertspivey4631]

JB deserves the MVP in this series. Bleed green 💚💚💚

[@PrinceCONCAF1]

Wow amazing performance by Boston Celtics and the whole team that has sacrificed so much for their team and their teammates they totally deserved this win by the way they played this game and this game one . If they keep playing like they played this series and elevating their game to adjust to their opponents they will definitely win the championship this year. And it definitely starts with winning the second round of this series Amazing and good job by the whole Celtics on the defense end and the offense end of the floor.This is what the Celtics is supposed to do if they want to keep advancing to the third and fourth when the NBA championship including beating who is awaiting them in the later rounds. This was a great night for the following players and the whole team. Jayson Tatum who scored 26 points and 13 rebounds. Derrick White with 16 points and 4 rebounds. Jaylen Brown 29 points with six rebounds. Jrue Holiday with 17 points and 9 rebounds.They deserved the win on both ends of the floor tonight .

[@lizardguitarguy]

Can I get a HELL YEAH??? ☘️☘️☘️

[@Lakas0mb0dee]

HELL YEAH

[@Jackson54321]

HEL YEA

[@rex.raymond]

HELL YEAH

[@bipblopblap]

H E L L Y E A H !

[@tocleanahmaadmcfatstupidbo7114]

HELL YEAH

[@rig-zag]

Never seen Joe Mazzula smile this much! Youngest head coach in Finals history! And the closest point differential in a 4 game sweep in NBA playoff history I believe. So clutch!

[@HoyeeLi]

Can't wait to hear who chants "We want Boston" next

[@zeppelinmexicano]

Too bad Big Bill won't be around for the final round. Dude was a player. Dude was funny, a story teller, and bled green after his time with the team. Think about how lucky we were to have Bill Frigging Walton coming off the bench in 86 and staying healthy all year.

[@austin5019]

What an absolutely amazing game and win!!! Let's go Celtics!!! On to the NBA Finals, and let's win Banner 18!!!

[@Beantown-ww1cr]

Championship caliber teams knows how to close it out 💪☘️☘️💪

[@theStacyJames]

Celtics Porzingus back, Hauser draining 3s, and Horford/Kornet defending the rim in addition to everything they did this series. They get that, they'll win the finals in 5 or 6 games

[@Wmaig1]

You can see it coming

[@jemonecochran7367]

Heavy on hauser draining 3’s again, shit it’s like he lost his ability like the OG space jam movie

[@theStacyJames]

​@@jemonecochran7367 it was actually funny to watch. He got the yips. Back into the gym. Plenty of time to plan, prepare and sharpen up.

[@drdrew4457]

hauser lost his mojo like austin powers😣

[@theStacyJames]

​@@drdrew4457 he sure did. Opportunity to snap out of it

[@jay-jay8191]

oh yeah Celtics going to the finals! Congratulations JB he seems surprised he got it but well deserved. Tillman gotta play better sp. since Porzingis/Kornet are not playing, getting out position for the rebounds on this game n game 3.

[@wuyuwantatah4597]

Brissett should’ve gotten minutes. He was in one of our best lineups in the previous game. Don’t know why he didn’t get run today as our D had lapses. He helps us switch rather effortlessly. Either way, we won! 😄☘️ go Celtics!

[@jay-jay8191]

@@wuyuwantatah4597 I didn't like that Oshea didn't get any minutes either but I thought maybe him at the 5 is too small n possibly Mazzulla didn't want Tatum playing the 5. Tillman really need the minutes n more playing time tho n get reps with playing with the starters but bring that same energy as Brissett. I hope twolves win tomorrow. Celtics get more rest.

[@Desertbiker617]

Houser sucked tonight.

[@jay-jay8191]

Hauser hasn't been shooting the ball well struggling since playoff started. He couldn't guard anyone in the Pacers team either, because the way Pacers like to play fast n very athletic team. He should play better against Dallas.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jaylen Brown ENTER his 1st YEAR PRIMES 💪🔥💪

[@naturalllibers8437]

Celtics seemed to be reserving energy which would be really smart after running out of energy against the warriors in the finals

[@Wmaig1]

Great point I've seen them do it all year it helped them with less injuries only Porzingis but we've all known he was injure prone from the start.

[@Ironfangzu]

Conserving. It's "conserving energy" . When you are reserving, you're usually trying to book a table at a busy restaurant, as in, "Hi, I'd like to make a reservation for a party of 5, under the name Brown. Thanks!"

[@justinjohnson746]

@@Ironfangzu "reserve," means to save something for later. "conserve," means to protect something from harm, or just to keep something safe. I think both terms can be applied here depending on how you look at it. Lol

[@naturalllibers8437]

@Ironfangzu maybe you should've looked up the definition before showing off how smart you are. I guess you have a PhD in vocabulary

[@GonzoDuke]

JBMVP

[@masonlight689]

Back in the Finals baby! You guys better bring it home or youll never hear the end of it from us fans. Lets go!!!

[@mattpatches8395]

How bout them Celtics!!!!

[@littleface]

🧹🍀🫡

[@OnlyHTMRK]

This series felt a lot like the Celtics Vs Nets series a couple years ago aside from game 2 the games were super close and both ended in 4-0 for boston.

[@idw9159]

great win c's... just saw the sad news about bill walton, rip champ

[@kamarporter6099]

I’m super proud of my Cs let’s keep going. Jaylen my guy I’m holding your jersey up especially such an inspiration. Congratulations to all of these guys for working hard and preparing. Here’s some of the series highlights from brown Jaylen this series game 1 hit the 3 that takes us to over time to initiate the 🧹, game 2 gives you a 40 piece, game 3 silent assassin 24 quiet points, game 4 helps lead the way with the block on one end and the assist for the game winner.

[@Hugoaguilucho]

Let's go Celtics ❤️🏀 💯 this is the year 🎉

[@carolynbarr770]

We did it Guys!! Finals here we come!! 🎇

[@seancarson3327]

Great series from jb. Need one more like this. He will probably be on luca.

[@therealdarrell282]

Boston wins by 20, people complain. Boston wins in the clutch, people complain.

[@TheRealJackMahoffer]

I wonder what negative takeaways Felger and Mazz will have tomorrow? 😂

[@ortsacerdi1423]

They are clown

[@PeteJake100]

They’ll play up Brown getting MVP over Tatum

[@cvgodd1432]

Biggest clowns ever. Even when we win they’ll say it was luck or the other team lost it we didn’t win it. I hate Celtics media in Boston. They’re clowns!!!

[@jayy88]

@@PeteJake100yup they’ll say Tatum wants to be a lakers because Brown won. Then they’ll say Brown wants to go to Atlanta to form his own team.

[@jepoys8957]

prime jb i just hope jt would be more consistent on 3 when he enters his prime years

[@MDCYouTube]

Defense wins championships! ☘️

[@SD-zx1uh]

LFG 🍀🏀💪!!!

[@user-zh7sv7hc9v]

JB7

[@carolynbarr770]

Good job Abby congratulations 🎉

[@jasonavery]

Does everyone realize the Celtics are JT not twisting his ankle in Game 7 ECF last year from being to 3 straight Finals? We’re 12-2 this year, it’s time to start this dynasty.

[@leeinoregon1326]

Did anyone notice that after JB blocked that shot, he wasn't technicaly back inbounds when Jrue handed him the ball? 4 more wins!!!

[@playero03]

People saying that this close games will hurt them but I think it will help alot because it gives them the confidence on those close situations in the finals, they had to figure it out to get those wins and they did. Also we have to give them credit for their DEFENSE!!! They been defending like CRAZY!!!!

[@darrelldog5]

Thank you

[@kennethlemuel6894]

☘️🧹

[@makgeoff]

It's best to make the game close ourselves rather than letting the refs do it. Celtics learned this very well in last 4 seasons.

[@LifeIsSlim]

PACERS IN 9 KEEP FAITH!!

[@wade_says]

Let’s go!!

[@keeganandersson4281]

Both ECF and WCF have proven how valuable championship experience is and having a real closer. It’s the reason Cs swept and aren’t looking at GETTING gentlemen’s swept

[@seanisabel]

JT had a better statistical series, but happy for JB.

[@danielthompson3928]

JB played better in most of the pivotal moments. That’s probably what gave him the edge. JB was also more efficient. But honestly, I am not sure anyone would have been mad either way. If people are debating which one is better at any given moment it is usually a good thing for the team.

[@enigmafiresup4658]

JB absolutely deserved it

[@cvgodd1432]

Yea JB pts and defense were more impactful.. he won this game tonight and hit the 3 to save us in game 1. He’s been clutch and more efficient. Tatum doesn’t care lol he just wants a ring!

[@Sharmaine-rf8le]

It's only up from here 🍀🏀

[@user-iz9ss4oz2m]

18 is four wins away yay 🎉

[@Memo_323]

Jaylen MVP!! He looked shocked when they said his name

[@dab0mb1]

JB well deserved ECFMVP and finally getting respect for once. JB is top 7

[@acecarroll2213]

TEXTBOOK WIN FOR THE CELTICS A NEW HERO EACH NIGHT IT WAS JAYLEN BROWN IN GAME 4 IT WAS AL HORFORD AND JAYSON TATUM IN GAME. 3 GAME 1 IT WAS DRUE HOLLIDAY IN I HOPE WE CAN HOST THE TROPHY IN THE FINALS I LOOOOVE THIS TEAM TO DEATH THIS IS MY 36 YEAR FOLLOWING THE BOSTON CELTICS I MENTIONED NUMBER 36 THAT HAPPENS TO BE MARCUS SMART'S OLD JERSEY NUMBER SO LET'S WIN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP FOR MARCUS SMART AND LEGENDARY PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER MR MIKE GORMAN WHO JUST RETIRED THIS SEASON GO CELTICS BANNER NUMBER 18 AND REST IN PEACE MR BILL WALTON WHO JUST PASSED AWAY REST IN HEAVEN BILL WALTON 1986 NBA BOSTON CELTICS CHAMPION

[@haqctrix]

Ok Can we talk about lebron now

[@packers0611]

FOUR MORE WINS

[@CLYMA1.5CHAINZ]

GGs to Pacers 🤝☘️

[@Robin-xt7yo]

JAYSON - All NBA DERRICK - All Defense JRUE - All Defense JAYLEN - ECF MVP

[@Desertbiker617]

Bring it on Mavs!🍀

[@Djohnson89]

☘️☘️☘️💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@jojopailagaoakut3019]

NBA refs calling the Tatum shoulder-arm shove an offensive foul is absolutely spot-on! JB played big -and White's 3 was huge. The Pacers failed to capitalize on a post-up with Tatum guarding a much bigger guy. Jrue plays much bigger than his size, and almost always scores at will, even against a bigger Toppin. Again, 90% of the Celtics' output is from their 5 starters. Any team that can limit White, Jrue, and Hortford collectively below 25 points is in a good position to win. #NBA #NBArefs #Dallas

[@awise25]

Lots of respect for Joe Mazzulla goes to show you dont need some old fart to coach to win games

[@gja10s64]

ESPN roaches are flip floppin’

[@World3mpir3]

❤ 🍀🎉

[@makgeoff]

Doncic & Kyrie can & will score but they haven't faced this all 5 switchable 2 way stealth defenders. On the other hand, Celtics players will be licking their chops to get either one to defend them.

[@KeithHoward-wb7gz]

Boy I didn't realize that there are so many Celtics haters wow banner 18 on the way how bout them Celtics

[@fox9769]

Everybody sleeping on the Celtics. Keep it that way and watch Jrue and White lockdown Kyrie and Luka. Celtics in 5.

[@Sleppy1312]

Eddie not counting out Denver

[@gc-ej5hf]

Wet dreams vs denver.

[@ghostwolf1435]

This Team is Clutch Tough Swept Em

[@kevinfhaney]

Detroit style defense

[@areyoukittenme9937]

I'm pretty nervous ... Celtics lost at home to the Lakers bench and the hawks... even winless Detroit at the time took Celtics to overtime.....

[@Familyman5657]

Can someone tell me why Queta hasn't gotten any run?????He is a dynamic big man with energy and skill that could definitely be used on the glass and in the paint....Im sorry but he is head and shoulders better than kornet and Tillman.Congratulations to JB he DESERVED MVP LETS GO C,,'s

[@damilion7931]

I'm here wondering the same thing too

[@damilion7931]

I feel he'll be in against Dallas or Minnesota

[@enigmafiresup4658]

Because Mazzulla is NOT a good coach and is afraid to deviate from the lineups he trusts. It’s why Kornet got so many minutes this post season when he’s been awful for them. Mazzulla is good enough to win with the talent he’s got around him, but the one thing they really need is a real championship caliber coach.

[@Good-Crazy]

🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎉 🥂☘️🙏🏻

[@rednaxelahcitorfaznebo2830]

Hauser shot poorly in this series. He needs to improve his 3-point shooting efficiency for Celtics to have a good chance of winning the NBA championship.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

C's, go beat the Lakers for most banners #banner18 #differenthere

[@rafaelhoa4000]

Fo, fo, fo, fo=#18 Three fo completed, one more fo to go.

[@damiancox2594]

If the celtics can play with an edge and stay focused and limit kyrie Irving and luka doncic then they'll have a shot of beating the mavericks and put up banner 18

[@tm25598]

Woohoo Go C’s…get some rest and get ready for the Finals. I feel like they were playing these close games on purpose 🤔We don’t want close games like this in the Finals please

[@macontractors8072]

Celtics in 5

[@Zp0423]

Jobs not finished!!! 4 moreeeeeeeee

[@thetopofthebeantv]

Is matcheration a real word Eddie lol

[@bb-1359]

Maturation? It is a word.

[@mikaylarivera1337]

what with scal and his same old excuse for tatum? “he always gets attention he gets doubled” stop it. this isnt that miami heat series where they have a hof coach throwing 5 different defensive schemes. cleveland and indi we’re playing man to man 90-95% of the time. he only got doubled 5-10% of the time. he had his 1 v 1 opportunities. he couldn’t hit shots!! oh btw scal did you not see brown get doubled too?? clearly fricking not yet he still made it work. its okay to say jb EARNED it scal

[@GoBoSox20]

I'll be the House it won't be Denver 🤣🤣🤣

[@judahtunes2245]

Eddie can please stop with the " we ould lose those games before" that was two season ago.... ENOUGH

[@yourbusinessvalue]

The Celtics have to consider reducing Houser's minutes and giving someone else a chance. He's been awful the whole playoffs. Dallas will make the Celtics pay for his empty minutes.

[@opinion357]

JT deserve it more

[@gc-ej5hf]

Tell him to stop bricking shots and he’s 6’9!

[@dab0mb1]

Naw JB did

[@ddd2515]

Tatum went for dunk multiple time in this game i think he finally remember he is 6'9 but JB saved the first game which set the tone for the following games