The Celtics reminded the Cavaliers WHO THEY ARE 😤 - Stephen A. | First Take

[@keshawnloubier6899]

Boston is 12-3 without KP when he come back i feel sorry for the league i really do

[@giffondhall9214]

Nah 😆😆😆

[@WestmorelandBrosPodcast]

Cavs had a good run to start the season. We basically saw a early ECF matchup

[@robsims9355]

ehhh doubt it. Too early to tell because mitchell has done this with the jazz multiple times.... I still think knicks is a bigger threat than Cleveland

[@vism2812]

@@robsims9355those jazz teams werent deep. donovan had to do everything on offence rudy had to do everything on defence. cavs have real help around him. player profiles like darius garlands and evan mobleys have been very effective in the playoffs throughout history. now that they’re more confident and polished they’ll have great playoff runs

[@robsims9355]

@@vism2812great points for sure. I guess we’ll just see

[@vism2812]

@@robsims9355 i dont know if they’ll beat boston, that team is insanely good and has way more experience, but the cavs have been building to this. they’ve been steadily getting better and now are at the point where we should genuinely be asking if they can take boston down

[@985aman]

Doubt it Donovan always seems to come up short when it matters

[@leninfranco9328]

These were the type of games the celtics used to lose before. The Celtics really improved in that department

[@cvgodd1432]

So true.. we would’ve blew that lead an lost 2 years ago. They’re really mature now. Never panic and stick to the script. No matter how many shots they miss, they’ll never stop shooting 3s. All it takes is that little run where they hit like 7 3s in a quarter. You gotta get through their elite defense and match it. That’s why it’s so hard to beat them. They play both side at an elite level.

[@jikariwilliams9280]

You absolutely rite , they know how to take control of the game more now

[@isiah675]

They only had two ugly seasons where that would've happened in the Tatum era. Once Ime got some of that Boston punani they were unstoppable.

[@Matt-t7g]

Jayson Tatum is the MVP he's been amazing this season and he deserves it, it would be great for the sport if he wins. I love his mindset and work ethic also. 🔥

[@zenpatic]

sure

[@JP-jd8wr]

It's 13 games into the season 🤡

[@tajonmitchel1712]

Hell no.

[@AnthonyFernandez23]

Let’s go my Celtics 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@millabasset1710]

chant we want Boston please! I want a 14th banner in my lifetime for this city.

[@Ishootback239]

Late 40s?

[@millabasset1710]

@@Ishootback239 Nope! 31 and have been watching the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins just rack up titles this century.

[@Ishootback239]

@@millabasset1710 I’m 31 as well and Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics for me as well and even though I don’t really watch hockey it’s still cool to see the Bruins win it all.

[@mrdm1967ify]

​@@millabasset1710your a spoiled rotten Boston fan. Wear it with pride.

[@rambo410]

If the Cav's won he would be saying" Look out we are coming"

[@pats.addict2923]

But they lost I mean we can talk hypotheticals all day

[@mattwatts33]

It’s crazy how quickly folks forget how lethal the Celtics are. Saw so many posts predicting Cavs to win.

[@andrefuller4698]

Boston is just move under the radar let everyone talk about the cav with their only concern is to be injury free come playoffs time with KP 100 percent on ready to go

[@Ishootback239]

No they didn’t the referees were calling fouls on the Celtics literally every other minute against the Celtics ! No other team would’ve beat the cavaliers under those circumstances….

[@altray1]

Yall didn't talk about the cavs not one time. But when they lose😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@JeebyTube]

He didn’t say nun bad tho he said yall the 2nd best team we been knew that since yall went 10-0 lol

[@altray1]

@JeebyTube not a cavs fan, i just think what they built this year is crazy. And I didn't say he said anything bad, I'm just saying the cavs weren't a topic on ESPN really all season. Now when they lose they're a topic....

[@tadeokrzos2550]

Too busy talking about the Lakers lol. Trust me if Cavs would have had lebron Bron on this historic start they would have been the main topic all over the news lol.

[@DukesVerrill]

They actually did talk about Cavs. You can literally search 'Cavs ESPN First Take' and see the videos..

[@andrefuller4698]

@@altray1what u talking about they have not build anything crazy some teams will play good at the start of the season on others will on the end of the season so if they play consistently on the same level all season then u can say it’s crazy but over the years they all ways start good then fade in the season coming to the business end

[@Clownpeople]

This game showed how dangerous the Cavs team is. Garland bad shooting night. Our 3 main wing players out and the Cavs come back and lose by 3

[@owenson7969]

Irrelevant because as soon as the Celtics get Porzingis back it won't even be close.

[@vism2812]

main 4 wings lmao strus been done the whole season

[@ericg4626]

Yeah and if the Cavs had scored more points they would have won. And if the Celtics missed more shots they would have lost. And if Porzingis was there. And if the Cavs had LeBron and if if and if.

[@tadeokrzos2550]

Like Shannon be saying when it comes to the Lakers and Bron. "It don't matter how you lose or how you win. A loss is a loss and a win is a win"

[@tadeokrzos2550]

​@@ericg4626😂😂😂

[@rbermea]

Celtics showed the Cavaliers why they are the defending champs.

[@robbbietheim2096]

Boston has always got a lot of Ref Help in the GAH- DEN

[@patrickgattiker9765]

This year will be the test though. They’ll go up against a healthy east hopefully

[@donyaniham]

@@robbbietheim2096 now say that again without crying.

[@Theantisocialsocialite1982]

@@robbbietheim2096refs favored the Cavs casual 😂

[@Disneymagic24]

@@Theantisocialsocialite1982 i think the refs across the league have just been awful this year and the past few years

[@PaulJackson729]

No Celtic has won NBA league MVP since Larry Bird. To even be mentioned in the same breath as legends such as Bird and Russell is such an unbelievable honor that Tatum, I'm sure, doesn't take lightly. We'll see if he can do it this season.

[@Scar.Borough]

Cleveland was missing a starter and they're sixth man

[@mithrilmage]

Celtics were missing Porzingis, everyone keeps forgetting that they don't have their 3rd best player

[@MrMr31ful]

As Celtics fan Great game cavs

[@jpnoy]

Celtics are not even in their final form yet they can get it done for whoever is on the court ☘️🦾

[@AntwanNelson-p9l]

We blew a 20 point league I’m glad we still won

[@themindempowered]

Yeah, refs wanted the Cavs to win. Any other team would have lost. 😂

[@AntwanNelson-p9l]

@ yea majority of cavs wins are close wins by 3 or 5 points

[@jeremyquinn4426]

That was an awful game from an officiating standpoint. The Celtics were running away with it in the third then the entire game changed as the refs started calling the game to get the Cavs back in it. NBA basketball is infuriating with the ref and Vegas influence. Let the players play and keep money off the court.

[@skipbayless4375]

Is Stephen A only gonna call Kawhi the worst superstar ever, when Embiid just got called out by his own co star, or he’s gonna continue to plead with the audience to sympathize with Embiid’s injuries while telling Kawhi to retire

[@sebastienmagloire1139]

At least Embid is on the court 😂😂 Kawhi hasn’t touched the court since the first round of the playoffs which was 5 months ago 😂😂😂😂 Stephan A is right

[@JqlenB]

@@sebastienmagloire1139Kawhi has proven himself, what has Embiid done? Not even sniff a conference finals

[@sebastienmagloire1139]

@@JqlenB Yes exactly Kawhi has proven himself that’s why he should retire before he stains his legacy even more.

[@britiannolan7133]

Bro the Cavs didn’t even have their muscle

[@zstrikerlol]

Celtics didnt have their 3rd best player either

[@dwahndenson6385]

CAVS BACK COURT IS SOLID WITH THAT 1-2 PUNCH OF GARLAND & MITCHELL 🏀💯

[@ramztimes]

Whos Garland? And Mitchell who?!

[@Kai_776]

@@ramztimesMitchell 5 time all star scored 71 points in a game that’s who he is

[@markmelillo5699]

no need for all that caps lock when one of those punches goes 3 for 21 from the field

[@andrefuller4698]

@@ramztimesthat back court going to be contain in the playoffs because of there small size

[@themindempowered]

Yeah one-two punched. Lol. Garland couldn't score on White and Holiday.

[@ChuckDean-h4n]

Ok reminded who they are?! Everyone including the Cavs knew how good they are. Celtics should be scared after yesterday, Cavs without their three best wing defenders and getting outscored by 36 on the three point line, barely losing. Wait until Mobley keeps improving and DG not shooting tour dates and see what happens

[@SwagDad]

Lot of excuses. You forgot to mention a guy on the Celtics who didn’t play. A guy who is 7 foot 3, averaged 20, 7 and 2 last season on 50% shooting. Oh and he can protect the rim.. congrats on getting to the bucket on 38 year old Al and a G league guy in Neemi. Cavs are a good team for sure. But let’s pump the brakes on “Celtics should be scared”

[@themindempowered]

Porzingis is better than all those guys the Cavs are missing combined. 😂 Mobley wouldn't be able to guard the paint because KP would have a field day beyond the arc.

[@jonskipajipopepe]

this guy really forgot KP still have not played a single game.

[@gottabedaryl]

Slap back to reality 😂

[@avonbarksdale91]

Huh? Niggas lost by 3 on the road.

[@kevinhurst3709]

Steven A is such a Cleveland hater. He's loving this fleeting moment. Cavs will win it all this year.

[@nsp74]

spot on stephen A

[@knowyourenemy50]

Cavs are a cute play-in type team. I LOVE THAT FOR THEM!! CONGRATS GUYS!

[@catriesjohnson1903]

No, they are not. They lost one game there, ok. Boston almost lost this game so that says a lot

[@WLJ1287]

@@catriesjohnson1903it doesn’t really say anything though

[@qdakid7776]

@@WLJ1287kinda does with garland going 3-21

[@WLJ1287]

@@qdakid7776 not really, with his size he will always struggle against this Bos lineup and they’re not getting 15 points every time from Craig porter either so it evens out.

[@knowyourenemy50]

@@catriesjohnson1903 They should be PROUD no matter what first or second round team they get swept by!

[@Suirra3]

As much as I enjoy watching this I miss undisputed and my fav player Paul Pierce just got on it smh fn crazy

[@liveonce2007]

Cavs were missing more key pieces, Levert, Okoro, Wade and Strus.

[@zstrikerlol]

Celtics were also missing their main rim protector and post player that can stretch the floor as well

[@Itsalwayscloudyincleveland]

"This is a Celtics team without Porzingis." Umm, sure. But are we gonna gloss over the Cavs being without ALL OF THEIR WINGS? Wade, Okoro, Levert, Strus all out. Cavs didn't have anyone taller than 6'4 on the wing. They were playing 3 undersized point guards and 2 undersized shooting guards. So, sure the Celtics weren't 100% but the Cavs were far from it too

[@owenson7969]

Porzingis is better than all of them so that's irrelevant. Celtics have a much better team when fully healthy and it's not close. And I hate the Celtics.

[@Itsalwayscloudyincleveland]

@ Porzingis’s absence has a bigger impact than Cleveland being without ALL OF THEIR WINGS? Being without anyone over 6’4 to defend the perimeter? Dont be silly. Imagine if the Celtics were missing Derrick White, Payton Pritchard, and Sam Hauser, but the Cavs were only without Mobley. Would you think the Celtics shouldve still won?

[@owenson7969]

@@Itsalwayscloudyincleveland Precisely. Because Porzingis is much better and more impactful than all of those wing players missing on the Cavs and it's not close. A bunch of nobody's dealing with injury is a poor excuse. They have little to no experience in the playoffs as well so what are we even talking about here

[@Itsalwayscloudyincleveland]

@@owenson7969 lol kid please. Just admit you dont know ball outside your local team. Porzingis is “more valuable” than 4 key rotation wings? I’d love to hear you explain why. What’s your thought process behind that presumption?

[@owenson7969]

@Itsalwayscloudyincleveland Throwing insults about a conversation on basketball is how I know you don't know what you're talking about. I actually hate the Celtics and have been a die hard warriors fan for over a decade. They literally won last year and for some reason you think a few wing players make the Cavs come even remotely close to the Celtics level. It's laughable how so many people fall for the regular season records like they mean something. I hate the Celtics much more than the Cavs even though they beat my Warrior team...

[@AutoExpectations]

Wait Cavs didn't have 3 of there starters against a healthy Boston's, at Boston and barely lost, but showed them who they are? Lmfao

[@mithrilmage]

Boston isn't healthy, Porzingis still hasn't played and is their 3rd best player 🤡

[@JosefAugustusForonda]

If it wasn't a 20 point, this won't be frustrating.... If it was like a 6 point lead, that would be a stroke.... In a good way

[@baiteme]

Honestly this is not the true Celtics without Porzingas…but this is the Celtics most of the time. Let’s be real here…how long will Porzingas play before he’s injured again?

[@andrefuller4698]

Ur totally wrong on some takes all now the Boston Celtics don’t go on a period when there too 7 guys go stretch we’re they all playing good at 1 times Cavs have done that on it’s not at the same level when Boston does it anyone in Boston start 5 can go for 30 points at any given night doe Cavs start 5 can do the same y’all listen to the media way too much

[@fentazen2677]

Before: The Cavs are for real After 1 loss: They suck

[@jonathanmuldrow8458]

Really!? just 1:19. It took y'all longer to just to post and upload that

[@stretchlimbs]

⚔️ DETERMINATION OVER NEGATIVITY ⚔️ ☘️ ZERO DAYS OFF ☘️

[@dartagnan00113]

are y'all a little slow over there at first take?... your cleveland cavaliers were down 3 key rotation pieces (i know that nationally, caris, the real d wade and okoro aren't household names) and d garland had a terrible game but our cavs were right there in the end... boston shot the lights out from 3 and still had to fight it out in the 4th...the cleveland cavaliers are going to make some noise and bring some excitement to a city that had to watch our browns play junior varsity football for the majority of the season... let us pray...

[@owenson7969]

Porzingis is a key part of the Celtics team. Everything you just mentioned will be irrelevant once the Celtics are fully healthy. Not to mention they have much more experience in the playoffs. The Cavs are probably the most overrated team in the league. Garland clearly can't handle the playoff type pressure as well.

[@justhere6507]

Because they know that game was close due to refs even though they’d never admit it they know wassup

[@themindempowered]

Yeah don't forget the part where the refs put you back in the game by whistling everytime the Celtics touch the ball in the 3rd. 😂

[@owenson7969]

@themindempowered Always an excuse. The refs or the injuries blah blah

[@justhere6507]

@@owenson7969 how can it be an excuse if the Celtics won clown? Make that shut make sense it’s just the truth

[@stoneyoutdoors8819]

yea,,,, the cavs are first iin nba..... lost by 3 after openiing 15 straiight wiiins........ somethiiinig the celtiics couldnt do, yall so cornyyyyy hahaha

[@andrefuller4698]

We win a NBA champion last year so what ur talking about with ur regular season when last the cav made a conference semifinal much less final go sit down son

[@Vi11ain100]

They won the chip last year something the cavs couldn't do😂

[@stoneyoutdoors8819]

@Vi11ain100 you can tell the color of your skin just by your intelligence level here🤣

[@Vi11ain100]

@@stoneyoutdoors8819 making it about race is mad random you def slow🙏😭

[@movergangmob]

Celtics give the Cavs their 1st loss and this is all the coverage we get gtfoh

[@Xenamos]

Great game, Garland sold that for the cavs

[@Broadwayj370]

Cleveland was without Okoro and Struss. Stop it. One regular season game vs a 7 game series are two different things. Celtics are the champs, but has nothing to do with the win last night. They were just the better team Tuesday.

[@testosteroan]

in a 7 game series, without their 2nd/3rd best player, Boston dog walked them.

[@jonskipajipopepe]

what's up with these fans and their excuses? That same old injury excuse again?

[@Urfeelingsdontmatter]

Haha cavs fans trying to justify regular season loss. Who cares it's the regular season. Show up for the e playoffs

[@mattdavis1735]

Oh please! We had 4 key guys out because of injury and still only lost by 3 on THEIR home court! Celtics didnt show anything other than that CHEAP shot by tatum at the end there! Beyond proud of my guys for fighting til the end and almost winning!👏👏👏

[@mattdavis1735]

@@arnold.wayne9 Check your facts please! Merrill PLAYED...he wasnt who I was talking about! Of the 4 guys out...3 come of the bench and give us 20 mins a night...and 1 is supposed to be our starter and hes been out all season so far....so yes they are difference makers! Why do you think spida had to play 40 mins and Garland was obviously exhausted........

[@thekingbradable]

No way you think 4 bums are more valuable than what Porzingis brings to the Celtics lol

[@themindempowered]

Don't forget the part where the refs brought cleveland back to the game in the 3rd 😂

[@Vi11ain100]

You just named 4 decent players not no key players😂 kp was out and refs where on cavs meat the game

[@killernp1317]

Celtics aint the ones to play with 🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@dawgpound9624]

Boston can’t do anything but shoot 3s

[@themindempowered]

And yet they still win

[@Musika809]

If you said that you don’t know basketball, that’s just such a casual take or a severe hater! 🤣

[@jrod132]

“Boston didn’t have KP” sure but the Cavs didn’t have Strus, LeVert, Wade, and Okoro come on now. A healthy Cavs team can beat beat Boston even with KP

[@Musika809]

Stop it. KP is a game changer. Dude can shoot 3 from half court pulling everybody away from the basket, none of these players you were missing have the same impact as Porzingis. But I agreed Cavs are better than people give them credit for. But Knicks started to player better and the bucks too. It not even mid season, stop going crazy because the Celtics are proven and they’re the champions!

[@jrod132]

@@Musika809 and so are the 4 guys that the Cavs were missing. I mean 4 are valuable to their team. Stop being crazy. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Boston path to a championship was a Make a Wish title run

[@jonskipajipopepe]

@@jrod132 really now? stop with the excuses. KP avg 20 7 and 3 last season, an elite shot blocker and rim protector. That guy is a floor spacer and can shoot beyond the arc. he ranked no.1 in post-up efficiency for a big man last season. And you had the audacity to compare KP to those role players?

[@Vi11ain100]

You just named 4 mid teir player that wouldn't change much when boston is missing their main defensive peice and probably the biggest x factor😂

[@jrod132]

@@jonskipajipopepe Boston fans always comes with excuses. Y’all complain about KP and Brown not playing against GS. All the sudden it’s not an excuse with the Cavs didn’t have 4 key players

[@patrickgattiker9765]

Cavs look really good

[@raythomas7623]

When the Celtics lose on dec 1 all the celtic fans gone b quiet as a mouse😂

[@ryanhussain1118]

bet you said this before yesterdays game as well lmao 🤣

[@raythomas7623]

@ryanhussain1118 naw but u ain't gone b saying nothin after dec 1 sucka!😂..don't act like the Celtics ain't lost yet like they can't b beat stop it u a sucka😂🤣

[@ivanbarroso865]

What you mean we won’t be saying if the Celtics lose just means in the season they are 1-1 with the Cavs if they win they’ll be 2-0

[@raythomas7623]

@ivanbarroso865 I feel u but at the end of the day the cavs gone b #1 anyway it goes lookin at our schedule😁

[@ivanbarroso865]

@@raythomas7623 and trust when I say this you’ll lose more as the season progresses and the Celtics will get KP back healthy so I mean you can be #1 but you won’t beat the Celtics in 7 game series

[@comradeyellow6781]

The refs tried though

[@Musika809]

Oh they did 😵‍💫🤣

[@mr.anderson3694]

No shame in losing by 3 on the road to the defending champions. The only thing I had a problem with was Spider trying to sell that Tatum foul. That wasn't flagrant, so stop laying on the floor acting like Draymond just choked you out.

[@brucebylerschannel]

Celtics are ok, but look how bad the Cavs shot? DG 3 for 21 just into the fourth quarter? Hey STEVEN A! We were without WADE and OKORO!! GET A LIFE.Celtics can be beat. We proved that once already this season!!!

[@sebastienmagloire1139]

Garland couldn’t do anything when he was playing against real defense 😂 Stop. The Celtics had the Cavs on clamps . See what happens when u play a real team

[@Vi11ain100]

Cause he got locked up are you slow😂

[@CiciAbukhater]

Terrible analysis. Cleveland was missing: Okoro and Wade - their 2 best defenders and great 3 pt shooters Levert - their 6th man Strus - their starting SF and best 3 Pt shooter If I was Boston I would be very scared with all those injuries, and needing Darius Garland to have the worst game of his career... to only when by 3 points at home with only 1 injured player.

[@chriswright8074]

We have 2 injured and like I don't recall seeing playing

[@CiciAbukhater]

@chriswright8074 I just looked at the injury list, there's only one player.

[@chriswright8074]

@@CiciAbukhater tilman

[@andrefuller4698]

None of those guys can stop Tatum r brown they just have to be having a totally off night

[@andrefuller4698]

Darius garland all ways have bad shooting night against Boston because all ways have to go up against bigger guards who can defend stop talk rubbish on go learn the sport

[@SSJRome]

The Cavs didn’t have a snowballs chance in hell of beating the Cs

[@dharmeshp.5565]

Celtics will not shoot like that consistently in any playoff series

[@siegmund87]

Won the title last year based off that. Do you want to be proven wrong again?

[@bigmo3692]

If you say so

[@sakthithanigai5036]

Clown take, they did it last year, and even when they didn’t shoot like that they destroyed teams with their defense

[@nikhiltrivedi8126]

😂😂😂

[@dharmeshp.5565]

F my life

[@rashondemond]

Folks are overreacting, Cavs were undefeated this is why it’s a headline and the Cavs only lost by 3 points at that😂 some of yall make me sick and no I’m not a fan of either team lmaooo, I get it you need something to talk about but my goodness lol Cavs had to lose one eventually

[@MakeMyDay33]

Does anybody realize how many Cavaliers were out of that game?? A statement was made by the Cavs

[@F0rsaken123-cm4gj]

Celtics = The Boss