The Atlantic Files

#228: Boston Celtics NBA Finals bound?


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This week on the Atlantic Files Podcast, we talk about the absolute embarrassment of a Game Seven that the Phoenix Suns endured, the Boston Celtics taking down the reigning NBA Champs and looking like a surefire championship team, Ja Morant's injury issues, previews of both Conference Finals, what the Philadelphia 76ers should do with James Harden, whether Doc Rivers or Daryl Morey are at fault for what happened to the Sixers, if Sean Marks was justified in calling out Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons, and more!
First of all, the Boston Celtics are the only remaining Atlantic Division team in the NBA Playoffs. They were the ones who started the season in the most disappointing fashion and after turning it completely around, they now look like they can really win a championship. Will they be able to pull of a win over the Miami Heat and then eventually an NBA Finals win?
In the West, the Dallas Mavericks are fresh off of a complete drubbing of the Phoenix Suns. Devin Booker talked his way right out of the playoffs as Luka Doncic laughed them right off the court. Now, he has to go up against the dynasty that is the Golden State Warriors. Are the Warriors a lock to make the Finals with their experience?
Ja Morant, after suffering a few injuries during the season, also was injured a couple of times in the playoffs. Is he beginning to be too injury-prone for Memphis to be considered a legit contender?
Since we have both Conference Finals series set in stone, it's time to preview each one. We give our thoughts on the X-Factors for each series as well as our predictions for who wins in how many games.
Finally, we have a sort of grabbag of a handful of topics. The Philadelphia 76ers have a huge decision to make with James Harden and his contract, Doc Rivers and Daryl Morey are fighting to see who takes the most blame for this season, how would Mike D'Antoni fit in LaMelo Ball and Charlotte's offense, Sean Marks comments about the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving, and whether the Celtics used a dirty tactic with Robert Williams III injury status.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:48 - Phoenix Suns get embarrassed by Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks
17:36 - Boston Celtics took down Milwaukee, are they NBA Finals bound?
27:14 - Celtics acted shady with Robert Williams III injury status
30:34 - Would the Phoenix Suns trade Deandre Ayton
34:03 - Is Mike D'Antoni a good fit for Charlotte and LaMelo Ball
40:13 - Doc Rivers or Daryl Morey, who's more at fault in Philadelphia
59:24 - NBA Eastern Conference Finals preview
1:09:09 - NBA Western Conference Finals preview
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