NBA Playoffs 2017: Celtics advance, fans react on Twitter
The Boston Celtics have advanced past the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Here are the fans’ reactions on Twitter.
The Celtics have finished off the Wizards in seven games, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They are set for a date with the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter.
It was a back and forth game, with the Celtics coming up big in the fourth quarter. Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk came up huge in the fourth quarter, putting on a clinic of how to get buckets late in the game. As expected, Twitter went nuts over Olynyk’s performance, providing a variety of commentary.
They asked for shooting sleeves.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 16, 2017
They asked for high socks.
Tomorrow, the kids will be asking for man buns. pic.twitter.com/23YYxe5YwJ
Nobody thought that Game 7 would come down to the performance of Kelly Olynyk in the fourth quarter, who hit dagger after dagger.
"It's been the Kelly Olynyk show here tonight." #Game7 pic.twitter.com/sgHd2hYK0b
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 16, 2017
Raptors’ star Patrick Patterson chimed in with his thoughts on Olynyk.
Okay I see you Kelly.. #nbaplayoffs
— Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) May 16, 2017
The hero. #ItsNotLuck#NBAGIF pic.twitter.com/q3Twlcrka0
— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2017
The Celtics will now head to the Eastern Conference Finals to take on the well-rested Cleveland Cavaliers, starting on Wednesday night. Fans got to chime in with their thoughts on the upcoming series between the top two seeds in the East.
New England Patriots’ reporter Mike Reiss dropped a Bill Belichick line.
We're on to Cleveland.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 16, 2017
The @Celtics (4-3) are Eastern Conference Finals Bound! #ItsNotLuck pic.twitter.com/1Mp4bXRdu0
— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2017
Cavaliers waltz continues
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) May 16, 2017
Fellow Boston team, the Red Sox chimed in and had a message for the Celtics.
Gotta love a Game 7!
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 16, 2017
Congrats @celtics!#ItsNotLuck pic.twitter.com/NABzwSdlcC
SB Nation might have had the funniest response to the Celtics advancing to face the Cavaliers.
Congratulations, Celtics! pic.twitter.com/YGI2egkWyM
— SB Nation (@SBNation) May 16, 2017
BREAKING: The Celtics have officially been swept by the Cavs
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) May 16, 2017
What the Celtics’ fans want, the Celtics’ fans got.
Celtics crowd chanting "We Want Cleveland." Well, now you've got them.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) May 16, 2017
A lot of people had great things to say about the Washington Wizards, after their season ended after this heartbreaking loss in Boston.
Good season for the Wizards, but they're going to regret Games 2 and 5 of this series for a long time. They had their chances.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) May 16, 2017
Bottom line: Would you rather be a fan of Wizards or Knicks right now?
— Jason Reid (@JReidESPN) May 16, 2017
Darren Rovell continues to poke a needle through Ted Leonsis’ heart.
Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis with an epically bad week.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 16, 2017
Lost two Game 7's in five days.
Ex-Baltimore Raven, Torrey Smith chimed in as well.
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Game 7 are two of the best words in all of sports. Tonight was another game for the ages, as Boston and Washington fought back and forth. It took a barrage from Kelly Olynyk in the fourth quarter for the Celtics to pull away and win the game.
They will now stay home and wait for the Cavaliers, as Game 1 will be on Wednesday night.