05-18-2022, 09:21 AM
OK, now that Al Horford has Covid and cases are spiking everywhere, with a variant even more transmissible than Omicron - we need to consider what might happen if more Celtics players and/or another one of the conference finalists has an outbreak.
When 1 or 2 on a single team are hit, not big deal, but it's entirely possible multiple players on a given team could test positive. Given the fact there is only one off day between all these games, it could really impact who wins the championship. Would the NBA possibly postpone games if too many players are out, and what would be too many players?
The Warriors probably had a good warning with Kerr being out last week, to make sure they are not taking any chances. But Horford was apparently seen at morning shoot around, possibly infecting other players Tuesday morning.
It looks like the Celtics can survive Horford being out if Robert Williams plays, but can't get by without Marcus Smart. Missing two starters in Game 1 was too much to ask for the C's to overcome. Just amazing how Grant Wiliams was 7-18 3pt FGs vs. Bucks on Sunday, but 1-2 against the Heat Tuesday. If Jimmy Butler continues to play as he is, "my" Celtics could go down, but I expect Smart to return and limit Butler when he does.
Really intrigued to see how the Warriors handle Luka and the Mavs. The W's seem to have more overall talent and an experience edge, that I expect to carry them into the Finals, but I love Luka's game and know he is a big game, clutch performer who can carry a team.
When 1 or 2 on a single team are hit, not big deal, but it's entirely possible multiple players on a given team could test positive. Given the fact there is only one off day between all these games, it could really impact who wins the championship. Would the NBA possibly postpone games if too many players are out, and what would be too many players?
The Warriors probably had a good warning with Kerr being out last week, to make sure they are not taking any chances. But Horford was apparently seen at morning shoot around, possibly infecting other players Tuesday morning.
It looks like the Celtics can survive Horford being out if Robert Williams plays, but can't get by without Marcus Smart. Missing two starters in Game 1 was too much to ask for the C's to overcome. Just amazing how Grant Wiliams was 7-18 3pt FGs vs. Bucks on Sunday, but 1-2 against the Heat Tuesday. If Jimmy Butler continues to play as he is, "my" Celtics could go down, but I expect Smart to return and limit Butler when he does.
Really intrigued to see how the Warriors handle Luka and the Mavs. The W's seem to have more overall talent and an experience edge, that I expect to carry them into the Finals, but I love Luka's game and know he is a big game, clutch performer who can carry a team.