Richard Jefferson had a bold prediction on Thursday afternoon.
Jefferson predicted that the Boston Celtics would be the first team in NBA history to come back from 0-3 down in a playoff series.
“It’s going to be Boston. Boston is going to be the first team to come back,” Jefferson said.
Richard Jefferson says the Nuggets will face the Celtics in the Finals:
“It’s going to be Boston. Boston is going to be the first team to come back (from 0-3)”
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— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) May 25, 2023
NBA fans have been telling Jefferson to keep dreaming ever since he said it.
“This pretty much guarantees that it’s going to be Miami,” one tweet read.
This pretty much guarantees that it’s going to be Miami. https://t.co/6ptzZrZl1l
— Cameron (@lovetorun154) May 25, 2023
I actually thought this guy was intelligent. https://t.co/zUC2MHBHop
— DadeMade (@305SportsGuru) May 25, 2023
It’s not happening, this is what we call delusion. https://t.co/AMx8NKzXZa
— Mpumi (@Kiddy_Katz) May 25, 2023
is it any sports analyst left w good takes? https://t.co/vSuelmJTs4
— tony redgrave (@slickscuba_) May 25, 2023
“Stop it with this reverse psychology. Charles Barkley doomed the Celtics in the first 3 games. Only Boston win was when Barkley said the Heat would win and sweep,” another tweet read.
Stop it with this reverse psychology. Charles Barkley doomed the Celtics the first 3 games. Only Boston win was when Barkley said the Heat would win and sweep https://t.co/FpBCwuqmSG
— Jason Miguel (@jasonbmiguel) May 25, 2023
Congrats to the Miami Heat. https://t.co/hUsqfrlJLD
— Joseph (@BuckeyevsTworld) May 25, 2023
The Celtics avoided a sweep with a 116-99 win in Game 4 and they’ll look to send the series back to Miami with a win in Game 5 on Thursday night.
Tip-off will be at 8:30 p.m. ET.