Your NBA Champion this season?

[TravelMug]

And now that they are in the Finals, can they defeat the Warriors though? That's what I want to find out.

We will only find out when this series is officially over.

For now, it's nice if we put some bets to enjoy while watching the game, we have game 1 tomorrow, Warriors will be hosting the Celtics, and this game 1 will give us an idea of the possible outcome of the series, so we should not miss it, let's watch and bet at the same time.

Celtics has already won in game 1 but since i'm a big fan of Warriors, i think Warriors won't let it happen that they will still be defeated in game 2. Obviously, they have been preparing for a good defense and a good shooting skills by now so they can have an edge over the Celtics this time. This series has just started, and i'm sure there will be more twists and surprises along the way, and that is well expected.

gsw are better, they had a bad last quarter and Celtics had a great one, if we put the 4th quarter aside, Warriors were better even if slightly, the coach needs to discuss things with players, they have to be focused in the whole match, that 4th quarter shows that a small lead is nothing in basketball, but im pretty sure GSW won't do the same mistakes in the 2nd game and if they did, they're done.

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

[danherbias07]

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

Full of turnovers in the 4th quarter, that's what happened. We don't usually see that from the Warriors and they are good at closing games.
We might witness a series that is the same with the Heat and Celtics where both teams are winning or losing in their respective homecourts.
For gamblers, that's bad news because it adds unpredictability to the odds. For entertainment purposes though, it will be so much fun. 
I'd like to see the officials being consistent with the no-calls on bumps though, the pace of the game is faster and better when they don't blow those whistles frequently.

[blockman]

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

They've shown what they've got and I guess we just have to appreciate what the Celtics have shown. They've played the best basketball game that they've got and yes, this is just the game 1 but the morale that it has given to the Celtics with their current roster, it's a big shot.
I know that Warriors will be able to bounce back and they'll tell and show to everyone who they are and I'm expecting that this is going to be a long games and maybe until game 7.

[Baofeng]

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

They've shown what they've got and I guess we just have to appreciate what the Celtics have shown. They've played the best basketball game that they've got and yes, this is just the game 1 but the morale that it has given to the Celtics with their current roster, it's a big shot.

Would tend to agree that it's a morale boosting win for the C's. No one has given them a chance at this point, maybe Charles Barkley  . But they've shown why they are in the NBA finals. Not going to lie, I bet on the Warriors on game 1, but it is what is it, as the saying goes.

I know that Warriors will be able to bounce back and they'll tell and show to everyone who they are and I'm expecting that this is going to be a long games and maybe until game 7.

Game 2 is critical for Golden State, hey have to response and win by a blow out in the next game. They don't have Tatum to have the confidence to play like that. Because he has a big 13 assists, something that we haven't seen from him. And then scoring 40 points in the 4th quarter? that's huge.

[ultrloa]

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

They've shown what they've got and I guess we just have to appreciate what the Celtics have shown. They've played the best basketball game that they've got and yes, this is just the game 1 but the morale that it has given to the Celtics with their current roster, it's a big shot.
I know that Warriors will be able to bounce back and they'll tell and show to everyone who they are and I'm expecting that this is going to be a long games and maybe until game 7.

Celtics are in high morale mode right now and for getting that huge win with Warriors last game one most provably they already see the weakness of this team, their coaching staff is really good in adjustment so I guess we can see more good game from them. But for the fact that Warriors almost dominated that game for sure they adjust on what their mistake on game 1 so for sure we will see a good game 2 on this series.

[Sanitough]

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

They've shown what they've got and I guess we just have to appreciate what the Celtics have shown. They've played the best basketball game that they've got and yes, this is just the game 1 but the morale that it has given to the Celtics with their current roster, it's a big shot.
I know that Warriors will be able to bounce back and they'll tell and show to everyone who they are and I'm expecting that this is going to be a long games and maybe until game 7.

Celtics are in high morale mode right now and for getting that huge win with Warriors last game one most provably they already see the weakness of this team, their coaching staff is really good in adjustment so I guess we can see more good game from them. But for the fact that Warriors almost dominated that game for sure they adjust on what their mistake on game 1 so for sure we will see a good game 2 on this series.

No, just wait until game 2 is over, if the Warriors still fail to win, then we can say that the Celtics have already found their weakness. I don't want to hype the Celtics or overreact on what happened because the series is still far from over.

[Distinctin]

Again, it's only 1 game. And so we will see how the Warriors will adjust on the next game because they played poorly in the last quarter. This is not the typical Warriors that we know, they are a team that knows how to protect their lead, but not in this game. Something is not right and hopefully they can recover their mentally in the next game because they don't want to be 0-2 in this series.

They've shown what they've got and I guess we just have to appreciate what the Celtics have shown. They've played the best basketball game that they've got and yes, this is just the game 1 but the morale that it has given to the Celtics with their current roster, it's a big shot.
I know that Warriors will be able to bounce back and they'll tell and show to everyone who they are and I'm expecting that this is going to be a long games and maybe until game 7.

Celtics are in high morale mode right now and for getting that huge win with Warriors last game one most provably they already see the weakness of this team, their coaching staff is really good in adjustment so I guess we can see more good game from them. But for the fact that Warriors almost dominated that game for sure they adjust on what their mistake on game 1 so for sure we will see a good game 2 on this series.

No, just wait until game 2 is over, if the Warriors still fail to win, then we can say that the Celtics have already found their weakness. I don't want to hype the Celtics or overreact on what happened because the series is still far from over.

We never know, but although I like the Boston Celtics, I still think that the Warriors will take game 2 as this series will be boring if the Warriors their 2 home games. They have plenty of time to watch the tape, with that plenty of time, they can device a plan and make the right adjustment in game 2.

[Botnake]

We never know, but although I like the Boston Celtics, I still think that the Warriors will take game 2 as this series will be boring if the Warriors their 2 home games. They have plenty of time to watch the tape, with that plenty of time, they can device a plan and make the right adjustment in game 2.

I agree with that, this is a no brainer, Warriors will win and will cover the spread.

Warriors are still the public play, but whatever, I would keep it simple, they need to win to even the series and has to win by a good margin, at least 10 points should be good enough, and they should not allow to melt in the 4th quarter.

[Russlenat]

We never know, but although I like the Boston Celtics, I still think that the Warriors will take game 2 as this series will be boring if the Warriors their 2 home games. They have plenty of time to watch the tape, with that plenty of time, they can device a plan and make the right adjustment in game 2.

I agree with that, this is a no brainer, Warriors will win and will cover the spread.

Warriors are still the public play, but whatever, I would keep it simple, they need to win to even the series and has to win by a good margin, at least 10 points should be good enough, and they should not allow to melt in the 4th quarter.

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

[Hypnosis00]

We never know, but although I like the Boston Celtics, I still think that the Warriors will take game 2 as this series will be boring if the Warriors their 2 home games. They have plenty of time to watch the tape, with that plenty of time, they can device a plan and make the right adjustment in game 2.

I agree with that, this is a no brainer, Warriors will win and will cover the spread.

Warriors are still the public play, but whatever, I would keep it simple, they need to win to even the series and has to win by a good margin, at least 10 points should be good enough, and they should not allow to melt in the 4th quarter.

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

After that loss in game 1, I don't think they will still ride with the Warriors. What if Boston will start strong, they are good in the first half during the Miami Heat series, so they can still do it against the Warriors. Thing is, the pressure is not on them anymore as they already steal one game at home, and it happened in game 1.

[livingfree]

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

It's possible that they can win game 2 again.

But everything is all guess and speculation for the game 2. It's still the same chance that we're getting on this match but the pressure is with the Warriors.

While Celtics, they're determined of winning this as they've got the advantage for thinking because they've won the game 1.

[Oasisman]

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

That's what I thought too until ESPN said Boston Celtics has the higher chance of winning the Finals this year against the Warriors. People became skeptical about it at first until the result of the game 1. Some people will now turn to root for the Celtics after game 1, but for me the Warriors still has a higher chances to win the title, though I've loved to see Tatum and Brown and especially for Horford to win their first ring.
But who knows, If the Celtics win again in game 2, then that would be very difficult situation for the Warriors and the Celtics will most likely to win the title this year.

[LogitechMouse]

We never know, but although I like the Boston Celtics, I still think that the Warriors will take game 2 as this series will be boring if the Warriors their 2 home games. They have plenty of time to watch the tape, with that plenty of time, they can device a plan and make the right adjustment in game 2.

I agree with that, this is a no brainer, Warriors will win and will cover the spread.

Warriors are still the public play, but whatever, I would keep it simple, they need to win to even the series and has to win by a good margin, at least 10 points should be good enough, and they should not allow to melt in the 4th quarter.

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

Everyone is riding with the Warriors because they "need" to win or else we might see another sweep again like what happened in Cavaliers-Warriors in 2018 Finals. Bettors might risk betting with the Celtics in Moneyline right now, but I don't think the Warriors will just let themselves down 0-2 knowing that the next 2 games will be on the road.

If the Warriors lose again in Game 2, I will not watch the Finals anymore. I mean, down 0-2 would be hard if your next 2 games will be on the road. There are only 5 teams in NBA history who overcome a 0-2 deficit to win the title. You can see all of them here in this article.

[carlisle1]

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

That's what I thought too until ESPN said Boston Celtics has the higher chance of winning the Finals this year against the Warriors. People became skeptical about it at first until the result of the game 1. Some people will now turn to root for the Celtics after game 1, but for me the Warriors still has a higher chances to win the title, though I've loved to see Tatum and Brown and especially for Horford to win their first ring.
But who knows, If the Celtics win again in game 2, then that would be very difficult situation for the Warriors and the Celtics will most likely to win the title this year.

If Warriors will allow that to happen, it will be too difficult for them to turn things into their favor, though still possible, but they need to

win 2 games as well in the road games. We can't tell what might happen in this upcoming game 2. Maybe Warriors are more prepared and not

to allow things to repeat that worse 4th quarter attack, or there's something that Boston will surprise them and snatch another game from

them.

[freedomgo]

They do need on having balance in terms of defense yet they cant just box out Tatum or isolate but also in Horford as well. I dont have any doubts that Warriors would be getting the next win of this championship.

Jayson Tatum was well-defended plus the fact that he is not at his best on that night. The problem is the Golden State Warriors just feel relaxed. Try to watch the replay and see how the Warriors are just giving up some Celtics shots with no proper defense. They already assumed that the Celtics won't come from behind.

When Celtics are now narrowing down the lead, it's too late for them now to match the Celtics' momentum that's already at the peak while the Warriors have to start again at the scratch. I know they want to win the championship at the Chase Center but too much relaxation can result in a bitter loss.

Being too confident could really mess up everything but pretty sure that they had raised up their guard on next game yet they had lost that game 1. Celtics should made out some changes too considering that their

playstyle was already known and adjustments would be made on countering that, on whom should be focused to be defended with and whose gonna play on that role.

If they would continue on such behavior then they would really just still repeat on the same outcome of Game 1.

I guess they were not that confident enough because they quite know that this is the finals, they just didn't expect that the Celtics would chase them down and make a serious clutch in the 4th quarter which they haven't also scored for almost 5 minutes while the Celtics were busy shooting deep threes outside. Celtics will really eat them and dominate them if they won't make some true changes in Game 2.

[Lanatsa]

They do need on having balance in terms of defense yet they cant just box out Tatum or isolate but also in Horford as well. I dont have any doubts that Warriors would be getting the next win of this championship.

Jayson Tatum was well-defended plus the fact that he is not at his best on that night. The problem is the Golden State Warriors just feel relaxed. Try to watch the replay and see how the Warriors are just giving up some Celtics shots with no proper defense. They already assumed that the Celtics won't come from behind.

When Celtics are now narrowing down the lead, it's too late for them now to match the Celtics' momentum that's already at the peak while the Warriors have to start again at the scratch. I know they want to win the championship at the Chase Center but too much relaxation can result in a bitter loss.

Being too confident could really mess up everything but pretty sure that they had raised up their guard on next game yet they had lost that game 1. Celtics should made out some changes too considering that their

playstyle was already known and adjustments would be made on countering that, on whom should be focused to be defended with and whose gonna play on that role.

If they would continue on such behavior then they would really just still repeat on the same outcome of Game 1.

I guess they were not that confident enough because they quite know that this is the finals, they just didn't expect that the Celtics would chase them down and make a serious clutch in the 4th quarter which they haven't also scored for almost 5 minutes while the Celtics were busy shooting deep threes outside. Celtics will really eat them and dominate them if they won't make some true changes in Game 2.

You had precisely said on what happened on that Game
Here's some stats on 3 point succession in between two teams.
GSW - 42.2%
Celtics - 51.2%

It might be small on different percentage but this turns out to be a bad night for Warriors or simply
the defense is just too tight?

[Ziskinberg]

They do need on having balance in terms of defense yet they cant just box out Tatum or isolate but also in Horford as well. I dont have any doubts that Warriors would be getting the next win of this championship.

Jayson Tatum was well-defended plus the fact that he is not at his best on that night. The problem is the Golden State Warriors just feel relaxed. Try to watch the replay and see how the Warriors are just giving up some Celtics shots with no proper defense. They already assumed that the Celtics won't come from behind.

When Celtics are now narrowing down the lead, it's too late for them now to match the Celtics' momentum that's already at the peak while the Warriors have to start again at the scratch. I know they want to win the championship at the Chase Center but too much relaxation can result in a bitter loss.

Being too confident could really mess up everything but pretty sure that they had raised up their guard on next game yet they had lost that game 1. Celtics should made out some changes too considering that their

playstyle was already known and adjustments would be made on countering that, on whom should be focused to be defended with and whose gonna play on that role.

If they would continue on such behavior then they would really just still repeat on the same outcome of Game 1.

I guess they were not that confident enough because they quite know that this is the finals, they just didn't expect that the Celtics would chase them down and make a serious clutch in the 4th quarter which they haven't also scored for almost 5 minutes while the Celtics were busy shooting deep threes outside. Celtics will really eat them and dominate them if they won't make some true changes in Game 2.

You had precisely said on what happened on that Game
Here's some stats on 3 point succession in between two teams.
GSW - 42.2%
Celtics - 51.2%

It might be small on different percentage but this turns out to be a bad night for Warriors or simply
the defense is just too tight?

The defense of the Celtics in the 4th quarter was good but at the same time, they were also lucky with their 3 point shots.
Here's the 3 point shooting of the top 3 point performances from the Celtics.

Horford 6-8
White 5-8
Smart 4-7

Great numbers right?

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

^^ Yes, those outside 3's really did the job for the Celtics. I mean of all the opponents of the Warriors this playoff, no one shots better than the Celtics in last game. So they could be lucky or just the Warriors gives them that opportunity to shot and fortunately, almost all of the shots went it. So the adjustments are now on the side of the Warriors. And the Celtics 'hoping' to have that kind of shooting again. Actually they gave the Mavs this kind of open look, but they were not able to convert it, if I'm not mistaken.

[Russlenat]

I think everyone is riding with the Warriors again, but I also believe that some people might be tempted to put an ML bet on the Boston Celtics because they beat the Warriors in game 1 and it's possible that they could do it again.

That's what I thought too until ESPN said Boston Celtics has the higher chance of winning the Finals this year against the Warriors. People became skeptical about it at first until the result of the game 1. Some people will now turn to root for the Celtics after game 1, but for me the Warriors still has a higher chances to win the title, though I've loved to see Tatum and Brown and especially for Horford to win their first ring.
But who knows, If the Celtics win again in game 2, then that would be very difficult situation for the Warriors and the Celtics will most likely to win the title this year.

Game 2 is very crucial for the Warriors, they can't afford to allow the Celtics to dominate them again, because even with just one quarter, anything can change and it will favor the Celtics. 2nd game of defending their home court, I'm expecting a blowout win here.

[freedomgo]

They do need on having balance in terms of defense yet they cant just box out Tatum or isolate but also in Horford as well. I dont have any doubts that Warriors would be getting the next win of this championship.

Jayson Tatum was well-defended plus the fact that he is not at his best on that night. The problem is the Golden State Warriors just feel relaxed. Try to watch the replay and see how the Warriors are just giving up some Celtics shots with no proper defense. They already assumed that the Celtics won't come from behind.

When Celtics are now narrowing down the lead, it's too late for them now to match the Celtics' momentum that's already at the peak while the Warriors have to start again at the scratch. I know they want to win the championship at the Chase Center but too much relaxation can result in a bitter loss.

Being too confident could really mess up everything but pretty sure that they had raised up their guard on next game yet they had lost that game 1. Celtics should made out some changes too considering that their

playstyle was already known and adjustments would be made on countering that, on whom should be focused to be defended with and whose gonna play on that role.

If they would continue on such behavior then they would really just still repeat on the same outcome of Game 1.

I guess they were not that confident enough because they quite know that this is the finals, they just didn't expect that the Celtics would chase them down and make a serious clutch in the 4th quarter which they haven't also scored for almost 5 minutes while the Celtics were busy shooting deep threes outside. Celtics will really eat them and dominate them if they won't make some true changes in Game 2.

You had precisely said on what happened on that Game
Here's some stats on 3 point succession in between two teams.
GSW - 42.2%
Celtics - 51.2%

It might be small on different percentage but this turns out to be a bad night for Warriors or simply
the defense is just too tight?

The defense of the Celtics in the 4th quarter was good but at the same time, they were also lucky with their 3 point shots.
Here's the 3 point shooting of the top 3 point performances from the Celtics.

Horford 6-8
White 5-8
Smart 4-7

Great numbers right?

And I'll add to that, the Boston Celtics have an 88.6% field-goal percentage in the fourth quarter.

Yes, they got a good defensive strategy and they exactly outsmarted the play of the Warriors, surely none of them expected that they could be defeated after having a good run and owning 3 quarters. The Celtics on the other hand just owned the 4th quarter but that single quarter was the game-changer.

Just the three players with the highest 3-point performance almost covered half of the Warriors total score.