NBA Finals 2022 - Warriors vs Celtics.

[casperBGD]

so far so good, Celtics won one match away, but Warriors seemed as better team, with one quarter that was dark, and brought a lose in first match
three matches in Boston, and first is an important one, if the mini-break does not hold, Warriors could be in big advantage

bear in mind that Warriors won second match, and Thompson shot for three was 1/8, if he is better than this, it will be easier to win

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The pressure should be on the Celtics side, they are at home but they are facing a good team in the Finals and they just lost big in game 2. And Warriors wants to take this one and bring back the favor on them, stealing a game in home court.

They didn't lose, they got blown out. The 3rd quarter was brutal for Boston getting outscored 35-14. The warriors showed no mercy. I'm hoping for game 3 to be the same way.

Right, they really showed the Celtics what they are capable of in the 3rd and 4th quarter. And even if they are in the big lead, the Warriors continue to score and lead by double digits.

But in game 3, it will be in Boston Garden, so it's hard to see them going the same unless Steph, Klay and Poole combined for a massive offense that will sink the Celtics. But this might be a close game.

I do not know, Celtics managed to win one in the Warriors home court, why shouldn't it be possible for Warriors to win at least one game at boston? I feel like it is quite possible and during this playoff period we have seen plenty of teams end up with a win on away games as well. Even the logic of "but this is finals, it is different" fails because of the first game.

I feel like Warriors do not need to do anything exceptional, they just need to cover the perimeter defense very well, as long as they do that, they will be winning a good amount of games for sure, even get both of the wins as well, I am not saying that it will happen, but it is not impossible neither.

[Distinctin]

I've been talking with my coworkers about the NBA Finals, and pretty much everyone has said that the Warriors can turn the games and will win this finals.
Does anyone else believe that the Warriors can go 4-1 or even 4-2 and become NBA champions again?

Or is there still any hope for Celtics!!? What is your opinion on this, guys!?

With them heading back to Boston tied up there is definitely hope for the Celtics.  It's possible they could win the next game at home and start putting real pressure on the Warriors.  Draymond Green already seems to be having some issues...  The next game will be a big one to watch.  If the Warriors steal it in Boston then it puts all the pressure on Game 4.  That's early in the series to start having your back against the wall.

I guess Draymond is that competitive and will want to have a match up against the small and even the bigs of the Celtics. So I'm not seeing any issues with them, on the contrary, he shows some good stops against Smart and love that match up.

The pressure should be on the Celtics side, they are at home but they are facing a good team in the Finals and they just lost big in game 2. And Warriors wants to take this one and bring back the favor on them, stealing a game in home court.

Draymond Green have successfully limited the gameplay of Marcus Smart as well as Horford's, he can still manage as he's one of the most useful player in the team for the defense as well as assists.

The Celtics have been impressive considering that this is their 1st Finals appearance together as a team but they still need to improve and work out some concerns so that their chance won't blow off easily because the Warriors is really hungry to get the championship title this season.

[jakelyson]

The pressure should be on the Celtics side, they are at home but they are facing a good team in the Finals and they just lost big in game 2. And Warriors wants to take this one and bring back the favor on them, stealing a game in home court.

They didn't lose, they got blown out. The 3rd quarter was brutal for Boston getting outscored 35-14. The warriors showed no mercy. I'm hoping for game 3 to be the same way.

Right, they really showed the Celtics what they are capable of in the 3rd and 4th quarter. And even if they are in the big lead, the Warriors continue to score and lead by double digits.

But in game 3, it will be in Boston Garden, so it's hard to see them going the same unless Steph, Klay and Poole combined for a massive offense that will sink the Celtics. But this might be a close game.

I will go with Boston this game 3 as well. It is now their home court and the Celtics does not lose back to back. The only question is, will it be a blow out or a close game.

[judas]

Game 2 was a very decent one for Warriors undoubtedly. They just crushed Celtics by a big point difference and something went really wrong with Celtics defense in this game. It wasn't solid as it was in the first game. It looks like Warriors found a good solution for this and destroyed them literally. For Game 3, I'm not sure about the result. It is very hard to predict now as maybe Warriors would catch Celtics by surprise in away court like Celtics did to them in Game 1. Or maybe Celtics will have their revenge on them. In any case, I believe that it will end up by a little gap.

[Rufsilf]

Game 2 was a very decent one for Warriors undoubtedly. They just crushed Celtics by a big point difference and something went really wrong with Celtics defense in this game. It wasn't solid as it was in the first game. It looks like Warriors found a good solution for this and destroyed them literally. For Game 3, I'm not sure about the result. It is very hard to predict now as maybe Warriors would catch Celtics by surprise in away court like Celtics did to them in Game 1. Or maybe Celtics will have their revenge on them. In any case, I believe that it will end up by a little gap.

We can expect a very close game-scoring started the game 3. I was supposed to think about the homecourt advantage that put Celtics has a huge odds of winning. But yes, we can't really underestimate these small players (GSW) as they are good in 3 points shooting that could outplay Celtics as they did in Game 2. Poole, Cury, Thompson - these guys have scoring gameplay that gives surprise to the Celtic's big players.

[Harkorede]

Game 2 was a very decent one for Warriors undoubtedly. They just crushed Celtics by a big point difference and something went really wrong with Celtics defense in this game. It wasn't solid as it was in the first game. It looks like Warriors found a good solution for this and destroyed them literally. For Game 3, I'm not sure about the result. It is very hard to predict now as maybe Warriors would catch Celtics by surprise in away court like Celtics did to them in Game 1. Or maybe Celtics will have their revenge on them. In any case, I believe that it will end up by a little gap.

We can expect a very close game-scoring started the game 3. I was supposed to think about the homecourt advantage that put Celtics has a huge odds of winning. But yes, we can't really underestimate these small players (GSW) as they are good in 3 points shooting that could outplay Celtics as they did in Game 2. Poole, Cury, Thompson - these guys have scoring gameplay that gives surprise to the Celtic's big players.

There really isn't anything as home court in this playoffs, If the Celtics can take game 1 away from Boston, so there is also every possibility of Warriors winning either game 3 or 4, perhaps both.

I'd be leaning towards the Warriors for game 3, most especially because of their offense, they've really got so many special players and can take the game away from you, just in a split second.

[goinmerry]

Game 2 was a very decent one for Warriors undoubtedly. They just crushed Celtics by a big point difference and something went really wrong with Celtics defense in this game. It wasn't solid as it was in the first game. It looks like Warriors found a good solution for this and destroyed them literally. For Game 3, I'm not sure about the result. It is very hard to predict now as maybe Warriors would catch Celtics by surprise in away court like Celtics did to them in Game 1. Or maybe Celtics will have their revenge on them. In any case, I believe that it will end up by a little gap.

Something wrong with the Celtics' defense in Game 2? No, I actually think their defense is their usual.

The problem is even how good the Celtics' defense is, the Warriors shooting percentage are really hot. There are lots of shots made by the Warriors that were actually defended and guarded well but still, they draining those shots. That's how good the Warriors' offensive attack is even though the Celtics attempt to guard it hardly.

Since then, the Warriors are really known for that and the only thing to stop those are just to continue doing the best defense as much as possible while at the same time, making it to the point that the Celtics' hot shooting should be executed as well.

[Dave1]

Game 2 was a very decent one for Warriors undoubtedly. They just crushed Celtics by a big point difference and something went really wrong with Celtics defense in this game. It wasn't solid as it was in the first game. It looks like Warriors found a good solution for this and destroyed them literally. For Game 3, I'm not sure about the result. It is very hard to predict now as maybe Warriors would catch Celtics by surprise in away court like Celtics did to them in Game 1. Or maybe Celtics will have their revenge on them. In any case, I believe that it will end up by a little gap.

We can expect a very close game-scoring started the game 3. I was supposed to think about the homecourt advantage that put Celtics has a huge odds of winning. But yes, we can't really underestimate these small players (GSW) as they are good in 3 points shooting that could outplay Celtics as they did in Game 2. Poole, Cury, Thompson - these guys have scoring gameplay that gives surprise to the Celtic's big players.

There really isn't anything as home court in this playoffs, If the Celtics can take game 1 away from Boston, so there is also every possibility of Warriors winning either game 3 or 4, perhaps both.

I'd be leaning towards the Warriors for game 3, most especially because of their offense, they've really got so many special players and can take the game away from you, just in a split second.

And the series against the Bucks and the Heat, Boston lost some home games too, so yeah, it might be good to play at home but definitely can't  be seen as a sure win, sort of.

If Warriors will have a solid offensive contribution from Steph again, and then Poole and Klay added to the picture as well, it's going to be very hard for Celtics unless their trio of Tatum, Smart and Brown produce similar numbers (they are focus on defense). So I'm also thinking of betting for the Warriors as the underdog in game 3.

[Fundamentals Of]

If Warriors will have a solid offensive contribution from Steph again, and then Poole and Klay added to the picture as well, it's going to be very hard for Celtics unless their trio of Tatum, Smart and Brown produce similar numbers (they are focus on defense). So I'm also thinking of betting for the Warriors as the underdog in game 3.

I am also thinking of doing this. I am almost sure the Warriors would get at least one win from the Celtics' TD Garden in Boston, just as the Celtics also took a win from the Warriors' home court. If not this third game, it must be the fourth game.

Don't forget Looney's contributions as well. Although he was only given a shorter play time, his points and rebounds meant a lot for the team's win. Props to Wiggins as well.

[Baofeng]

The pressure should be on the Celtics side, they are at home but they are facing a good team in the Finals and they just lost big in game 2. And Warriors wants to take this one and bring back the favor on them, stealing a game in home court.

They didn't lose, they got blown out. The 3rd quarter was brutal for Boston getting outscored 35-14. The warriors showed no mercy. I'm hoping for game 3 to be the same way.

Hehehe, yeah you can call it a blow out, similar to what the Celtics did to them in game 1 as they smoke the Warriors with 3 point shot.

But I like the mentality of the Warriors to not show mercy with the Celtics in the 4th and didn't put their second stringers in the game until the game was out of reach from Boston. Because they know they are capable of coming back and just want to make sure. So yes, possible that the Warriors will have another blow out win in game 3.

[Oasisman]

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If Warriors will have a solid offensive contribution from Steph again, and then Poole and Klay added to the picture as well, it's going to be very hard for Celtics unless their trio of Tatum, Smart and Brown produce similar numbers (they are focus on defense). So I'm also thinking of betting for the Warriors as the underdog in game 3.

Tatum , Brown, or Smart aren't consistent in their offense. Yeah they are good defensively, but defense alone won't win you games, you need to score. An opponent like the Warriors is tough to beat even if you put a lot of pressure on defense, because they can shoot anymore and all of them can shoot threes. I am always thinking the Celtics should always be the underdog, that game 1 win won't gonna happen again. from games 1 and 2 GSW always have the lead.

[yahoo62278]

Of course, they need to play better, especially Thompson, he needs to step up and be more accurate on his 3 point shooting. Curry cannot be great all game, he will also struggle and that's why he needs his splash brother to also contribute like the way he used to when they were winning championships after championships.

Thompson has not been the same in the last few years. He has good games where he will score 30+ but that doesn't happen as often as it used to. Curry can score 25-30 every game with no issue, but the rest of the team still needs to do their part.

[Distinctin]

Of course, they need to play better, especially Thompson, he needs to step up and be more accurate on his 3 point shooting. Curry cannot be great all game, he will also struggle and that's why he needs his splash brother to also contribute like the way he used to when they were winning championships after championships.

Thompson has not been the same in the last few years. He has good games where he will score 30+ but that doesn't happen as often as it used to. Curry can score 25-30 every game with no issue, but the rest of the team still needs to do their part.

But he needs to be up for the challenge because the team needs him, especially Stephen Curry. He ain't nowhere to be found in the last 2 consecutive games and his performance was too low compared to his average performance. He really needed too step up to because the Warriors is incomplete if there is no Klay Thompson making a huge bucket per game.

[carlisle1]

Of course, they need to play better, especially Thompson, he needs to step up and be more accurate on his 3 point shooting. Curry cannot be great all game, he will also struggle and that's why he needs his splash brother to also contribute like the way he used to when they were winning championships after championships.

Thompson has not been the same in the last few years. He has good games where he will score 30+ but that doesn't happen as often as it used to. Curry can score 25-30 every game with no issue, but the rest of the team still needs to do their part.

In winning this series, the whole Warriors should do their share in both ways, this young Boston really giving tough series

and without the help of everyone, Celtics can beat them and win the season's title. They need to be more active and full of athleticism

with that kind of hype, even playing in the road game, they can take a game away from the Garden and assure to have a homecourt advantage

In case the series extends to a do-or-die final. Not going to single out Thompson, the challenge to bring help is for everyone, whoever coach

Kerr's bring in should play all-in.

[Kelvinid]

Of course, they need to play better, especially Thompson, he needs to step up and be more accurate on his 3 point shooting. Curry cannot be great all game, he will also struggle and that's why he needs his splash brother to also contribute like the way he used to when they were winning championships after championships.

Thompson has not been the same in the last few years. He has good games where he will score 30+ but that doesn't happen as often as it used to. Curry can score 25-30 every game with no issue, but the rest of the team still needs to do their part.

In winning this series, the whole Warriors should do their share in both ways, this young Boston really giving tough series

and without the help of everyone, Celtics can beat them and win the season's title. They need to be more active and full of athleticism

with that kind of hype, even playing in the road game, they can take a game away from the Garden and assure to have a homecourt advantage

In case the series extends to a do-or-die final. Not going to single out Thompson, the challenge to bring help is for everyone, whoever coach

Kerr's bring in should play all-in.

Thompson was not consistent so far in the Finals, however, he is still very dangerous, when he is hot, he can shoot with a good 3 point percentage so I would still continue trusting him. Remember in the last few series, he have some big games, game 5 vs Dallas and game 6 vs Memphis. He was the closer.

[SamboNZ]

Thompson was not consistent so far in the Finals, however, he is still very dangerous, when he is hot, he can shoot with a good 3 point percentage so I would still continue trusting him. Remember in the last few series, he have some big games, game 5 vs Dallas and game 6 vs Memphis. He was the closer.

If Thompson is playing bad there is Pool to cover the deficiency or to lessen the burden, I dont know why people are still thinking about Klay when Pool has also a good impact on the team.

[Natalim]

Thompson was not consistent so far in the Finals, however, he is still very dangerous, when he is hot, he can shoot with a good 3 point percentage so I would still continue trusting him. Remember in the last few series, he have some big games, game 5 vs Dallas and game 6 vs Memphis. He was the closer.

If Thompson is playing bad there is Pool to cover the deficiency or to lessen the burden, I dont know why people are still thinking about Klay when Pool has also a good impact on the team.

Exactly, looks like Poole is still underrated until now.

Warriors do not only have splash brothers, they also have Poole party. LOL.
These 3 are the consistent provider of offense for the Warriors, while Wiggins also have contributed some big games as well.

Remember also that GPII is back.

[Botnake]

Thompson was not consistent so far in the Finals, however, he is still very dangerous, when he is hot, he can shoot with a good 3 point percentage so I would still continue trusting him. Remember in the last few series, he have some big games, game 5 vs Dallas and game 6 vs Memphis. He was the closer.

If Thompson is playing bad there is Pool to cover the deficiency or to lessen the burden, I dont know why people are still thinking about Klay when Pool has also a good impact on the team.

Exactly, looks like Poole is still underrated until now.

Warriors do not only have splash brothers, they also have Poole party. LOL.
These 3 are the consistent provider of offense for the Warriors, while Wiggins also have contributed some big games as well.

Remember also that GPII is back.

Yeah, he is back, he is one of the major reasons why the defense of the Warriors have improved in game 2.
He played 25 minutes but has a +15, and he contributed 7 points but what's notable is his defense on the floor.

For sure, he will continue his hardwork on defense in game 3 and that will limit the player whom he will be guarding.

Warriors are now complete, they are healthy so betting them in game 3 is always good.

[Coin_trader]

Warriors are now complete, they are healthy so betting them in game 3 is always good.

The current odds of Warriors is around 2.47 in ML which is very good since the only reason why Celtic has the odds advantage is due to home court while the performance will be in favor for warriors with complete line-up. I think this kind of odds is very rare for bookmaker to offer and I doubt that we can see thishigh odds again for Warriors when they beat Boston tomorrow even the series will go to game 7.

I think the bookmaker is still holding on that Boston can repeat there performance on game 1.