NBA Finals 2022 - Warriors vs Celtics.

[rhomelmabini]

Would it be the defense that wins championships?

That Boston's intense hustle plays, I thought the momentum of the Warriors was continuous when they already leads the game.

It started by Brown and finished by Tatum (seems lucky).

I guess that still applies here and I wouldn't definitely call that lucky when in fact they are doing what they can. These guys are professionals and I wouldn't call those just lucky. The Warriors players are impossible to contact on their outside shootings, most of them are elite when it comes to that but I think if only Draymond can defend its best plus the foul trouble they had, that wouldn't make them win yesterday. They need to defend the paint, it's where the Celtics are good at.

[carlisle1]

I'm not very positive about it though because I expect Warriors to come back solid for the game up next. The series could come to 2-2.

As for every team that comes from a loss, it's expected that the Golden State Warriors will surely do everything to win and bounce back the next game. In fact, even Warriors are behind a large lead right from the start of the 1st Quarter, they made an effort to narrow the lead entering the 4th Quarter. The Celtics surely got alerted when the Warriors are now closing the gap that's why they focus seriously again to bring the momentum back to them.

If the same Celtics energy will be shown next game, probably the Warriors will return to their home with a 1-3 score. But that was risky for the Warriors as even if they won Game 5 let's say they are 1-3 on Game 4, they will return again to TD Garden on Game 6 and the Celtics might finish them now.

It is risky if Warriors will go home with that standing, they need to do everything to snatch a game and tied these series inside TD Garden.

Much exciting if playing back home they are highly motivated, though we can't discredit with how the Celtics are trying their best to make

things favorable to their end, that game 1 collapse from Warriors 4th quarter game is something that they are enjoying right now. They will

do everything to keep the lead and continue to play a game ahead with the Warriors.

[jakelyson]

It is risky if Warriors will go home with that standing, they need to do everything to snatch a game and tied these series inside TD Garden.

Much exciting if playing back home they are highly motivated, though we can't discredit with how the Celtics are trying their best to make

things favorable to their end, that game 1 collapse from Warriors 4th quarter game is something that they are enjoying right now. They will

do everything to keep the lead and continue to play a game ahead with the Warriors.

I agree that is the worst thing that could happen. And given that the Celtics don't lose back-to-back, the warriors cannot afford to lose game 4. If the warriors fall to 1-3, the Celtics most likely will take the championship in game 6.

They need to put themselves together and address and adjust their plays accordingly. Especially when Curry is trapped or mismatched. If they figure that out, they have a higher percentage of tying the series 2-2.

[OgNasty]

It is risky if Warriors will go home with that standing, they need to do everything to snatch a game and tied these series inside TD Garden.

Much exciting if playing back home they are highly motivated, though we can't discredit with how the Celtics are trying their best to make

things favorable to their end, that game 1 collapse from Warriors 4th quarter game is something that they are enjoying right now. They will

do everything to keep the lead and continue to play a game ahead with the Warriors.

I agree that is the worst thing that could happen. And given that the Celtics don't lose back-to-back, the warriors cannot afford to lose game 4. If the warriors fall to 1-3, the Celtics most likely will take the championship in game 6.

They need to put themselves together and address and adjust their plays accordingly. Especially when Curry is trapped or mismatched. If they figure that out, they have a higher percentage of tying the series 2-2.

I’m expecting a great game tonight. I hope Steph is feeling better after his injury scare last game. Klay really needs to step it up and have a good game too. I can’t believe how well Boston has played these last 2 series’. They might just be on the verge of an NBA championship after tonight. I hope we see this series go 7 games though because I don’t want the season to end.

[Lanatsa]

It is risky if Warriors will go home with that standing, they need to do everything to snatch a game and tied these series inside TD Garden.

Much exciting if playing back home they are highly motivated, though we can't discredit with how the Celtics are trying their best to make

things favorable to their end, that game 1 collapse from Warriors 4th quarter game is something that they are enjoying right now. They will

do everything to keep the lead and continue to play a game ahead with the Warriors.

I agree that is the worst thing that could happen. And given that the Celtics don't lose back-to-back, the warriors cannot afford to lose game 4. If the warriors fall to 1-3, the Celtics most likely will take the championship in game 6.

They need to put themselves together and address and adjust their plays accordingly. Especially when Curry is trapped or mismatched. If they figure that out, they have a higher percentage of tying the series 2-2.

I’m expecting a great game tonight. I hope Steph is feeling better after his injury scare last game. Klay really needs to step it up and have a good game too. I can’t believe how well Boston has played these last 2 series’. They might just be on the verge of an NBA championship after tonight. I hope we see this series go 7 games though because I don’t want the season to end.

Even me would really like to see until game 7 which would really make things to be worth but if Celts would able to get this and secure 3 wins then they are indeed on the verge on being a champion.

But definitely Warriors wont really be letting for this thing to happen and its indeed true that Klay should step up his game, his recent plays where good but still really needs more.They shouldnt rely

too much with Curry on making out some points but rather be a all-rounder kind of team which making points on each member and good execution of plays but lets see if Celtics
would let it happen.

[dothebeats]

Would it be the defense that wins championships?

That Boston's intense hustle plays, I thought the momentum of the Warriors was continuous when they already leads the game.

It started by Brown and finished by Tatum (seems lucky).

Marcus Smart is also in the equation for the defense. GSW had a hard time going through this guy on multiple instances. Just like what I have said, if the Celtics can work on their defense, they can edge out the Warriors and can keep up with the scores. Both teams are known to be weak in terns of defense, but it's impressive that the Celtics were able to up their defense game with little rest on their key players after winning the  conference finals.

[OgNasty]

Just like what I have said, if the Celtics can work on their defense, they can edge out the Warriors and can keep up with the scores. Both teams are known to be weak in terns of defense, but it's impressive that the Celtics were able to up their defense game with little rest on their key players after winning the  conference finals.

What on earth are you talking about!?!?!  The Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors ranked #1 and #2 in team defense rankings this season: https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/defense/?sort=DEF_RATING&dir=-1&Season=2021-22&SeasonType=Regular%20Season

On top of that, the Boston Celtics had the defensive player of the year: https://www.nba.com/news/bostons-marcus-smart-wins-2021-22-kia-defensive-player-of-the-year-award

If there were ever a time when the saying, "defense wins championships" was applicable, it would be this series.  Don't get fooled by the fact that Golden State can shoot the lights out.  They are very much a defensive team.  Draymond even made the all-defensive second team this year.  Klay is also a great lockdown defender (although still getting his groove back).

[sana54210]

I agree that is the worst thing that could happen. And given that the Celtics don't lose back-to-back, the warriors cannot afford to lose game 4. If the warriors fall to 1-3, the Celtics most likely will take the championship in game 6.

They need to put themselves together and address and adjust their plays accordingly. Especially when Curry is trapped or mismatched. If they figure that out, they have a higher percentage of tying the series 2-2.

Celtics do not lose back to back, but they rarely won back to back as well. I have to say that we are looking at a thing that would be easily "one game to them, another game to others" type of situation for celtics. Meaning, we could definitely see Warriors win the next game, that was like that for celtics and heat series for example and eventually celtics won.

I am not saying that Warriors will win this one, or lose the series, none of that is known right now. All I am saying is that we could make a case about warriors having a better chance to win and still end up losing the series all together, there is no guarantee of anything right now.

[Yaunfitda]

I agree that is the worst thing that could happen. And given that the Celtics don't lose back-to-back, the warriors cannot afford to lose game 4. If the warriors fall to 1-3, the Celtics most likely will take the championship in game 6.

They need to put themselves together and address and adjust their plays accordingly. Especially when Curry is trapped or mismatched. If they figure that out, they have a higher percentage of tying the series 2-2.

Celtics do not lose back to back, but they rarely won back to back as well. I have to say that we are looking at a thing that would be easily "one game to them, another game to others" type of situation for celtics. Meaning, we could definitely see Warriors win the next game, that was like that for celtics and heat series for example and eventually celtics won.

Yes, there are a lot of numbers than can either go or against Celtics in game 4. But I would say that I don't trust those numbers right now, there could be factors that they can win back to back for the 1st time as they are in the momentum to inch closer to an NBA championship.

I am not saying that Warriors will win this one, or lose the series, none of that is known right now. All I am saying is that we could make a case about warriors having a better chance to win and still end up losing the series all together, there is no guarantee of anything right now.

This will be close game, and the Warriors back is in the wall, if they lose this one, it's going to be very hard for them to recover. So let's see how this will do today, they have the experienced and they can still overcome the Celtics by one game at a time.

[ultrloa]

It is risky if Warriors will go home with that standing, they need to do everything to snatch a game and tied these series inside TD Garden.

Much exciting if playing back home they are highly motivated, though we can't discredit with how the Celtics are trying their best to make

things favorable to their end, that game 1 collapse from Warriors 4th quarter game is something that they are enjoying right now. They will

do everything to keep the lead and continue to play a game ahead with the Warriors.

I agree that is the worst thing that could happen. And given that the Celtics don't lose back-to-back, the warriors cannot afford to lose game 4. If the warriors fall to 1-3, the Celtics most likely will take the championship in game 6.

They need to put themselves together and address and adjust their plays accordingly. Especially when Curry is trapped or mismatched. If they figure that out, they have a higher percentage of tying the series 2-2.

I’m expecting a great game tonight. I hope Steph is feeling better after his injury scare last game. Klay really needs to step it up and have a good game too. I can’t believe how well Boston has played these last 2 series’. They might just be on the verge of an NBA championship after tonight. I hope we see this series go 7 games though because I don’t want the season to end.

too much with Curry on making out some points but rather be a all-rounder kind of team which making points on each member and good execution of plays but lets see if Celtics
would let it happen.

For sure they will not let this to happen they know what's the strength of Warriors they mostly rotate the ball unselfishly and Celtics need to tighten up their defense to their shooters so that they cannot heat up the game and get some good rallies. The exciting part next game is how Warriors adjust on their current situation and they need to figure out how they can dominate celtics again to able to win on next game.

[Jating]

^^ Celtics is showing their defense in this series, limiting the Warriors offense in the 4th quarter. So there is no question about how good their defense, is how they are going to sustain it specially in game 4 wherein the Warriors wants to come back and make it 2-2.

And it was reported that Curry will still play despite having some injury, but there are a lot of Warriors that can cover Curry like Klay Thompson, who I think wanted to have a good game in this series as we haven't seen him score like 30+ and have a good shooting night.

[Velvet78]

I'm not very positive about it though because I expect Warriors to come back solid for the game up next. The series could come to 2-2.

As for every team that comes from a loss, it's expected that the Golden State Warriors will surely do everything to win and bounce back the next game. In fact, even Warriors are behind a large lead right from the start of the 1st Quarter, they made an effort to narrow the lead entering the 4th Quarter. The Celtics surely got alerted when the Warriors are now closing the gap that's why they focus seriously again to bring the momentum back to them.

If the same Celtics energy will be shown next game, probably the Warriors will return to their home with a 1-3 score. But that was risky for the Warriors as even if they won Game 5 let's say they are 1-3 on Game 4, they will return again to TD Garden on Game 6 and the Celtics might finish them now.

If Warriors return home by a 3-1 score then things could reach a point that they may not be able to come back from. Celtics are a very powerful team now and I don't give much chance to their losing the series after having an advantage like 3-1. In this scenario Warriors will have to play their best games ever consecutively to stay in the series for the seventh game. However in that case I think Celtics would reach the championship by a result like 4-2 at the end.

[OgNasty]

A good game 4 so far. The Celtics are up at the half but both teams are playing good basketball. The refs made some questionable calls against the Warriors that led to Steve Kerr getting an early technical, so that’s something to watch. Mostly I think the Celtics are exposing the Warriors size. You can really see how much the Warriors need Wiseman. Looney isn’t bad, but he’s not exactly a championship caliber NBA center. I’m surprised how often Jaylen Brown seems to be getting open as well. Good defense against Tatum though so far.

[Maslate]

A good game 4 so far. The Celtics are up at the half but both teams are playing good basketball. The refs made some questionable calls against the Warriors that led to Steve Kerr getting an early technical, so that’s something to watch. Mostly I think the Celtics are exposing the Warriors size. You can really see how much the Warriors need Wiseman. Looney isn’t bad, but he’s not exactly a championship caliber NBA center. I’m surprised how often Jaylen Brown seems to be getting open as well. Good defense against Tatum though so far.

In the last 2 games, I think the refs are favoring the Celtics, but they cannot do anything on the greatness of Curry because literally Curry carried the Warriors on his back. We can really see how badly Curry want to win the game and they did not fail this time. Now, the series is tied, the advantage is now on the Warriors.

[joeperry]

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In the last 2 games, I think the refs are favoring the Celtics, but they cannot do anything on the greatness of Curry because literally Curry carried the Warriors on his back. We can really see how badly Curry want to win the game and they did not fail this time. Now, the series is tied, the advantage is now on the Warriors.

That's right, their next game will be in the GSW home court right? I think they really do have an advantage this time as GSW mostly win in their home court. I also think they will going to end the series as I see that they really doing their best to win. Luckily I woke up in the middle of the game where the Boston Celtics have some scores more than the GSW and place a bet on GSW with a very favorable odds.

[xzone]

That's right, their next game will be in the GSW home court right? I think they really do have an advantage this time as GSW mostly win in their home court. I also think they will going to end the series as I see that they really doing their best to win. Luckily I woke up in the middle of the game where the Boston Celtics have some scores more than the GSW and place a bet on GSW with a very favorable odds.

Yes, the 5th game will be played at GSW's home court. That's why I think they are quite advantageous.
In the last game, the Boston Celtics started well, both teams fought very well. But Curry had an incredible performance in the last quarter and no one could stop his three-pointers
I think it's one of the best final series we've ever watched

[Baofeng]

(...)

In the last 2 games, I think the refs are favoring the Celtics, but they cannot do anything on the greatness of Curry because literally Curry carried the Warriors on his back. We can really see how badly Curry want to win the game and they did not fail this time. Now, the series is tied, the advantage is now on the Warriors.

That's right, their next game will be in the GSW home court right? I think they really do have an advantage this time as GSW mostly win in their home court. I also think they will going to end the series as I see that they really doing their best to win. Luckily I woke up in the middle of the game where the Boston Celtics have some scores more than the GSW and place a bet on GSW with a very favorable odds.

It will still be 3-2 if ever the Warriors will win the next game, so it's not yet over. And yes, it will be in their home court the next game, but remember that Boston steal one win here in game 1. So it's not going to be easy for the Warriors but definitely, the crowd will be behind them and there will be no boos for Draymond who is playing bad in this series, but hey he is more of a defensive players, so not expecting him to contribute offensively. So down to best of 3 now, whoever chokes losses this series.

[Text]

The player of the game carried them tonight with 43 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Wiggins the ironman!

Poole and Klay need to step up next games. Klay's play is salty unlike the game 3.

I don't feel Green in the game while his counterpart Williams does.

[ultrloa]

(...)

In the last 2 games, I think the refs are favoring the Celtics, but they cannot do anything on the greatness of Curry because literally Curry carried the Warriors on his back. We can really see how badly Curry want to win the game and they did not fail this time. Now, the series is tied, the advantage is now on the Warriors.

That's right, their next game will be in the GSW home court right? I think they really do have an advantage this time as GSW mostly win in their home court. I also think they will going to end the series as I see that they really doing their best to win. Luckily I woke up in the middle of the game where the Boston Celtics have some scores more than the GSW and place a bet on GSW with a very favorable odds.

It will still be 3-2 if ever the Warriors will win the next game, so it's not yet over. And yes, it will be in their home court the next game, but remember that Boston steal one win here in game 1. So it's not going to be easy for the Warriors but definitely, the crowd will be behind them and there will be no boos for Draymond who is playing bad in this series, but hey he is more of a defensive players, so not expecting him to contribute offensively. So down to best of 3 now, whoever chokes losses this series.

Warriors will win if Poole and Klay can contribute more numbers and their team will not rely to much on Curry, If curry struggle for sure this will be totally different for them if they still inconsistent on the game. I'm amazed how Wiggins perform today because his rebounds gives huge help the warriors to stretch up and able to defeat Celtics. Warriors have advantage on game 5 because they are playing at home and they are hyped with their previous win.

[cryptomaniac_xxx]

(...)

In the last 2 games, I think the refs are favoring the Celtics, but they cannot do anything on the greatness of Curry because literally Curry carried the Warriors on his back. We can really see how badly Curry want to win the game and they did not fail this time. Now, the series is tied, the advantage is now on the Warriors.

That's right, their next game will be in the GSW home court right? I think they really do have an advantage this time as GSW mostly win in their home court. I also think they will going to end the series as I see that they really doing their best to win. Luckily I woke up in the middle of the game where the Boston Celtics have some scores more than the GSW and place a bet on GSW with a very favorable odds.

It will still be 3-2 if ever the Warriors will win the next game, so it's not yet over. And yes, it will be in their home court the next game, but remember that Boston steal one win here in game 1. So it's not going to be easy for the Warriors but definitely, the crowd will be behind them and there will be no boos for Draymond who is playing bad in this series, but hey he is more of a defensive players, so not expecting him to contribute offensively. So down to best of 3 now, whoever chokes losses this series.

Warriors will win if Poole and Klay can contribute more numbers and their team will not rely to much on Curry, If curry struggle for sure this will be totally different for them if they still inconsistent on the game. I'm amazed how Wiggins perform today because his rebounds gives huge help the warriors to stretch up and able to defeat Celtics. Warriors have advantage on game 5 because they are playing at home and they are hyped with their previous win.

Poole and Thompson did contribute a lot in this game. Wiggins has 2 very important offensive rebounds for a put back. Even Looney has one lay up in the 4th quarter. But we can't deny that it was Steph will carry the Warriors in his back. And he made White pay but not playing good defense on him with those outside shots. Although in his interview after the game, he praises his team, just a humble guy and doesn't take everything for himself.