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The Boston Celtics have their backs against the wall. They face the mighty Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals down 2-3 in the series, and simply put, the Celtics must win on Thursday night. Al Horford knows that his team is at a disadvantage at this point in the series. However, […]

Jordan Poole has been on quite a ride this season with the Golden State Warriors. Right now, the 22-year-old is just one win away from being an NBA champion. On Wednesday, with a little more than 24 hours before the Warriors take on the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Poole opened […]

In order for the Boston Celtics to beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum needs to step up. More than that, though, Stephen A. Smith believes the youngster should change the way he approaches the match. Speaking on ESPN’s First Take, Smith was asked who he thinks should […]

There’s going to be a lot of pressure on Klay Thompson on Thursday when the Golden State Warriors face off against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Most people will be expecting another appearance from Game 6 Klay as the Dubs hope to close out the series en route to their […]

Boston Celtics big man Robert Williams III has been dealing with a bothersome left knee throughout the 2022 NBA playoffs, and so naturally, there are fears about his condition worsening as he keeps playing. Fortunately, Williams eased those worries away as he finally broke his silence regarding his injury. To recall, Williams underwent surgery for […]

It is not the first time the Boston Celtics faced a 3-2 deficit, and Jayson Tatum wants the Golden State Warriors to know that they won the last time they experienced it–against NBA champions no less. Tatum knows very well that they have to step up and be near perfect when they play the Warriors […]

Andrew Wiggins isn’t exactly the new kid on the block for the Golden State Warriors. He’s now actually on his third year with the Dubs, and he’s clearly found a home in Golden State. Be that as it may, this is Wiggins’ first-ever trip to the NBA Finals, and the 27-year-old can’t help but cherish […]

Stop the madness now. Just because Andrew Wiggins has acquitted himself against the Boston Celtics better than pretty much anyone could’ve anticipated doesn’t mean he’d be a worthy Finals MVP. Steph Curry is a shoo-in for that elusive honor should the Golden State Warriors win the title, and could have a convincing argument for it […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst came out with a rather contentious statement following the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics. According to the basketball analyst, he saw the Dubs’ victory as a “checkbook win,” in reference to Andrew Wiggins’ key role in their success on Monday night. In his mind, Windy […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Facing second-stint LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers or facing the 2021-22 Boston Celtics? Well, that’s not exactly the question Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was asked, but he was asked to compare the mental challenge of facing the two teams. With the Warriors and Celtics preparing for what could be […]

Ever NBA fans knows the origin of Zero-Dark-23. Whenever he plays in the NBA postseason, LeBron James has made it a rule to take a hiatus from social media and any kind of distraction. Now, it looks like Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is doing the same. Ahead of the crucial NBA Finals Game 6 […]

The Boston Celtics are 2-3 in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. In other words, Game 6 on Thursday is a must-win for the Celtics to keep their championship hopes alive. Unfortunately for the Celtics, the Warriors are one of the most successful franchises in the past ten years. They’ve won three […]

The Golden State Warriors are focused firmly on the present. Staying in the moment, after all, isn’t exactly difficult when a team is just one more victory away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Unlike the young Boston Celtics, though, Golden State has been to the NBA Finals many times before. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot. Down 3-games-to-2 in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, they are now faced with the task of completing a comeback with one of the best playoff teams of this generation on the other side. No easy feat, even for this Celtics team, which has had […]

Klay Thompson knows what’s expected of him on Thursday night against the Boston Celtics. Instead of intentionally indulging his ever-iconic penchant for massive Game 6 performances, though, the Golden State Warriors star will be far more focused on helping his team achieve its ultimate goal. “I would like to have a big night and win […]

The Boston Celtics are down 3-2 against the Golden State Warriors leading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. However, they will have home court advantage for this win or go home affair. Although Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown tend to steal the majority of Celtics headlines, Marcus Smart is one of the most all-around […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are ramping up. The Golden State Warriors lead the series 3-2 over the Boston Celtics. And, they have a chance to end the postseason tournament with a Game 6 win. With the huge game just days away, Steve Kerr joined 95.7 The Game for his weekly appearance. He joined the station’s […]

The Utah Jazz is officially on the search for their next head coach after Quin Snyder abruptly quit a couple of weeks ago and Danny Ainge is turning to his Celtics ties for the team’s next interview. Per Shams, the Jazz is set to interview Philadelphia 76ers assistant Sam Cassell, who was a part of […]

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from becoming the 2022 NBA Finals champions. After starting the series 0-1, they are 3-2 heading into Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Multiple players stepped up this series and filled in when their teammates had off nights. For instance, Stephen Curry put up monster numbers on […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot heading into Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Down 2-3 against the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics need a win to keep their championship hopes alive. The underdog mentality for Game 6 is nothing new for Jaylen Brown. He’s been doubted since he stepped foot in […]

The Boston Celtics’ backs are against the wall in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Down 3-2, the Celtics need a victory on Thursday night to stay alive. They’ll need their two best players, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, to be on top of their games. Brown, who endured a rough shooting night […]

The Boston Celtics will be playing with their season on the line on Thursday in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Down 2-3 in the series, another loss for Boston would spell the end of what has been a tremendous run. If you ask former Celtics big man turned ESPN […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had a bad Game 5 on Monday night, but veteran commentator Stephen A. Smith is not convinced it is because of the Boston Celtics’ defense. Curry went 0-of-9 from 3-point line in the contest, finishing with just 16 points along with four rebounds and eight assists. It ended the […]

Before playing the do-or-die Game 6 in the NBA Finals, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a rather cool moment with his son Deuce. Clearly, Tatum is getting his son into basketball early, teaching him some moves that will definitely be lethal should the youngster decide to follow his dad’s footsteps and pursue basketball as […]

The Boston Celtics went on a furious run in the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Unfortunately for them, it just wasn’t enough as the Dubs still escaped with a 104-94 victory to take a 3-2 advantage in the series. After another disappointing loss, […]

There’s always a story behind each player’s jersey number. For Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson, he claims that the number 11 is is “life number.” The Warriors shooting guard recently opened up about his choice to pick the No. 11 for his jersey number. As it turns out, this decision goes way back to […]

Every NBA fan knows the legend of “Game 6 Klay,” and after watching the Golden State Warriors star play in Game 5, Trae Young thinks the legend will continue. Klay Thompson was pivotal for the Warriors in Game 5 as they took the 3-2 lead in the series. The other half of the Splash Bros. […]

The Boston Celtics have been in this situation before. Right now, they are down 3-2 against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors side and are just one loss away from seeing their season come to a bitter end. Be that as it may, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka remains confident in his team’s ability […]

After a dominant start to the NBA Finals from the Boston Celtics, the tides have turned in favor of the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics started Game 5 with some uncharacteristically bad shooting. Boston began the game 0-12 on three-point attempts which set a record for most three-point misses to start a game. The Celtics […]

Despite the Boston Celtics losing Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green still believes they are the better team. In fact, he sees Jayson Tatum and co. forcing a Game 7. The Warriors took the 3-2 lead with Monday’s victory, putting them in prime position to […]

The Boston Celtics let a big one slip away on Monday night when they allowed the Golden State Warriors to escape with a 104-94 win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics mounted a tremendous comeback in the third period and they did a masterful job in holding back Stephen Curry throughout the […]

For those hoping that the Boston Celtics-Golden State Warriors NBA Finals series would reach a Game 7, it is best not to have too much expectations. After all, Steve Kerr and the Dubs have no plan to let it go the distance. Kerr said that loud and clear in his message to the Warriors after […]

Marcus Smart is the type of player who wears his heart on his sleeve. As it turns out, the Boston Celtics star also does the same on his hair. Smart recently revealed the reason behind his green-colored hair. It obviously has a lot to do with the Celtics’ colors, but as it turns out, this […]

After starting the series 1-0, the Boston Celtics are in a tough situation heading into Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Now down 2-3 to the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics have allowed the Dubs a chance to win the title Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics lost both of the last two games […]

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the fourth time in eight seasons. Down 2-1 to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, the Warriors have responded with the type of precise, unrelenting aplomb that’s led to two straight victories and makes them favorites to win yet […]

The box score was much kinder to Draymond Green on Monday night than it was in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Still, his eight points, eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and two turnovers on 3-of-6 shooting hardly suggest the type of two-way impact we’ve come to expect from the greatest star role player […]

The Golden State Warriors have the Boston Celtics on the ropes. After a spirited team effort in Game 5 to take a commanding 3-2 series lead. they stand just one game away from winning the NBA championship.   Despite everything, the series has still basically just gone chalk with home-court advantage going the way it’s […]

The Golden State Warriors returned home on Monday night for a crucial Game 5 against the Boston Celtics and needless to say, they did not disappoint. Despite a forgettable night from superstar Stephen Curry, the Dubs secured the 104-94 win, moving one step closer to an NBA title.   Now, the Warriors head back to […]

For the first time since March, the Boston Celtics have lost back-to-back games, and it could not have happened at a worse time. After a 104-94 loss in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Boston finds itself down 3-2 to the Golden State Warriors and on the brink of elimination.   But how did it […]