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The Golden State Warriors rebounded nicely in Game 4 of the NBA Finals en route to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics. With the win, Golden State tied the series at two games apiece. The Warriors will aim to take a 3-2 lead in Game 5 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors are going to come out with plenty of energy at home. They understand that a loss would mean heading back to Boston down 3-2. They can't afford to let that occur.
So can the Warriors take care of business in Game 5? Here are 3 bold predictions for their upcoming crucial affair against the Celtics.
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Golden State Warriors: 3 bold Game 5 NBA Finals predictions
Klay Thompson finds his rhythm
The Celtics gameplan is going to be simple in Game 5. They are going to make an extra effort to contain Stephen Curry.
This means that Klay Thompson will have plenty of shooting opportunities. And although Thompson hasn't been his usual self so far during the NBA Finals, he is still a guy who can rise up at any given moment. He is considered one of the greatest shooters of all-time for a reason.
With Boston focusing in on Curry and even players such as Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole, Thompson should be able to make them pay. Don't be surprised if Klay posts 25-30 points in this contest.
Draymond Green plays well but gets ejected
Draymond Green is going to leave it all on the court in Game 5. He knows that the Warriors feed off of his energy and tenacity. Expect Dray to player harder than ever in this affair.
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However, Green has labored during the NBA Finals so far. But he should be in line for a rebound effort as well. His Finals experience alone should propel him to a quality effort in this crucial game.
Green should be able to contribute on defense as well as on the glass. He may even add some offense for good measure. In the end, look for Green to earn a couple of technicals and ultimately get tossed from the game. But it will be the kind of ejection that earns him applause from the Warriors home faithful.
And his ejection will provide a major boost of energy for Golden State.
The Warriors win Game 5
The Warriors and Celtics have been trading wins all series long. Boston came into Chase Center and defeated Golden State in Game 1. But the Dubs came back and won game 2. Boston then won Game 3 before Golden State took Game 4 on the road.
But that narrative is likely to change on Monday in San Francisco.
The Warriors have too much talent and experience to falter at home yet again. Will Jayson Tatum and the Celtics make things difficult for them? Absolutely.
But behind Curry, Thompson, Green, and the rest of this extremely talented Warriors unit, Golden State should be able to emerge victorious in Game 5.
The Warriors backbone will be their defensive prowess in this one. Sure, they will hit some key three-pointers. But Golden State's path to victory stems from a defensive perspective. As long as they hustle and cause turnovers, this will be their game to lose.
The Golden State Warriors are locked and loaded and will send this series back to Boston with a 3-2 advantage following Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
