NBA Finals Articles - Page 39

Al Horford closely resembled a certain Golden State Warriors icon in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics big man was raining threes just like Stephen Curry, which helped neutralize the point guard’s scorching-hot start when he made six threes in the first quarter. Horford didn’t hit six threes in a quarter, but […]

The Boston Celtics are up 1-0 in the 2022 NBA Finals over the Golden State Warriors, a team making its sixth NBA Finals appearance in eight years. After stealing the first game on the road in stunning fashion, Marcus Smart is smelling blood and ready to go in for the kill. Smart likened himself and […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Draymond Green hasn’t been shy about letting everyone know exactly how he feels, and his demeanor likely won’t change either. Following the Golden State Warriors‘ stunning collapse to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the sky isn’t falling for Green, despite what many will have you believe. Sports […]

Marcus Smart has made good on his promise as a game-altering defender. The Boston Celtics guard has been known for his hard-nosed defense since his college days at Oklahoma State. Smart claimed the coveted Defensive Player of the Year award for this season, presented to him by the only other guard to ever win it […]

Robert Williams’ injury situation has been a big point of concern for the Boston Celtics. The center is one of their most important players on the roster. However, Williams has missed some time in these playoffs because of a knee injury that has been bothering him after returning from surgery. Ahead of a critical Game […]

Despite being cleared to play in Game 1, Gary Payton II did not leave the bench for the Golden State Warriors as they suffered a shocking 120-108 loss at the hands of the Boston Celtics. At this point, however, it seems that Payton should be able to help his team in Game 2. Speaking to […]

Golden State Warriors fans were shocked by the manner in which their team lost to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It was an undeniably tough pill to swallow for Dub Nation and, unsurprisingly, this was the exact same feeling in the Warriors’ locker room after they let the Celtics steal […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum knows how to bounce back after a bad game, and that is not good news for the Golden State Warriors. Tatum scored just 12 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, shooting 3-of-17 from the field including 1-of-5 from the 3-point line. He did have 13 assists, but the […]

Charles Barkley couldn’t stop hating on the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 playoffs. Now, Dubs fans and the city of San Francisco are firing back. Apparently, there is now a “Chuck It” trash can outside Chase Center, in which fans are encouraged to use it to pile their trash. Of course the bin has […]

The Golden State Warriors are about to get a huge boost for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night with reports emerging about Gary Payton II’s possible availability for the matchup. Stephen Curry confirmed that Payton is indeed “available” and the Dubs superstar can’t wait to get his teammate back. After missing several […]

The Boston Celtics head into Game 2 with the hopes of pulling off a highly improbable feat against a powerhouse Golden State Warriors side. Currently up 1-0 in the series, the Celtics are now looking to secure their second consecutive win on the Dubs’ own home floor. It may sound unlikely, but if the C’s […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has paid all sorts of tributes to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant throughout the 2022 playoffs. Now, he’s back at it again. In Game 7 of the East Finals against the Miami Heat, he wore a purple armband with the no. 24 on it. This time, ahead of Game […]

Jordan Poole’s NBA Finals debut didn’t go the way he wanted, as he seemingly melted under the bright lights in Game 1 of the championship series between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. The good thing for Poole is that he has a shot at atoning for his forgettable performance in the series opener, […]

The Golden State Warriors took a haymaker right on the chin in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After having the Boston Celtics on the ropes in the second half, a huge flurry knocked the Dubs out cold. But Klay Thompson isn’t worried. The Splash Brother doesn’t think it has to get complicated when it […]

The Boston Celtics stunned the basketball world on Friday night when they emerged with an unlikely victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jaylen Brown, however, is not resting on his laurels. Ahead of Game 2 on Sunday night, Brown spoke about their matchup against the mighty Warriors. The […]

Al Horford had one of the most important games of his career on Friday night as he led the Boston Celtics to a shocking 120-108 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. What cannot be denied right now is that Horford is going to be playing a critical role […]

Jayson Tatum was uncharacteristically inefficient for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The All-Star forward went just 3-of-17 from the floor on Friday en route to 12 points. Despite his poor shooting night, though, the Celtics were still able to escape with a 120-108 win. On Saturday, Tatum spoke out about […]

The Golden State Warriors collapsed against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and Draymond Green knows why. Ahead of Game 2 on Sunday, Green opened up about the biggest mistake the Warriors made in their defeat: not being more physical and aggressive on defense. Sure enough, he is hoping they could […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are in desperate mode after succumbing to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but it doesn’t mean they are losing confidence. In fact, it’s the complete opposite. Curry admitted that Game 2 is “absolutely” a Come-to-Jesus moment for the Warriors after that wake-up call […]

The Golden State Warriors understand that they let one slip out of their hands in their stunning loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It was a total team effort for Boston to escape with an unlikely victory in the opening game of the series and conversely, every player on […]

It’s been a month since we’ve seen Gary Payton II take the floor for the Golden State Warriors. The 29-year-old has been recovering from a fractured elbow that he sustained in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, and he’s been out of commission since. Payton was actually cleared to play […]

After losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Klay Thompson has warned the Boston Celtics that the Golden State Warriors won’t let Game 2 slip from their hands. And they are ready to do anything to make that happen. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Thompson highlighted exactly what the Warriors will do on Sunday when […]

The Boston Celtics hope to take a major step towards winning an NBA title on Sunday when they face off against the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. If the Celtics win this series, then they will make NBA history by becoming the first franchise to win 18 titles. Klay Thompson’s […]

When the 2021-22 season started, the Boston Celtics looked like they were not going to make the postseason–or if they do, it would be because of the play-in. Fast forward seven months later, they finished second in the East and made it all the way to the NBA Finals against Draymond Green and the Golden […]

Players from around the NBA have been making noise of late to call the public’s attention to Brittney Griner’s situation. The WNBA star has been detained in Russia for over a hundred days now over alleged drug charges and at this point, her state is becoming overly concerning. This is exactly why the Boston Celtics […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum gave the ultimate praise to Al Horford on Saturday, calling him the “best teammate” he has ever had. It’s not like Jaylen Brown will have a problem with that comment as well, even though he and Tatum practically grew and developed together as the dynamic duo of the Celtics. What […]

The Golden State Warriors are 0-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals after giving up a 15-point lead to the Boston Celtics in Game 1. Now, they’re playing catch-up, and the Dubs’ leaders have the perfect mindset heading into Game 2. During their media availability Saturday, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson addressed the mistakes made in […]

The Golden State Warriors have some catching up to do, down 0-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. After blowing the lead and losing Game 1 to the Boston Celtics, it’s all hands on deck for Game 2. Fortunately, it sounds like Gary Payton II will be available for the Sunday night matchup. This is according […]

The Boston Celtics are 1-0 in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. And, by the looks of things, they have a serious chance at winning the championship. Danny Ainge saw the Celtics’ championship potential back in March. He was the franchise’s Executive Director of Basketball Operations when Boston won the championship in […]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers remain the fiercest rivals in NBA history. Although only one side is represented in the 2022 NBA Finals, the bragging rights between the rivals are up for the taking. After the Lakers matched the Celtics’ 17 world championships with the 2020 title, the Celtics are up 1-0 against […]

Fans still bring up the point guard that was robbed of the NBA Finals MVP award – and not it’s not Jeremy Lin on the 2019 championship winning Toronto Raptors. Stephen Curry has three championship rings with the Golden State Warriors and no Bill Russell trophy to show for it. Kevin Durant rightfully won both […]

Derrick White has been the X-factor that the Boston Celtics have sorely needed in their run to the NBA Finals. He may have his down games, but he’s come up large during massive spots for the guys in green. D-White showcased that again in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, hitting three after back-breaking […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka had a special message for all three teams that they eliminated in the playoffs en route to their NBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The C’s drew first blood in the series with their astounding Game 1 win over the Dubs on Thursday and it was the […]

The Boston Celtics beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Now, they are heavy favorites to win the championship. According to the latest NBA Finals odds from FanDuel, the Celtics are now at -175 to win the series. Meanwhile, the Warriors are at +175. Of course this isn’t a surprise […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka had nothing but praise for his boys after their highly impressive display in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Any other team would have folded after Stephen Curry’s scorching hot start to the game, but simply put, that just isn’t in the DNA of […]

Before more people criticize him for his Game 1 performance in the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green already predicted what they’ll say and simply asked them to shut up. Green had a rather forgettable performance during Thursday’s 120-108 loss against the Celtics, as he fouled out and finished with just four points […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green admits he “failed” Stephen Curry with his performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. The Warriors lost the game 120-108, and Green was largely non-impactful. He fouled out of the contest and finished with just four points and five assists. He did have 11 […]

The Boston Celtics did a highly commendable job of staying in the game throughout Stephen Curry’s epic first quarter for the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Boston’s steadfastness was rewarded with a shocking 120-108 victory that saw them steal home-court advantage from the heavily-favored Dubs after just the first game […]

The Golden State Warriors may have lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, but Klay Thompson is not one bit worried. After all, he knows very well what the Dubs are capable of. It is not the first time the Warriors have lost Game 1 of a playoff series, and as […]