NBA Finals Articles - Page 49

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 […]

The Golden State Warriors had Game 1 in the bag. Unfortunately for them, they allowed the Boston Celtics to come back in the fourth period in what turned out to be a furious fourth-quarter run by the visiting team. Simply put, the Dubs don’t know what hit them and they had no answer for Boston […]

The Golden State Warriors have no one to blame but themselves for their horrible Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Stephen Curry and co. were ahead by 12 points heading to the fourth quarter of the game, but they ended up losing 120-108 after a fiery comeback from the Celtics. […]

Former Boston Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins surprised his “First Take” co-hosts and everyone watching their show on Friday with his rather interesting wardrobe choice. Perkins wore a striped prisoner costume during the show and even brought handcuffs to emphasize his point on how the Celtics locked down and beat the Golden State Warriors in […]

The Golden State Warriors looked to be in cruise control in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, carrying a 12-point lead over the Boston Celtics into the fourth quarter at the Chase Center on Thursday night. However, the Warriors got their lunch money stolen by the Celtics, who beat them at their own game in […]

The Boston Celtics made their case for one of the best teams in the NBA with their defense under new head coach Ime Udoka. In Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, they put it on full display with the game on the line. The Celtics, facing a 12-point deficit […]

The Golden State Warriors were punched in the mouth by the Boston Celtics in Game 1 and were unable to respond. Despite once leading by 15 points and having control for most of the game, the Warriors trail the series 1-0. Boston outscored the Warriors 40-16 in the fourth quarter, tying for the largest scoring […]

The convincing 120-108 victory by the Boston Celtics was a statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors dominated for most of the game and even held a 15-point lead in the game. The Celtics remained in striking distance throughout the game and pounced when the opportunity arose. Outscoring the Warriors 40-16 in […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals did not disappoint. The Golden State Warriors jumped out to an advantage backed by a historic first quarter from Stephen Curry. But the Celtics held strong and took a lead heading into halftime. After a difficult third quarter, Boston dropped 40 points in the fourth to ultimately win 120-108. […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in a position they are unfamiliar with. They trail in the NBA Finals after losing Game 1 against the Boston Celtics Thursday night, 120-108. In the loss, Golden State blew a double digit second half lead and got blown off their home court in the fourth quarter. The Celtics […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are underway, with the Boston Celtics leading the series 1-0 over the Golden State Warriors. It was a must-watch, rollercoaster game from start to finish, and Mark Jones was lucky enough to get the call. He tweeted his emotions following the game, calling the experience “a dream come to fruition.” Man..36 […]

There are no ifs or buts about it. The Golden State Warriors choked away Game 1 on their own home floor. They built up a 15-point lead over the Boston Celtics towards the end of the third quarter and looked firmly in control of the contest with just the final frame left to play. After […]

One of the most exciting recent storylines surrounding the Golden State Warriors has been the growth of Jordan Poole. The Michigan product was drafted in 2018 but has taken some time to develop. The former 28th overall pick spent time in the G League before joining the Warriors NBA squad. Poole made use of the […]

The Golden State Warriors are back to blowing leads in the NBA Finals. Their Game 1 collapse against the Boston Celtics is obviously a world of difference from their most historic collapse but it was still an ugly sight for the Dubs. The Warriors’ 120-108 loss featured a historic 34-point outing from Stephen Curry and […]

The long-awaited 2022 NBA Finals tipped off Thursday night and lived up to the hype. The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors faced off in a heavyweight matchup that was a contrast of styles. Things were going the Warriors’ way for most of the first three quarters. Boston was not effectively guarding Steph Curry and […]

The Boston Celtics found themselves in an unenviable position in Game 1 of the NBA Finals: down by 12 points heading into the fourth quarter on the road against the Golden State Warriors. Many assumed the Warriors, who have been in this situation before, would secure the victory. However, the Celtics, powered by an avalanche […]

The Boston Celtics made it back to the NBA Finals and kicked it off with a statement win. They came back from a 15-point deficit with a monstrous run in the fourth quarter to flip the deficit onto the Dubs and win 120-108 in Game 1. The Warriors owned the first half and third quarter […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Andre Iguodala’s corner 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left in the third quarter gave the Golden State Warriors what appeared to be a commanding 92-78 lead over the Boston Celtics. And then things quickly turned, with Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and Jayson Tatum leading a furious comeback to upend Stephen Curry and the […]

The Golden State Warriors were well on their way to a win against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Then, after going up by as many as 15 points in the second half, they floundered. They were outscored 40-16 in the fourth quarter and now face a deficit in the […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors dropped Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics in shocking fashion, getting outscored 40-16 in the fourth quarter en route to a 12 point loss. Draymond Green, however, is not worried. The Warriors became the first team in NBA history to lead by 10+ […]

To say that Jayson Tatum’s NBA Finals debut was a disappointment would be a massive understatement. The Boston Celtics star could barely get anything going in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. Tatum would end the game shooting just 3-of-17 from the field: unacceptable shooting splits for any star in the Finals. Despite his […]

Stephen Curry was absolutely scorching for the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter. But Al Horford and the Boston Celtics overshadowed that display, both with the final score and in the history books. Al Horford pulled off his best Steph Curry impression in his NBA Finals debut with 26 points and six threes. That […]

On Thursday night, Stephen Curry broke all sorts of records after a mind-blowing first quarter that saw him drain no less than six 3-pointers. The Golden State Warriors superstar finished the game with seven made treys, which incidentally, is just one more than Al Horford’s six triples. As it turns out, this was one of […]

The Golden State Warriors just got their butts kicked on Thursday night after a tremendous comeback performance by the Boston Celtics in their 120-108 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Be that as it may, it is clear that Draymond Green isn’t worried one bit. You can count on the former Defensive Player […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off a stunning upset over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With the spotlight on the biggest series of the season, people around the NBA were locked in on the action. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who himself has been in four NBA Finals series in […]

What a start to the 2022 NBA Finals! The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to bow down to the Golden State Warriors after the third quarter of Game 1. However, in a shocking turn of events, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and the men in green launched a rousing comeback in the fourth quarter, […]

Things were going well for the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Stephen Curry was having himself a monster night, scoring almost at will. On the other hand, Boston’s offense was crumbling, as their lead star misfired on nearly every shot it took. It should’ve been an easy Game 1 win […]

The Boston Celtics stunned the basketball world on Thursday after they mounted an epic comeback victory over the heavily-favored Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After surviving a record-breaking hot start from Stephen Curry AND a dynasty-like third-quarter run by the Dubs, the C’s were amazingly able to escape with a […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the dynasty that’s last reigned over the NBA. But before their arrival it was the San Antonio Spurs that terrorized the league season after season. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green have been the ruling trio over the past decade. They’ve tallied 21 playoff series wins heading into […]

Stephen Curry went nuclear in the first quarter of Game 1. The Golden State Warriors point guard oozed so much confidence that it even seeped into his assists yet to come. Steph Curry scooped a pass to Warriors co-star Klay Thompson. He didn’t even turn his head to check if his fellow Splash Brother made […]

Move over John Stockton, there’s a new assist king in the NBA and his name is Jayson Tatum. Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves that much. The Boston Celtics superstar showcased his elite playmaking skills in Game 1 vs. the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, but perhaps it isn’t time to crown a new […]