The 2022 NBA Finals | (3) Golden State Warriors VS. (2) Boston Celtics (BOS 1-0)

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Warriors in 4
14
3%
Warriors in 5
61
13%
Warriors in 6
138
28%
Warriors in 7
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10%
Celtics in 4
7
1%
Celtics in 5
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3%
Celtics in 6
139
29%
Celtics in 7
63
13%
 
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The 2022 NBA Finals | (3) Golden State Warriors VS. (2) Boston Celtics (BOS 1-0) 

Post#1 » by MakeItSplash » Mon May 30, 2022 3:21 am

Who do you think will win the 2022 NBA Championship?

Game 1: Thursday, June 2: Golden State vs. Boston, 9 ET, ABC
Game 2: Sunday, June 5: Golden State vs. Boston , 8 ET, ABC
Game 3: Wednesday, June 8: Boston vs. Golden State, 9 ET, ABC
Game 4: Friday, June 10: Boston vs. Golden State, 9 ET, ABC
Game 5: Monday, June 13: Golden State vs. Boston, 9 ET, ABC (If necessary)
Game 6: Thursday, June 16: Boston vs. Golden State, 9 ET, ABC (If necessary)
Game 7: Sunday, June 19: Golden State vs. Boston, 8 ET, ABC (If necessary)

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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#2 » by ThomYorke » Mon May 30, 2022 3:23 am

I think Boston match up really well with GSW and will win in 6
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Post#3 » by Commodor » Mon May 30, 2022 3:25 am

Last team I wanted GSW too see out the east.

Going to be a great series.

Dubs in 6.
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Post#4 » by Rodwilliams » Mon May 30, 2022 3:25 am

Celtics in 6. The last time the Warriors played a good defensive team they were a Ja Morant injury and Brooks suspension away from losing the series.

Celtics two best players play a midrange game. Warriors rely on threes. Celtics defense will stop that 4 out of 7 games. Celtics game is more consistent and will lead them to win the series and I don’t like the Celtics at all.
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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#5 » by Dzon Dilindzer » Mon May 30, 2022 3:26 am

as great as boston is, they faced milwaukee & miami without reliable second scorer and both times went to game 7, gsw has klay, poole & wiggins and theyre much better 3pt shooting team than milwaukee & miami and just like those teams, they can defend too, so its gonna be their biggest test yet

my belief is that gsw will win the chip, but well see
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Post#6 » by Beethoven » Mon May 30, 2022 3:26 am

I'll root for the lesser of two evils. Go Boston.
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Post#7 » by TheGOATRises007 » Mon May 30, 2022 3:27 am

Rodwilliams wrote:Celtics in 6. The last time the Warriors played a good defensive team they were a Ja Morant injury and Brooks suspension away from losing the series.

Celtics two best players play a midrange game. Warriors rely on threes. Celtics defense will stop that 4 out of 7 games. Celtics game is more consistent and will lead them to win the series and I don’t like the Celtics at all.


The Warriors don't rely on threes at all.
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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#8 » by DaPessimist » Mon May 30, 2022 3:27 am

Dubs in 5.

Celtics are a tough matchup defensively, but they haven't shown the ability to close games, and I think they get thoroughly outcoached.
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Post#9 » by Homerclease » Mon May 30, 2022 3:27 am

Celtics in 7
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Post#10 » by TrustFundBaby » Mon May 30, 2022 3:28 am

Celtics in 6. Best defense in the league and have high end talent in the Jays. Very switchable as well, and easily the toughest matchup for GSW yet who frankly were not tested at all this run.

538 has Celtics at 83% to win as well
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Post#11 » by ahmetmekin » Mon May 30, 2022 3:29 am

I think this is either seven game series or the Warriors win in 5.
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Post#12 » by TheGOATRises007 » Mon May 30, 2022 3:29 am

Warriors in 6.

Should be a great series. I don't trust the Celtics' execution in close games.

I wouldn't be surprised if Wiggins outplays Brown.
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Post#13 » by tripa » Mon May 30, 2022 3:29 am

Warriors in 4.
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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#14 » by Cactus Jack » Mon May 30, 2022 3:29 am

Warriors in 5.

They're battle tested. Boston's defense will keep them in games. But the Warriors experience alone will win them this series.
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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#15 » by Ballerhogger » Mon May 30, 2022 3:30 am

Warriors in 6 . Boston goes into way too many droughts.. Boston will need attack the rim and out rebound them . You can’t give curry and friends extra shots . Smart on curry. How Wiggins does defensively will be huge for the warriors . Still I like the warriors overall.
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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#16 » by picc » Mon May 30, 2022 3:31 am

That drop defense from the bigs isn't going to cut it against GS. Horford will need to switch at the 3 point line. Timelord, the way he's been looking lately with that bum knee, will get played off the court against GS's spread offense.

Here's hoping the days off can get him a little more right. Smart and GP2 as well. Lets have a mostly healthy finals.
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Re: The 2022 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors VS. Boston Celtics 

Post#17 » by Triple M » Mon May 30, 2022 3:31 am

I actually like how we match up with GSW but Boston bad moments are concerning
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Post#18 » by NyKnicks1714 » Mon May 30, 2022 3:31 am

Warriors in 5, too much talent.
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Post#19 » by TheGOATRises007 » Mon May 30, 2022 3:32 am

TrustFundBaby wrote:Celtics in 6. Best defense in the league and have high end talent in the Jays. Very switchable as well, and easily the toughest matchup for GSW yet who frankly were not tested at all this run.

538 has Celtics at 83% to win as well


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Post#20 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Mon May 30, 2022 3:32 am

Warriors in 4

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