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

[TheGOATRises007]

Disagree but I don't think your opinion is an absurd take.
IMO Tatum>Curry and I like Boston's top 7-8 better than Golden State but it's close

How is Tatum more talented than Curry? lol

I think Tatum is definitely more talented and Curry is more skilled (especially at 3-point shooting.)

I honestly think that's an egregious take.

[cjx]

The NBA illuminati has been humbling the legends this year: Lebron, Harden, KD, Kyrie, Giannis, CP3 and Butler.

Will Curry be humbled next or has he sacrificed enough to maintain his favor with them?

[ajones9219]

How is Tatum more talented than Curry? lol

I think Tatum is definitely more talented and Curry is more skilled (especially at 3-point shooting.)

I honestly think that's an egregious take.

That's the best thing about opinions is everyone can have one. I'll take Tatum over curry as a complete player, especially with the defense.

[California Gold]

Ah the matchup that I thought might happen several years ago.

I have friends on both sides so this will be interesting. I think this is the first time I've known so many people on both sides of a finals matchup. It'll be nice being the guy that is neutral in the group texts.

Personally Boston showed me that they had the mental resilience to win that game 7 on the road. They don't have HCA in this series but I think that works in their favor because I genuinely feel (and I'm betting there are stats to back this up) that they're a better road team than home team. So I think with that mental fortitude to overcome big losses and come back with big wins (now twice, once against the Bucks after Game 5 in an elimination game on the road and then another time again an elimination game against the Heat on the road, of course they also closed the Nets out on the road as well) that they can take on a team like Golden State even with their lack of finals experience vs some of the Warriors guys.

I'm taking Boston in 7. I expect a dog fight but also a couple of blowouts as well.

[TheGOATRises007]

I think Tatum is definitely more talented and Curry is more skilled (especially at 3-point shooting.)

I honestly think that's an egregious take.

That's the best thing about opinions is everyone can have one. I'll take Tatum over curry as a complete player, especially with the defense.

That's a different argument.

Saying Tatum is more talented than Curry is simply laughable.

Curry is clearly more talented than Tatum.

[FNQ]

Its a shame such a good matchup had to happen in the worst playoffs evar

Two teams... only one asterisk.. who's gonna get it?

[TravisScott55]

Celtics in 7

[Admiral-Kizaru]

I honestly think that's an egregious take.

That's the best thing about opinions is everyone can have one. I'll take Tatum over curry as a complete player, especially with the defense.

That's a different argument.

Saying Tatum is more talented than Curry is simply laughable.

Curry is clearly more talented than Tatum.

On paper talent =/= results nor does it make someone the better player.

I and many would argue that KD on paper is more talented than Steph by a good margin yet, Steph is the better player.

Talent only takes you so far. And yes, Steph is the better player compared to Jayson even now at 34.

[Enso]

gonna be an epic series

[GotDaSauce]

I honestly think that's an egregious take.

That's the best thing about opinions is everyone can have one. I'll take Tatum over curry as a complete player, especially with the defense.

That's a different argument.

Saying Tatum is more talented than Curry is simply laughable.

Curry is clearly more talented than Tatum.

They are both talented and have different skill sets. Don't see how Steph is clearly that much more talented than Tatum especially this year where Tatum has added playmaking to his game.

[Potential_64]

Will the Celtics get their 18th championship reclaiming the top spot after Lakers tied them at 17?
Or will the Warriors win their 7th title and move ahead of the Bulls in the all-time list.
This is what's really at stake.

[Admiral-Kizaru]

Its a shame such a good matchup had to happen in the worst playoffs evar

Two teams... only one asterisk.. who's gonna get it?

I really want that Asterisk bad.

[Miami_Lux]

I honestly think that's an egregious take.

That's the best thing about opinions is everyone can have one. I'll take Tatum over curry as a complete player, especially with the defense.

That's a different argument.

Saying Tatum is more talented than Curry is simply laughable.

Curry is clearly more talented than Tatum.

I think Curry is the better and more skilled player at this point. Especially with Tatum he has absolute horrible shot selection at times and tends to disappear at times. But still would give Tatum the edge talent-wise. I mean he is a 6 8 power forward with great shot-making, great defense and actually under-rated passing skills. At this point I would take Tatum over Curry any time.

[HoopsterJones]

It really depends on if the Dubs can make around 37-38% of their attempted 3’s. If they can average that or better, they’ll win the series.

Celtics defense is outstanding though so it’ll come down to their ball security and how their short rotation holds up after two tough 7 game series.

[AussieCeltic]

This is a very interesting series. On one hand, I can’t really see Boston doing much against golden state based on the fact that they struggled more than they should have against Milwaukee and Miami, both of whom were missing key players throughout their respective series.

On the other hand, Boston matches up ridiculously well with GS. They have an absurd amount of elite and versatile defenders who can defend at the perimeter. And golden state isn’t as big and physical as Miami and Milwaukee. They don’t dominate the boards either. That’s going to, at the very least, prevent these games from being complete blowouts (at least, I hope it will).

Nonetheless, I have to go with the more experienced team here. Golden State in… idk, seven? Let’s go with seven.

Celtics have had guys miss plenty of games as well.

TimeLord hasn’t been healthy the whole playoffs and missed 7 of 17 games.

Smart missed a game in the Bucks series and 2 in the Heat series and was clearly hobbled.

Horford missed game 1 of the Heat series.

White missed a game of the Heat series.

Sure other teams have carried injuries as well but the Celtics have had their fair share and not used it as an excuse.

[Miami_Lux]

This is a very interesting series. On one hand, I can’t really see Boston doing much against golden state based on the fact that they struggled more than they should have against Milwaukee and Miami, both of whom were missing key players throughout their respective series.

On the other hand, Boston matches up ridiculously well with GS. They have an absurd amount of elite and versatile defenders who can defend at the perimeter. And golden state isn’t as big and physical as Miami and Milwaukee. They don’t dominate the boards either. That’s going to, at the very least, prevent these games from being complete blowouts (at least, I hope it will).

Nonetheless, I have to go with the more experienced team here. Golden State in… idk, seven? Let’s go with seven.

Celtics have had guys miss plenty of games as well.

TimeLord hasn’t been healthy the whole playoffs and missed 7 of 17 games.

Smart missed a game in the Bucks series and 2 in the Heat series and was clearly hobbled.

Horford missed game 1 of the Heat series.

White missed a game of the Heat series.

Sure other teams have carried injuries as well but the Celtics have had their fair share and not used it as an excuse.

You are hands down the most annoying poster on RealGm. I ll take a strike for this one. Had to be said.

[ITYSL]

Its a shame such a good matchup had to happen in the worst playoffs evar

Two teams... only one asterisk.. who's gonna get it?

This Finals series shouldn't even be played imo. After all, both teams had playoff opponents with injured players. That, like, NEVER happens.

[FNQ]

Its a shame such a good matchup had to happen in the worst playoffs evar

Two teams... only one asterisk.. who's gonna get it?

This Finals series shouldn't even be played imo. After all, both teams had playoff opponents with injured players. That, like, NEVER happens.

Agree

Sim it and lets get to the draft already

[AussieCeltic]

This is a very interesting series. On one hand, I can’t really see Boston doing much against golden state based on the fact that they struggled more than they should have against Milwaukee and Miami, both of whom were missing key players throughout their respective series.

On the other hand, Boston matches up ridiculously well with GS. They have an absurd amount of elite and versatile defenders who can defend at the perimeter. And golden state isn’t as big and physical as Miami and Milwaukee. They don’t dominate the boards either. That’s going to, at the very least, prevent these games from being complete blowouts (at least, I hope it will).

Nonetheless, I have to go with the more experienced team here. Golden State in… idk, seven? Let’s go with seven.

Celtics have had guys miss plenty of games as well.

TimeLord hasn’t been healthy the whole playoffs and missed 7 of 17 games.

Smart missed a game in the Bucks series and 2 in the Heat series and was clearly hobbled.

Horford missed game 1 of the Heat series.

White missed a game of the Heat series.

Sure other teams have carried injuries as well but the Celtics have had their fair share and not used it as an excuse.

You are hands down the most annoying poster on RealGm. I ll take a strike for this one. Had to be said.

You’re welcome to your opinion and I know you’re upset because you lost, but grow up. If you want to go on a post to and1 count, then people clearly don’t agree with you.

[Infinite Llamas]

Keep Looney off the glass is the best advice I can give the C’s. He’s an underrated xfactor for the Warriors and they just aren’t a team you want to give second opportunities to.