2022 NBA Finals - Game 5 | Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics (GSW 3-2)

chrisab123 · Post #21 » by **chrisab123** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:38 pm

TinmanZBoy wrote:In a 7 game series, the better team always wins… Celtics is the better team, so they will win it… sorry steph

I agree the Celtics are the better team but I honestly think GSW wins the next two. Tatum has been playing like a dog.

al bondiga · Post #22 » by **al bondiga** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:38 pm

This series was over before it began, it's a mismatch, Warriors win it if they really want to... but paradoxically Boston has the best chemistry of all the NBA teams, also good young players ... we shall see, Maybe the Warriors give excuses , so they play lazy again and Boston win it all, they really want it

chrisab123 · Post #23 » by **chrisab123** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:52 pm

al bondiga wrote:This series was over before it began, it's a mismatch, Warriors win it if they really want to... but paradoxically Boston has the best chemistry of all the NBA teams, also good young players ... we shall see, Maybe the Warriors give excuses , so they play lazy again and Boston win it all, they really want it

Not sure you can say mismatch. If Tatum didn't have his head up his ass and wasn't choking the Celtics would be up 3-1. Its a pretty even matchup

Doranku · Post #24 » by **Doranku** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 8:07 pm

al bondiga wrote:This series was over before it began, it's a mismatch, Warriors win it if they really want to... but paradoxically Boston has the best chemistry of all the NBA teams, also good young players ... we shall see, Maybe the Warriors give excuses , so they play lazy again and Boston win it all, they really want it

What series are you watching? lol Boston has pretty obviously looked like the better team through 4 games. The only reason it's tied is because Steph is having an otherworldly series. 34 ppg on 66% TS is unheard of in the finals.

Jfh20 · Post #25 » by **Jfh20** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:40 pm

i agree with above poster, celtics are the clear cut better team, the warriors are only still in this series because Steph has taken upon himself to "Carry"..... and that he did.... if Curry keeps playing like this, there is a good chance the warriors retake control of the series and potentially even win it... Curry wants this FMVP bad, and tie bron in titles... he got so emotional in game 4, this 4th title could put him up there with Jordan/Lebron/Kobe territory.... right now, i think he is like in Wade/Kawhi territory, his Legacy will Catapult to new Heights with a win+FMVP

Caped Crusader · Post #26 » by **Caped Crusader** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:49 pm

TinmanZBoy wrote:In a 7 game series, the better team always wins… Celtics is the better team, so they will win it… sorry steph

If the Warriors win the series would that make them the better team? The teams are tied 2-2 so it can go either way. I'm not sure how Celtics are the better team until they officially win the series.

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CS707 · Post #27 » by **CS707** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:03 pm

chrisab123 wrote:Not sure you can say mismatch. If Tatum didn't have his head up his ass and wasn't choking the Celtics would be up 3-1. Its a pretty even matchup

So if Boston played perfectly and the Warriors didn’t Boston would be ahead?

Solid point, I cannot dispute that.

KIRAG · Post #28 » by **KIRAG** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:20 pm

Jfh20 wrote:i agree with above poster, celtics are the clear cut better team, the warriors are only still in this series because Steph has taken upon himself to "Carry"..... and that he did.... if Curry keeps playing like this, there is a good chance the warriors retake control of the series and potentially even win it... Curry wants this FMVP bad, and tie bron in titles... he got so emotional in game 4, this 4th title could put him up there with Jordan/Lebron/Kobe territory.... right now, i think he is like in Wade/Kawhi territory, his Legacy will Catapult to new Heights with a win+FMVP

He should just replace his name to Steph Carry :lol:

KIRAG · Post #29 » by **KIRAG** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:25 pm

If you look at the individual players, Celtics has the more well rounded players than GSW but GSW as a team plays more connected and disciplined.

mdonnelly1989 · Post #30 » by **mdonnelly1989** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:31 pm

ceiling raiser wrote:I think Brown is establishing himself as a top 10-15 player in the league and Boston’s clear-cut best guy. Have been super impressed by him this series.

He's at the very least as good as Booker if not better. I haven't seen Booker do anything compared to what Brown is doing on this level. Not to mention the defense.

(I barely remember what Booker did last finals, but I think Jrue shut him down.)

MrGoat · Post #31 » by **MrGoat** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:20 pm

mdonnelly1989 wrote:
ceiling raiser wrote:I think Brown is establishing himself as a top 10-15 player in the league and Boston’s clear-cut best guy. Have been super impressed by him this series.

He's at the very least as good as Booker if not better. I haven't seen Booker do anything compared to what Brown is doing on this level. Not to mention the defense.

(I barely remember what Booker did last finals, but I think Jrue shut him down.)

He had two 40+ games in the Finals last season which makes him one of only 14 players in NBA history to have at least two of those. Not exactly what I'd call getting shut down.

Sofia · Post #32 » by **Sofia** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:40 pm

It feels like Miami and Dallas were eliminated a month ago, they drag these series too long

Jfh20 · Post #33 » by **Jfh20** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 11:53 pm

Sofia wrote:It feels like Miami and Dallas were eliminated a month ago, they drag these series too long

wasnt the finals always on 2 days rest only? 3 days does seem a bit excessive.

AussieCeltic · Post #34 » by **AussieCeltic** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:00 am

Boston has responded and had some great wins on the road after tough home losses.

Against the Bucks in game 5 at home, the Celtics blew a 13 point lead with 9 mins left and the Bucks won to go up 3-2 in the series heading back to Milwaukee. Everyone thought the series was over. Tatum had his best game of the playoffs with a 46/9/4 performance in a 13 point Celtic win.

Against the Heat in game 6 at home, the Celtics came back and took the lead by 3 with 4 minutes left only for them to blow the lead and lose by 8 with the series heading back to Miami for game 7. Tatum once again had a nice game with a solid 26/10/6 performance in a 4 point win. A game the Celtics controlled from the start.

The Celtics haven't lost back to back games since March and in one of those losses Tatum, Brown, Horford, Rob Williams didn't play. Before that, it was all the way back in Jan when they lost back to back and Smart wasn't playing and White wasn't even on the team.

This squad has played really well with their backs against the wall. For whatever reason, they really step it up after a loss. Warriors only have one loss at home these playoffs, so to emulate that task, the Celtics will have to play their best ball to win.

Key to this win is Tatum playing at the level we know he can play, winning the rebound and turnover battle and somehow slowing Curry down. Easier said than done. I honesty think game 5 will be the tightest and best game of the series. Looking forward to it.

mdonnelly1989 · Post #35 » by **mdonnelly1989** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:28 am

MrGoat wrote:
mdonnelly1989 wrote:
ceiling raiser wrote:I think Brown is establishing himself as a top 10-15 player in the league and Boston’s clear-cut best guy. Have been super impressed by him this series.

He's at the very least as good as Booker if not better. I haven't seen Booker do anything compared to what Brown is doing on this level. Not to mention the defense.

(I barely remember what Booker did last finals, but I think Jrue shut him down.)

He had two 40+ games in the Finals last season which makes him one of only 14 players in NBA history to have at least two of those. Not exactly what I'd call getting shut down.

3 of the 6 games he shot under 40%. 38%, 21%, and 36%. Also 26% from 3. Meh.

JujitsuFlip · Post #36 » by **JujitsuFlip** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:32 am

Jfh20 wrote:
Sofia wrote:It feels like Miami and Dallas were eliminated a month ago, they drag these series too long

wasnt the finals always on 2 days rest only? 3 days does seem a bit excessive.

LBJ complained about traveling from one coast to the other coast, so they built in an extra day for travel.

Jfh20 · Post #37 » by **Jfh20** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:35 am

JujitsuFlip wrote:
Jfh20 wrote:
Sofia wrote:It feels like Miami and Dallas were eliminated a month ago, they drag these series too long

wasnt the finals always on 2 days rest only? 3 days does seem a bit excessive.
LBJ complained about traveling from one coast to the other coast, so they built in an extra day for travel.

thats crazy.... i always felt like adam silver doesnt run the nba, lebron runs the nba.

beeshma · Post #38 » by **beeshma** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:40 am

Jfh20 wrote:i agree with above poster, celtics are the clear cut better team, the warriors are only still in this series because Steph has taken upon himself to "Carry"..... and that he did.... if Curry keeps playing like this, there is a good chance the warriors retake control of the series and potentially even win it... Curry wants this FMVP bad, and tie bron in titles... he got so emotional in game 4, this 4th title could put him up there with Jordan/Lebron/Kobe territory.... right now, i think he is like in Wade/Kawhi territory, his Legacy will Catapult to new Heights with a win+FMVP

I despise the Celtics, but I have to agree that they look like the better team.

- Horford is giving more than expected, and relative youngsters are proving they belong (RWill, GWill, PPritchard).
- Jordan Poole can't cut it against this defense. Draymond Green is a net negative. Igoudala done. GP3 makes no impact.

al bondiga · Post #39 » by **al bondiga** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:03 am

chrisab123 wrote:
al bondiga wrote:This series was over before it began, it's a mismatch, Warriors win it if they really want to... but paradoxically Boston has the best chemistry of all the NBA teams, also good young players ... we shall see, Maybe the Warriors give excuses , so they play lazy again and Boston win it all, they really want it

Not sure you can say mismatch. If Tatum didn't have his head up his ass and wasn't choking the Celtics would be up 3-1. Its a pretty even matchup

Tatum it's a superstar in the making take it easy with him, he's only 24... by the way Brown might be also another one... Grant and Williams are only Stars, but they are too young, wait

The rest of them are pretty good with great chemistry...but the Warriors man... they have been winning for the decade and a great defense it's not going to trump them, unless they are too lazy

BoatsNZones · Post #40 » by **BoatsNZones** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:04 am

al bondiga wrote:This series was over before it began, it's a mismatch, Warriors win it if they really want to... but paradoxically Boston has the best chemistry of all the NBA teams, also good young players ... we shall see, Maybe the Warriors give excuses , so they play lazy again and Boston win it all, they really want it

What is the mismatch you see in favor of Golden State, exactly? Curry? Very curious what other possible mismatch one could find. It’s clear Boston is the better team, it’s a matter of whether Boston can subside on their absurd 3pt% (very possible) and Curry can keep up this pace. Mismatch wise we are in a virtual stranglehold.

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