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

mdonnelly1989 · Post #141 » by **mdonnelly1989** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:21 am

What adjustments are you expecting from the Warriors once they start to double and blitz Curry?

durden_tyler · Post #142 » by **durden_tyler** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:22 am

AussieCeltic wrote:Since 2015, the Celtics win percentage goes from .562% to .167% with Tony Brothers as a ref…

It's not like the Warriors will need the refs tonight. i expect a relatively easy blowout (double digits at least) win.

SK21209 · Post #143 » by **SK21209** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:23 am

DonaldSanders wrote:
giberish wrote:
Mamba Mentality wrote:
I don't disagree with anything that you're saying. I just think the Celtics have to find a way to keep the Warriors off balance, working in some aggressive double teams from time to time wouldn't be a bad idea. I only remember them blitzing Curry in the 4th and it was effective.

On one hand, Boston aggressively trapping/blitzing Curry would be a change-up for this series. On the other, most teams defend GS that way so they've got a ton of experience in how to play against it. In that sense Boston's more straight-up defense is the change-up.

The current Celtics D is also part of why Draymond looks so terrible (but I wouldn't be surprised to see a mixture of looks tonight). If Curry is getting blitzed, Draymond can be a valuable passer. If the ball is in Curry's hands more, the Celtics play 4 on 5 and leave Draymond semi-open, just avoiding him getting wide open dunks. It allows Robert Williams to roam and makes Draymond almost unplayable. Much of the Warriors' high assist rate over this season and playoffs has been based off of Curry getting blitzed and then the Warriors are smart enough to quickly pass the ball until the easy bucket is there, or Curry re-positions to an open shot.

This, the Celtics blitzing Curry is probably the one thing that could get Draymond going offensively. Draymond spraying the ball around to Klay, Wiggins, Poole and Porter for threes after he short rolls the P&R, in front of that Warriors crowd, is a dangerous prospect.

azcatz11 · Post #144 » by **azcatz11** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:24 am

NotAKnicksFan wrote:Boston 110 - warriors 103

That's exactly my prediction!

tarantism · Post #145 » by **tarantism** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:25 am

Froob wrote:
evilpimp972 wrote:
Froob wrote:Warriors caught a nice break getting Brothers. I know everyone says so and so ref hates their team, but Brothers and the Celtics has been going on for at least a decade. Hope we don't get wrapped up in arguing with the refs tonight.

You got Scott Foster in your pocket tho

Sadly not officiating tonight haha

After the Warriors win tonight he will be the game 6 ref, you can take that to the bank.

sam_I_am · Post #146 » by **sam_I_am** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:27 am

What is great about this matchup: any outcome will not surprise me. Celtics may be a little but better defensively and more athletic but the Warriors execute more consistently. Both teams perform regardless of where they play - there is no home court advantage. Both teams compete for 48 minutes and have the capability to end it early but also to come back from nearly dead to steal a win. Bring it on!

durden_tyler · Post #147 » by **durden_tyler** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:31 am

Pressure is still on the Warriors since they know they can lose the series next game on the road if they fail to get the W tonight. i like the Warriors playing with pressure so this is actually good news.

tarantism · Post #148 » by **tarantism** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:39 am

mdonnelly1989 wrote:What adjustments are you expecting from the Warriors once they start to double and blitz Curry?

Warriors are extremely practiced at attacking that kind of defensive look. Opens up Draymond and Klay quite a bit.

Expecting a high assist game from Draymond and a good scoring/3pt shooting effort from Klay tonight.

AussieCeltic · Post #149 » by **AussieCeltic** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:43 am

Can Curry finally have an off night please? I’m not asking for much

Big J · Post #150 » by **Big J** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:46 am

mdonnelly1989 wrote:What adjustments are you expecting from the Warriors once they start to double and blitz Curry?

I don't really see the Celtics doing that unless they get down 15 early. Their offense was the bigger issue in the last game.

LoveMyRaps · Post #151 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:48 am

I'm predicting.... 107-92 Warriors tonight.

Curry with 33
Wiggins with 26
Klay with 18
Poole with 11
Draymond with 5

Loaded_Hollows · Post #152 » by **Loaded_Hollows** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:50 am

AussieCeltic wrote:Can Curry finally have an off night please? I’m not asking for much

LoveMyRaps · Post #153 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:51 am

Celtics need to steal this. Game 6 Klay could steal one for the Warriors on Thursday.

Castle Black · Post #154 » by **Castle Black** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:53 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:Celtics need to steal this. Game 6 Klay could steal one for the Warriors on Thursday.

Celtics needed to win Game 4. That was the series imo. Warriors firmly in the driver’s seat now.

Dubnation · Post #155 » by **Dubnation** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:57 am

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Dubnation · Post #156 » by **Dubnation** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 12:58 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:Celtics need to steal this. Game 6 Klay could steal one for the Warriors on Thursday.

There have been tweets to Klay telling him that tonight is game 6. :lol:

Big J · Post #157 » by **Big J** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:05 am

Castle Black wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:Celtics need to steal this. Game 6 Klay could steal one for the Warriors on Thursday.

Celtics needed to win Game 4. That was the series imo. Warriors firmly in the driver’s seat now.

Celts have been best when their backs are against the wall. They could easily lose game 5 and win the last 2.

SFour · Post #158 » by **SFour** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:07 am

I just want a game 7

coopboii · Post #159 » by **coopboii** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:08 am

Warriors take this one, gonna be close

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Castle Black · Post #160 » by **Castle Black** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:10 am

Tatum picking up right where he left off with another turnover.

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