2022 NBA Finals | (3) GSW VS. (2) BOS (TIED 1-1)

[Ill News]

Yeah, as a Philly fan, I don’t think think Sixers (as of now) can beat this Boston. Although Sixers haven’t face Celtics with Harden.

They only way I see Philly (as currently constructed) in the Finals, only if the Bucks beat the Celtics and we beat the Bucks (we match up better against them). But as of today, Bucks and Celtics are better.

Sorry, but with this year's version of Harden, Sixers still aren't beating these Celtics. Tatum and Brown will feast on his defensive lapses, and their physicality will probably bother him.

I do hope Harden comes back stronger next year though. He's gotta fix his conditioning and his weight, because he looked downright washed this year. Embiid's prime is being wasted, and I'd hate to see him demand a trade and end up on the Heat or something.

Don’t be sorry, I agree, this years Sixers are worse then Celtics.

I do hope Harden comes back as well and I want to see Maxey in year 3. And we need good role players around them. Morey’s got a lot of work to do.

Back to NBA Finals: I can’t believe I’m rooting for Celtics because I predicted Celtics to win it all after they were leading 2-0 against Brooklyn. All of my friends said no way. They were laughing at me. I want to have that last laugh so badly lol.

Sixers just need to surround Embiid and Harden with 3-and-D guys, similar to how the Rockets were built before. Morey also needs to unload Harris and his albatross contract, I just don't think he's a difference-maker. Maxey is a definite keeper.

Believe me, I'm still pinching myself that the Celtics really got this far this season. I always knew they were capable of being a really good team, I just thought it'd happen next year instead of this year. Just 3 more wins and I can finally rest

[KamikazeK]

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Don't listen to the haters Draymond you keep being you man. These jokers are just mad that you're in the Finals and tearing it up, don't change a thing.

[sixers4real]

Sorry, but with this year's version of Harden, Sixers still aren't beating these Celtics. Tatum and Brown will feast on his defensive lapses, and their physicality will probably bother him.

I do hope Harden comes back stronger next year though. He's gotta fix his conditioning and his weight, because he looked downright washed this year. Embiid's prime is being wasted, and I'd hate to see him demand a trade and end up on the Heat or something.

Don’t be sorry, I agree, this years Sixers are worse then Celtics.

I do hope Harden comes back as well and I want to see Maxey in year 3. And we need good role players around them. Morey’s got a lot of work to do.

Back to NBA Finals: I can’t believe I’m rooting for Celtics because I predicted Celtics to win it all after they were leading 2-0 against Brooklyn. All of my friends said no way. They were laughing at me. I want to have that last laugh so badly lol.

Sixers just need to surround Embiid and Harden with 3-and-D guys, similar to how the Rockets were built before. Morey also needs to unload Harris and his albatross contract, I just don't think he's a difference-maker. Maxey is a definite keeper.

Believe me, I'm still pinching myself that the Celtics really got this far this season. I always knew they were capable of being a really good team, I just thought it'd happen next year instead of this year. Just 3 more wins and I can finally rest

Celtics fans like you make me want to root for Celtics even more. I feel like this your year.

Agreed on everything you said about Philly. I believe in Morey and I want Harris gone this summer. And I just want Philly to have one run like the Celtics are having right now in Embiid’s career that will bring title to Philly. Of course Celtics are three wins away still, but I guess you know what I mean. It’s not that impossible.

[Triple M]

I hope this doesn't come off weird but if Boston can win a title I think that bodes well for teams that have suffered demoralising loses in the playoffs in prior seasons.

It would basically follow a similar outcome of the Bucks continuously falling short until they didn't. Both teams had serious offseasons to address their failings but if I were a team like Philly, Phx, LAC, I think their is a pathway for those teams to crack through

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I hope this doesn't come off weird but if Boston can win a title I think that bodes well for teams that have suffered demoralising loses in the playoffs in prior seasons.

It would basically follow a similar outcome of the Bucks continuously falling short until they didn't. Both teams had serious offseasons to address their failings but if I were a team like Philly, Phx, LAC, I think their is a pathway for those teams to crack through

East managements are going to be optimistic in the offseason, and hence very likely aggressive.

After 1 game of the Finals, it is of course not a lock that the Celtics win. But it is already a lock the Celtics will at least look as if they could have won. And if the Celtics could have won, then so could the teams that took them to 7 games despite injury. And the Nets were close in every single playoff game against the Celtics, in a terrible injury situation of their own. All three of those teams also have older rosters than the Celtics, so there's no thought of waiting the Celtics out; they have no reasonable alternative to going for it.

And of course Morey will think that his also not-young roster, if healthy, would have been competitive as well.

So it seems very likely that at least the Celtics, Heat, Bucks, Nets and Sixers will try hard to compete next season.

Meanwhile, the Hornets' coach replacement suggests they're in win-now mode. Ditto the Bulls' roster composition (at least if they keep Lavine).

Cavs, Hawks, and Raptors are a bit harder to predict.

[BayArea408415]

You keep saying this but I have high doubts Warriors shoot better than that as well. They’ve only hit 20+ 3’s once this playoffs and it was at a way worse percentage.

You could see the Celtics had so many lapses on defense in the first quarter on Curry, I just can’t see him getting those types of looks again. The thing is, once the 3’s aren’t dropping for the Warriors, where does the offense come from?

Wait what? Do you ever watch the Warriors at all? They aren’t usually dependent on 3’s to win. Especially, not the historic like shooting the Celtics got in the 4th quarter of Game 1.

Outside of Curry and Klay, they aren’t some perennial 3 point shooting team. Even then, both of them shoot a decent amount Of mid range shots or in the paint.

If you watched the WCF, Mavericks typically shot way more 3’s than the Warriors. In Game 1, Wiggins/Green shooting 11 combined 3’s is not typical for them.

[SinceGatlingWasARookie]

Anyone notice how quick the Curry finals record without Durant thread got locked. Mods won’t allow negative threads about Curry. When Durant and Nets got swept there were multiple troll threads on here about KD, not one of them was locked.

Are you accusing the refs of rigging the game?
Go ahead, troll Curry fans, I don’t see why moderators should shut you down but when Curry gets FMVP the Curry fans you trolled get to troll you.

[Ill News]

I hope this doesn't come off weird but if Boston can win a title I think that bodes well for teams that have suffered demoralising loses in the playoffs in prior seasons.

It would basically follow a similar outcome of the Bucks continuously falling short until they didn't. Both teams had serious offseasons to address their failings but if I were a team like Philly, Phx, LAC, I think their is a pathway for those teams to crack through

I agree, suffering heartbreaking losses in the playoffs usually builds character for young teams, and toughens them up for future battles. It's the same for any sport, really.

However, for this to happen, the team has to have the right character and mindset from the start, especially the best players. Giannis was always a competitive dog who did everything he could to transform himself into the wrecking ball that he is now, his strength and conditioning workouts must be insane (still in disbelief that he came back so soon in the Finals after suffering a knee hyperextension). For the Celtics, Tatum and Brown have never been divas even through the rough patches; they always talked about doing better and improving their games, and it took a while but they eventually got there. I think Embiid can get there too.

That's why I don't trust players like Harden, Kyrie, or Westbrook to eventually get over the hump and win a title. I know Kyrie won with the Cavs, but prime LeBron was carrying him. These guys just don't seem like they prioritize the offseason work that propels good players into great ones. Harden's always fat, Westbrook never added to his game and solely relies on athleticism, and Kyrie's too busy with his conspiracy theories.

I guess what I'm saying is, don't draft based on talent alone. Draft for character as well. The Spurs did this for years, and the Warriors and Celtics too.

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Don't listen to the haters Draymond you keep being you man. These jokers are just mad that you're in the Finals and tearing it up, don't change a thing.

For all the criticism Draymond got for game 1, keep in mind that of all the Warriors who played more than 2 minutes or more Draymond Green’s minus 1 was the best plus minus on the Warriors.

[LukaTheGOAT]

Derrick White’s last 4 games in the playoffs (Inflation Adjusted per 75 possessions):

•) 22.2 points
•) 2.7 rebounds
•) 4.8 assists (3.1 rim/3PT ast.)
•) 1.3 bad pass tov.
•) 1.7 steals
•) 1.0 blocks
•) 70.7 TS%
•) Boston had a +5.9 rORtg w/ White on-court

[Zvaart]

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Don't listen to the haters Draymond you keep being you man. These jokers are just mad that you're in the Finals and tearing it up, don't change a thing.

You know things are gonna change for him after this game, don't you? i just hope it's not too late. he just needed to be humbled a bit. i think those fckn show and new media crap are messing with his brain.

[Ill News]

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Don't listen to the haters Draymond you keep being you man. These jokers are just mad that you're in the Finals and tearing it up, don't change a thing.

You know things are gonna change for him after this game, don't you? i just hope it's not too late. he just needed to be humbled a bit. i think those **** show and new media crap is messing with his brain.

It's actually pretty weird that he's still doing podcasts after every game these playoffs. That's a pretty dangerous thing to do since he might say something there that the opponent might use as fuel. Or what if he gets extremely heated about the previous game, and goes on an insane rant in his podcast? Shouldn't Kerr ask him to hold off on doing that for now?

For the record, I like his podcast, but I just find it weird that he's being allowed to do it by the Warriors organization. Especially since he's prone to saying some spicy stuff.

[Zvaart]

Don't listen to the haters Draymond you keep being you man. These jokers are just mad that you're in the Finals and tearing it up, don't change a thing.

You know things are gonna change for him after this game, don't you? i just hope it's not too late. he just needed to be humbled a bit. i think those **** show and new media crap is messing with his brain.

It's actually pretty weird that he's still doing podcasts after every game these playoffs. That's a pretty dangerous thing to do since he might say something there that the opponent might use as fuel. Or what if he gets extremely heated about the previous game, and goes on an insane rant in his podcast? Shouldn't Kerr ask him to hold off on doing that for now?

For the record, I like his podcast, but I just find it weird that he's being allowed to do it by the Warriors organization. Especially since he's prone to saying some spicy stuff.

I like it, too, but i think - for a few weeks already, not just after the last game - it's affecting his play, even if he won't admit it. he is dumb enough to think he's smarter than that.
never really thought bout the other aspects, it's the playoffs, this should be motivation enough. i am curious how he will show in game two.

[BK_2020]

How is doing a podcast affecting his play LMAO. So Dray's supposed to just stay home and dribble for 3 days?

[AgentGreen]

That experience take about GSW is so weak. If you look deeper into this than you have to realise that the main rotation of the Warriors that have to support Steph and a slower Klay are Poole, Porter and Wiggins who dont have any finals experience at all.

Plus if you look at the Celtics three opponents they faced this postseason, The Nets, Bucks and Heat. You could conclude that the unexperienced Celtics already played 3 finals, especially the last 2 rounds. All of the 3 teams are finals material and have players who haven been there and also won a chip. So the Celtics already know how to play against finals experienced players in the postseason.

[sixers4real]

That experience take about GSW is so weak. If you look deeper into this than you have to realise that the main rotation of the Warriors that have to support Steph and a slower Klay are Poole, Porter and Wiggins who dont have any finals experience at all.

Plus if you look at the Celtics three opponents they faced this postseason, The Nets, Bucks and Heat. You could conclude that the unexperienced Celtics already played 3 finals, especially the last 2 rounds. All of the 3 teams are finals material and have players who haven been there and also won a chip. So the Celtics already know how to play against finals experienced players in the postseason.

Yeah, I’m with you here. I hate making Celtics fan as a friends lol, but I already made a couple. At the end of the end we are all global basketball fans.

I don’t think experience matters that much in these NBA finals. Celtics already proved they can beat top level NBA champs by beating Kyrie, KD, Giannis, Lowry.

They are on a mission. 2022 Celtics Champs.

[Robbocop]

The only issue for the Celtics was were they going to be too banged up after 2 wars
The EAST has always looked levels about the West, especially in the post season
Game 1 went pretty much as expected. I see Celtics winning this series in 5 or at worst 6
I tipped them in 5 before game 1. Pretty funny to see how many people have jumped on the bandwagon lol

[DroseReturnChi]

Its pretty much over if gs lose another. They are already mentally broken down.

[Curmudgeon]

The Celtics are absolutely capable of laying an egg. They did so twice against the Heat. They start playing ISO ball, the turnovers mount, and their excellent defense can't save them from all of the transition baskets. The question is whether or not GS has the will to force those turnovers.

On the subject of Embiid, I think he's the most dominant player in the league-- more dominant than Giannis-- but only when Embiid feels like it. It remains to be seen if Morey can put the right support around him. Maxey is one guy, but I don't think Harden is. Harden hasn't been in shape for two years, and it shows.

[QingJames]

I just look at Boston, and the teams that beat them are physical and have a big man who can dominate. I think Giannis and Embiid are the guys they worry about .


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Giannis? Absolutely.
Embiid? Come on now.

I watch w very Boston game. Embiid going to be a problem going forward. Luckily they traded away Simmons. Lol.


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Philly are mega frauds. No real contender is afraid of them. Hell, they barely beat my crippled Raptors this year.