Get ready for an intense couple of hours as the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics come smashing back together for game five in this best-of-seven series. Tied up at two games apiece, there’s no clear overwhelming inertia at play ahead of tonight’s pivotal battle.

Starters and injury updates

With Robert Williams III leaving Game 4 limping, there was some question about his injury status. Well, Celtics coach Ime Udoka says he will be starting and playing his normal minutes so we can just say both teams will have their key players available.

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Celtics coach Ime Udoka said Robert Williams III will start with his normal minutes

June 13th 2022

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For the Warriors, both Andre Iguodala and Otto Porter will be available despite injury concern.

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Steve Kerr says Otto Porter and Andre Iguodala are available for his Warriors in Game 5.

June 13th 2022

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Pre-game read

If you’re looking for something to read to get yourself hyped up before the game, check out this article from The Athletic — Jared Weiss does a really good job exploring the ins and outs of the Celtics’ defensive strategy, which Udoka (justifiably) still believes in going forward. We’ll see what adjustments, if any, they decide to make tonight.

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Ime Udoka feels the defense on Steph Curry is far from an existential crisis, @JaredWeissNBA writes. The bigger issue? Boston’s offensive stagnation. theathletic.com/3361968/?sourc…

June 13th 2022

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Let’s get this win tonight!