I feel like we got this, the Grizzlies seemed like the harder team to beat for some reason. That series felt like it was us against the world. This one we just need Klay to come on board at least half way and we’ll be coasting. Warriors in 5 if we win tonight, if we lose Warriors in 6.
I'll be really curious to see what, if any, adjustments Celtics make on offense. I just don't think they have much flexibility given their personnel. I would expect Marcus Smart to be more aggressive offensively, but I'm not convinced that such an approach will help them much. If Tatum and Brown keep charging down the lane, I'd expect the Dubs to continue to smother them with deflections and steals. Don't think Horford, at this stage of his career, would be effective taking Klay into the paint - I'd welcome that strategy as it would keep the ball away from Tatum and Brown. Grant Williams has been really quiet thus far - wondering if they're devising some plays to get him open 3s from the corner.
As an optimist, I'm expecting a tight first half and then a competitive second half where the Dubs coast a bit with around a 10 point lead for much of the 4th quarter and end up winning by 7.
A theme from the Celtics camp is that they need to cut down on turnovers in order to win. Sounds familiar--how is it that the Warriors got their turnover problems under control (or did they--14 in game 1, 12 in game 2 vs. 13 & 19 for BOS)?
Reporting in from the middle of nowhere, California...
My quest for delicious Mexican food is now 0-for-2. Despite being within walking distance of the Mexican border, everything is just hella bland. Looked up good tacos, drove 20 minutes, found jar salsa and bland mole :(
Game 4 is the only game with only 1 day off. A convincing win tonight (by either team) could really hurt the confidence of the other team and give the minimal amount of time for adjustments. The previous 39 series that were 1-1 have gone 32-7 to the winner of game 3. A loss tonight doesn't make it impossible, but it becomes an uphill climb. C'mon Dubs, let's get going downhill. Oh, and please no injuries.
Good: Klay, Steph, FT shooting, low turnovers
Atrocious D and rebounding.
Whoops, wrong thread.
The moment, you own it, you better never let it go (Go)
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo
He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready
To drop bombs, but he keeps on forgetting
GT is live: https://dubnationhq.com/p/game-thread-time-to-get-feisty-in?s=w
On this day in 1994... Gary Payton & a young GP II did an interview together! #NBA75
https://mobile.twitter.com/NBAHistory/status/1534329358973915140
https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/why-steph-curry-draymond-green-klay-thompson-thrive-hostile-road-games
The last half day, of these 3 day waits..... arrrgghhh...
Warriors practice before G3 in The Garden.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEutLwvFjXk
Some highlights:
- Klay
- Steph
- Bjeli
- Halfcourt shots (Steph hits GPII in the head!)
- Kerr shoots!
- Poole and GPII singing
I feel like we got this, the Grizzlies seemed like the harder team to beat for some reason. That series felt like it was us against the world. This one we just need Klay to come on board at least half way and we’ll be coasting. Warriors in 5 if we win tonight, if we lose Warriors in 6.
Why Jayson Tatum & Klay Thompson Are Struggling In The 2022 NBA Finals (BBallBreakdown): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6jkqhLcb3U
Could see Dray getting into foul trouble early with all the talk leading up to today
I'll be really curious to see what, if any, adjustments Celtics make on offense. I just don't think they have much flexibility given their personnel. I would expect Marcus Smart to be more aggressive offensively, but I'm not convinced that such an approach will help them much. If Tatum and Brown keep charging down the lane, I'd expect the Dubs to continue to smother them with deflections and steals. Don't think Horford, at this stage of his career, would be effective taking Klay into the paint - I'd welcome that strategy as it would keep the ball away from Tatum and Brown. Grant Williams has been really quiet thus far - wondering if they're devising some plays to get him open 3s from the corner.
As an optimist, I'm expecting a tight first half and then a competitive second half where the Dubs coast a bit with around a 10 point lead for much of the 4th quarter and end up winning by 7.
A theme from the Celtics camp is that they need to cut down on turnovers in order to win. Sounds familiar--how is it that the Warriors got their turnover problems under control (or did they--14 in game 1, 12 in game 2 vs. 13 & 19 for BOS)?
All I want is an injury free game today. And if our guys can sneak in a win, I’ll take it also.
Reporting in from the middle of nowhere, California...
My quest for delicious Mexican food is now 0-for-2. Despite being within walking distance of the Mexican border, everything is just hella bland. Looked up good tacos, drove 20 minutes, found jar salsa and bland mole :(
Game 4 is the only game with only 1 day off. A convincing win tonight (by either team) could really hurt the confidence of the other team and give the minimal amount of time for adjustments. The previous 39 series that were 1-1 have gone 32-7 to the winner of game 3. A loss tonight doesn't make it impossible, but it becomes an uphill climb. C'mon Dubs, let's get going downhill. Oh, and please no injuries.
https://www.theringer.com/platform/amp/2022/6/8/23159191/nba-finals-stephen-curry-golden-state-warriors