Celtics (0-0) at Warriors (0-0) The Finals Game #1 6/2/22

[Phantom255x]

We can definitely nitpick a lot of the smaller things. But my biggest takeaway is that, Golden State's defense definitely isn't as good as years past. Klay looks a bit shaky on that end, and as good as Draymond is he can't guard everyone.

Yes, the offensive rebounds we gave up were absolutely frustrating to watch but the C's can definitely drive inside on the offensive end as much as they want. Looney/Draymond can't stop them consistently. Jaylen and White did it a ton and they either got an easy bucket or made a pass to an open guy outside.

great points

Also to add on to this, when you look at a lot of the scores of the games GSW played, I felt like GSW had to outscore teams more than they had to win by playing good defense. Teams managed to put up 110+ on them pretty regularly. Even the Denver Jokics put up 105+ every game except 1. Boston put up 120 on them tonight with Tatum shooting poorly.

Btw idk if you saw my other post, but I noticed when I wasn't watching the game GSW went on their runs in the 1st and 3rd quarter, but when I watched the Celtics were really good especially that 4th quarter. So I said, screw it even if I'm a nervous wreck I'll watch it live entirely and it seemed to work. Superstition! 

Congrats! You've been transformed into a Good Luck Charm.

Yeah I felt some anxiety and very nervous when GSW hit some big shots and the crowd got into it, but I kept watching and the C's fought back!

I HATE road games. It's a miracle the C's are even 8-2 in them this postseason. Love being in the comforts of the TD Garden though the C's are 3-4 in their last 7 there 

[tenn_smoothie]

I will never, ever figure this team out and at this point, I don't really care. Unbelievable.

[hpantazo]

We can definitely nitpick a lot of the smaller things. But my biggest takeaway is that, Golden State's defense definitely isn't as good as years past. Klay looks a bit shaky on that end, and as good as Draymond is he can't guard everyone.

Yes, the offensive rebounds we gave up were absolutely frustrating to watch but the C's can definitely drive inside on the offensive end as much as they want. Looney/Draymond can't stop them consistently. Jaylen and White did it a ton and they either got an easy bucket or made a pass to an open guy outside.

great points

Also to add on to this, when you look at a lot of the scores of the games GSW played, I felt like GSW had to outscore teams more than they had to win by playing good defense. Teams managed to put up 110+ on them pretty regularly. Even the Denver Jokics put up 105+ every game except 1. Boston put up 120 on them tonight with Tatum shooting poorly.

Kerr also messed up by keeping Looney on the bench during that run in the 4th. He was a key part of what defense they managed to have earlier. Ime going with Pritchard and White forced Kerr's hand though.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

We can definitely nitpick a lot of the smaller things. But my biggest takeaway is that, Golden State's defense definitely isn't as good as years past. Klay looks a bit shaky on that end, and as good as Draymond is he can't guard everyone.

Yes, the offensive rebounds we gave up were absolutely frustrating to watch but the C's can definitely drive inside on the offensive end as much as they want. Looney/Draymond can't stop them consistently. Jaylen and White did it a ton and they either got an easy bucket or made a pass to an open guy outside.

great points

Also to add on to this, when you look at a lot of the scores of the games GSW played, I felt like GSW had to outscore teams more than they had to win by playing good defense. Teams managed to put up 110+ on them pretty regularly. Even the Denver Jokics put up 105+ every game except 1. Boston put up 120 on them tonight with Tatum shooting poorly.

Btw idk if you saw my other post, but I noticed when I wasn't watching the game GSW went on their runs in the 1st and 3rd quarter, but when I watched the Celtics were really good especially that 4th quarter. So I said, screw it even if I'm a nervous wreck I'll watch it live entirely and it seemed to work. Superstition! 

I TOLD YOU!

WATCH!   

[celticinorlando]

Two days off. Now is the time for Boston to get greedy.

2-0 lead going home would just be massive.

[kraidstar]

I thought Rob and White really set the tone defensively early in the 4th. Then Jaylen started beasting and the Warriors lost their focus.

It is unnerving when an opponent takes your best shots and keeps getting off the mat.

yup.we took their best shot

they knocked us down

we got back up and knocked them down multiple times and won this decision

now next game lets knock them out

if they go down 2-0 headed to beantown

whoa nellie

We've had such a brutal run in the playoffs to get to this point.  I think a weight was lifted holding off Miami and getting psst the ECF.

Even when we struggled i thought we looked loose and positive.

This team is battle hardened. The Warriors haven't faced a team with our resolve this year. Keep playing loose and free and we will prevail.

[Boston Garden Leprechaun]

I will never, ever figure this team out and at this point, I don't really care. Unbelievable.

pretty much my feelings

whatever

WIN IT ALL

[celticinorlando]

Clean up two areas:

Offensive rebounding with looney and continue to get up in their shooters.

[blink]

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Jaylen Brown, closer!

[colincb]

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Green: "They hit 21 threes and Marcus Smart, Al Horford and Derrick White combined for 15 of them... 15-23 from those guys so, we'll be fine"

Your team scored 14 points in the clutch.

[tenn_smoothie]

We can definitely nitpick a lot of the smaller things. But my biggest takeaway is that, Golden State's defense definitely isn't as good as years past. Klay looks a bit shaky on that end, and as good as Draymond is he can't guard everyone.

Yes, the offensive rebounds we gave up were absolutely frustrating to watch but the C's can definitely drive inside on the offensive end as much as they want. Looney/Draymond can't stop them consistently. Jaylen and White did it a ton and they either got an easy bucket or made a pass to an open guy outside.

great points

Also to add on to this, when you look at a lot of the scores of the games GSW played, I felt like GSW had to outscore teams more than they had to win by playing good defense. Teams managed to put up 110+ on them pretty regularly. Even the Denver Jokics put up 105+ every game except 1. Boston put up 120 on them tonight with Tatum shooting poorly.

Btw idk if you saw my other post, but I noticed when I wasn't watching the game GSW went on their runs in the 1st and 3rd quarter, but when I watched the Celtics were really good especially that 4th quarter. So I said, screw it even if I'm a nervous wreck I'll watch it live entirely and it seemed to work. Superstition! 

I was just the opposite - when I quit watching whenever GS would start a run, I would come back 15 minutes later just to check the score and the Celts would have gained ground while I was watching Law & Order.

[celticsclay]

This is the most I have enjoyed a game in quite some time

[Phantom255x]

We can definitely nitpick a lot of the smaller things. But my biggest takeaway is that, Golden State's defense definitely isn't as good as years past. Klay looks a bit shaky on that end, and as good as Draymond is he can't guard everyone.

Yes, the offensive rebounds we gave up were absolutely frustrating to watch but the C's can definitely drive inside on the offensive end as much as they want. Looney/Draymond can't stop them consistently. Jaylen and White did it a ton and they either got an easy bucket or made a pass to an open guy outside.

great points

Also to add on to this, when you look at a lot of the scores of the games GSW played, I felt like GSW had to outscore teams more than they had to win by playing good defense. Teams managed to put up 110+ on them pretty regularly. Even the Denver Jokics put up 105+ every game except 1. Boston put up 120 on them tonight with Tatum shooting poorly.

Btw idk if you saw my other post, but I noticed when I wasn't watching the game GSW went on their runs in the 1st and 3rd quarter, but when I watched the Celtics were really good especially that 4th quarter. So I said, screw it even if I'm a nervous wreck I'll watch it live entirely and it seemed to work. Superstition! 

I was just the opposite - when I quit watching whenever GS would start a run, I would come back 15 minutes later just to check the score and the Celts would have gained ground while I was watching Law & Order.

So you avoid watching Game 2 and I'll watch the whole thing. Tag team effort 

[Goldstar88]

Tatum had 13ast to just 2TO. incredible job facilitating.

[celticinorlando]

I don’t see curry shooting 50 percent from 3 in game 2.

Don’t see Otto porter hitting 5 3s

Don’t see Tatum going 3-17

Don’t see looney grabbing 7 or 8 offensive boards.

GS acting like Boston can’t get to another level.