Warriors (1-1) at Celtics (1-1) Finals Game #3 6/8/22

[Billz401]

Im really getting sick of these end of quarter possessions we get. Always the wrong guy with the ball in his hands making decisions. Lets get it to one of our superstars

Ok, but three possessions before the last one were (1) Smart finds Jaylen for an open 3; (2) Smart gets to the rim and scores easily; (3) Tatum imitates swan lake and doesn’t have nearly enough lift  to finish his shot, clanks it off the rim. With that background I don’t mind Smart keeping the ball. Tatum’s been bad this half. Hopefully Ime finds the right words…

Its not so much that last one although i felt like smart got into the play too late and forced JB into an impossible shot. But more so all the other times. End of 1st qtr PP went 1 on 4 and threw up a prayer and other games its been white or smart. I just feel like we would be better off letting JT or JB go iso and find the open man if they double

[celticinorlando]

Warriors shot nearly 70 percent in the second quarter. That just can’t happen again or Boston loses.

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couple plays where I saw Tatum getting back to defense too slowly after a missed shot and GS scored because we are already scramble mode because of the 4v5

I complained about this as well.  For as good as Tatum is, for gods sake play hard at both ends.  You don’t win championships by sluffing off on def in the finals.  Play both ways Tatum!

[gouki88]

ABC guys saying before the game that Tatum would need another Celtic to step up this game. For a good portion of these playoffs it's actually been Brown that needed another Celtics to step up.

Brown is OWNING his matchups. The Dubs don't have a guy that can cover him.

Only thing is Udoka goes away from Brown for stretches (not to the extent that Brad did, in his defence). Brown only has one foul for the half, so he can afford to be aggressive

[Phantom255x]

Those drives by Smart late in the half were slick. I feel like we can do that all night if we commit to it, and if they decide to defend it, kick it out to the wide open guy outside. It's there, just got to not decide to chuck up a contested 3 or long jumper early in the shotclock

[mobilija]

That guy in the Celtics blazer was hpantazo

This guy!?!? Legend!

[celticinorlando]

couple plays where I saw Tatum getting back to defense too slowly after a missed shot and GS scored because we are already scramble mode because of the 4v5

I complained about this as well.  For as good as Tatum is, for gods sake play hard at both ends.  You don’t win championships by sluffing off on def in the finals.  Play both ways Tatum!

He does it a lot. Either falls after the shot or is yelling at the ref he got fouled

[gouki88]

couple plays where I saw Tatum getting back to defense too slowly after a missed shot and GS scored because we are already scramble mode because of the 4v5

I complained about this as well.  For as good as Tatum is, for gods sake play hard at both ends.  You don’t win championships by sluffing off on def in the finals.  Play both ways Tatum!

When the D is set he's really good, but he gets p**sed off when he doesn't get a call he thinks he should have. Annoying stuff.

A lot of players do it though. I blame LeBron

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ABC guys saying before the game that Tatum would need another Celtic to step up this game. For a good portion of these playoffs it's actually been Brown that needed another Celtics to step up.

Brown is OWNING his matchups. The Dubs don't have a guy that can cover him.

+1.  If Kerr is smart, he will probably send a 2nd defender to stop Jaylen.  JB gotta be ready to find the open man if that happens.  He can do it.

[Phantom255x]

It's a game of runs and GSW made one to keep it within striking distance. But the C's also missed 5 FTs which is the difference between the 12-point lead and a more comfortable 17-point lead

[footey]

Tatum forcing bad shots and Smart careless 3 turnovers. Otherwise a solid first half.

Come out strong in 3rd!!!

[RockinRyA]

That guy in the Celtics blazer was hpantazo

This guy!?!? Legend!

is that legit?

[celticinorlando]

Warriors will blitz brown and Tatum with multiple defenders to turn them over.

This third quarter is going a long way to if Boston can win this series

[cman88]

Can Stephen a Smith be anymore partial to the warriors?

Anyways need a good 3rd quarter can't have one of those meltdowns again

[Billz401]

Lets get a strong start to this 3rd quarter! No lethargic play, lets bring it to them especially Curry. Hunt out his matchup because we all know he doesnt wanna foul out. I think JT gets something going here too