🔥🔥The Official 2022 NBA Finals Thread: Golden State Warriors VS Boston Celtics🔥🔥 - Page 37

Ericc5Bears · 06-11-2022, 09:46 AM

Shooting on uncontested 3s last night:
Golden State- 3/17
Boston- 10/13

Boston is so overdue for an absolute stinker game when it comes to 3 point shooting, I don't think most people truly understand how insane their shooting has been in the first 4 games.

SethMurphy · 06-11-2022, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ericc5Bears

Shooting on uncontested 3s last night:
Golden State- 3/17
Boston- 10/13

Boston is so overdue for an absolute stinker game when it comes to 3 point shooting, I don't think most people truly understand how insane their shooting has been in the first 4 games.

Celtics are shooting .424 from 3 for the entire series, GS is at .388.

Both teams are having incredible runs honestly. Only 3 teams shot 37% during the regular season, Miami leading the way at .379 but yes Bostons rise is crazy (33 in the regular season)

Boston has attempted 819 3's this postseason in 22 games, that's crazy.

But can we talk about Boston's 75% free throw shooting for the series, a team that shot 82% during the regular season...

Bosoxfan5990 · 06-11-2022, 10:55 AM

I don't understand how Tatum has 12 points in the 1Q and winds up with 23 total for the game. He consistently looks to defer in the 2H and misses wide open 3s when he takes them. I really thought he turned a corner this year, but it's like he's taken a step back this series.

daeve · 06-11-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

I don't understand how Tatum has 12 points in the 1Q and winds up with 23 total for the game. He consistently looks to defer in the 2H and misses wide open 3s when he takes them. I really thought he turned a corner this year, but it's like he's taken a step back this series.

As others have mentioned, Wiggins is doing a great job on him... and Boston is staying in this because they're white hot on open 3's.

I think GS is playing this correctly, and if Boston starts hitting 3's at a more average pace, then GS will wrap this up. Will be interesting to see if Tatum adjusts or not.

Bosoxfan5990 · 06-11-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

As others have mentioned, Wiggins is doing a great job on him... and Boston is staying in this because they're white hot on open 3's.

I think GS is playing this correctly, and if Boston starts hitting 3's at a more average pace, then GS will wrap this up. Will be interesting to see if Tatum adjusts or not.

He’s 1st Team All NBA. He should be able to make adjustments 4 games into this series.

I understand the Celtics play a more team-oriented approach as well, but where they falter is when Tatum starts trying to go 1-on-1 and doesn’t move the ball around.

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cms11 · 06-11-2022, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

As others have mentioned, Wiggins is doing a great job on him... and Boston is staying in this because they're white hot on open 3's.

I think GS is playing this correctly, and if Boston starts hitting 3's at a more average pace, then GS will wrap this up. Will be interesting to see if Tatum adjusts or not.

Exactly what I said after Game 1.

Celtics 3 point shooting:

Season: 35.6%
Game 1: 21/41 (51.2%) - WON
Game 2: 15/37 (40.5%) - LOST
Game 3: 13/35 (37.1%) - WON
Game 4: 15/38 (39.5%) - LOST

The Celtics are shooting so much above their season average and needed a 3-1 lead to win the series. It will be very difficult for them to win again on the road unless they shoot like Game 1.

asujbl · 06-11-2022, 12:03 PM

Wait…

https://twitter.com/mevvybear/status...aGXHM9XCidrIkA

sportzluvr1 · 06-11-2022, 01:12 PM

Curry adding to his legend. Trying to force his way into top 10 greatness.

Its curry+Wiggins. Klay has been a net detriment.

Btw, huge shoutout to wiggins. Dudes ballin’ his nuts off.

Above the Rim · 06-11-2022, 01:24 PM

The contested 3. No wait, the highly contested 3. Better yet, the highly contested 3 vs. the top defense in the NBA. Let me try again, the highly contested 3 vs. the top defense in the NBA during the NBA Finals.

Curry is excelling. We are not talking Kyle Korver sipping tea in the corner waiting for the occasional pass his way for an open look 3.

We just don't know how good at this game would have been Jerry West, or even Larry Bird.

But the way the game has evolved, with the 3 point shot now being so very important and a true integral component of the NBA game, Curry deserves historical kudos as perhaps the best we have ever seen at the 3 point shot.

If we are going to assemble the top ten to play in today's NBA, how can you leave Curry off the team.

drobfan8 · 06-11-2022, 04:09 PM

This series is exactly where it should be. Tied up after 4 games.

Still anyone's title and the better team will win.

Steph snatched that one away from them. Boston need to be more disciplined.

I think we'll see a lot more of Wiggins being switched off Tatum and then Tatum going to work. Same with Brown.

Those 2 Smart 3s that bricked in a row was definitely a turning point and Boston just kept chucking 3 after 3 and looking like they had nothing else which just isn't the case.

Steph was nuts. Not many players ever have shot like that in a Finals series. Just incredible.

These next 2 or 3 games should only get better also.

I still think Boston get this, they've shown they can win on the road. We'll see though.

Nomad · 06-11-2022, 05:24 PM

Actually, when Smart gets into brick chucking mode you know it is over. Tatum had nothing in the tank. This is when you need Nesmith for an energy injection, like Kuminga.

Boo · 06-11-2022, 06:12 PM

Not sure who I want to win this series. Warriors win, Steph haters have a coronary. Boston wins, Pete goes off for days.

yiguiri2002 · 06-11-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Not sure who I want to win this series. Warriors win, Steph haters have a coronary. Boston wins, Pete goes off for days.

Boston wins and Steph becomes the 2nd Finals MVP on a losing team.

Everyone melts down, win-win.

Boo · 06-11-2022, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

Boston wins and Steph becomes the 2nd Finals MVP on a losing team.

Everyone melts down, win-win.

I like that and it is possible.

yiguiri2002 · 06-11-2022, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SethMurphy

Celtics are shooting .424 from 3 for the entire series, GS is at .388.

Both teams are having incredible runs honestly. Only 3 teams shot 37% during the regular season, Miami leading the way at .379 but yes Bostons rise is crazy (33 in the regular season)

Boston has attempted 819 3's this postseason in 22 games, that's crazy.

But can we talk about Boston's 75% free throw shooting for the series, a team that shot 82% during the regular season...

The difference in free throws is 6 points.
The difference in 3s is 30 points.

I think GS would take the Celtics shooting their average from the line if they start shooting their average from 3.

daeve · 06-11-2022, 07:21 PM

apart from Wiggins, gotta give Bjelica his due as well... dude has been great defending Tatum and Brown

https://streamable.com/xni9i7

daeve · 06-11-2022, 07:23 PM

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Steph Curry is currently shooting 54.3% on tightly contested field goals and 61.1% on tightly contested threes while attempting the most tightly contested shots of any player in the Finals.

that's.... very good

Siberian13 · 06-11-2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Not sure who I want to win this series. Warriors win, Steph haters have a coronary. Boston wins, Pete goes off for days.

You’re making me go for the Warriors now. #TeamPete

brothertona · 06-12-2022, 11:02 AM

To me Steph is absolutely knocking on the door of the top 10, he has a massive claim to immortality in he has dramatically changed the game - whether you like the change or not Steph has dramatically altered the game.

daeve · 06-12-2022, 06:52 PM

wild

https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/...fpk6c1RAw&s=19

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Good morning.

Steph is averaging more PPG (34.3) than Tatum is FG% (34.1) this Finals.

tennelson55 · 06-13-2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sportzluvr1

Curry adding to his legend. Trying to force his way into top 10 greatness.

Its curry+Wiggins. Klay has been a net detriment.

Btw, huge shoutout to wiggins. Dudes ballin’ his nuts off.

This is criminally underrated.

Wiggins carried this team early on in the playoffs; Steph was off. Now Steph is on and Wiggins is #2 EZ PZ.

Curry is making his case to be in top 10 all time. The more and more I think about it I'm not sure how he could be left out of top 6.

SupermanBrandon · 06-13-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

To me Steph is absolutely knocking on the door of the top 10, he has a massive claim to immortality in he has dramatically changed the game - whether you like the change or not Steph has dramatically altered the game.

He needs to play better D to be on that list, imo.

rustywest · 06-13-2022, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tennelson55

This is criminally underrated.

Wiggins carried this team early on in the playoffs; Steph was off. Now Steph is on and Wiggins is #2 EZ PZ.

Curry is making his case to be in top 10 all time. The more and more I think about it I'm not sure how he could be left out of top 6.

Poppycock.

I blame American hot take media for this. Stephen Smith, Skips Blayless, Shannons Sharpe. Way too many people have an opinion nowadays and they all screeching for attention. You crowning Curry top 6 after just one big time finals game. Analytics and hot take media. Ruining basketball

I've always felt top whatever number lists are inherently stupid. Because eras, and positions but people love them. They absolutely love them, and I'm not quite sure why. But just for arguments sakes, you say Curry top 6... how are you going to compare him versus centers like Shaq and Hakeem for example? As I'm obviously assuming you don't have them in your "top 6"

Don't

blackbears86 · 06-13-2022, 10:27 AM

When I think of Curry, I think of the massive INFLUENCE he's had on the game.

I don't really think of ranking because he isn't done playing yet.

eastbayak · 06-13-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by blackbears86

When I think of Curry, I think of the massive INFLUENCE he's had on the game.

I don't really think of ranking because he isn't done playing yet.

Logical! Love it!

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06-11-2022, 01:12 PM	#908
sportzluvr1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the blue waffle of the Great Midwest Posts: 7,718	Curry adding to his legend. Trying to force his way into top 10 greatness. Its curry+Wiggins. Klay has been a net detriment. Btw, huge shoutout to wiggins. Dudes ballin’ his nuts off. __________________ PSA 10 is a LIAR……(sometimes)

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06-11-2022, 09:46 AM	#901
Ericc5Bears Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 1,249	Shooting on uncontested 3s last night: Golden State- 3/17 Boston- 10/13 Boston is so overdue for an absolute stinker game when it comes to 3 point shooting, I don't think most people truly understand how insane their shooting has been in the first 4 games.

06-11-2022, 10:55 AM	#903
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 13,195 rossisportscards	I don't understand how Tatum has 12 points in the 1Q and winds up with 23 total for the game. He consistently looks to defer in the 2H and misses wide open 3s when he takes them. I really thought he turned a corner this year, but it's like he's taken a step back this series.

06-11-2022, 01:24 PM	#909
Above the Rim Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 730	The contested 3. No wait, the highly contested 3. Better yet, the highly contested 3 vs. the top defense in the NBA. Let me try again, the highly contested 3 vs. the top defense in the NBA during the NBA Finals. Curry is excelling. We are not talking Kyle Korver sipping tea in the corner waiting for the occasional pass his way for an open look 3. We just don't know how good at this game would have been Jerry West, or even Larry Bird. But the way the game has evolved, with the 3 point shot now being so very important and a true integral component of the NBA game, Curry deserves historical kudos as perhaps the best we have ever seen at the 3 point shot. If we are going to assemble the top ten to play in today's NBA, how can you leave Curry off the team.

06-11-2022, 05:24 PM	#911
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Actually, when Smart gets into brick chucking mode you know it is over. Tatum had nothing in the tank. This is when you need Nesmith for an energy injection, like Kuminga.

06-11-2022, 07:21 PM	#916
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,135 accrules	apart from Wiggins, gotta give Bjelica his due as well... dude has been great defending Tatum and Brown https://streamable.com/xni9i7

06-12-2022, 11:02 AM	#919
brothertona Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,940 brothertona1	To me Steph is absolutely knocking on the door of the top 10, he has a massive claim to immortality in he has dramatically changed the game - whether you like the change or not Steph has dramatically altered the game.

06-13-2022, 10:27 AM	#924
blackbears86 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: maine Posts: 17,073 blackbears86	When I think of Curry, I think of the massive INFLUENCE he's had on the game. I don't really think of ranking because he isn't done playing yet.