Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics: The NBA Finals are unpredictable and are now seriously moving to one place

The NBA final moves to Boston with the Golden State’s 1-1 win over the Celtics 107-88. They were two very different games played in San Francisco and for now everything is unpredictable in this definition which will continue on Wednesday and Friday on the east coast.

In the first duel the feeling remained that Boston, in addition to presenting its defense as the main card, proved it most of their holders have points in their hands. His game seems to be more democratic, passing the ball and always leaving a player open, whether with a break or a download on a teammate – as he did Jayson Tatum despite his bad night – or with the concept they have of separating the ball from the first catcher between 5 or 6 meters. He opens the field and then attacks him.

We left the stadium with various sensations, seeing a serious team that knows what they want on the pitch, has energy and a winning mentality. While in the Warriors that first night it all happened because of what Stephen Curry could produce on his own, since lethal marksman Klay Thompson and his replacement did not appear. jordan poole. Boston was clear on how to interpret them.

A very different scenario was seen in the second game of the final, in which there was only a tie in the first two quarters. The reasons? There is a very simple one: when the goal of reversing the home court disadvantage is achieved quickly, the unconscious fails you. There were several ingredients that allowed the Celtics to melt in an incomprehensible way at the beginning of the second half. Or rather, unexpected.

In the first quarter Boston showed signs of poor concentration in senseless passes, with many turnovers. But despite everything it was still in the game thanks to Jaylene Brown and Tatum. The curious fact is that his player of the moment, Al Horford, did not take initiatives and did not even have the opportunity with time and space to do so. Added to this was Marcus Smart’s bad play in attack, both passing the ball and throwing. Finally, Brown’s circle was closed. It was amazing how dry the team was.

For this to happen at the beginning the referees had a lot to do and, to my liking, they whistled nothing against Boston and let the locals play more physically. Also, Golden State put pressure on the ball and It proved that it not only attacks: it also defends.

Curry enjoyed the attack in several ways. appreciated the pick and roll at will, as the Boston greats are still waiting for it and film almost like a three-point shooter. Taking advantage of the gearbox, he slipped and humiliated them as a specialist in floater finishing or unconventional strokes.

Poole was more electric than ever and saw the circle as a square. Enough to close the third quarter with a triple transform from 11.88 meters, the third longest shot scored in the last 25 NBA Finals. He did not improvise: he pulled out well, showing that his confidence was optimal.

Golden State played very encouraged and involved in the game. His attack gave him more focus and defensive attitude. This time Draymond Green he defended the barbarian and in addition to assisting, he looked at the circle and attacked. The relays gave offensive volume, like the Serbian Nemanja Bjelica, who with his slim figure gave points and play. The pulse was such that the last quarter was the retirement from the field. They sent them off the pitch by being aggressive with and without the ball.

what’s coming

What can happen in Boston? In the Garden you will know who the club is, because the fans are not as bitter as in San Francisco, where they celebrate more in the corridors with a beer than inside the camp with the exciting team they have. I think there are more people eating potatoes with sauerkraut and beer than in the field. It’s amazing how they consume.

As for the sport, Golden State owed Klay Thompson. The virtue of him is that I don’t know what the coach will tell them Steve Kerr at the interval, but they come out in the third quarter with a different melody. Boston, meanwhile, will have to ratify Horford’s good moment, as necessary as Tatum and Brown, their perimeter leaders. In defense they will be, as their position will affect energy, but they will have to rotate better.

Both teams showed their cards, but with different energy from game to game. The series has become fantastic. We’ll see what happens in Boston.

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From San Francisco, United States.