Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics: When the superlative energy of the stands improves defense and empowers attacks

Statistics, at times, are not synonymous with certainties. In the previous series, en route to the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics had their best away record. Yes, they have earned more abroad than at home. Rare. The TD Garden is a wonderful stadium. And if there is a sixth man who plays without stepping on the parquet, it is that building full of history.

What is this introduction about? I have seen many games in my life but this game 3 was, perhaps, the most exciting and the one I enjoyed the most along with this wonderful audience. The energy transmitted by the Celtics fans is superb. Undoubtedly, this energy increases players’ jumping ability, giving them that defensive stance and leg strength to neutralize, help rotate and bounce, even being slower, as the Celtics reflected at the start of the game and in the last. fourth.

All the good vibes that came down from the stands automatically translated into high productivity which led to a 28-13 in the first quarter. Draymond Greenthis time, he could not with a formidable Jaylen Brown, who attacked him in every way, penetrating and from a long distance, to make a difference from the beginning.

Local play was much smoother. This time Smart Marco had a starring role with the ball and attacking the basket, the same as Al Horfordwho always seemed to pass the ball and attack closer to the edge than in recent games. It looked like Boston went into the locker room by a very large marginbut with 5 minutes left in the first half, the Warriors reacted after two missed free-kicks from the Dominican -which could have increased the maximum difference to 19 points-.

It was then that, once again, the defeats of the Celtics appeared. Each drive and volley was anticipated by the fast and electrifying defenders of the Warriors. Those recoveries have resulted in more open-field play. already parked, Stephen Curry abused the passivity of Horford’s chronic error in direct blocking situations in defense. He gave him some space and this is easier for Curry than a layup. His shot, after dribbling, is his DNA and even more so, being a specialist in the enjoyment of pick and roll. Shot him dead from afar. In parallel, and what all the Golden States expected from the beginning of the series, reappeared with her Klay Thompson silk doll that with indirect curtains brings them into play.

Already at the beginning of the third quarter – always – the Warriors have played their best period (33-25) and the decline in clubs has manifested itself in several key situations. Green has completely denied Brown the welcome by showing off his specialty: BEING AN EXPERT IN THE ART OF ANSWER. The departure of the great Robert Williams was fundamental. To all this, Curry was still firing from Saturn and Jayson Tatum’s passivity and forced penetrations definitely put the game in total uncertainty.. I have heard from the fans that nervous murmur that Curry and Klay Thompson cause when they have the ball in their hand and in shooting position. They knew they did not forgive.

But the trend has changed. From the last quarter we saw the best version of the Boston Celtics. It was exquisite as a coach to watch from behind the edge how the defenses performed.

What did they do to erase the rival from the field? Very simple: Smart played with physical Curry and took him out of the game. He threw the truck at him and, no doubt, proved that he ate meat with blood.

Then the defensive flag-waver, the best goalkeeper a team can have is called Robert Williams, the absolute owner of the paint. He was the protector of the basket in every penetration of the rivals and corrector of all those who wanted and could not culminate with a penetration in attack. Also, in pick-and-roll situations, he played higher than teammate Horford, moved and attacked Curry more.

Defense was not the only key. This time around the attack was not only supported by two players, but there were several that produced to add and add to the score. In the latter period it was exclusive to Tatum, who sank the Warriors with his penetrations. Smart converted from all positions. And, to make matters worse for the Warriors, was the other Williams, Grant, who was instrumental in opening the pitch from long range and instrumental in charging the offensive rebound from the perimeter.

A) Yes, those of Ime Udoka have finished wearing their rivals and built a 116-100 win in the third installment of the series to go 2-1 and with the home field advantage in their favor after winning Episode 1 in San Francisco. The Celtics won, with players of great character and all with points in hand. It was a great match, full of excitement and pure adrenaline that comes, no doubt, from the moving Boston Celtics fans and their huge history.

Boston. Special for Clarin.