Category: nba

Steph Curry, Warriors stumped in Game 1 of NBA Finals I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Steph Curry may have had a NBA Finals record, with six three-pointers in the first quarter, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Boston Celtics with responding with some hail-makers of their own, effectively stealing the historic night from the three-time Finals Champion. Chris Broussard decides whether Golden State Warriors fans should be worried that the Celtics were able to subdue Curry throughout most of the game, and whether he believe Steph will stage a comeback.

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Jayson Tatum 'forgettable' in Celtics' Game 1 win I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Jayson Tatum may be the face of the Boston Celtics, but he had a less than exciting part in his team’s victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With a 12-point performance, shooting at 17.6%, it was players like Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Marcus Smart who swooped in to save the Celtics from a strong Golden State Warriors team. Nick Wright shares his thoughts on Tatum’s lackluster performance, and decides if the Celtics can continue to be successful with Tatum playing at this level.

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Celtics steal GM 1 from Warriors in dominant 4th quarter I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Game 1 of the NBA Finals proved to be an explosive one, with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors establishing an early lead in the first half, only for the Boston Celtics to fight their way back to a dominant win by the end of the 4th quarter. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard decide if last night’s game had more to do with the Celtics’ comeback or the Warriors’ collapse.

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Could Steph Curry pass LeBron in GOAT debate with a NBA Finals win? I UNDISPUTED

An NBA Finals win for Stephen Curry would give him as many rings as Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While Steph is still seeking his first Finals MVP, he is only 34 years old and could have several productive years left in the league. Steph and the Warriors host Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe ponder if Curry can pass LeBron in the GOAT debate.

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Will Steph Curry's Warriors or Jayson Tatum's Celtics take Game 1? I UNDISPUTED

Game 1 of the NBA Finals tips off tonight between Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors and Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, Golden State is a 4-point favorite. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe predict the winner of Game 1. Will the Warriors snag it on their home court or can the Celtics get the upset?

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Steph Curry, Warriors host Celtics in Game 1 of NBA Finals I UNDISPUTED

With an NBA Finals win this month, Stephen Curry would have his fourth championship ring. It’d go along with his two scoring champs and two regular season MVPs. Steph could also potentially add the elusive Finals MVP to his list of accomplishments with a Finals win as well. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe gage how much pressure is Steph under to win the NBA Finals vs. Celtics.

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Warriors Vs. Celtics, Chris Broussard makes Finals pick I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and Chris Broussard makes his final predictions for the series. While Broussard admits the Celtics can be a strong team, he reminds viewers they haven’t been great in Game 1 match-ups, and they’re facing a type of offense they haven’t seen before. On the other hand, the Warriors have been very successful opening series, and because they understand the importance of a Game 1 win, Broussard believes they will have the advantage.

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Jayson Tatum is 'Under Duress' ahead of the NBA Finals I FIRST THINGS FIRST

With the NBA Finals upon us, and the Golden State Warriors gear up to face the Boston Celtics, it’s natural that Steph Curry and Jayson Tatum have found themselves on Chris Broussard’s Under Duress list this week. But watch to see why Kevin Durant, who’s team was eliminated early on in the playoffs, makes an appearance on Broussard’s list, and why Broussard thinks a member of the New Orleans Pelicans organization may be feeling the heat surrounding the future of star player Zion Williamson.

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Anonymous NBA scout and coach predict Celtics as Finals champs I THE HERD

The Athletic interviewed an anonymous coach, scout and executive on their NBA Finals predictions. The scout predicted the Boston Celtics winning in six games, saying that they quote: ‘had a very rough road..won two Game 7s, and one of those on the other guys’ court..size will be an issue in the Celtics’ favor.’ The coach agrees, crediting Boston’s defense as they ‘can play big with Robert Williams, maybe Horford. They can play small with Grant Williams.. they’re physical.’ However, the executive has the Golden State Warriors winning in seven due to home-court advantage. Colin Cowherd compares their picks, then shares his Finals prediction.

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Draymond Green & Kevin Durant exchange jabs via social media I UNDISPUTED

On a podcast this week, Draymond Green talked about why Steph Curry never won NBA Finals MVP with Kevin Durant. Draymond said quote, “Kevin Durant was absolutely incredible in those Finals runs… Steph Curry got double-teamed probably seven times the amount that KD did in a given series.” Durant was asked if this was true on Twitter and KD responded simply, “From my view of it, this is 100% false…” Draymond responded to KD’s tweet saying “You have to learn to listen to full takes and not snippets before you get baited into tweeting Champ.” Shannon Sharpe weighs in on Draymond-KD’s back and forth.

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Kevin Durant shuts down Draymond Green on social media I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Draymond Green shared some thoughts with Colin Cowherd on the narrative that Stephen Curry needed a Finals MVP award to validate his legacy. Green pointed out that even while Kevin Durant was on the roster, Steph was facing double teams more often than KD was, and a FMVP isn’t going to change the impact he’s had on the game. KD took to social media to say Draymond’s take was 100% false, and the two had a brief back and forth on this topic. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard are joined by Antoine Walker, and they decide whether or not there was any truth to Green’s take, or if KD was right to disagree.

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