Draymond Green took Celtics out of Game 2, proves pivotal for Warriors I THE HERD

Colin Cowherd takes a moment to share praise for Draymond Green, who’s aggressive defense and trash talking shook the Boston Celtics out of a Game 2 win on Sunday. After avoiding ejection during an altercation with Jaylen Brown, Green continued on to play with Steph Curry and helps the Golden State Warriors to even the series by a sizable winning score. Watch as Colin defends the referees for not throwing out the Warriors’ star, and why players like Green are important to the league.

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Lakers reportedly preferred Juwan Howard over Darvin Ham for HC position I UNDISPUTED

Darvin Ham was officially announced as the Los Angeles Lakers new head coach on Friday. However, reports say Ham wasn’t the Lakers first choice and they instead wanted Michigan basketball head coach Juwan Howard. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe determine if the Lakers hired the right person for the head coaching job.

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Steph Curry, Warriors even series in physical Game 2 win I FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Golden State Warriors had an answer for the Boston Celtics Sunday night, running away with Game 2 with a final score of 107-88. Stephen Curry’s leadership was on full display, particularly in the third quarter, where he scored nearly half of his 29 points. Nick Wright discusses Game 2, and whether the Celtics should be worried after the loss.

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Jaylen Brown, Al Horford lead Celtics past Warriors in Game 1 I THE HERD

The Boston Celtics stunned the favored Golden State Warriors in Game 1 despite Steph Curry’s historic start, hitting five three’s in the first quarter (most in NBA Finals history) and scoring 21 points. Jayson Tatum struggled but the trio of Jaylen Brown (24 points), Al Horford (26 points and 6 three-pointers), and Derrick White (21 points). The Warriors did have six days of rest compared to the Celtics’ three, which implies that too much rest is harmful. Does this change the Finals outcome? Hear what Colin Cowherd has to say about Game 1, including if his Finals prediction has changed based off Boston’s performance and why Boston ‘should be feeling good this morning.’

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LeBron James becomes NBA's first active player worth $1 Billion I UNDISPUTED

According to Forbes, LeBron James is the NBA’s first active player worth one billion dollars. LeBron has earned more than $385 million playing basketball, but has raked in upwards of $900 million from endorsements and business ventures. According to yahoo sports, LeBron joins Michael Jordan as the only NBA Billionaires. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe put these numbers in perspective.

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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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