EXPOSED: How The Celtics Defense Stifled KEVIN DURANT

This is the moment that decided everything. In a scramble situation, on the kick out, Tatum goes to the basket for what he thinks would be a shot by Smart, but his defender KD gets caught up watching the ball. And just moments later, this loss of concentration by Durant gets punished with an instant classic moment and the game winner by Tatum.
However, as memorable as this would turn out to be, it was actually the Celtics defense on Durant and overall against Brooklyn that won them this game.
And I’ll break down everything for you. What up everybody, my name is Stefan and this is Heat Check. Let’s get into it.
This is pretty much what the game plan was for the Celtics defensively.
Have Grant Williams as the primary guy, but then as soon as Durant puts the ball on the floor, have everyone else shrink and close the driving lane. Make somebody else take the shot.
This was even more obvious in this example when Kyrie wasn’t in the game.
On the handoff from Dragic as we stop it right here, you see Williams attached to the hip, and Al Horford closing the driving lane.
At the same time, notice how White is watching Dragic, meaning that he’s ready to rotate over there if there’s a pass outside, and Tatum is splitting the difference between his guy out here, and Claxton, so that he’s ready to rotate down here if the pass goes to the big man.
As we let it roll, KD takes a contested shot which of course he can make, but this execution is all that you ask from the players if you’re Ime Udoka.
Again, on the drive, Kevin is swarmed by Boston players, and check out the textbook example of going vertical and contesting the layup cleanly. The body contact, no foul and another miss.
(AL Odbrana 1, pa snimanoto od 3Q pa snimanoto od 4Q)
And I gotta give a major shoutout to Al Horford who as an almost 36 year old did a phenomenal job on multiple switches against Durant.
To be able to keep up with one of the deadliest scorers in NBA history at his age is unbelievable, and this is just a stunning possession. As you can see Kevin has Horford on an island way out here, with room to go both left and right.
But check out the incredible defense by Al, literally hounding Durant all over the perimeter, eventually forcing a tough fadeaway with the shot clock expiring and a bad miss.
This was absolutely amazing.
The Celtics have a lot of long and athletic guys to throw at KD, whether that is Tatum like in this situation, or Brown right here following the action and getting another block, they really made it difficult for him.
Even with all of that however, Kyrie still went nuclear on Boston, and the Nets almost won the game.
This is going to be the story for the rest of this series, as the Celtics will have to pick their poison and shut down 1 only to have the other guy explode.
But as long as they keep playing this type of defense, and the size advantage that they have, they are in a good position.
Before the series I picked the Nets in 7 and although they almost won game 1 on the road, I’m much higher on the Celtics right now. Still there’s no switching and I’m staying with my pick. Brooklyn in 7. That’s it for now, subscribe and talk to you in the next one. Peace out.

[@gideonfyah1]

instant Classic, one of the most exciting 1st round playoff games I've ever seen.

[@norpriest521]

I hope Celtics beat Nets ass with their lockdown defense. I always prefer 90s b ball mentality. Defense comes first, offense second.

[@Equilyzr]

@@norpriest521 third?

[@DavidWHill-kt1gy]

@@Equilyzr special teams

[@ebn128]

@@norpriest521 90s defense is overrated, you mean early 2000s. Much better wing defenders across the board, along with dominant to decent centers

[@norpriest521]

@@ebn128 Like I said. Celtics defense beat Nets offense. Warriors got the best offense in the league with Curry, Klay, Poole. That's the real offense that Celtics have to worry about. Nets ain't shit after 0-2 in the series 😂

[@AntonyTheFidgetSpinnerMerchant]

What a hard fought game, this series is going to be a classic and it just started!

[@MaxAndersonn]

Then nets lose in 5

[@mence5992]

Celtics in 4

[@mohammedabdullah3005]

I agree with you, fridge.

[@TJ-ie9qo]

Hopefully. The end really felt like Warriors vs Cavs where Cavs lost after a huge performance and it just broke them. We'll see.

[@tropickman]

This game proves how 1 man cannot do it all by himself! Regardless whether you are Jokic or Giannis or KD. This is where Jokic is currently; its only him, without Jamal Murray.

[@ChloeKimDance]

KD doesnt go 0-10 second half because of bad luck. Kyrie doesn't score 10 when he wants to score 100 because of bad shooting. Smart showed his DPY. If celts win series NETS WILL BE BLOWN UP REAL GOOD.

[@jermainerodgers]

Hard to win 4 straight . + Timelord is coming back maybe in game 4

[@Erick-io5xi]

@@jermainerodgers Nets gotta go at least 4-1 against the Celtics and the Celtics dont lose that many games since January.

[@rashadbeckham7141]

They need to start of with firing Steve Nash.

[@Swinkkk]

@@jermainerodgers Lmao 0-4 Celtics up

[@jermainerodgers]

@@Swinkkk congrats

[@rollotomasse]

That last play KD was lost in time and space 😅

[@goldenokoko3211]

Those blunts catching up to my boy

[@pascuajoshuagiven4581]

Prolly an open shot by jalen if KD catch tatum

[@rollotomasse]

@RECRUIT MASTER no need to shout, doesn't make you smarter. You are so ignorant, there are other muslim athletes out there if you haven't heard..

[@maxjackson4066]

@RECRUIT MASTER excuses

[@KidnapT]

Props to Jaylen Brown tho. his nose bleeds and taking the contact so many time, it’s almost like NBA turned into MMA for a hours.

[@baz1184]

He ran into other people's elbows from behind, it's not like he was actually being pushed around, yet he still begged the refs for foul calls.

[@AqwDragulum]

Jaylen looked like he been through 7 games already

[@vinsmoketatum8583]

And playing while fasting too for ramadan

[@chriswright8074]

@@vinsmoketatum8583 jb a dog and he been hungry since missing last playoffs he was out there coaching and keeping the team spirits high yesterday gotta love it

[@arnoldcorbina2706]

finally a horford appreciatioj video. im a mavs fan but im watching horford all season and he's just awesome. perfect fit with luka at that center position

[@Grandmaster_Vic]

Even tho I’m giving a lot of credit for how well Boston defended against KD. It’s still crazy how many bodies you’ll need to really guard against KD and still left him with 23 points but with bad efficiency of course. Using that same defensive scheme on almost any other player would have them finish with points on the single digits. Goes to show much you have to do to really slow down a player like KD but good job with Boston nonetheless.

[@boonebeasley9622]

What do u mean lol Patrick Beverley could take 24 shots and gonna score 20 points he shot enough shots to get 23

[@dangeo1020]

Ehhh, when he played with Steph he wasn’t Guarded this way….they usually double Steph and let him play one on one…which like I always say is wide open for him. I’d like to see the numbers at the end of this series with Boston playing him like this tho. Am sure KD is going to adjust, 30 plus in the next game.

[@paquinraino8180]

This is exactly what team have been doing to Giannis during the Wall/zone defense period using 3-4 ppl on him ( Kawhi+ Gasol/Ibaka, Siakam then Bam+Butler, Crowder/ Iguodala) consistenly and he was still managing to put 22-24 pts on 48% FG. And nobody never thought that was crazy to use that much ppl just to stop a 24-25 yo Giannis as the only superstar of his team. Ppl would just bashed him instead of understanding that

[@mrdj2698]

Give props to bruce brown to for exposing there play and for helping the celtics 🤣😁

[@sterlingshort744]

That’s called team defense. Celtics guard everyone like that. Lot of switching and active hands and be physical. Sounds like every other game for me

[@jethawk1172]

Long time nets fan here. Great game but kd really got trapped every single time he went into the free throw area I knew exactly what the Celtics were planning and then kd continued to take that small drop off pull up mid range shot and it became very predictable. That’s why he started getting blocked from that same area. Kyrie was unstoppable but kd was getting locked up by everyone. Good defense by the Celtics Should’ve done more plays to actually set kd up instead of having him iso every time because they knew exactly what he was going to do. Claxton was doing everything he could in the paint and nash really should’ve let Aldridge play, I hope he does because having him and Claxton as the bigs I think is what we may need.

[@ChikisaMal28]

Well maybe that benefits KD and the nets 4 players are going to be open when the crash the middle on KD. If I'm KD I'm looking to pass early and often to my shooters to get them hot early so later in the game they will be hesitant to blitz him. It'll open up the middle for KY and KD. LA is also an outlier. I'd use him earlier in the first half to get after Al horford

[@omarjimenez728]

In game 1 and 2 you saw doubles on KD come from the blind side. Moreso in game 1. Here you saw Boston guarding the lanes and KD eyeing the D heating and him trying to beat the help defender to the spot forcing a tough shot. He's running the offense where he may need to have the offense run for him. Meaning slips, flares, screens, swinging to weak side to keep stretch efense and keep them honest.

[@James-9999]

Are you saying iso gang shouldn’t iso every play?

[@erzatokisaki6191]

The fact that the nets almost won despite KD not being his usual self, you already know it's gonna be a lit playoff series!

[@KidnapT]

Well Kyrie did score 39 points tho If not then this would’ve been a blow out

[@Tech-cy9yo]

@@KidnapT its only 39. You acting like he dropped 50

[@inggnt]

@@Tech-cy9yo bruh 39 points aint a joke. Bet you cant drop 15 in an actual game stfu

[@theyluvcd1882]

@@Tech-cy9yo Only 39?That is still a lot

[@ThinhNguyen-wp3fu]

@@KidnapT Thanks for the math, Einstein

[@andrewillhalm2506]

I really like your decoration with the lockers and the jerseys inside! Keep up the great work. Love from switzerland

[@Marsi_Cell]

loving these vids. new studio brings it on another level

[@LionheartMMA1912]

Banger Video as always! Hyped for the Playoffs!!!

[@lostwanderingprince]

They just blame the short comings of the offense of durant but not giving credit the reason for that. The Celtics defense. I wish the Celts can continue to do this minus the fouls and next game shut down kyrie. It's gonna be hard but not totally impossible. If only Robert Williams is healthy, we need all the help we can get. I also wish Celtics stars/offense as a team won't go cold. They need to take game 2 and make it 2-0 and play every game like a game 7 because after that it's going to brooklyn and they need to eliminate the nets as quick as possible to not exhaust them out. I think the longer the series it will be in favor of the nets. I think this is our key to winning the series.

[@gobirds2083]

KD missed shots he normally hits tho , yeah the Celtics played good but if he hits 2 more shots they win lol

[@mutandaeffiong2685]

Nets need this next game to stay in the series. I have a feeling that if we don’t take this next game we in trouble.

[@vinsmoketatum8583]

Wish they can make easy layups. They can only make a spinning layup lmao

[@bonystickmanking1250]

@@mutandaeffiong2685 I heavily disagree. Game 1 and game 2 are a must win for the Celtics. Especially considering that Ben Simmons is coming back more than likely in game 4, and Robert Williams will not be present until MAYBE the second round, the Celtics really need to win these home games. This may sound like a reach, but if the nets actually won that game 1, the series would've already been over. The Celtics need all the momentum

[@KillaCsOnAttack]

@@gobirds2083 for sure it's not that simple. they threw bodies at him from different directions, not to mention they manhandled him off the ball. Saying KD makes those shot implies he does that vs the same looks he saw this game, which he's never really seen. I'll think he'll adjust and play better, but he didn't just miss makeable shots. they stripped that man clean, several times. Celtics had a 15 pts lead and then went scoreless for like 6 min. If they make their FT's and open layups its not even that close to begin with.

[@tristancampbell4941]

PJ Tucker would be proud. Definitely shed a tear from this😂.

[@sam56094]

So everyone blaming KD , but no one sees that the defense broke down from when brown didn’t see his man Marcus . Replay and focus and ask yourself who was suppose to be guarding Marcus

[@ChikisaMal28]

Bruce Brown. Claxton was supposed to be in the paint area. Brown went thru his man. That's undisciplined defense.

[@ginodico]

LOVE IT!!!! Celtics coaching is amzing, great game plan… keep it going!!!

[@kubaszymkowiak]

That's right - it's the game plan that's important. Everyone's talking about KD, Tatum, Kyrie, Horford, the last play, but the most important thing is how differently the two teams executed on offense - the Nets were shooting from midrange while Boston was easily getting to the basket. That's just better all around coaching - Boston had better offensive plan and played better defense against the Nets.

[@robertj8451]

@2:05 i love that choice AL said na your nor going middle or cross me over im sending you to your left.

[@jonwayne6840]

This is going to be a close series 🔥

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

The hybrid zoning is sick.

[@adrianashby1033]

Horford was perfect mix of wisdom and patience to keep KD contained and under pressure.

[@edwardcui7535]

kevin durant is skinny, so if the defenders are allowed to be more physical, of course durant will be bothered. unfortunately, i think the NBA is rigged to a certain extent, in a sense that the league wants their superstars to look good every night for marketing purposes. i predict that next game, the refs will call a lot more fouls on people guarding durant, which will force the celtics to be less physical with him

[@idkidc2378]

Tbf you're right but it's KD at the end of the day. Ain't nothing you can do. Plus the refs called like 50 fouls the whole game

[@baz1184]

Because blatantly shoving people is a foul....

[@edwardcui7535]

@@baz1184 he didn’t get shoved, the defenders just played good solid defense. But i think plays like that will be called fouls next game, and we will see a slower, less energetic game with nit picky refs who want to protect their darling players. I hope i’m wrong, but i just think that the league cares more about their superstars looking good than having fun, entertaining games.

[@edwardcui7535]

@@idkidc2378 i agree, KD is KD. He doesn’t need the refs’ help to overcome stifling defense, but i think the refs will try to help him by forcing the game to be less physical. Without the refs helping him, KD could still score at least 25 every night, but if things go the way i think it’ll go, i think KD might drop at least 35 every night for the rest of this series. Games like what we just saw are too good to be true, call me a pessimist but i just think from now on, we’ll get more of those games where the refs stop the play every 10 seconds to call a foul from even the slightest bit of contact

[@idkidc2378]

@@edwardcui7535 you're right tho I'm not disagreeing the league BEEN like this since 2012 I think. However if there's contact why shouldn't be a foul called. If the Celtics constantly use their body weight as advantage on him, that is still taking advantage of him and I see why some fouls will be called. If Celtics wanna keep it up imo they should do the same things however they shouldn't get caught up emotionally and start crying, the have to put their hands up like Marcus Smart did on that play to force KD. That will win them the series imo.

[@SLOBODNIFRLANJA]

Props to the meds for stoping the bleeding from Brown's nose.. Back in the day players would be stuck on the bench for too long..

[@JoseRivas-wd4zd]

I am curious you have a studio or this is your home because set up is pretty good 👍

[@antinapay]

The fact that Boston beat Nets without their best defender, wow

[@bigchag]

by one point plus the nets haven't played Ben and Aldridge

[@cappatalistpigeon3246]

Did you forget Marcus smart exists

[@idancemyassintothepaint7571]

@@bigchag Nets were down going into the 4th and Kyrie had to score 18 in the 4th shooting 60% on the game to keep ya'll alive. Celtics in 5...son.

[@lostwanderingprince]

@@bigchag Simmons is a notorious playoff choker. Bring him. It wil be in our favor.

[@thenorthremembers728]

@@lostwanderingprince If you're a celtics fan you really don't want Ben playing tbh. Every matchup he has had with Tatum last season Tatum had a rough time.

[@tellitlikeitisfresh6541]

Poor kd.. he aint Goin through nothing Jordan kobe and Iverson went through

[@sneijder023]

He is risen

[@stephenscurlock1447]

This Celtics team is playing the best defense since the Big 3 KGAllenPierce days. Bravo Boston and I look forward to the rest of the series.

[@youtubewatcherforfun]

That locker / jersey flex was sooo good

[@jojetparedes4024]

I think KD was already tired on that sequence and was expecting Smart to just make the shot and miss. Ime Udoka really has made Smart smarter this time around and that play is just one of the examples. Still, like all superstars, all the Celts can hope is for KD to work a lot more for his shots and miss once in a while. If this goes on however, even if the Nets can get past Boston, I don't think they can survive another round, let alone 2 grueling series.

[@anthonyhuang3019]

I saw Tatum in you in that layup at the end of the video.

[@antinapay]

0:10 people keep ignoring that brown just walked in front of him without a defender

[@august6281]

deng, he just pulled a jersey from a locker of jerseys. A very nicely done studio

[@patrickvenzuela7043]

Fearless forecast: Brooklyn in 7 Reality: Sweep 🤣😂😜

[@cronzyy4815]

Who’s here after Brooklyn got sweeped

[@hansgabrielt.cabatingan221]

From Cebu Philippines

[@ysp.96]

Butler is greater than KD. Why? Because butler is able to drop 2 40 point games against the celts and win by himself, and now forcing game 7. Something KD was unable to do even with a kyrie irving. KD couldn't even take at least 1 game. I rest my case.

[@pantelisliakos2481]

There are some occasions were the player and the team(every aspect) are in perfect sync....psychologically speaking. These players are so comfortable being there that the team gets their 101% even at old(er) age. This is what happens with Celtics and Al! Other examples: Kidd in Mavs, "Big 3" in Spurs, Wade in Heat, etc

[@jeffdorris5321]

Lets go Heat 🔥

[@AkoSiGundam69]

Good thing KD didn't said 'they're desperate to win' in the post interview. Lol

[@buzzcomber]

The only thing about that second drive attempt by KD, was that no one put a body on Claxton as he could have easily scored an offensive rebound. But still, they did well to put pressure on the Nets and sneak out a win.

[@christianslomp6168]

I've always appreciated al horford's game and that game is just another reason why I'd still take him on a fantasy team haha, call me crazy I know.

[@yogsotholo7972]

KD was looking at the clock, not the ball.

[@enriquejasso4557]

No way! So Boston has to lose 4 straight now. It has never been done and this team has no history of coming back from being down on a series. I see a sweep as way more possible than the Nets winning 4 straight.

[@mrdj2698]

Thanks bruce brown for the info btw 🤣🤣 thank you for exposing your team

[@lir1629]

On the last play, with 1.6 on the clock is when KD realizes the ball is coming to Tatum, he could’ve sprinted to the rim and put up a great contest. If Tatum passed to Brown there wouldn’t be any time left and KD could also deflect the ball with his giant wingspan, ball watching leads to consequences.

[@ChikisaMal28]

I agree. I thought KD was going to continue moving but dude just froze up

[@harianirudh1478]

He could have tried but there's no chance be gets there in time. Not even Giannis or a prime LBJ is making up that much ground that quickly. Tatum was basically spinning into his game winner by the time KD saw him.

[@ProjectMayor]

Yeah I mean, Bruce brown and Klaxon basically just got taken out of the play by the shot fake... And it was up to KD to somehow try and guard now everyone. the more immediate threat he had to guard against was smart just pulling up from behind that screen

[@ProjectMayor]

@@ChikisaMal28 He had the basketball IQ to realize his team got beat on that one. If he had just tracked Tatum all the way to the rim, then an easy mid range would have been open

[@jaycappa]

imagine if Robert Williams wasn’t injured 😹

[@gerryfinegan]

Not the first time said : A full TEAM will beat two individuals....every time!

[@victorunger]

Hold up on the game winning play, Durant was where he needed to be though. He was effectively covering both Brown and Tatum, Kylie was down on the block guarding nobody, his man was at the perimeter. If KD plays Tatum there’s an open three look for two Celtics on a kick. And Kyrie isn’t in position or playing defense either so Take KD takes out the short open pass, and temporarily the cut, but where he leaves a window kyrie just needs to slide up and steal, he was staring at the ball so idk why he didn’t intercept. Shoot the drawing at 3.3 left in the game has two nets in the paint upright. Next to each other and looking at the ball, guarding zero people and taking up no space. We got at 2 v 2 on the wing and 2 v 1 up at the top of the key. And a wide open guy in the corner. So I’m a little confused how this one goes on KD. It’s not how you played the game it’s if you won and lost. Kyrie was doing great but blew the play y’all just biased

[@khashmoney6985]

Hey Heat Check, what happened to Brooklyn in 7? Celtics up 3-0

[@gerrymheliligan8844]

Clean sweep

[@leonarduy4519]

Great defense for Boston

[@linthonsumter7364]

Celtics played great defense on KD.

[@Aquafic666]

Nets showed 0 effort on defence a lot of the time which was a big problem

[@lello2031]

KD can score thats about it. Lebron has magic level playmaking and passing on top of being a step behind KD in scoring with the ability to drive. Thats why im looking forward to the bucks series. This will be Giannis' 2011'

[@arthurgithuku7708]

He said Brooklyn in 7

[@woahwoahh8711]

It’s the main reason the nets cannot win simply because the Celtics defense on KD and also kyrie but mainly KD. The nets have to find a way to bypass the Celtics defense

[@umayv33nus50]

Celtics need this kind of d to overcome the heat. They have absolutely zero defense right now.

[@michaelbarnes2126]

Great video brother and shout out to Marcus Smart for Defensive Player of the Year!!!!! C’ssss🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@AgentZeroO]

Embiids father really stepping up this game. 🙌

[@simpsetbobbo6573]

Quicksand Defense...making him think to fast while having a body on em at all times

[@umayv33nus50]

Brooklyn in 7? Whut? whut?

[@paololegaspi9278]

"bRoOkLyN iN 7"

[@nobodyknows1800]

How's your prediction holding up now? LMAO

[@danieljohnbuena2447]

Whoever design this Defense against Brooklyn... Specially on KD and Kyrie someone did their homework.

[@_123Ackerman]

all of those people just to stop one man that s a compliment

[@rubentuting525]

pls do how miami stopped trae

[@gilanggumilareka]

Brooklyn thought that the Celtics would just put on another big in Timelord's position and they tried hard to exploit this. But Celtics countered by putting different bodies. I hope when the nets adjust to this, robert will be back. This is why game 4 and 5 ish will be crucial for both teams

[@henrygaldamez9428]

Unless, it finished in 4

[@johnmark2149]

Brooklyn in 4😂😂😂

[@hisuianzoroark5726]

When the "unguardable" KD meets the 2022 Boston Celtics.

[@davemelendres2484]

I like how you Breakdown the video about celtics defense until you said brooklyn in 7😂

[@jamesbrook7440]

This game the nets played horrible on the defensive end it was clear to see the size difference was causing issues but nast never adjusted to it . Kd also had a horrible game one of the worst games I ever seen him play

[@eyzzquare7811]

Kudos to Al Horford. He's not a threat in offense anymore but he is still one of the best post defenders. He's not a rim protector but still a top-tier defensive anchor.

[@Popo12v]

Al had 20 (8-13 shooting) and 15 (6 off boards). Despite his age, he still makes a difference offensively, especially in Playoffs.

[@K_D_A]

You said Brooklyn in 7 while wearing a Celtics jersey 🤡

[@kaliorasgiannis4826]

🤣🤣 nah fam

[@MrE_]

Can't tell lies if that's what he thinks is true. I'm sure Knicks fans aren't saying their team can win this year, so there's nothing wrong with stating what you feel is facts

[@jeromedeleon1226]

Tatum actually blocked Durant's jump shot face-to-face.

[@sovannmen5913]

KD just standing and watch the ball at the last minute 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@bossace2294]

Bruce brown pissed off horford... him and smart were clamping up 🗜

[@linocanaan1763]

The premise of this video is flawed when you take into consideration the Celtics won on a hail mary by Tatum

[@boonebeasley9622]

They lost man wats wrong with y'all nets fans y'all always happy to almost win

[@MtlMilanisto1]

I don't understand why Celtics fans are so proud of this game 🤣🤣🤣 I would be scared shitless going into game 2. Nets can put this series away real quick with just a few tweeks!

[@EliteLilTJ]

@@MtlMilanisto1 Buddy went inactive on yt after that🤣

[@jcean33w85]

Good coaching on the part of the Celtics. Coach Nash needs to improve obviously as talent alone wont win.

[@zackrodriguez7519]

KD was extremely predictable this game and you can tell that the Celtics watched a lot of film prior to this series, because they knew exactly when to swipe at the ball or when to get in his space. They had that man looking like he forgot how to dribble 💀 I expect him to adjust and not go for the same looks in game 2, and I think the Celtics do too. They didn't know what to do with Kyrie tho. With all that being said, this might be one of the best first round series we see in a while 😂

[@ncba]

Watch “Thinking Basketball” breakdown. This is just a commentary of the plays

[@ryujinmiatand770]

KD should workout and do a lot of strength exercises like Plyometrics.

[@empiricalpurity]

They tried to do that same with Steph and he was able to overcome their defence.

[@the_earlybirf1170]

KD gotta re awaken his deep 3s

[@molucius6389]

W video

[@ghost91698]

brooklyn in 7 while he wears a celtics jersey

[@akshata7060]

But Kyrie was an absolute alpha this game, man defied the crowd hate with exceptional performance

[@vinsmoketatum8583]

Yeah. If I'm the Celtics players, I will tell the Boston fans to calm you're Kyrie hatred. Clearly, Kyrie is more than ready to let his game do the talking to shut em up

[@gwapsgarcia]

Kd did all he could. No shame on it. Hes just aint kobe.

[@0devildante0]

This limited KD would have been the usual case if he was in Curry's shoes. But they're too big for him that's why it doesn't happen often.

[@harrendae18]

Im not a fan of both teams but KD had a bad game and we all know that he wont stay the same in all of the remaining games. They almost won the game despite KD having a bad game. This is gonna be a fun series. A defensive team against and offensive team.

[@andrewwhite1097]

Watch him drop 50 next game

[@globalcomputer3267]

Bruh warriors managed to stop kd in last 3 matches.He had 19 points 31%fg 20points 41% 22 points on 43%fg

[@choofie4327]

Here from the future, it was a sweep. Celtics

[@clearlyabot]

10/10

[@jared3885]

WE SMOKING IN TGAT BKN PACCC

[@danieljohnbuena2447]

Spurs did this also... Kawhi and other guys help each other to contain KD ...

[@morningwoods6065]

that's tatum shot at the end

[@stevenhines5550]

that's right KD, you fell asleep on the most important possession

[@hanzescalona2217]

Thats the problem with iso players… and no legit point guard to make plays.

[@Bolestas]

I am a Celtics fan but I see this series going in 7 games

[@boonebeasley9622]

Your a silly fan no way bk winning 3 games

[@ChikisaMal28]

If they are swarming KD that means two players are wide open. That's hole in Boston's defense. I believe KD will be looking for the defensive look again and will be seeing those players who will be open. They gotta be shooters

[@stephenhernandez2587]

“Brooklyn in 7” I thought you made a whole video on how you predicted that the Celtics would win the whole thing?

[@ProjectMayor]

To be fair, sounds like the dude made his prediction before the series started and he's just sticking to his initial feeling (even if maybe he's starting to think the other way)