Pat Bev disagrees with Stephen A. over the Warriors matching up with the Celtics | First Take

Pat Bev disagrees with Stephen A. over the Warriors matching up with the Celtics | First Take
Stephen A. Smith, Patrick Beverley and Jay Williams preview Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors.
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[@neko_samurai]

Stephen A feeling insecure about Molly noticing Pat Bev's drip 😂

[@mikerobinson6969]

He had the neck twitch and everything 😂😂

[@bigsletch3381]

@@mikerobinson6969 crushed his heart 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelmoore9518]

Lmao I was looking for this comment

[@mikerobinson6969]

@@bigsletch3381 he was all up in his feelings too.."ive been known to have a pretty good drip game myself" 😂😂

[@estimatedeyes]

She's just droppin hints.😉

[@Madisonn608]

Pat bev played against both teams. Stephen A watched both teams on TV 🤫

[@juggsandmagsss9397]

‼️

[@ordsvn8991]

he is salty against Guys in boston who could win their first Championship, which he could impossibly get. he became a little cat the last time he played boston

[@pswizzle6616]

Which is sad considering how wrong pat is when it comes to his takes. He still thinks golden state is gonna win in 6 and thinks they controlled most of the series. Dude couldn’t have watched the series to think that.

[@MistaAmazin]

🎯🎯🎯

[@earvinm6429]

So because he played he knows everything? I think he is right but have you heard his other takes?

[@Purebredtee]

Molly said “Stephen A gotta keep his ice TUCKED ON THE EAST COAST” 😂😂

[@bandcamp6865]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@CasualGamerPlays]

When Beverly’s not hating on other players, he actually makes some good points.

[@MatthewMoscotto]

Molly trying to risk it all for Pat Bev... 🤣

[@iaskquestions]

she is showing a great deal of grace. pretty awesome with respect!!

[@supremex7324]

she's dating SAS......

[@dukurobb4134]

@@supremex7324 he was hating on bev u didn't see it hehe boy was mad

[@supremex7324]

@@dukurobb4134 ahhhhh ok ok lol

[@dukurobb4134]

@@supremex7324 that's j ros left over sA is a trash picker G n can't be trusted

[@basketballfreak24]

Stephen A felt that when molly got lost in beverly's wrist

[@princesativa8191]

Jalen rose still want smoke with Mr steal your girl smith

[@iaskquestions]

she was admiring the jewelry for sure😊

[@justhere6507]

@@iaskquestions she was really hollering lowkey

[@swaggydesh4997]

She’s so annoying. Like really… what a joke. I know local trappers with better ice 🤣🤣🤣💯

[@coldones9505]

Molly thirsty for another baller

[@byaruhangadennis2446]

Bev I love seeing him. New media is rolling

[@ruelandrade5185]

I was looking at kendrick perkins nba state him an draymond green almost have the same state line loldwl perkins average more blocks as well yet the media say draymond is a hof lol triple singles he will be the first plAyer in nba history to go in the hof average nothing in double loldwl

[@Yerxzi]

whos here after warriors won

[@ItsBoogie93]

Went from the set to hooping in nyc gotta love it

[@markusmolnar8701]

Molly trying to go for it all with Pat but he quickly owned her saying my girl got me this bracelet lmao she’s for the streets 😂😂😂

[@fashionlife5348]

Thats how u get them to chase u

[@slystally9874]

Word... 🤣

[@jrodkid9731]

Good points being made. I think Boston is a physical mismatch for GS, but GS can go on one of its runs with Curry being the main flamethrower with his anywhere in the gym range at any time. Boston can struggle offensively at times. They are doubling Tatum & Brown can be inconsistent so I wouldn't count out GS. I think whoever wins tonight's game wins the series

[@Han-yh4zp]

No way warriors win. Bad injuries. C’s too big too talented too young to fear “the flame thrower”

[@Vuirotto]

@@Han-yh4zp steph aint the only one injuried. Celtics got more than 2 players playing through injuries

[@bankroll1648]

@@Vuirotto ur right curry ankle, otto left foot, iggy neck, gp back from broken elbow.

[@justhere6507]

@@Vuirotto yup taytum shoulder rob wills knee and Marcus smarts dislocated shoulder during heat series yea forgot to mention that both teams aren’t healthy

[@quar7]

I think the Memphis series was way more physical.

[@9383troy]

the problem is that i only see one golden state jersey around the ball when it's up for a rebound when thru out the playoffs and season they were a gang rebounding team so many long rebounds they usually get there not because there already leaking out.

[@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381]

Get rid of Molly

[@paultang9930]

Simple, whoever comes up with the highest intensity and physicality tonight will win game 4. 90% of the winners in any NBA finale decided by points in paint. You need to start attack the paint to give more space to the outside shooters. Thats why ppl keep saying inside-out not outside-in. Both teams should get tough and show us a great game tonight.

[@kennethli8]

Watching this video after Game 4 of the series and Patrick Beverly was on spot with his argument. JWill understands basketball but no where close to Pat Bev. Playing Looney more than Draymond has proven throughout the series was more effective and that Warriors can outplay the Celtics.

[@bobotmeister]

man... would love to hear this same group after game 4

[@claytontuttle182]

Pat Bev and JWill need a podcast or a segment titled PB & J

[@patrickoneal3984]

I see what you did there! Sort of like Pam Beasley & Jim. 😂😂

[@claytontuttle182]

@@patrickoneal3984 Yes! Way to reference The Office!

[@williamharris7849]

Game 3 might have been the first sign of the Celtics wearing down the Warriors. If that trend continues and the Celtics win the series in 5 or 6, it will be because the Celtics are a bad matchup for the Warriors(and everyone else really).

[@TheSwagIsBack]

That’s cause the warriors started out bad..if they keep it close they’re good

[@khamzat1455]

Lol the Heat exposed them without herro

[@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381]

@@khamzat1455 Heat was close because Celtics were toying with them and refs were helping the Heat to make the series longer.

[@khamzat1455]

@@russellwestbrookyellingatw9381 What are you talking about the refs helped the Celtics get to the finals the whole series goofy

[@williamharris7849]

@@khamzat1455 the Celtics started the series with 2 important injuries and the heat still couldn't hold up physically. Butler, tucker, and herro had issues physically

[@mels864]

I love Pat Bev’s analysis more nowadays ...he is more comfortable now and able to articulate his points better.

[@ChrisListensToMusic]

I love pat bev as an analyst . He’s growing on me . Hated him on the court but I’m becoming a fan. Idk how he got the role but I’m liking it

[@sergiomartins8626]

J Will called it the experience is paying dividends in tall order , Molly correct for once Cs in 6

[@amberheardslawyerprofessor5266]

“Dread it run from it destiny arrives all the same” 😎☘️

[@everythingknew]

The Kaminga highlights look insane💨

[@daylight6194]

Awesome video 👍🏼

[@veprooto]

It's hilarious people think Kuminga can guard Jaylen Brown 💀

[@superwhale6665]

They don't know JB is the new Scottie Pippen

[@raymundofigueroa2770]

The only way I see it makes sense for someone like Kuminga to guard JB would be just to play physical and not worry about playing more gritty with JB since if Kuminga gets in foul trouble instead of Steph and Klay that puts the warriors in a better position to win since last game warriors got in foul trouble early

[@jayways9992]

Kumiga has no chance against JB

[@drakeparker4234]

@@raymundofigueroa2770 exactly!

[@scndp4life]

He wouldn’t even matchup with him only. He’d matchup with a few different people to give them some type of resistance

[@SW-ei1cv]

Pat Bev speaking facts AGAIN!!! The New Media is on point!!!

[@GmanStewie]

Yah calling this New Media like the cast on NBATv with B Haywood, Zeke and all em ain’t been doing the same for YEARS now.

[@AliFrankTheTank]

Before the series started he told JJ he was dumb asf and he was shocked he chose Cs.😂😂😂 Now warriors don’t match up well lmaoo L Media

[@AliFrankTheTank]

@@GmanStewie gotta be bots upvoting

[@WhitbyRips]

🧢

[@ihatearsenal6295]

I think you meant to say Pat Bev smokin' CRACK again...you been hittin' it too, apparently.

[@GinBreadMan68]

I believe the key is Williams vs Green, Will has youth but a sketchy knee sooo.

[@jsm2687]

Other than the 3rd Qs, I haven't seen the Warriors dominate the Celtics in any other quarters.

[@ordsvn8991]

facts

[@psyclone1349]

hate to say it but..... ur speaking facts

[@JattRisky1523]

and Celtics dominated in 2 of the 3 4th quarters

[@JustMe-ws2pe]

It's coming be patient

[@calebstevens9446]

@@JattRisky1523 nah the warriors have beat them in 2/3, game 1 the Celtics just kept up, game 2 they got washed and then this 3rd they lost again.

[@jimmynotnice9190]

I feel like they need some stretches of payton wiggins kuminga green looney not a lot of offense but wear the Celtics starters out a little

[@kyleryneost]

I think Jay Williams said something really important about how battle tested Boston is this year! What they have overcome, and more importantly they’re confident! The warriors don’t seems confident

[@ordsvn8991]

warriors still think they are the same 2015 warriors team. 2022 warriors are overrated

[@essspada64]

I noticed Klay definitely doesn’t feel confident. Seems like he’s always moping around with meek energy whenever something doesn’t go as well or he doesn’t get the ball

[@jonjon5665]

Defensive rebounds. They just have zero awareness when the ball hits the rim and noone boxing out

[@knackash8465]

A big problem imo are the warriors rotations, where kerr will put steph on the bench at times when hes NEEDED in the game. You can’t let someone go for 21 and then bench him in a FINALS situation. When the warriors are up in game 3 near the end of the third quarter, you dont sub people out, LET THEM PLAY.

[@michaeldonovan4793]

kerr's gone soft...he was a bench player not a starter...with steph's injury, he's about to go softer...

[@bolo5190]

One thing about the Celtics they are one the most balanced teams in the NBA in terms of offense and defense and usually those teams wins the championship, that's a fact. And the Celtics are a younger team overall between the two teams right now but at the same time it's not like the Warriors are that old but the Celtics are the much younger team with less mileage on some of their players or most of their players. Overall I have been rooting for Golden State just before this series began and still continuing. To me Curry and Klay would have to go for 40+ points each as much as they can this series to possibly win it all and it may not be enough because they still have defend too because the Celtics have players who could really make you pay on the offensive end.

[@harveyscottz]

I pinned this video just to comeback how stupid all of y'all look. Aged like a spoiled milk 🍼😂🤣😂

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Jalen Rose found out the hard way Molly belong to the streets 😭😭😭 She saw someone with shinier drip and crossed the street without looking both ways

[@Chris_Swish_OtM]

Must win game tonight for the dubs. They can do it but everybody needs to play with a sense of desperation and urgency

[@jamelswain2867]

He said that how you stop the ball when the ball keep moving tell me that

[@lnloutsidework2581]

The Celtics on a mission they got this they went threw the best of the best to get here so far

[@jessereale]

They went through a bunch of injuried teams just like the Warriors to get to the Finals.

[@pswizzle6616]

“Injured” 😂

[@richardmatthews2807]

@@pswizzle6616 grizzlies that’s about it for GSW bucks lost in 7 without their closer n second best player I wonder if they’d win with him oh well find out next year

[@dbutta2496]

@@richardmatthews2807 acting like Middleton would made a difference 😂

[@RuneMamba]

@@richardmatthews2807 Nuggets without Murray and MPJ 🤡

[@4real775]

I like Pat Bev..on show and BIG PERK..lol

[@jimmynotnice9190]

Add draymond and jj reddick you got the most watched sports talk show ever

[@4real775]

@@jimmynotnice9190 I do AGREE..Draymond ready to argue about the sky being BLUE..🤣🤣

[@harveyscottz]

Big Perk is a clown 🤡 We haven't seen any take from him that sounds what a Basketball Analyst do 🤦‍♂️

[@kaidzz]

@@harveyscottz you need 1 clown in a show or else it will not trend or get funny episodes.

[@dashfetchem3458]

5:06 lmooo

[@MidnightAspec]

That ended on a really good point by J -Will. NYK fan 4 life here so, I naturally hate Boston…..but, I like that squad and can’t see why they couldn’t take home the prize this season. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@daanishgupta]

I disagree though. Warriors played the best team in the playoffs (not GS or Boston) out of all of them - The Dallas Mavericks. They had the best performing player in the playoffs too, Luka. That team was also defensively strong and well coached. I don't think you could call Brooklyn at all competitive. They weren't that throughout the season and neither Kyrie nor KD played like a top 10 player. Not to mention, they had no defence.

[@scantaptnes_2653]

good take 🔥

[@nochill9722]

"You gotta tuck that in the East Coast"- OG Molly 2022

[@pinzytoto7698]

🤣🤣🤣

[@OT-gc8pi]

Nahhh that gold mixing with ice is definitely lammmmme alll one or the other Lol

[@oscarwright4624]

Anybody else notice the typo in the thumbnail?

[@azoul9337]

I like PB he’s so knowledgeable

[@truuee9016]

Small line up will not work against this team. Need Looney, Wiggins, Kuminga, Bjelica. Warriors need rebounds.

[@glokkarot9577]

Ima be honest if the Celtics centers didn’t drop on screens the warriors would not win a game this series is showing me one thing that Wiggins is so important to the warriors he’s the only one that can get a east bucket inside

[@fairtreatment2618]

Bev really isn’t all that smart. The Celtics have won 8 of the last 10 meetings and 5 by blowout. They are a bad matchup for the warriors. Bev has been completely wrong all postseason about the Celtics

[@nochill9722]

To be fair, I don't think a lot of people would have believed before the playoffs that Boston was going to beat Brooklyn, Milwaulkee AND Miami to reach the Finals in the first place.

[@marekbroderick8524]

@@nochill9722 but now the have an bev still sleeping on the Celtics

[@TheLovely990]

I agree with Beverly's analysis.

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

stephen should be in 2k lol i want to hear his voice going crazy after a dunk! 😁😂

[@iamhallo68]

that's true, the Celtics have been through the trenches to get here a couple game 7s and now the finals , they execute well

[@FakeAccount-jv9hy]

True, but they also got lucky. Hard to see how they beat the Bucks were Middleton healthy. The Heat were depleted w/ all 3 playmakers (Herro, Lowry, Butler) injured. Lowry missed the 1st 2 & was a shell of himself, but Heat probably still win if Herro doesn't get hurt. Not that he shot well, but he draws attention on offense to get easier shots. Heat were 2-1 when Herro was healthy. And went 1-3 once he got hurt. And now they caught fire from 3... Have hit 16 3's per game at 42.3%. Regular season & East PO they make ~13 at 35.6% & 36.3%.

[@brettt141]

Stephen A punching the air when his girl complimented Bevs wrist. She looking for another ball player

[@chriseanmarsden179]

Man if lavar ball sees what Molly was saying to Pat Bev at the end whew

[@JammyDo]

Hard to play a rookie like kuminga in these games when everything is on the line. Looney is key to warriors winning and he is facing 2 centers.

[@spicybokchoy]

i'm rooting for the warriors, but i really think it's a matchup issue. steph going off just to keep them in the game (except game 2). the celtics look too big, strong, and athletic. the warriors offense isn't getting the kind of easy looks they usually get, and instead, are shooting lots of contested shots.

[@sunnytzude2900]

hes right, go young early, go old late. my opinion. you got the talent, just put away the pride and take that trophey

[@hamzamohamoud1831]

who is here to rewatch Bevereley's comments on Curry getting explosive in game 4!

[@tobia6563]

I know right. He might be a psychic lol

[@duncannjokki4315]

Boston keep the focus,keep the teamwork you win this easy .......

[@juliobijan9354]

Jay will, for Warriors to play faster is not going in their advantage because they're getting a little older, and they'll get tired in the fourth quarter. Remember game 1!

[@alonafulgar6397]

Luv u PAT BEV…

[@GreatestManAlive]

3 hall of famers on warriors all in their early 30's. Another all star in wiggins and 2 more lottery picks but this is a bad match up for them. wow

[@ihatearsenal6295]

Three hall o famers? Lmao...you smokin' that sheeeeit.

[@charliebeneze661]

I don’t see how the warriors have been significantly control of the series at all, game 2 was the game, but game 1 celts had a lead going into half and won by double digits and the only point of control for the warriors for that game was the 3rd, the only thing they have controlled consistently is the 3rd quarter, game 3 the Celtics were in the lead the whole time until the warriors gained a 1 point lead in the 3rd and then got dominated in the 4th and lost by double digits. The warriors have had control for one game that is it. I have seen the Celtics be in control for the majority of these games i also believe the Celtics either had the lead going into half going into game 2 or were only a few points down. The warriors are not a better team if Steph curry is off the floor, the warriors wilt and cannot keep up.

[@travisealy3512]

It’s been the 4 quarter where the warriors have struggled. They’ve had leads in the third but fall in the 4. 🤷‍♂️

[@creamated986]

@@travisealy3512 the celtics have also been mostly winning the first 2 quarters, so basically the warriors are only winning one quarter

[@travisealy3512]

@@creamated986 not really game 1 the Celtics won the first half by 2. Not a big deal. Game 2 the warriors dominated the entire game. Game 3 they made tons of runs and took the lead in the 3rd. Lost it in the 4 like game 1. They are losing the game in the 4.

[@dominiquesmith7680]

@@travisealy3512 Bruh if that ain’t bias I don’t know what is? Celtics have not let up on the warriors and game 3 showed that game 1 was not a fluke as the Celtics absolutely dominated the first and second quarter while only losing the lead once for about a minute in the 3rd before dominating the 4th so stop downplaying how good the Celtics have been playing against the warriors and making it seem as if the warriors are or should be in complete control.

[@notacat7127]

Wilts the goat wym?

[@1kdolo813]

I like Boston. I wanna see them win. But da Warriors r not done yet they have hella experience

[@samuelsandate9804]

No Kevin Durant, no Chip.

[@hyraqq]

@@samuelsandate9804 what was that?

[@aerobertson]

I've seen a lot of NBA finals and I can tell you straight up, the Celtics are no joke on both sides of the ball. I honestly just don't see Warriors have enough Firepower for them. the only thing I can see this game or momentum switching, is if one of their star players get hurt, or Draymond does something tremendously dirty, and get them out for the rest of the series. other than that I don't see it. Not only that these guys are big and can move I just don't see it.

[@scndp4life]

You mean like how Boston took out Steph’s legs in Game 3?

[@101ofthemo3]

Are we just gonna pretend game 2 didn’t happen?

[@royhawthorne7065]

@@scndp4life Shut up about that already lmao it wasn’t a dirty play it’s over with already get over it little kid😂😭

[@yoshatabi]

@@scndp4life it wasn't even intentional Jesus Christ you're delusional

[@DannySaucee1]

@@101ofthemo3 well if Boston wins tonight then you might as well chuck Game 2 as an anomaly 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@heyitsjameskee]

Pat needs to be an analyst in the future giving out facts

[@fLeX-xz8qb]

Celtics played on of there best games on the season . And golden state looked tired and appeared to be going thru the motions instead of attacking

[@cliffboydj4840]

SA coaching from the media room?

[@carteryoung3986]

If someone had told me Pat Bev would be so much better at this than CJ the journo major I would not have believed it. Photogenic too.

[@SB-om9vv]

At this point they just want the warriors to win. If this was any other team the size and speed that the Celtics have would be the main reason they would beat anybody else. But since it’s the warriors it different. All these “ifs” and “they just need to do this”. The warriors are being tested and can’t stand the storm.

[@geeboy5155]

Had the storm been postponed? 😅

[@wholibah]

love Pat's takesss

[@Peppapigslaysxox664]

So Pat Bev doesn't believe Celtics are a bad matchup for the Warriors, but then said that the Warriors small lineup (that they love) may not be effective vs Boston. Huh?

[@ihatearsenal6295]

THANK YOU lol...all these people actin' like Pat Bev a good analyst got me scratchin' my head. Dude contradicts himself all the time..

[@cucumber3027]

He's referring to Lineup adjustment 🙄 duh. That's why Kerr played Looney more than Draymond at the 5. It's not contradiction idiots, y'all just don't get it lmao

[@zeyork7297]

Warriors are too small for the Celtics imo Play Looney and Kuminga more

[@treyneal8837]

Looney and porter

[@estimatedeyes]

Something tells me Molly's gonna get a new bracelet from her "secret" admirer.

[@drnoahpepper]

The drip game 😭

[@iaskquestions]

grace upon grace

[@Rassclat1]

They need to use up Kuminga and Moody.

[@Vinylfromtheunderground]

If Williams lll is feeling good tonight then the Celtics will win. The Celtics will go as Williams does. Watch out for Williams next season as a healthy Williams will add a dominant force in the middle for the Celtics and will lead them to another finals appearance

[@sirsmarttheauthor9683]

Play Nemanja he helps with defense and rebounds.🤷🏿‍♂️

[@Port3R_]

Its a reason Kerr is goin wit GP2 and Beli over Moody and Kuminga.. he with em everyday.. he know if they are ready or not.. I would think Moody would be a little more ready than Kuminga but either way he knows.. the ool that's gettin the clock gotta play better.. u cnt let them off the hook n go wit kids that have no idea.. the ppl that got u here have to step u and guard be physical and play hard

[@ordsvn8991]

Newguy: i dont think its a matchup problem Also NewGuy after 3seconds: i just dont know if this(warriors) lineup works with boston. This newguy wants attention,barks before Stepehn A finish his statement. it gets irritating. NewGuy is so salty He wants GS to win so badly so no new guys would be champion, in other words, JT JB and others would still be ringless as HE IS

[@williealexander7393]

Patrick Beverly has good basketball analyst

[@jedidiahpolete]

‘Shoutout to my girl’ smart man

[@GetRocStar]

Lmaoo sas hatin on pat ice. Gold and ice go with everything. Molly no hater tho.

[@asac888]

Agree on Stephen A. Kerr must use Kuminga and Moody!

[@bodhiloc]

Watch Klay go nuts tonight. Boston in big trouble once the Warriors steals game 4.

[@josephcalangi5993]

Or watch tatum's best game of the series yet 🤷‍♂️

[@chelsealavy6299]

I like pat bev as an analyst more than a player 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@lesbridges3040]

Good news

[@michaeldonovan4793]

stephen a's right...if kerr doesn't get kuminga and moody extensively involved game four we lose the series...

[@trunghuynh9758]

SAS really thinking he's a former NBA player now

[@Port3R_]

I like Boston as a team and they deserve to be in the Finals n could win.. they smoked the Nets..but do they beat the Bucks with Middleton?? Do they beat a healthy Heat team??.. I just thought about that..

[@RohanKumar-pg8bw]

Realized this segment contained PB & J 😏😂

[@GiovanniCuh]

“Sorry bout the mam part” lmao

[@ratchetphilosopher]

These finals and player analysts got Stephen A look stressed and gray 😂😂

[@23trahan23]

These dudes gotta stop counting that dysfunctional Brooklyn team as battle tested . They swept them they didn't go 7

[@waiyee4410]

All of you people think that you’re geniuses that noticed the Warriors wasn’t there. Fact is, the Warriors lost that game because it’s in the plan. No team can win all games in the FINALS! Looking back in the other series, teams that blew out Warriors ended up losing the serious. All the games Warriors lost were like that, defense was not there, just like the last game in Boston. No concerns needed and Warriors will win the series / championship ring. Just stay tuned and enjoy the rest of the games, fellows!

[@pjlaveus3964]

My dawg jay need a beard lol 😂

[@QbanoPuraSepa]

Golden state needs to sign pat bev

[@abdulrazaqyahaya8025]

molly wants pat bevs wood🤣🤣🤣

[@bosssoclutch9450]

Molly on the prowl lol

[@theunknownpersonist]

Jordan Poole and draymond have been terribly disappointing so far. Warriors lucky to be in the series. Play iguodala more also please