The Celtics are NO JOKE! - Stephen A. Smith reacts to Game 1 of the NBA Finals | SC with SVP

[@SSJRome]

No disrespect to the Miami Heat but I’m thankful the Celtics made the finals cuz it would’ve been rough seeing Jimmy Butler fight for his life alone for 48 minutes.

[@moman3w]

Exactly why i wanted the Celtics to win

[@PeanutButterAndJellyBros]

honestly, celtics is the only team from the east that can beat the warriors. I'm not certain about the bucks had they made it.

[@Jass-kp8ws]

@@oneskillpoint4669 Yeah and it was supposed to be Lowry but it looked worse. Heat made a ton of moves to make that trade happen and it came back to bit them.

[@sosman747]

Bro would have put in work regardless, he woulda ate but it would be tight

[@jiaxinxu6845]

I was just gonna type up the exact words and sentences that you articulated. Props to JB but he was spared by that missed shot. He needs Donovan Mitchell.

[@jalves6494]

The Celtics were never a joke, they have been literally disrespected all season, all playoffs and discredited because they have beaten teams with injuries as if the Warriors didn’t do the exact same thing. Now what’s the excuse? They will never shoot over 50% from 3 again? That’s what they said against the Heat too and it happened again, Tatum won’t play as bad either. Keep sleeping on this team.

[@ryanjung4416]

Straight facts^

[@pineyro0216]

Preachhh

[@thorphoeung6057]

Boston in 6

[@tinoyleonor637]

stepen a has this narrative that the boston play only defense and not offence like bro they wouldnt be in the finals if they werent good in offence stop it stephen a 😂

[@pg13pacernation30]

Glad to see two teams that are not built/not bought compete in the NBA finals. Staing that I am sure GSW won't allow Boston to go on a run in the 4th quarter like this again in game 2. They literally got outscored 40-16 in the 4th

[@darekaushi]

Looking at warrior’s momentum in the third quarter nobody would’ve thought the Celtics stood a chance. What an amazing comeback.

[@Avermra]

Kerr threw 10-point lead moment away, twice, that game, by playing Jordan Poole and let him being stupid with the basketball on both ends.

[@jessecorrell996]

Except celtics fans the third quarter are worst and the 4th usally our best

[@GARRISVANHORN]

Psi did

[@tadeokrzos2550]

Well doh, the warriors literally haven't even lost a game going to the Fourth with s big lead like that in these playoffs, but the Celtics are no joke, they got the firepower that those other teams golden faced don't got. So I feel they felt comfortable after the third thinking it was going to be the same result. We seen throughout the playoffs these Celtics come back from being down big lol. They were down 19 in game 2 against nets came back and won, they were down 15 going to the 4th against bucks and came back and took the lead with a min left till the refs got involved, they were down by as many as 30 against the heat and came back in the 4th with 5 mins or so left to being down 1 until they started settling for the 3 way too much after that which costed them the game, and now this game where u think the warriors got their foot on their throat and here comes Boston again and this time they were able to capitalize with a W on the comeback.

[@brandonbates9587]

@@tadeokrzos2550 This comment is a W people don't want to bring up those facts lol either that or they forgot..All you see and hear is that this person didn't play or that person was playing injured

[@bdictjames]

Proud of Derrick White! Glad to see him flourish in Boston - it was great to have him in SA.

[@norpriest521]

Anyone can flourish in Boston. Thanks to Ime Udoka. He's a genius and on his way to become one of the best coaches along with Pop, Kerr, Spo. And people still have not mentioned his name enough. This is disrespectful.

[@melikman29]

Dude is not scared. One possession, Everyone kept passing up a three, White gets it and fires it and hits.

[@alisterx8698]

I honestly didn’t like the fact he came to Celtics are didn’t think he would had a good fit but seen him play last night he was full of energy he tried to get in there to steal the ball which he did a few times he made some good shots he is a really energized player

[@alisterx8698]

@@norpriest521 well you gotta give it up to the head organization of Boston for hiring the coach which would come down to our new GM.

[@loganrichar.15]

I was soo happy when they picked him up. I knew he would fit perfect with this team

[@jayphilly1703]

I watched the media all week disrespected the Celtics, thinking they have no chance to bet the Warriors....Please do not underestimate the Celtics, they had the no.1 defense all season and you literally watch this team, take down some of the touchest assignments all post season. The Celtics aren't afraid of anyone.

[@buffalosoldier4045]

Facts truth Celtics on fire now

[@vookmaksimovich9493]

Don't know what network you were watching when pretty much everyone on ESPN sees this going 7 games and none of them are sure of their picks.

[@seneca1211]

I heard Celtics winning the series by All the ESPN analyst

[@LakeShowJ678]

Warriors are still gonna win

[@TheAnonymous916]

ESPN had Celtics winning 80% over GSW 20% chance of winning. Quit playing like you underdogs. Both teams are evenly matched. GSW in 6.

[@DukesVerrill]

Tatum didn't shoot well but affected the game in other ways with passing etc. Horford, Smart, and JB were all big time and also White with timely shots. Nice overall win

[@TeranIcer]

The game-by-game over reactions are usually entertaining. Celts been hearing about the inevitable GSW title win & did something about it.

[@thekishomonnapula1413]

Really??

[@anomaly7616]

Don’t forget the inevitable Curry FINALS MVP. 🤢🤮 The way they pander is disgusting. SAS said everyone, except MVP Steph, needs to step up lol. 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@dc4690]

Yes... They changed the narrative that gsw will for sure win. Now even Vegas has Boston winning,so even the odds changed to favor the Celtics.

[@pinzytoto7698]

celtics were considered favorites....🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dc4690]

@Hyper... Dude,I said the odds now favor Boston... And I never said even said the word inevitable so I don’t know ur talking about

[@romes7494]

GS was to busy celebrating in 3rd quarter forgetting they had to play 4th quarter. They also realized they're not playing Dallas anymore.

[@sanchansaetern7828]

I agree. Careless ball movement. I SAID the same thing. 'IS THE JOB DONE? THE JOBS NOT DONE' KOBE.

[@darekaushi]

Celtics really did make a great comeback this time. What a game.

[@sosman747]

Gsw and their fans can only flex when playing teams with one star or worse, teams with their star injured 😭😭😭

[@julian2238]

@S The Activist they’ve never beat a HEALTHY team without KD in the finals and I doubt that’s about to change

[@deshundillard1337]

I picked celtics to win game 1 and i picked celtics in 6! i went against them in every round i cant nomore

[@tawdrybeast]

I’ve been a fan of JTs from day one. Happy he made it to the big stage so fast. He made smart plays tonight and guys thankfully made shots. He would have gotten crucified if the others didn’t make their shots and they lost.

[@JayBenedetto]

Legit.

[@jay_ian5828]

He knows now what to do when he's not shooting and he now have some one to rely offensively.

[@chopinlajolla7472]

Miami needs to fire everybody but Butler.

[@PersDoklar]

@@jay_ian5828 facts

[@shamrrochass5255]

@@chopinlajolla7472 miami ain't got nothing to do with game.

[@toddjones9833]

The Celtics earned to be here right where they are in this moment

[@escapist2475]

What I love about JT is that he switched into being a playmaker when he know that he was having a bad shooting night. He was the only guy who has a double-double during this game. That's what a star should be all about. Jt is no mamba, but he is better when trying not to be.

[@augustusmamaril2003]

Jayson Tatum had a bad shooting night? Oh, yeah!

[@MKHLX]

He's progressing to a play maker all season long

[@cookinwitp0ppin331]

I mean, that’s just simply smart basketball. If u realize you can’t get it going then find other ways to contribute. JT has some of the best help in the league. I’m glad he didn’t go full Kobe and took on masonry and kept on laying bricks all game.

[@Rancoroth419]

To be fair though JT already knows the facilitator role well, from when Kyrie was there. He can be either. Now imagine you're the opposition, wasting your best defender on a guy who isn't trying to score.

[@escapist2475]

@@Rancoroth419 you can't say JT was not trying to score. He took wide open threes, it's just that his shots were not falling. He also did a great job drawing multiple defenders on him despite having a rough night. Kerr knows full well what JT can do when he gets into his rhythm.

[@yunginglo]

JB had like 10 unanswered points, then the lob to Williams ignited the whole squad !🔥

[@NM-hq1io]

JT played championship basketball - when they locked him up he simply said no problem, I’ll bring in the rest of the boys!

[@buffalosoldier4045]

Facts

[@haywood0457]

He didn’t even get locked. He just missed shots. These aren’t guys signs for GS.

[@escapist2475]

Logged in a double-double. Got his guys involved. Real star 💯

[@memmener]

What happened in games 4, 5, and 6 then?

[@memmener]

@@buffalosoldier4045 well he played in the championship.. he just didn't win it.

[@apeters1285]

How about Al Horford in his first finals game, throws down 26

[@Omega2322]

Remember when they said experience matters and that the Celtics ain’t ready to win a championship

[@jalves6494]

And they were the team to close out the game like a team with experience

[@davida99]

I mean Celtics haven't won anything yet

[@BladeR2049]

Flip floppers

[@Omega2322]

@@davida99 curry haven’t won a legit chip without KD

[@gyuminkim4989]

@@Omega2322 ?

[@BigHomieSpiderCuz]

Milwaukee & Miami prepared the Celtics for the Warriors.

[@memmener]

It's a series, not 1 game

[@BigHomieSpiderCuz]

@@memmener way to come back 2 weeks later.

[@garrettupson7744]

The fact tatum had a bad game shows the warriors are in trouble. You know he's gonna get it going in the next game. Let's go celtics

[@KinGxSTuDx]

Boston played some of their best basketball and shot incredible (Besides Tatum). No way they coming out shooting 50% from the field & 51% from 3 again.

[@jaysmooth4998]

@@KinGxSTuDx well if Tatum actually scores then they won’t have to shoot 50%.

[@Eli43199]

ball movement > hero ball but sure

[@JKeemTV]

@@KinGxSTuDx where have I heard this before.....

[@jasonwolfe3252]

Tatum had a bad game, Curry scores 34pts 50% from 3 and Celtics give Warriors first lost ar Oracle by double digits. . The pressure is on the Warriors.

[@dexterroberts631]

To his credit, once Tatum realize that he didn't had it offensively, he started to pass the ball to the hot guys

[@TestTest-ei4gi]

He had it offensively, just not shooting to to tonight. He drew 8 fouls and had 13 assists. That’s a pretty good offensive showing. He just didn’t have his shot tonight is all

[@HardCold-Alquan]

pause

[@dexterroberts631]

@@TestTest-ei4gi i....don't think drawing fouls and having more assist than POINTS is having it offensively....but what do i know, i like football over soccer.

[@creamated986]

@@HardCold-Alquan 😂

[@Ewolzam]

@@dexterroberts631 fouls = free throws = more points

[@byroncastillo1107]

The fact that Boston swept the nets, and defeated the champions. I had a feeling they would win this game. I think they have a strong shot to the be Champs 🏆

[@bGzzzzz]

Hopefully they win so Draymond and GSW fans can eat their own bs.

[@norvinnavarrete4686]

And barely beat the number one team in the East Miami Heat. You need to include that also. you sound like an idiot. put some respect in Miami Heat.

[@tonyb.1905]

Okay Magic😂😂 (Stating the obvious)

[@DIZZY-pn3pd]

Without Kris Middleton tho let's not forget that and they barely beat them

[@memmener]

@@bGzzzzz and what bs is that?

[@sahilandresramirez98]

Andy took so long to realize , u can’t leave them open they just cut the last champion team and the triple that really hurt them was the triple of theirs in first half . Hi from dr 🇩🇴

[@maxmx767]

This is some call center English right here Lmao

[@jaytee6586]

The look on the Warriors faces during that 4th quarter says it all. They realized that the Celtics are younger, bigger and hungrier and will be tougher to beat than they thought and are not intimidated by them. But I think they will be more ready in Game 2. This should be a fun series to watch.

[@goodvibrations6]

i said similar about miami after game 5 vs boston, that they are done. but they came back, won game 6 and lost game 7... but if jimmy hit that 3 pointer... its that close. we will see in game 2 about GSW. but they are no Bulls, dobt have that mental toughness.

[@memmener]

Did you see Steph smiling on the bench near the end of game 3? He knew what's about to happen.

[@Breeze8419]

Obviously they were raining 3s but holding GS to 16 points in the 4th... They locked them up once they finally stopped playing drop coverage and started switching everything. I expect to see a lot more of that going forward

[@anthonyolvera5916]

That's the GSW whole offense setting screens with their bigs and forcing the other team's center to step up on their shooters while Looney or dray rolls to the rim it's so simple really they rarely create their own shot except Steph

[@tadeokrzos2550]

Yea I think Ime is going to look to that. The warriors were very uncomfortable when Celtics started playing that same type of defense against the nets where they would just switch everything and that's how they really made Irving and Durant uncomfortable. I think the Celtics got also used to playing the other way cause they was playing the same type of defense against the bucks and heat, which worked pretty effectively against those teams, but with the warriors I feel they will need to play them the same way they did against the nets.

[@memmener]

Drop coverage, press coverage, doubling Steph, face guarding.. Boston tried everything and couldn't hold the Warriors under a hundred for all 6 games.

[@memmener]

@Happy Little Accidents with Jason Avery salt tastes great..

[@memmener]

@@anthonyolvera5916 right.. Warriors offense so easy to figure out, except for the Celtics

[@mandomarley3348]

That was one of the craziest comebacks I've seen in a minute.

[@shawnintown]

Patrick Beverley is getting around. Proud of the guy!

[@jaydixon32]

The Celtics ain’t no joke! The fact that JT had a bad shooting night but he still got his teammates involved and they rose to the occasion. They play team ball and they don’t count on just one person. The Warriors can only depend on Curry, Klay, and Poole to do all their scoring. I’m sticking by my pick and say the Celtics will win the championship!

[@dandrijackson1031]

cap

[@KingoftheRoad-2023]

CELTICS WILL NOT WIN-They WILL SWEEP the GSW or Celtics in 5

[@chasebeecham12]

Been trying to tell people it's not even my team but there defense & team playing is something we haven't seen in awhile usually between 3 maybe 4 players but the Boston everyone involved & efficient. They didn't sweep the nets for no reason people was talking bad on nets if you beat KD or Kyrie that's special but all there games was close no blowouts. Then beat the champs even without Middleton it's not easy stoping GIANNIS at all but they did I was surprised & then beat tuff heat defense team harder road to the finals to warriors got lucky suns got put out

[@clintonabioye2151]

Sorry bro…

[@Atizzle121310]

Celtics were just draining threes. The three killed the warriors and Kerr starting a weak lineup in the 4th instead of keeping Steph in and the crew that was killing Boston in the 3rd. You can’t coach the same way in the finals especially with the lineup you were running in game 1.

[@vincentsmith4426]

Plus in the I felt like he took him out too early😅

[@idkyoueither8162]

He played for 40 minutes was he not supposed to not take a break

[@ogreen28]

@@vincentsmith4426 in the what?

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@idkyoueither8162 ha

[@Hugecannonballs]

Kerr really Goofed

[@Rob8041289]

Celtics been the best team since January...Warriors hadn't played anybody in the playoffs until now

[@chrisjiles12]

Stop smoking crack

[@uniqwiab8679]

Right! Where all these bandwagon Warrior fans come from?! Celtics all day!

[@maplenerd22]

@@uniqwiab8679 Love you bandwagon Celtics fans

[@memmener]

@@uniqwiab8679 being silent after losses is a good indicator of a "bandwagon" fan

[@memmener]

Well. We can put that argument to rest now..

[@TraeFittz]

*That was thee Greatest Game 1 in the Finals ive Ever seen.. This is such a Good Matchup. Already my Favorite Finals of All-Time. Warriors need to Blow them out now*

[@BigHomieSpiderCuz]

Fun Fact: Curry’s 6 3’s in the first were the only reason they were in the game.

[@moman3w]

Celtics learned their lesson and hopefully i don’t see them play a drop coverage on curry ever again

[@youngtruth9563]

Draymond was trash, Klay wasn't himself, Jordan Poole was just garbage and the Celtics made them pay for their mistakes, now Celtics have momentum, confidence, energy and in my opinion they probably have this series in control now, Warriors still can be the dangerous team that they always are in the Finals

[@derekd7756]

Dumb take. The warriors were up 12 going into the 4th. Steph’s 6 threes were in the first quarter.

[@TheAnonymous916]

Fun fact: It took a miracle of Celtics shooting 3’s lights out in the 4th to win. Won’t happen again.

[@escapist2475]

@@TheAnonymous916 fun fact, it can happen again since GSW doesn't have the brand of defense that the Celtics have. Those threes were wide open shots.

[@venkatakrishnams]

Great poise n great defense resulted in shots falling in 4th .Continue to play as a TEAM fight every possession, Leave rest of the noise ... Goooo Celtics : )

[@bryndt6647]

Also Stephen A before the game: "Celtics thinking they can beat the warriors will make them lose".

[@scottc.4179]

Literally didn't say that. He said they can't beat them in the half court. Don't be stupid

[@alec57]

That's not what he said at all

[@quaweeguy]

lying for likes

[@Mz.CeCeE.]

😂🤦🏿‍♀️🙏🏽

[@genghiskhan3311]

I know it's not exactly what he said but still gave you a like , bleed green..!

[@GFTRP-pz1wu]

The Celtics confidence just skyrocketed.... You have SC going off but they weathered that storm. GSW kept hanging there heads when that run was going. C's in 6.

[@kingtrawal]

Celtics will need Horford and White to shoot 80% from 3 to keep winning... They got super lucky.

[@GFTRP-pz1wu]

@@kingtrawal Not if Tatum gets it going.... Warriors are in a jam. They were getting hit with matchups and formations that go against there strengths.

[@GFTRP-pz1wu]

@@kingtrawal Too fast. Too big. Too strong

[@youngtruth9563]

@@kingtrawal so now it's "They got super lucky" they killed y'all from behind the 3 point line, they put pressure, they got stops, they made Warriors work for their buckets, they made Warriors commit alot of turnovers and fouls, they stopped them in the 4th and they beat Warriors at their home, you call that lucky, gtfoh and the Warriors still gotta go play in Boston game 3 and 4, you, shouldn't be allowed to talk basketball again

[@GFTRP-pz1wu]

@@youngtruth9563 🤣

[@010bobby]

This Celtics team went through KD, Irving, Giannis and beat Jimmy Butler of Miami Heat in the East Conference finals..the tougher opponents than Golden State.. keep that in mind..

[@mikewilliams9069]

leastern conference

[@99alfailiwaqain51]

@@mikewilliams9069 You mad salty son? The Beast from the East dun..

[@mikewilliams9069]

@@99alfailiwaqain51 Getting turned baby girl?

[@memmener]

Good thing Warriors beat the Celtics so we find out how tough they each are.

[@memmener]

@@99alfailiwaqain51 cool nickname for the Finals losers. Got one for the actual winners?

[@kevchuck]

As a Celtics fan, it’s refreshing to watch us play a team that doesn’t foul every SINGLE time up the floor like the ovematched Bucks & Heat did.

[@all_is_one2205]

Bruh you couldn't be more right lol. Warriors in plenty trouble.

[@nardpascua9455]

That drive and kick offense by the Cs is a problem for Warriors

[@owens7945]

Bucks would have beaten the Celtics in 6 games or less with Middleton

[@yeaisaidthat6077]

He came back in game 7 and they lost Celtics had the toughest road quit crying

[@yeaisaidthat6077]

Warriors been playing easy depleted teams 2 of the 3 series with just 1 all star and 0 former or has been all stars - grizzlies also are too new ...listen to SAS he's telling it like it is Celtics are giving them The business with there energy and intensity

[@jamesstinedurf9841]

the Celtics had the hardest path to the finals and still got no respect going into this game

[@memmener]

Ok I have them respect. For participating.

[@luischerena7804]

Nah SAS keep that same energy, talking about they’ll win 2 out 3 tittles

[@Rob8041289]

Right lol crowing them the last 2 weeks lol

[@RayRay-ow1bb]

He was definitely on golden state meat hard

[@BallinDay96]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@doughboy1001]

Right keep that same energy

[@maplenerd22]

He was right. Where's your energy?? At the pub drinking your sorrows away because Stephen A was 100% correct on his prediction?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@willsweat1242]

As an old guy, I loved this game and appreciate the way the Celtics play. It pains me as a Pistons fan to smile watching the Celtics but they play as close to ol'school east coast basketball as anyone in the last ten years. This series could be fantastic and a bit of a throwback to the arguments of east coast v. west coast ball. I'm going with the east coast boys and hoping the Celtics bring it home - even if I've gotta watch the Sagnasty Native and MSU product Draymond Greene lose.

[@thequotemaster2265]

Been favouring celtics to win the championship from the start...and im not even a celtics fan...u can see the chemiatry they have! Best chemistry wins the game imo

[@ro992]

*2 Former SPUR players as head COACHES* , this is going to be a great series. *Coach Pop* has got to attend *at least 1* of these games, and I am sure he is proud of *Udoka and Kerr* !

[@hanadabdi598]

That's the Celtics calling card. They did this against everyone the entire postseason. GSW better understand what they're up against. Because this ain't the Grizz or the Mavs.

[@GunninRebel55]

Or the Nugs. None of those teams defend. Boston is a menacing team and they’re so young it’s scary to think of the run they can go on.

[@frankpernell504]

Yep! It looks like GS needs two victories in a row. That’s not happening. 😁

[@GunninRebel55]

@@frankpernell504 Right. And make no mistake, game 2 is a must win for GS, cause if Boston goes up 2-0 heading back home for games 3&4 it’s a wrap. The pressure’s on GS. Probably uncomfortable cause they’re not use to being in this position. Expect Tatum to step up in G2.

[@Jass-kp8ws]

@@GunninRebel55 I doubt Gs would lose game 2 but if that happens, it's essentially over.

[@jaydixon32]

Major facts. If Ja Morant and Steven Adams didn’t get injured, the Warriors would’ve went home in the second round. Boston is a whole different animal. All of their guards and wings can shoot. Horford and Theis can hit the midrange and the 3. Robert Williams protecting the paint and dunking on everybody. Their defense is top tier. The Warriors rely on Curry, Klay, and Poole to do all of their scoring.

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Maybe this was the blood Dubs needed to see to wake up and step up. Gonna be a fun series!

[@peterbaini8752]

I disagree with S.A.S here, because there is no reason why Tatum can't continue to playmake like this AND hit his shots. It's not like he didn't take those shots, he just missed them. So Tatum can definitely get it rolling both ways while others are sinking shots

[@ItIsYouAreNotYour]

Derek White 5/8. Horford 6/8. Please. They won't do that again.

[@doncolethepoet]

@@ItIsYouAreNotYour but brown and smart will knock down shots again, they only half to make half of what they made tonight and Tatum can pick up the slack

[@brownpapi2634]

No he was tentative AF on offense tonight and that's not gonna cut it. He needs to be more aggressive looking for his shot like Brown was tonight. Brown wasn't scared

[@malachiarnett3620]

@@ItIsYouAreNotYour y’all said the same thing every series and they have been doing it

[@malachiarnett3620]

@@brownpapi2634 he was literally just missing shots he was 3/17 a lot of his shots were wide open he just had a bad shooting night but he usually picks it up the next game

[@2Glock30s]

Yup, Curry and Thompson are just setting up the gentleman's sweep.

[@dagsreacts2655]

When Celtics sweep the nets i know that they're wining the championship

[@memmener]

... of the Eastern Conference.

[@fishharrison3739]

Those Celtics came out gun-toting with those 3 point shots and playing old school defense in the 4th. Tremendous effort.

[@LuisPerez-ex1uj]

Thanks Stephen for throwing the salt at GS, you're awesome🙄

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Literally all five analysts (Stephen A, Mike Greenberg, Jalen Rose, Mike Wilbon and even Magic Johnson) predicted Warriors would win the series right before this game. I'm no Celtics fan but I hope they're wrong

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

Y’all just realize the Celtics r a problem 🔥🔥🔥

[@memmener]

Problem winning 4 games

[@baltoxbentox]

I'm a Spurs fans and I'm glad to see Ime Udoka and Derrick White in the finals. I hope they win the championship.

[@meshap.8713]

The Warriors have been getting exposed throughout the Playoffs, especially with Memphis who also are great defensively and have shooters. They just didn’t have the basketball adeptness or leadership to take the series but could have. The Celtics are an all around team on both ends and have the adeptness and leadership, along with with the phenomenal coaching of Ime Udoka. When they’re shooting AND making shots, passing the ball, and getting stops on the defensive end, which is key for shutting down GS, they’re a problem. Tonite proved that.

[@lilyounggamer]

Yup this feels like the last chance for the warriors to get another title They played a injured nuggets team without its 2nd and 3rd best players Then ja got injured Then luka by himself without a 2nd option

[@michaelhinton8038]

Yea. Looks. Like. A. Sweep. To. Me. !

[@showstoppa01]

@@michaelhinton8038 relax its only Game 1 if u think Warriors gonna get swept you a casual..not sayin Warriors are gonna win series Or even Celtics..dont overreact after 1 game..

[@latoyasmith6580]

You are right they were definitely exposed by Memphis and the Celtics defense is wearing them down. The age of this GSW team is starting to show.

[@billr5842]

It's only game 1 and everyone is losing their minds...

[@montanatothedeathofme184]

Only one game bro this is why we like the new media

[@micahgivens4938]

There was a point in the Celtics run in the fourth where udoka called 2 time outs back to back after the celtics scored and warriors missed a shot on possession(timeout) celtics score again and warriors missed again(timeout). Didn’t give the warriors a chance to make those crazy runs and it killed the crowds momentum too. The fact he had 4 time outs still to the warriors 1 that late in the game says a lot

[@MRGilD0]

I think this needs to be talked about. Just wasn't letting the Warriors gain any monentum and was letting his guys calm down after going on a huge run.

[@micahgivens4938]

@@MRGilD0 it blew my mind how well that was executed by them. 2 time outs in 30 seconds during an 11-0 run and they didn’t miss a beat.

[@dwgwnr1969]

The celtics are the ballz!

[@maxmx767]

Kerr lost the game with that early 4th quarter lineup. Celtics were able to take away Draymond effect in the game. Absolutely amazing Job by the Celtics. This type of defense the Warriors hasn’t faced in the playoffs.

[@a.h4684]

Steve”we’re in great shape”Kerr.

[@kevinc8955]

If Poole is unplayable then the warriors might as well head to Cancun now. That’s basically the thing. Everyone talking sh** on Kerr for playing JP, but if he’s a no-show, they have zero shot at beating the Celtics anyway.

[@AR-rn8ok]

@@kevinc8955 naw put in moody and kuminga, they don’t mind contact. Warriors don’t need more shooting. They need defense. Steph and klay got the shooting.

[@maxmx767]

@@kevinc8955 Actually, I don’t think JP was the problem. I don’t think Kerr can play Iggy and Green at the same time with just 2 guards. They will be passing shots cause they know they can’t shoot and that put a lot of the guards

[@JavierHernandez-ct9ez]

Great win Boston …. Back at it Sunday

[@peakpiece7137]

Curry would average 9 PPG on 30% FG against the 90s Bulls.

[@YusufRawlinson]

Not if the Warriors had KD.

[@memmener]

Tatum would average what back then?

[@Blocc187]

We loving Mr Beverly for sure

[@grownwomangamer]

I'm my prediction video, I have the Celtics winning in 6. This team is so resilient. They are not going to lay down for the Warriors. Imagine if Tatum scores 30 pts. Great 1st game! Can't wait for Sunday.

[@memmener]

Wrong team

[@RoadtoGloryyyy]

It ain't over. The Warriors gonna come back.

[@cashevans3340]

J Rose back there like i’m next in line Stephen A..my hairline better and I dress better 🤣🤣

[@shaundrahammond3282]

I read that in Jalen's voice

[@FOTBShow]

Love seeing Pat Bev getting the ESPN gig

[@OwenOC]

y’all were giving steph fmvp after one quarter 😭😭😭

[@theholyregime7131]

One quarter? They gave it to him last week.

[@dvh_voltz9761]

That’s curry fangirls for ya

[@thekingbradable]

They gave it to him before the game even started

[@Ulquiorra_ML]

You think it’s his fault they lost this game? He and wiggins are the reason why they are even in this game lmao. Poole, Klay and Green were 10 of 33 from the field. Curry has 34 points shooting 48% from the field and 50% from the three and still blame him? Man stay of the weed. Kerr also should have a piece of the blame cause he is benching curry too much.

[@2nifty201]

@@Ulquiorra_ML they all are to blame. When steph came back in they still were leading he was in the entire time they gave up that run.

[@williamzagarella8066]

Jt knew early he wouldnt have it going on. He could have had 25 assists. He had 7 in the first quarter. The most assists in the 1st quarter in his 4 year career. The greats adapt. Which is what he did.

[@jwilcollective816]

Warriors played like pure dookie in the 4th 😤😒

[@theelusiveone147]

Props to SAS for grind all day and night bro. I saw him on first take this morning and he doing this at night.

[@pauljoseph3081]

I got into a lot of heated argument online when I always say Boston were better without Kyrie and will eventually reach the Finals, when Kyrie was still there. People always downplay Boston's run against LeBron in 7 games coz they hate LeBron and refused to give him props for beating a solid and promising team.

[@SamUHells]

I LOVE AL HORFORD. THAT IS ALL.

[@kevinoday3716]

Celtics are battle tested (Brooklyn,Milwaukee,Miami) ,meanwhile GS played two 1 man teams and a not full Memphis team….# 18 going up to the rafters

[@lilyounggamer]

Nuggets could have won if Murray and porter jr were healthy

[@maplenerd22]

Man they're so battled tested that they folded when it really mattered. Did Tatum and Brown know that there's a 4th quarter in game 4, 5 and 6. I guess they didn't get tested in those games.

[@memmener]

@@lilyounggamer are we still talking about hypothetical scenarios?

[@memmener]

They SHOULD put up another banner on the rafters. It would be hilarious

[@redrebel0066]

Its The Celtics year again i can feel it #18 incoming! Lets Go Celtics!☘

[@nnapoleon8872]

Jalen looking like a priest in the back🤣🤣🤣

[@gp7405]

These Celtics are for real. They match up well against these older warriors

[@memmener]

How did they lose to bunch of senior citizens?

[@hitthisloudgbeforeichangem5749]

If Tatum has a good game the Warriors get blown off the floor lol this was embarrassing at home

[@pm21-v3h]

If Celtics don’t go 7/7 to start the 4th they lose.. lots of ifs

[@memmener]

Also embarrassing: losing 3 straight and letting the visitors celebrate on your own floor. At least push to 7 games so you don't need to clean up the champagne from the locker room.

[@kramer911]

Look at celtics past few years history. Nobody talks about it but they always get to 2nd, or 3rd round. Now they finally got it together and made it all the way. Would be nice to see them win.

[@Nogovname]

I’ve been tellin ppl they a good match up for the warriors 😂 people thought they was finna breeze through

[@doughboy1001]

I said the same thing because if Miami would have made it to the finals GSW would have beat the brakes off them

[@symphonyofthenight4237]

the Celtics have depth and it's impressive. Also, respect to Pritchard who has been making some 3's when they're needed, he's been a big part of the offense during the playoffs. Major respect to the entire C's team tho, especially the starting 5

[@raulgutierrez4923]

This was a reality check for all these delusional Golden State fans. They was saying that the warriors were gonna win by 20 tonight 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@youngtruth9563]

"Warriors in 4" they said

[@raulgutierrez4923]

@@youngtruth9563 facts 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrRGM10]

Then warriors in 5

[@memmener]

@@raulgutierrez4923 "Delusional Celtics fans / Warriors haters saying Boston was going to win the series..", fixed that for you.

[@memmener]

@@youngtruth9563 and the Celtics fans said....?

[@ryanbenson2146]

What a team win! Feel like people are talking about Tatum having a bad game, and he didn't shoot well at all, but this was maybe his best playmaking game. Golden State clearly didn't want him to go off, and he did a great job of moving the ball instead of sticking and forcing too many shots. His trust and willingness to move the ball lead to his teammates picking him up and rewarding the trust. They showed they can win without relying all on Tatum. This isn;t the one man show Dallas team, try to take 1 guy out and the rest will make you pay! Hope they can keep it up, game 2 will be all about the adjustments from game 1. It;s great to get a split, but why not go for 2 now, let's get it! This is going to be a great series!

[@4dog1977]

IT'S BEEN A PART OF THE NBA FOR YEARS, THE EAST IS KNOWN FOR TOUGHNESS AND THE WEST IS FINESSE. THE CELTICS HAVE BEEN COFFIN NAIL TOUGH ALL SEASON. THAT USUALLY SHOWS UP IN THE 4TH QUARTER OF GAMES, THIS IS A CLASSIC EXAMPLE.

[@leodrosia4369]

Longtime celtic fan here , the east was tougher in 80s, 90s too.

[@uniqwiab8679]

@@leodrosia4369 yes! Love my Team! ☘️☘️☘️

[@memmener]

Warriors finessed away that trophy out of Boston

[@derekderek2570]

Arguably the best team this regular season is no joke?! What a great hottake!! We're so lucky to have Smith teach us about sports!

[@Travdust]

I love how Steven A was so aggressive in saying Warrior in 6 and now he's being all quiet. I call Boston in 5, all day. Basketball is all about match ups and Boston can match up and over match at their respective spots. Steven A needs to admit his terrible takes.

[@jaydixon32]

Stephen A just needs to quit talking basketball and stay off the weed

[@marvelous1204able]

Exactly!!!

[@clintonabioye2151]

Sorry bro…

[@maplenerd22]

Steven A take was correct. Maybe you should admit your terrible takes. Because the Celtics didn't over match at their respective spots. They folded like a lawn chair when it mattered. lol.

[@memmener]

@@childoflight144 sweep the champagne off the visitor's locker room floor is more like it.

[@franzjpacis8664]

The warriors became relaxed at the last quarter, but the worst of all it's Al Horford birthday... it is impossible to stop a birthday man, Happy birthday Al Horford!!! It is a gift for your birthday Game 1. Congrats!!!

[@adampalmer5399]

I’ve always said that if you run the Warriors off the 3 point line & make the game physical they don’t handle it well. That’s how the Cavs beat them in the Finals once & twice if K Love & Kyrie isn’t out! This is gonna be a series!💪🏀

[@jessewise9004]

False

[@memmener]

Cavs were able to get physical with Green suspended one game and their centers out or injured.

[@nikolasdiallo]

I would’ve never guessed Patrick Beverley looking up in the ESPN studio at Stephen A to analyze his answer. Never in my life. 😂

[@jondub8381]

Y’all do realize it’s a series right?

[@mrsmtm8496]

GS just facing the best team yet since their playoff run and that’s what we’ve been tryna tell ya

[@WarrenPerry]

Truth

[@GoatedAtNFS]

kerr doing spo moves benching curry

[@BXMarathoner26]

Funny thing was that Dallas missed a lot of good looks at 3 during the WCF. Boston hit almost all of them then locked down on GS. That was so impressive seeing that stretch.

[@michaelsagoe-nkansah2417]

I think it’s simple. The Celtics were more battle-tested and battle-ready than the Warriors, because of the playoff matches they had. So they’d bounce back.

[@donaldcampbell9483]

Warriors showed them that in a battle one game means nothing.

[@zacpeterBBQ]

Wonder what Jalen thinkin about, just standing there lmao

[@PlyrMava.]

We knew the Celtics were gonna come out energetic. Now the energy will fizzle. The experience will prevail. But what a series start!

[@all_is_one2205]

Nah boston was nervous in the beginning. Warriors let them boys wet their feet now warriors in trouble.

[@stevenrichardma]

Celtics in 4

[@genghiskhan3311]

Keep wishing

[@norpriest521]

They had experience. They beat the defending champ aka Bucks. So your point is meaningless

[@iamdcraze]

You do realise that the Warriors were absolutely gassed by the 2nd qtr although they had a # of days to rest. Experience without endurance won't make much of a difference.

[@Rucarlos]

Is Al Horford hanging out with Tom Brady? This man keeps getting better with age

[@CommanderBofa]

I don't care what anybody says, give me a team of 5 Al Horfords and it's winning a championship

[@FazeParticles]

you need at least one point guard, lol.

[@memmener]

Time to clone Al. Maybe in 25 years when they are all grown up Celtics can win another one

[@lamonteshockley787]

Boston coaching staff is under rated their game plans have been magnificent.

[@memmener]

Not as magnificent as what Kerr drew up after game 3.

[@pg13pacernation30]

Glad to see two teams that are not built/not bought compete in the NBA finals. Staing that I am sure GSW won't allow Boston to go on a run in the 4th quarter like this again in game 2. They literally got outscored 40-16 in the 4th

[@WarrantChen]

Na golden state doesn't have the defense anymore. Klay not right, steph can't guard and Drayton lost a step.

[@joseortiz7828]

If you think GS allowed them to you're wrong. The Celtics forced the issue. They played harder and it showed.

[@leodrosia4369]

Holding gs to 16 in 4q was not a fluke , Celtics are the younger, bigger team

[@memmener]

@@WarrantChen and Boston STILL lost playing 5 on 3.

[@memmener]

@@leodrosia4369 younger, bigger... but not the winner.

[@kingtrawal]

Horford and White are both 30% THREE shooters who shot 90% from 3 Tonight. Celts got super lucky. Total Fluke win... and I'm a Suns fan.

[@TheJalaqoow]

The Celtics went through tough competition to make it to the finals these boys are serous if they take game two it won’t be pretty for the warriors

[@shariifasad9099]

"Don't ever apologise " lol pat bev is crazy.

[@timometsanoja9666]

This is the thing with the Finals... The teams have been playing very isolated from each other and the meta game is formed on both sides, now in the finals these two different meta games clash into each other and it is almost impossible to tell how it will go. Much like the Lakers getting manhandled by the Pistons in 2004... Could this be the case here again, that the eastern conference meta is overpowering the western one... We'll see, but based on game 1, it certainly seems so.

[@AiBall09]

Celts in 4

[@timometsanoja9666]

@@AiBall09 that's quite premature... The games in the playoffs this time around have been very swingy... There have been very few series that were really lopsided in these playoffs and I believe this is one of them. Ball is in Steve Kerr's court though and it is his turn to make changes to win game 2. Boston can make changes too, but they will likely face "something else" in game 2 that they didn't see in this one. And it could easily be a 30 point win for Warriors in game 2 and then a 30 point win for Celtics in game 3... Celts in 4 is very unlikely, but they have taken first blood as the visiting team and that is no joke... Basically now the Celts have to defend home court and they will win. They say that a series doesn't start until a visiting team wins a game and it's done now, the game is a foot and it will be an exciting finals. Can't wait to see more!

[@onepab01]

Celtics in 5

[@timometsanoja9666]

@@onepab01 yes, call series based on one or two games... Phoenix did advance to the west finals after they beat Mavs 2-0 in the semi's. It is a chess match and sometimes you have to sacrifice that knight to eventually win.

[@maplenerd22]

@@onepab01 Celtics in 9.

[@andysierra5657]

Celtics had an amazing shooting night! But don’t sleep on golden state must keep pushing celts keep grinding get it done !!!

[@simondolapo1567]

This is a game you wish you'd someone like KD☹️

[@PIP...33]

YEAH SO HE CAN GET SWEEP BY BOSTON AGAIN

[@jasondayee8363]

4 HOF’ers not enough? 😂

[@PIP...33]

@@jasondayee8363 OVERRATED CURRY !! NEED SUPERTEAM AGAIN.

[@FazeParticles]

@@jasondayee8363 lmao, these bandwagon fans are ridiculous.

[@jasondayee8363]

@@FazeParticles seriously 😂