Warriors start third quarter, Celtics win, NBA Finals | NBA
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The scenario in the last stretch of the third quarter of Game 2 was similar to the same moment in the first game. But the result was completely different. This time, the Golden State Warriors only consolidated their lead, and the Boston Celtics did not even try to react. With a score of 107 to 88, Sunday night in San Francisco, the NBA Finals tied 1 to 1.
Stephen Curry was the biggest highlight with 29 points. The star scored just 14 goals in the third quarter, when the Warriors went 35 to 14. Golden State’s highlight was the defense, who stole the ball 15 times and caused most of Boston’s 18 inversions. The visiting team lost the ball 33 points to the Warriors.
Stephen Curry climbs into the basket – Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
On the other hand, Jason Tatum scored 28 points and recovered from 12 points he scored in the first game, but only 7 of them were in the second half. Jaylen Brown scored 17 goals, but 13 of them scored in the first half. The players did not maintain the initial tempo. The rest of the team only added up to 43 points. The Celtics couldn’t be physical and made up for the Warriors’ excellent ball movement, which generated 40 points versus 24 for edge competitors.
Coach Steve Kerr has never lost the first two games of a series ahead of Golden State. Adjustments made by the Warriors coaching staff were key, particularly to keep out Celtics’ backstop players for a space. Now, the series is migrating to Boston. The third match takes place on Wednesday. The fourth game is next Friday. San Francisco 5 game payout is guaranteed.
Golden State Warriors
| splatter | bounces | help | theft | stumps | field shots | three shots | free throws | |
| Stephen Curry | 29 | 6 | 4 | 3 | – | 9/21 | 5/12 | 6/7 |
| Jordan Paul | 17 | two | 3 | two | – | 6/14 | 5/9 | – |
| kevon looney | 12 | 7 | two | 3 | 1 | 6/6 | – | – |
| Andrew Wiggins | 11 | 6 | two | – | – | 4/12 | 2/3 | 1/2 |
| Klay Thompson | 11 | 3 | 1 | two | – | 4/19 | 1/8 | 2/2 |
| Draymond Green | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 0/1 | 5/7 |
| Gary Payton II | 7 | 3 | 3 | – | – | 3/3 | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Nemanja Bielica | 6 | 5 | – | 1 | – | 3/4 | – | – |
Jason Tatum shoots Three – Photography: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
Boston Celtics
| splatter | bounces | help | theft | stumps | field shots | three shots | free throws | |
| Jason Tatum | 28 | 6 | 3 | 1 | – | 8/19 | 6/9 | 6/8 |
| Jaylyn Brown | 17 | 6 | 3 | – | – | 5/17 | 3/9 | 4/5 |
| Derek White | 12 | 4 | two | 1 | two | 4/13 | 2/4 | 2/2 |
| Grant Williams | 6 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 2/2 | 1/1 | 1/2 |
| Alhorford | two | 8 | 1 | – | 1 | 1/4 | – | – |
| Marcus Smart | two | two | 5 | 1 | – | 1/6 | 0/3 | – |
crucial stats
| Golden State Warriors | Boston Celtics | |
| field shots | 39/86 (45.3%) | 30/80 (37.5%) |
| three shots | 15/37 (40.5%) | 15/37 (40.5%) |
| free throws | 14/20 (70%) | 13/17 (76.5%) |
| help | 25 | 24 |
| transformations | 12 | 18 |
| Points resulting from transformations | 33 | 15th |
| points in the bottle | 40 | 24 |
| Offensive/Defensive Follow-ups | 6/36 | 6/37 |
| Second Chance Points | 6 | 6 |
| Transfer points | 12 | 13 |
Scoring chart – Photo: NBA
Period One – Warriors 31 to 30: Brown started dominant with 13 points, but had to leave the field with two steps. Golden State looked nervous and missed three attempts, but recovered in the sequence with Curry 10 and 7 turnouts for Boston to just 2. These errors generated 13 points for the Warriors to 5. Tatum scored 13 points, over 12 of each match. 1.
Second Period – Warriors 21 to 20: Warriors reached the 10-point streak in a row, but the difference did not exceed 5 points for either side. Tatum stayed hot, with 8 more points for a total of 21. Curry and Brown reached 15. Wiggins earned 10 points. Klay Thompson scored 1 of 8 from the field, two points. Paul also left something to be desired: 1 out of 5 for three points. From the ocean, Golden State scored 6 of 16 in the first half (37.5%). Boston, 10 of 19 (52.6%). Score from 52 to 50 at rest.
Marcus Smart features Stephen Curry branding – Photo: Kyle Terada-USA Today Sports
Third Period – Warriors from 35 to 14: Golden State overtook Boston for third, with 14 points from Curry (total 29), new energy from Paul (6 points) and Thompson (5), and a defense that limited the Celtics to 14. Adoption of Tatum (7 points). points (28 total) and Brown (2 points total 17) were clear. The rest of the team members contributed only five points added in the segment. Score from 87 to 64who is entitled to a shot in the middle of the field by Paul when the clock explodes.
Fourth Quarter – Celtics 24 to 20: Boston pulled off their starts early in the last quarter by heading into Game 3. The difference reached 29 points and ended with 19. Golden State responds to defeat in the first game and is now trying to regain the court advantage. Ranking in the fourth exhibition. The team has won, at least, one away duel in the last 26 series they have played.
Game 1 (02/06): Golden State 108 x 120 Boston
Second match (06/05): Golden State 107 x 88 Boston
Game 3 (06/08): Boston-Golden State, 10 p.m.
Game 4 (10/06): Boston – Golden State at 10 pm
Game 5 (6/13): Golden State v Boston at 10pm (if necessary)
Match 6 (6/16): Boston v Golden State at 10pm (if required)
Match 7 (6/19): Golden State v Boston at 9 pm (if necessary)
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