The Warriors fell short in what felt like a winnable Game 3 of the NBA Finals last night. While Steph Curry continued his excellency, as is common for him in the championship, the Warriors couldn’t put together a run of their own to match the Celtics heating up, and their team defense was overall lacking. For the league’s #1 defense, anchored by a perennial Defensive Player of the Year, this shouldn’t be happening.
Read MoreWe’ve seen this movie before. The Warriors would dig themselves into a hole and for whatever reason — they would come out of the tunnels after half time looking like a completely different team.
Read MoreThe NBA playoffs have proven that the league is in good hands for the future with guys like Jordan Poole, Luka Doncic, Ja Morant, Jayson Tatum, and others all stepping up when the lights were the brightest. The latest performance came from Poole who scored 17 points in Game Two of the Finals while hitting five three pointers.
Read MoreIt’s always fun seeing NBA legends root for the teams they’re the most well-recognized as playing for. The type of loyalty that you rarely see why players are in the league really comes out in the post-playing career. Such is the case for Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, a two-time champion in the 80s and even a Finals MVP in 1981, both with Boston. Since retiring, he’s become an analyst for the Celtics.
Read MoreThe Warriors are back in the Finals after a two-year absence due to some unfortunate injuries and unlucky breaks. What does this mean for the NBA?
Read MoreAfter a disappointing performance in Game One — the Warriors showed their veteran experience and responded with a 19 point victory in Game Two.
Warriors superstar Stephen Curry led the way with 29 points, six rebounds and four assists. Warriors guard Jordan Poole stepped up with 17 points of his own and with a well-balanced attack from the Warriors — the Warriors were able to tie the series one game apiece.
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