Celtics vs Warriors

There are a few keys to Game 2 of the NBA Finals: Can the Warriors get more transition points, and will the Celtics' Jayson Tatum find his form.

There’s going to be lulls and there’s going to be highs, and just stay even-keeled and realize it’s the war of attrition at this point in the year. If he doesn’t things get much harder for the Warriors. That’s just the truth of it, and he knows it.” My doubts about Poole this series began with his vulnerability as a defender, but that wasn’t his biggest issue in Game 1 — he was respectable on that end. The bigger issue was Poole struggled on offense, with nine points on 2-of-7 shooting and four turnovers. He’s already proved how vital he is to our team.” Golden State shot 4-of-9 on its fast break opportunities in Game 1 (using the NBA’s conservative selection of fast break shots). Cleaning the Glass said the Warriors had a 114.3 offensive rating in transition in Game 1, which for context would have been the worst in the league over the course of the regular season. The Warriors’ offense thrives when they get stops or force turnovers, then push the pace and get the opposing team scrambling and in chaos. So I feel like I made the right play more often than not,” Tatum said. “We played about 40 great minutes, which will not get it done at this point in the season,” Klay Thompson said. I know what to do next game. This is a very good team and Golden State got its wake-up call in Game 1.

Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals lived up to the hype. The Warriors entered the fourth quarter with a 12-point lead, but the Celtics outscored them 40-16 in ...

— — — — — — — — Game 2 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 5. Jaylen Brown is off to a scorching start with nine points on 3-for-4 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 from 3. 8:24 p.m. — Gary Payton II checks in for the Warriors with 5:30 remaining in the period. 8:18 p.m. — Celtics have a 16-11 lead going into the game's first timeout.

NBA odds are offering Golden State at -4.5, with the Game 2 total set at 215 points, but can the Boston Celtics upset the odds and return home with a 2-0 ...

The league’s highest player will need to earn his paycheck in a ‘must win’ situation tonight. What Boston managed to do in the 4th, Steph succeeded at in the game’s opening quarter. If Jayson can find his rhythm early on, the Warriors defense will be limited in their ability to contain both him and Jaylen Brown knowing that Boston has proven deep firepower. The small forward was 3-of-17 on the night (17.6%), but managed to record 13 assist in the effort. Though not evident by the final score, Golden State appeared to have the game under control, or at least within reach for the majority of the series opener. NBA odds are offering Golden State at -4.5, with the Game 2 total set at 214.5 points.

Here's the latest from Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

The Warriors have gained a half-point on the spread and are now 4.5-point favorites per DraftKings Sportsbook and -190 on the moneyline. Curry is up to 15 points and the Warriors are up 45-40. The Celtics are +160. The total has moved to 215, which is a half-point down. Both teams are wearing orange shirts, with the words “Help End Gun Violence” on the front of the shirt and the organizations on the back. We’ll see if the Warriors can slow down Brown without giving up too many good looks for Jayson Tatum, who has five points in the first quarter. The Warriors have missed at least three point blank layups and are also 1-5 from the free-throw line, so Golden State is blowing some easy opportunities for baskets here early. Stephen Curry has read the defense perfectly each time and has 10 points plus three assists in the opening frame. Boston has gotten strong offensive looks on nearly every possession, while the Warriors are continuing to turn the ball over and miss easy layups. The forward has also hit five triples in the first half and is making up for his poor Game 1 performance in a big way. Tatum is up to 21 points and has hit some difficult shots in this game. Warriors moneyline is a strong possibility but it’s hard to see Warriors -4.5 hitting given how this game has gone. Stephen Curry has 15 points, four rebounds and four assists but needs some help for Golden State to hold on here.

SportsLine reveals the top NBA prop picks and best bets for Game 2 of Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors.

You need to see the model's analysis before making any Celtics vs. Before betting any 2022 NBA Finals props for Sunday night's game, you need to see the Warriors vs. SportsLine's model expects the Warriors to have four players score at least 14 points in Game 2, including 26.9 points from Curry in the latest simulations. Which Warriors vs. The model entered the 2022 NBA Finals on a stunning 88-59 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,200. The latest NBA player prop odds at Caesars Sportsbook have Horford and White's over-under for 3-pointers made in Game 2 each listed at 1.5. White is -130 to go over his total, while Horford is -110 to make at least two triples.

Here's a look at how bettors are approaching player props for Game 2 of the Finals between the Celtics and Warriors.

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Our favorite NBA best bets and player props for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, where the Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.

With the O/U on his assists total set at 2.5, bet the Over. It wasn't like he was hitting his early shots with a hand in his face, either, since Boston was playing uncharacteristically soft defense in the opening frame and often gave him way too much room to operate. Curry had a terrific showing in Game 1 but Golden State could have used more help from its supporting cast. Al Horford put on a memorable performance in Game 1, dropping 26 points while shooting a sizzling 6-8 from 3-point range. But, I haven't learned my lesson and I'm fading Curry on that prop once again, this time with that total sitting at 28.5. Click on each pick to jump to the full analysis.

After a stunning collapse in Game 1, Andrew Wiggins and Steph Curry have prop bets worth playing for Game 2 of the Celtics-Warriors NBA Finals.

NY, AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV only. NY, AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV only. Must be 21+. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. 21+. New customers only. Curry tends to come out swinging when his team needs him. 21+. New customers only. Game 1 was a rollercoaster for Stephen Curry. In the first quarter alone, Curry was the hottest shooter on the planet, pouring in 21 points on 78 percent shooting and 6 of 8 from 3-point range. Before that, Curry had five or fewer in four straight. He can score in a variety of ways, sees the opportunities and sees the minutes. New customers only. There’s no reason not to bet this line. He has scored at least 16 points in 10 of the last 12 games, and 17 or more points in eight of them.

We go over some of the best betting options for Sunday's Game 2 matchup between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors.

Al Horford went off in Game 1 with 26 points, especially in the fourth quarter. Golden State was favored in the series ahead of Game 1. Steph Curry dropped 21 points in the first quarter in Game 1 but then cooled off. Not many people expected the Celtics to head into Chase Center and come out with a win and some momentum. Sunday’s game will tip at 8:00 p.m. ET and will air on ABC. Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals will take place on Sunday, June 5.

Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's NBA Finals Game 2 between the Warriors and Celtics.

James Wiseman (right knee injury recovery) is out. The Boston Celtics dominated the fourth quarter of Game 1, outscoring the Warriors 40-16 to come storming back and hand Golden State its first home loss of the postseason. The Golden State Warriors will try to bounce back from a disappointing finish to Game 1 on Sunday at the Chase Center, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Warriors collapsed in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at home — are we in for more of the same? Celtics vs. Warriors Game 2 prediction and odds here.

NY, AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV only. NY, AZ, CO, CT, IA, IL, IN, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WV only. Must be 21+. AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY only. 21+. New customers only. 21+. New customers only. The bettor who cashes the biggest parlay gets $30,000 in free bets. This was easily over in Game 1 at 62 points and is another good spot tonight. The Warriors absolutely dominate third quarters and for some reason, their spread is coming in at plus-money for that quarter. Colin Cowherd believes that the Warriors ran into bad luck with the Celtics’ big run coming in the fourth quarter. New customers only. As usual, the Warriors dominated the third quarter, maybe a bet to look at pregame for the rest of the series. In the first quarter, the Warriors had an impressive 133.3 offensive rating.

Can Golden State take this Celtics vs Warriors live stream to salvage its home-stay? Here's how to watch online.

Aussies can watch the Celtics vs Warriors live stream on Kayo Sports (opens in new tab), which has every one of the NBA finals games this year. Sling TV (opens in new tab): You can get ESPN and TNT in the Sling Orange package. If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky sub, you could also consider its Now (opens in new tab) Sports streaming service. NBA fans in the U.K. need look no further than Sky Sports (opens in new tab) for all their Playoff needs. And it's currently offering $10 off the first month (opens in new tab)! Despite (or possibly because of) the C's winning game 1, Golden State is a 4-point favorite in Game 2 against Boston at the moment. Not in the U.K. right now? Having trouble actually getting ESPN or ABC? Even if you can't watch the Celtics vs Warriors live streams on cable, you're not out of luck. You could also get Sling TV, one of the best streaming services. Yes, after a wildly see-sawing game 1, Golden State now needs to win this NBA playoffs live stream so it can at least go on the road with a tied series. 40–16. That's how much the Celtics out-scored the Warriors in the last quarter of game 1. Tonight, when you watch the Celtics vs Warriors live stream, you'll see a test of the latter's resiliency.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Warriors ...

Those Bulls and Rockets went on to win the championship, and 31 of the previous 36 teams to open with 2–0 leads ended up celebrating a title. Boston entered the night 4–0 in the Warriors’ 3-year-old home, the only team to have won its first four games in the arena. Poole finished with 17 points for the Warriors, who outscored Boston 35–14 in the third quarter to turn a two-point halftime lead into a 23-point edge.

The Celtics got a split in San Francisco, but they are packing some concerns as the NBA Finals shifts to Boston for Game 3 Wednesday night.

Four or five players need to give the Celtics 10-plus points each game for Boston to compete with Golden State's offensive firepower. These points swung the game in Golden State's favor. In fact, the C's are 0-5 when they turn the ball over 16 or more times in a game this postseason. Whenever they turn the ball over a lot, it almost always results in a loss. They've averaged 29 points in third quarters during the playoffs. Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of the night for the Warriors was Jordan Poole finding some confidence offensively with 17 points after a poor Game 1 performance.

Here's everything you need to know about Game 3 of the NBA Finals featuring the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors.

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