Looking back at the path the two teams have taken, the Celtics have overcome obstacles along the way. First, they swept the Nets led by Durant 4-0. In this series, many people said that the Celtics played very easily and defeated the Nets without any blood. But in fact, winning 4 games by 18 points is not a big point difference, and there is no so-called defeat. Because of some small things with Irving and Simmons' inability to play, the Nets don't seem to have used their full strength, but how strong can they be with all their strength?
At the beginning of the second round of the series, the Celtics faced almost every tough battle. After being defeated by the Bucks 3:2, Tatum scored 46 points, allowing Antetokounmpo to win. Brother's 44+20 was eclipsed. Then in the tiebreaker, Grant Williams scored another 27 points. A small figure emerged with great momentum, taking away the Bucks and winning by 28 points.
The third round of the series was even more brutal. Friends who have watched it all know that the intensity of the confrontation in this series can already reach the top level of the 2000s. Apart from anything else, the two sides gave the audience a good visual experience in terms of "fighting". Although there was no buzzer beater, the three games went to the last one.
I dare to ask, Celtics, Tatum, Brown, Smart, are you tired? Not to mention playing 12 games in 23 days, Tatum even played 48 minutes in each game. With this kind of consumption, how much fuel is left in the tank by the finals? In other words, will the intensity continue and give the Warriors a tough start?
As for the Warriors, they did not encounter any strong resistance. They were swept by gentlemen in two rounds. The Grizzlies, who are said to be very good, also fought without a single blow. It can be said that the Warriors faced three teams, one of the second and third was injured, and two young people led the team with one core. Has the Warriors' strength really withstood a severe test?
Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at what both sides can come up with.
Speaking of warriors, the most important thing is definitely Ku, Tang and Cha. The Warriors' outside line will definitely become the target of the Celtics. As a dpoy, Smart's defensive efficiency is very high when facing most defenders and even forward players in the league. How can Curry make fewer mistakes when facing Smart's main defense. This is also a difficult problem, and Smart is not only very efficient defensively, but sometimes he also has a bad temper. Although his temper will not be the factor that turns the tide of the battle, he has to deny that it has an impact.
Isn't Green's suspension in the 2016 Finals an example?