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Warriors’ Steph Curry drills incredible half-court buzzer beater before halftime vs. Celtics

Steph Curry added another ridiculous long-distance jumper at the buzzer to his highlight reel on Thursday night against the Celtics.

After trading buckets with the Boston Celtics throughout the first half, Steph Curry sent the Golden State Warriors into halftime with the lead in signature fashion. 

Following a scramble that featured a pair of turnovers in the final seconds of the second quarter, the Warriors’ eight-time All-Star received the ball as the clock ticked down. Curry pulled up from beyond the half-court line and buried an improbable jumper from long distance at the buzzer.

Curry’s last-second heave gave the Warriors a one-point advantage heading into the locker room at halftime against the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics. 

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Despite Curry’s thrilling jumper at the end of the second quarter, the Celtics gained the last laugh. The Celtics staged a late comeback in the fourth quarter to push the game to overtime. In overtime, the Celtics ran away with the game over the Warriors, 121-118. 

Curry finished the game with a team-high 29 points on 9-of-25 shooting from the field with six made 3s to go along with seven assists and four boards in 43 minutes. 

Curry and the Warriors will be back on the court on Friday for the second leg of a road back-to-back against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

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Warriors at Celtics: How to watch, lineups, injury reports and broadcast for 2022 NBA Finals rematch on Thursday

Before the Warriors head back to Boston’s TD Garden for a 2022 NBA Finals rematch against the Celtics, here’s everything you need to know before the contest on Thursday, including how to watch.

After a trip to the White House on Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors will return to the court on Thursday for a highly-anticipated 2022 NBA Finals rematch against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. 

Following their win over the Celtics in the Finals, the Warriors hosted Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in the first rematch at Chase Center in San Francisco. During their first meeting of the regular season, the Warriors put together one of the best performances of the 2022-23 season on the way to an impressive win. 

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 66 points as the Warriors secured a 123-107 win. Golden State’s defense limited MVP contender Jayson Tatum to only 19 points, his third-lowest scoring output of the 2022-23 campaign. 

Fast forward to January, the Celtics will be carrying the best record in the Eastern Conference and a seven-game win streak into Thursday’s rematch. While the Celtics are streaking, the Warriors are 2-4 in their last six games. 

Before the Warriors travel to Boston, here’s everything you need to know about the game on Thursday, including how to watch.

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Warriors vs. Celtics: Top photos from Klay Thompson’s 34 point performance in NBA Finals rematch

Here’s a look at all the top photos from Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole combining for 86 points in the Warriors’ win over the Celtics on Saturday.

Following back-to-back tough losses to the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz, things didn’t get any easier for the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

After meeting in June to decide the 2022 championship, the Warriors welcomed the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics to San Francisco’s Chase Center for their first regular season rematch of the NBA Finals. 

Riding their two-game losing streak, the Warriors quickly got back on track behind Klay Thompson. The four-time champ fueled Golden State’s early lead with 12 points in the first quarter. Thompson showed no signs of slowing down as the Warriors snapped their losing streak with a win over the Celtics, 123-107. 

Thompson tallied a game-high 34 points on 14-of-26 shooting from the field with four made triples, five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes against the Celtics. 

Steph Curry followed his fellow Splash Brother with 32 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the field with six made 3-pointers, seven assists and six rebounds in 38 minutes. 

Jordan Poole added to Golden State’s backcourt barrage with 20 points on 5-of-16 shooting from the field with four assists and three rebounds in 32 minutes. 

Here’s a look at all the top photos from Curry, Thompson and Poole combining for 86 points in the Warriors’ win over the Celtics on Saturday. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Splash Brothers combining for 66 points in Warriors’ win over Celtics in NBA Finals rematch

After the Splash Brothers caught fire against the Celtics on the way to a win for the Warriors in their first NBA Finals rematch, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions.

https://twitter.com/tommy_III/status/1601787286181400576?s=20&t=2_yLIFLRMxxWCzfvECnCYQIn their first meeting since the 2022 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors quickly picked up right where they left off against the Boston Celtics in June. 

After landing the opening haymaker that included a deep buzzer-beating jumper from Steph Curry, the Warriors never really looked back. The Splash Brothers fueled a strong performance from Golden State on the way to a statement win over Boston, 123-107. 

Klay Thompson led all scorers with 34 points on 14-of-26 shooting from the field with four made triples to go along with five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes. Curry added 32 points on 14-of-26 shooting from the field with six made triples, seven assists and six rebounds in 37 minutes. 

Golden State’s defense held strong against Boston’s MVP candidate Jayson Tatum. The Celtics shooting guard finished the contest with 18 points on 6-of-21 shooting from the field and 2-of-9 from beyond the arc. 

Following the Warriors’ win against the Celtics, the NBA community on Twitter exploded with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on social media on Saturday night. 

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Report: Warriors vs. Celtics NBA Finals rematch scheduled for Dec. 10 in San Francisco

The first NBA Finals rematch between the Celtics and Warriors has reportedly been scheduled for Dec. 10 in San Francisco.

The schedule puzzle is beginning to be put together.

Before the official release of the new NBA schedule, marquee matchups for the Golden State Warriors title defense are beginning to be unveiled.

The Warriors will reportedly meet the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night and host the Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas Day. Next, the 2022 NBA Finals rematch has been revealed.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Warriors will battle the Boston Celtics on Dec. 10 in San Francisco and Jan. 19 in Boston. Both regular-season contests will take place before the All-Star break.

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Golden State eliminated Boston in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. After the Celtics won two of the first three games, the Warriors went on to win the next three contests to secure the 2022 NBA title. Following their clash in the Finals, the Warriors and Celtics will likely spark a budding rivalry for the upcoming season.

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In their first matchup in December, the Warriors will get their first look at a reloaded Celtics roster that features new additions Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari.

The full 2022-23 NBA schedule is expected to be released on Wednesday. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors winning 2022 NBA championship

After the Warriors clinched the 2022 title with a win over the Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Twitter exploded with different reactions.

It’s official; the Golden State Warriors are back at the top of the NBA. With a 103-90 win over the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden on Thursday night, the Warriors were crowned NBA champs for the fourth time in eight years. 

The Warriors withstood an early haymaker from the Celtics to build a lead that ballooned to 22 points. Behind an impressive 21-0 run in the first half, the Warriors clung to a lead and never looked back. While Boston didn’t show signs of folding, the Warriors’ defense tightened every time the Celtics attempted to make a run.

On his way to winning his first Finals Most Valuable Player award, Steph Curry led the Warriors with a game-high 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the floor with seven boards, seven assists and two steals in 40 minutes. After missing all of his 3-point attempts in Game 5, Curry responded with six triples in Game 6 to close out the Celtics. 

Behind Curry, Draymond Green recorded an impactful performance on both sides of the floor. Golden State’s defensive captain tallied a near triple-double with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor with two made 3-pointers, 12 boards, eight assists, two steals and two blocks in 42 minutes. 

Andrew Wiggins ended his impressive run through the NBA Finals with 18 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field with four triples, six rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks.

Following Golden State’s championship victory, the NBA community chimed in with different reactions on Twitter. Here’s a look at what fans, analysts and players were saying on social media on Thursday night.

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Warriors crowned 2022 NBA champions after win in Game 6 vs. Celtics

For the fourth time in eight years, the Golden State Warriors are NBA champions.

For the fourth time in eight years, the Golden State Warriors are officially champions of the National Basketball Association. Following a 103-90 win in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Warriors clinched the title over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night at TD Garden.

Following an early haymaker, the Warriors erased a 12-point Celtics advantage with a red-hot run in the first half. Golden State surged to a fiery 21-0 run to steal the lead in the first half and quiet the raucous Boston crowd.

Behind big moments from Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole, the Warriors went into the locker room at halftime with a 15-point lead, 54-39.

The Warriors opened the third with a barrage of 3-pointers to nearly lock the game up. Steph Curry came to life in the third with nine points on three triples. However, the Celtics weren’t done. Boston went on a run to cut the Golden State’s 22-point advantage to only 10, heading into the final 12 minutes.

Despite Boston’s late fight, the Warriors neve wilted in the fourth quarter, clinching the NBA title down the stretch, 103-90.

Curry led the Warriors in scoring in Game 6 with 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the floor with six made 3-pointers, seven boards and seven assists in 39 minutes.

Alongside Curry, Green put together a standout performance in Game 6, tallying 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the field with 12 boards and wight assists in 42 minutes.

With another championship in the books, the Warriors franchise holds seven titles, including four with the trio of Curry, Thompson and Green.

Stay tuned to USA TODAY SMG’s Warriors Wire for all the news and updates following Golden State’s run to a championship in 2022.

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst calls Warriors’ victory in Game 5 vs. Celtics a ‘checkbook win’

“Checkbook win.”

While Steph Curry fell into an uncharacteristic shooting slump in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the rest of his teammates on the Golden State Warriors stepped up against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. 

Andrew Wiggins put together one of his best performances of the playoffs with a team-high 26 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the field with 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 43 minutes.

Behind Wiggins, Klay Thompson added 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the floor with five triples. Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole each tacked on double-figure scoring performances off the bench in Golden State’s 104-94 win in Game 5. 

Following the Warriors’ win to take a 3-2 lead against the Celtics in the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst made headlines. In an appearance on Sportcenter with Scott Van Pelt, Windhorst called Golden State’s win over Boston in Game 5 a “checkbook win.”

Andrew Wiggins, he’s not an underdog. He makes $32 million. While the Warriors were down these last couple of years, winning no games, they kept spending money. Because they’ve got it. They re-signed Draymond Green, they re-signed Steph Curry, they re-signed Kevon Looney, they kept Andrew Wiggins and boy, did it show up tonight. Andrew Wiggins, with the supreme moment in his career. He was a throw-in in a trade, other teams would’ve totally gotten rid of him, they stuck with him. They have a $340 million payroll when you consider taxes. You don’t just have to beat the Warriors on the court; you got to beat their checkbook. Nothing away from Andrew Wiggins tonight, but this was a checkbook win for the Warriors.

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Although they carry the league’s most expensive payroll at just under $176 million, Golden State’s ownership, led by Joe Lacob, has continually paid a hefty price to keep the Warriors’ championship core together to compete in the postseason. Golden State has rewarded homegrown talent with contract extensions like Curry, Thompson, Green and Kevon Looney. While their payroll is inflated, Lacob and the Warriors’ ownership have paid the luxury tax bill under the league’s collect bargaining agreement. 

Regardless of whatever Golden State’s win in Game 5 is being labeled as, the Warriors are now just one victory away from hanging another banner at San Francisco’s Chase Center. 

Game 6 is set for 6 p.m. PT on Thursday at Boston’s TD Garden.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors taking control in NBA Finals with win over Celtics in Game 5

After the Warriors took control in the NBA Finals with a win in Game 5 against the Celtics, NBA Twitter flooded the timeline with reactions.

Through the first four games of the NBA Finals, Steph Curry has helped carry the Golden State Warriors against the Boston Celtics. However, on Monday night in Game 5, the reigning Western Conference Finals MVP was ice cold. 

Curry tallied 16 points on 7-of-22 from the field and an uncharacteristic 0-of9 from long distance in Game 5. However, with Curry cold, his teammates answered the bell. 

Along with hounding Jayson Tatum on the defensive side of the floor, Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with another double-double. The former No. 1 overall pick exploded for 26 points and 13 rebounds in 42 minutes. Wiggins tallied 10 of his points in the final 12 minutes. 

While the Warriors led throughout the first half, the Celtics stormed back into the game with a run out of halftime. Klay Thompson helped weather the run with 10 clutch points in the third quarter. Thompson finished the game with 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field with five triples, three rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes. 

Behind Wiggins, Thompson, Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole, the Warriors came away with a crucial victory, 104-94. 

After the Warriors took control at 3-2 over the Celtics in the NBA Finals, NBA Twitter flooded the timeline with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans, players and analysts were saying about Game 5 on Monday night.

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Game 5: Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors will host the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night from the Chase Center.

The Golden State Warriors will host the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals from the Chase Center. The Celtics will look to bounce back after a 107-97 loss in game four, they will need Al Horford and Jayson Tatum to step up and take control of the series. Meanwhile, Steph Curry and company will look for another solid performance after putting up 43 points on the road to even up the series.

Don’t miss Game 5 of the NBA Finals, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the game tonight.

Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

  • When: Monday, June 13
  • Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch now)

NBA Odds and Betting Lines

NBA odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds were last updated Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors (-3.5)

O/U: 211.5

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