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Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?

Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?

Well, they almost made history. Maybe that’s even more frustrating, that the Celtics got to the precipice of doing something no team has done before…that is before Jayson Tatum rolled his ankle, and the whole run came crashing down with him.

ESPY Awards 2022: Best Moments

ESPY Awards 2022: Best Moments

The 2022 ESPYS took place Wednesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where some of the best players, teams, and moments in sports were honored. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry had the task of opening the night after winning his fourth NBA title, beating the Boston Celtics in the Finals. He was one of the event’s many highlights, using his opening monologue to roast Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and explaining that he understands why Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady un-retired.

Charles Barkley Roasts Jayson Tatum During NHL Broadcast

Charles Barkley Roasts Jayson Tatum During NHL Broadcast

Charles Barkley had a lot to say about Jayson Tatum on the ESPN Stanley Cup Final Broadcast, regardless of only being on the broadcast for a few minutes.

Barkley joined ESPN’s halftime show to talk about Ondrej Palat’s goal for the Lightning in the first half of Game 3, Monday night, among other details. During the discussion and his analysis of the goal, which pushed the Lightning to their first lead of the series so far, Barkley took the time to roast Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum a little less than a week after the team’s NBA finals loss.

Warriors Beat Celtics in Game 6 to Win 2022 NBA Finals

Warriors Beat Celtics in Game 6 to Win 2022 NBA Finals

Last Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA championship, outscoring the Boston Celtics 103-90. It is their fourth championship in eight seasons, an impressive one judging by the ups and downs the team has had for the past few years.

NBA Finals: Could Stephen Curry become 2022’s Finals MVP?

NBA Finals: Could Stephen Curry become 2022’s Finals MVP?

After the Golden State Warriors won an astonishing three NBA finals over the course of 4 years—in 2015, 2017, and 2018— they are unsurprisingly back again in the 2022 NBA finals against the Boston Celtics. Stephen Curry has been a standout player since their initial win in 2015, but the mystery lies in how he has not yet been named the NBA Finals MVP. While he has received the honored awards of All-Star Game MVP, as well as NBA MVP twice, 2022 may be the year where Curry is recognized for his outstanding playing in the finals series specifically.

NBA Finals: Warriors Win Game 2 Against Celtics 107-88

NBA Finals: Warriors Win Game 2 Against Celtics 107-88

Stephen Curry got 29 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Jordan Poole added 17 points off of the bench. The game ended with the Warriors winning over Boston 107-88, tying the series. As a team, the Warriors forced 18 Boston turnovers, and they scored 33 points off of those turnovers. Curry scored 10 points in the opening frame, shooting four free throws and three assists. So, after the first quarter, the Warriors held a 31-30 lead.

NBA Finals: Celtics Win Game 1 Against Warriors 120-
108

NBA Finals: Celtics Win Game 1 Against Warriors 120-
108

Last night, the Boston Celtics won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors 120-108 at the Chase Center. They’ll be playing again for Game 2 on Sunday Night. Al Horford and Jaylen Brown were Celtics’ highest scorers with 36 and 24 points respectively. Horford hit six three-pointers, outscoring the warriors 40-16 in the last 12 minutes.

Celtics Win Game 7 Against the Heat

Celtics Win Game 7 Against the Heat

The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat on Sunday, May 29th, in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Florida, thereby clinching the series. The Celtics took the final game Sunday evening 100 – 96 with Jayson Tatum of the Celtics leading his team with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Marcus Smart’s efforts were equally impressive with 24 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jaylen Brown also scored 24 points, with 6 assists and 6 rebounds.

Celtics Win Against Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals

Celtics Win Against Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals

On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics defeated Miami Heat 93-80 in game five, making it a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Game 5 was a monumental game as it showed how worn down and eroded the Miami Heat team is amid multiple injuries. Boston came full force as they dominated the second half and came out strong through the third quarter, which built an 83-60 lead very early on in the fourth quarter. This Celtic win was the first time a team has won consecutive games in the series altogether.

Heat Win Against Celtics in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Heat Win Against Celtics in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals

Miami Heat basketball team won against the Boston Celtics, 118-107, and are now up 1-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Although they were down eight points at halftime, the Heat didn’t take long to pull through and score them a victory.

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