SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against Derrick White #9 and Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 13, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
They don’t care. Harsh or not, it was evident with the exception of the third quarter that the Boston Celtics didn’t care, and it showed in Game 5.
How else should one describe the turnovers, missed free throws, and inefficiency as a unit overall that led to a 104-94 loss. A loss that now leaves Boston trailing for the first time in the Finals, with the potential last game of the season back in their house.
The inability to play consistently solid basketball in the postseason has finally caught up to this bunch at the worst time, losing their first back-to-back postseason games. TD Garden will likely have a trophy ceremony at the end of Game 6 for Steve Kerr and the visitors.
The Golden State Warriors just ended the Boston Celtics’ season
Steph Curry started slow and did not replicate his Game 4 performance. Still, his assistants contributed to the masterclass meal, reminding Ime Udoka’s troops about who is the superior player and team. Curry, while 0-9 from three, still scored 16 points. He’ll be just fine, much to Boston’s detriment.
Klay Thompson finished the night with 21 points, while Draymond Green, struggling all series, seems to have finally turned the corner and realized who he was. Don’t forget young Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Jordan Poole, either, all of whom grew up at Boston’s expense and dropped 26, 15, and 14, respectively.
Meanwhile, for the C’s, do we need to say much? Jayson Tatum? He may idolize Kobe Bryant, but the late great Laker is likely looking down on the Celtics star with a frown on his face. Once again, despite having solid numbers, Tatum could not help himself from giving up the ball. 27 points on 10-for-20 shooting with four turnovers.
The rest of the team is not exempt from detention either. Jaylen Brown will have to serve as time as the others, having scored 18 points on 5-18 shooting, ultimately failing to deliver. Al Horford and Marcus Smart? Not much to report on them….
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