the Golden State Warriors have in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics won their fifth game and are one win away from the NBA title.
The Warriors won on Monday evening (06/13/2022) in their own hall with 104:94 and took a 3:2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
For national player Daniel Theis and the Boston Celtics threatens to burst the dream of the NBA title. Boston now needs to win back-to-back to clinch its 18th championship.
No curry gala this time – Warriors still win
The Warriors got the important win, though Stephen Curry caught a weak evening three days after his 43-point performance in the fourth duel. Of the MVP-Candidate remained without a three-pointer for the first time after 132 consecutive playoff games, all of his nine attempts went wrong. curries Run of at least one three-pointer per game (main round and playoffs) ended after 233 games. The superstar hit seven of 22 shots from the field and only scored 16 points.
The fact that the Celtics were still 16 points behind in the first quarter and even an outstanding race to catch up in the third quarter with a lead of up to five points was not enough seemed like a preliminary decision. “It was more than just a run, they basically dominated the whole quarter – it was huge that we still went into the last quarter with a lead,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr after the game.
Wiggins strong – at both ends of the field
The message everyone heard: Even without Curry in top form, the Warriors can beat Boston. Andrew Wiggins in particular had a strong evening and delighted the loud fans both offensively and defensively. He scored 26 points, got twelve of his 13 rebounds in defense and two stolen balls. Clay Thompson sank five threes and collected 21 points. Gary Payton II came in at 15, Jordan Poole at 14.
Theis at Boston only on the bench
National player Theis did not play for Boston for the third time in a row, as the Celtics’ best pitcher Jayson Tatum 27 points and ten rebounds. Marcus Smart contributed 20 points.
Game six on Friday night
Golden State can complete its fourth NBA title in eight years on Friday night (3:00 a.m. CEST), the sixth duel will take place in Boston. “We have two tries to get a win, but we also know how difficult it will be,” said the Warriors coach Kerr: “Nobody celebrates but we’re happy to be in this position and we want to take advantage of that.”