The Golden State Warriors dominated, but the Boston Celtics are still alive

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors rallied behind an amazing effort from Stephen Curry in Game 2. Did the Warriors efforts make fans forget about the Boston Celtics, Game 1 performance?

Home court advantage gave the Warriors an edge in their Game 2 matchup against the Boston Celtics Sunday night. Eighteen thousand fans filled the Chase Center to see their home team’s response to a Game 1 defeat. All eyes were focused on the Warriors’ veteran leaders, who struggled to produce in their last outing. With more on the line in Game 2, a win required a total team effort.

Golden State Warriors’ third quarter left Boston Celtics in the dust

The competition was tight at the beginning of Game 2. Early contributions from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown helped the Celtics keep up with a determined Gold State squad. A one-point Warrior lead after the first grew to two points by the halftime whistle. With time left on the scoreboard, many believed Sunday’s Finals battle would have a more competitive ending than the previous meeting.

A short halftime break allowed both teams to incorporate mid-game adjustments. While Boston worked on limiting Stephen Curry’s scoring outburst, the Warriors looked for ways to get other teammates involved. Teammates like Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole were ready to jump into action. Thompson’s three-pointer in the third minute of the third quarter was enough to spark a Warriors 10-2 run.

Getting outscored by 21 points made it hard for Boston to fight their way back into the game. Their 14 third-quarter points were the fewest amount scored in any quarter this season.

As time dwindled down, the Warriors continued to add to their lead. Fourth-quarter efforts from Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard trimmed the Golden State Warriors’ lead from 23 to 19 points. When the shot clock sounded its final buzzer, the Warriors were declared the night’s victors.

Boston Celtics needs to keep the series in reach

Golden State’s victory Sunday night caused many fans to forget about Boston’s astonishing Game 1 victory. Instead of focusing on an even series, talks of Stephen Curry’s unstoppable three-point barrage have swept is the new topic of discussion. It is true – Steve Kerr and his staff have assembled a squad that can score at will.

Jaylen Brown and Al Horford will have important roles in Wednesday’s meeting. When Boston’s starting five plays well, the Warriors have less of a chance of winning. Both Brown and Horford contributed more than twenty points in a game one-winning effort. If the Celtics have all hands on deck, they will have a better chance of winning game three. With the series tied at 1-1, anyone could steal the much-needed moment.