Can Warriors Repeat!!!

 The Golden State Warriors won there 4th NBA Title in 8 years. Steph Curry won his first NBA Finals MVP, adding to his tremendous accolades he has acquired over his career. The question is can the Warriors repeat next season. 

The Warriors are primed to repeat they have the rotation all coming back year. Klay Thompson will be back and better with a year removed from his recovery. He will likely be more consistent with shooting. The contributions of Jordan Poole, Gary Payton II will even grow. In addition, James Wiseman will be back in the fold which will help with the team’s size. Wiseman will be a good rebounder and will be able to contribute offensively as well.

The Warriors have a tremendous shot to repeat next year and they are the early favorites to win the championship next year. I will wait until free agency and off-season moves are made before making an official prediction but the Warriors are in the discussion. 

GAME 1 NBA Finals Takeaway and NBA FINALS Prediction

 The Boston Celtics completed a great  comeback down 12 going into the 4th quarter to take game 1 of the NBA Finals. They received great scoring nights from Al Horford and Derrick White. Horford poured in 26 points including 6-8 from the 3 point line. White contributed 21 points going 5-8 from 3 point line himself this helped to overcome Jayson Tatum who struggled offensively in game 1 of the NBA Finals. Jaylen made his presence felt with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

The Golden State Warriors collapsed in the 4th quarter. Steph Curry had a monster 1st half scoring 21 points in the first quarter. He was just 2-6 in the fourth quarter scoring 4 points. Jordan Poole struggled in his first NBA FInals going 2-7 in 25 minutes. Poole looked as though he was pressing during the game trying to play fast and force the action at times. Draymond Green shot 2-12 from the field which was detrimental due to the fact that the Celtics defense could play off him when he shot his 4 3 point attempts which he missed.

Yes, the Celtics took game 1 ; I do believe the Warriors will win the series in 5 games. White played tremendously knocking down 5 threes. I do not see that happening again in this series. Jayson Tatum will play better for the Celtics but also Jordan Poole will get back to himself and contribute to the Warriors offensively. In addition Klay Thompson will have one great game this series and Draymond will be the facilitator he is and not get up 12 shots in any other game this series without making the Celtics defense pay for leaving him open. Warriors win in 5 and Steph Curry becomes Finals MVP and gets his 4th NBA Championship.