2022 NBA Finals: Boston vs. Golden State

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NBA Finals 2022: Complete News, Schedule, Stats for Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors
The 2022 NBA Finals are here! The NBA's 75th anniversary season features a throwback matchup with the Boston Celtics taking on the Golden State Warriors. The two teams were frequent playoff rivals in the 1950s and 1960s before the Warriors moved to California, and met in the 1964 NBA Finals.

Game 1: Thursday at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 2: June 5 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 3: June 8 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 4: June 10 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: June 13 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 6: June 16 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 7: June 19 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)*
*If necessary

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How they got here.


Golden State Warriors
Regular season: 53-29, third in Western Conference
First round: Def. Denver Nuggets 4-1
Second round: Def. Memphis Grizzlies 4-2
Conference finals: Def. Dallas Mavericks 4-1

Boston Celtics
Regular season: 51-31, second in Eastern Conference
First round: Def. Brooklyn Nets 4-0
Second round: Def. Milwaukee Bucks 4-3
Conference finals: Def. Miami Heat 4-3
 

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List of NBA Champions: All the winners from 1947 to 2021
The most winning teams are Boston Celtics and Los Angeles, both winning 17 NBA Championship.


NBA Champions (2010 - 2021)​

YearChampionsRunner-upFinals MVP

YearChampionsRunner-upFinals MVP
2021Milwaukee BucksPhoenix SunsG. Antetokounmpo
2020Los Angeles LakersMiami HeatL. James
2019Toronto RaptorsGolden State WarriorsK. Leonard
2018Golden State WarriorsCleveland CavaliersK. Durant
2017Golden State WarriorsCleveland CavaliersK. Durant
2016Cleveland CavaliersGolden State WarriorsL. James
2015Golden State WarriorsCleveland CavaliersA. Iguodala
2014San Antonio SpursMiami HeatK. Leonard
2013Miami HeatSan Antonio SpursL. James
2012Miami HeatOklahoma City ThunderL. James
2011Dallas MavericksMiami HeatD. Nowitzki
2010Los Angeles LakersBoston CelticsK. Bryant
 

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Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry favored to win 1st NBA Finals MVP
Curry was named MVP of the Western Conference finals, and with a Finals MVP would join an illustrious list of seven players who have been named MVP of the Finals and regular season and won a scoring title.


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Wilt Chamberlain.
 

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NBA Finals 2022: Complete News, Schedule, Stats for Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

Game 1: Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown fueled the late charge and scored 24 points,So Horford hit six 3-pointers, and the Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night. - Curry scored 34 points in his return to the NBA’s big stage for the first time in three years, but the Warriors couldn't sustain momentum from a 38-point third quarter that put them ahead 92-80.

Game 2: June 5 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 3: June 8 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 4: June 10 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: June 13 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 6: June 16 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 7: June 19 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)*
 

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NBA Finals 2022: Why there's much more than a title at stake for the Celtics and it begins with the Lakers
The Lakers have won six titles to the Celtics' one since the turn of the century, shortening the historical gap. When the Lakers won in 2020, it tied the teams for the first time since 1963 (the Minneapolis Lakers won six of first eight titles in league history).



Boston Celtics Championship History
  • 1957: Celtics defeat St. Louis Hawks, 4-3
  • 1959: Celtics defeat Minneapolis Lakers, 4-2
  • 1960: Celtics defeat St. Louis Hawks, 4-3
  • 1961: Celtics defeat St. Louis Hawks, 4-1
  • 1962: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
  • 1963: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2
  • 1964: Celtics defeat San Francisco Warriors, 4-1
  • 1965: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1
  • 1966: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
  • 1968: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2
  • 1969: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
  • 1974: Celtics defeat Milwaukee Bucks, 4-3
  • 1976: Celtics defeat Phoenix Suns, 4-2
  • 1981: Celtics defeat Houston Rockets, 4-2
  • 1984: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
  • 1986: Celtics defeat Houston Rockets, 4-2
  • 2008: Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2

Los Angeles Championship History

1948-4944-16Capitols (4-2)
1949-5051-17Nationals (4-2)
1951-5240-26Knicks (4-3)
1952-5348-22Knicks (4-1)
1953-5446-26 Nationals (4-3)
1971-7269-13Knicks (4-1)
1979-8060-2276ers (4-2)
1981-8257-2576ers (4-2)
1984-8562-20Celtics (4-2)
1986-8765-17Celtics (4-2)
1987-8862-20Pistons (4-3)
1999-200067-15Pacers (4-2)
2000-0156-2676ers (4-1)
2001-0258-24Nets (4-0)
2008-0965-17Magic (4-1)
2009-1057-25Celtics (4-3)
2019-2052-19Heat (4-2)
 

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Stephen Curry confident resilient Golden State Warriors can respond in Game 2 vs. Boston Celtics
After suffering a fourth-quarter meltdown and dropping Game 1 of the NBA Finals at home on Thursday, the Warriors lost a series-opening game for only the third time in the Steve Kerr era.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ready for familar bounce back after struggling to score in Game 1
Tatum has shown he's capable of bouncing back throughout these playoffs. Twice, Tatum has shot below 33% from the field -- going 5-for-16 and scoring 19 points in Game 2 of Boston's first-round series with the Brooklyn Nets and going 4-for-19 and scoring 10 points in Game 3 of Boston's second-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks.
 

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NBA Finals 2022: Complete News, Schedule, Stats for Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown fueled the late charge and scored 24 points,So Horford hit six 3-pointers, and the Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night. - Curry scored 34 points in his return to the NBA’s big stage for the first time in three years, but the Warriors couldn't sustain momentum from a 38-point third quarter that put them ahead 92-80.

Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even Finals
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Poole finished with 17 points for the Warriors, who outscored Boston 35-14 in the third quarter to turn a two-point halftime lead into a 23-point edge. - Jayson Tatum scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half and Jaylen Brown added 17 for the Celtics.

Game 3: June 8 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 4: June 10 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: June 13 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 6: June 16 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 7: June 19 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)*

* If necessary
 

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Boston Celtics Playoff History

Championship Years
1957: Boston Celtics defeat St. Louis Hawks, 4-3
1959: Boston Celtics defeat Minneapolis Lakers, 4-2
1960: Boston Celtics defeat St. Louis Hawks, 4-3
1961: Boston Celtics defeat St. Louis Hawks, 4-1
1962: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
1963: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2
1964: Boston Celtics defeat San Francisco Warriors, 4-1
1965: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-1
1966: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
1968: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2
1969: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
1974: Boston Celtics defeat Milwaukee Bucks, 4-3
1976: Boston Celtics defeat Phoenix Suns, 4-2
1981: Boston Celtics defeat Houston Rockets, 4-2
1984: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-3
1986: Boston Celtics defeat Houston Rockets, 4-2
2008: Boston Celtics defeat Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2


Golden State Warriors Playoff History

Golden State Warriors Playoff History
1947: Philadelphia Warriors defeat Chicago Stags, 4-1 (BAA Finals)
1956: Philadelphia Warriors defeat Fort Wayne Pistons, 4-1
1975: Golden State Warriors defeat Washington Bullets, 4-0
2015: Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-2
2017: Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-1
2018: Golden State Warriors defeat Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-0
 

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NBA Finals 2022: Complete News, Schedule, Stats for Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown fueled the late charge and scored 24 points,So Horford hit six 3-pointers, and the Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night. - Curry scored 34 points in his return to the NBA’s big stage for the first time in three years, but the Warriors couldn't sustain momentum from a 38-point third quarter that put them ahead 92-80.

Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even Finals
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Poole finished with 17 points for the Warriors, who outscored Boston 35-14 in the third quarter to turn a two-point halftime lead into a 23-point edge. - Jayson Tatum scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half and Jaylen Brown added 17 for the Celtics.

Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Celtics rode the energy of a raucous TD Garden crowd to beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Warriors. - Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball.


Game 4: June 10 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 5: June 13 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 6: June 16 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)*
Game 7: June 19 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)*

* If necessary
 

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NBA Finals 2022: Complete News, Schedule, Stats for Boston Celtics vs. Golden State Warriors

Game 1: Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown fueled the late charge and scored 24 points,So Horford hit six 3-pointers, and the Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night. - Curry scored 34 points in his return to the NBA’s big stage for the first time in three years, but the Warriors couldn't sustain momentum from a 38-point third quarter that put them ahead 92-80.

Game 2: Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even Finals
Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Poole finished with 17 points for the Warriors, who outscored Boston 35-14 in the third quarter to turn a two-point halftime lead into a 23-point edge. - Jayson Tatum scored 21 of his 28 points in the first half and Jaylen Brown added 17 for the Celtics.

Game 3: Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Celtics rode the energy of a raucous TD Garden crowd to beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Warriors. - Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31 points and six 3-pointers. He had 15 points in a 33-25 third quarter by the Warriors but was hurt late in the fourth after Al Horford rolled into his leg on a loose ball.


Game 4: Curry scores 43 to beat Celtics, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2
Curry, the two-time league MVP stomped and shot his way to his third-highest scoring total in the postseason, adding 10 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins had 17 points and 16 boards for the Warriors. - Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Boston, but he managed just one basket while playing the entire fourth quarter.

Game 5: Monday June 13 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 6: Thursday June 16 at Boston, 9 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 7: June 19 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)*

* If necessary
 
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