“Can’t believe we paid so much to see you Chunksters” Boston Celtics fans boo their own players after they give up in Game 6
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The Boston Celtics may have let down their fans during a very crucial matchup in the finals. This was not the first elimination game the team had faced in the playoffs this season as they pushed through seven games in round two and the Eastern Conference Finals. They seemed like a strong pairing against the Golden State Warriors in terms of defense and having the reigning defensive player of the years guard their top scorer.
During the game, the Warriors began on a fiery run from three in the first quarter as Klay Thompson knocked down a few. The game turned one sided with under three minutes left in the first quarter all the way up to the 10 minute mark in the second as the Warriors went on a 21-0 run. Jaylen Brown lit up from three-point range to cut short the Dubs lead over the Celtics with 5 daggers. The Celtics accumulate some important defensive plays as Al Horford had a block later in the game and two steals.
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors Score Recap
For the Boston Celtics it was complete upset as Jayson Tatum had an awful night with 13 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists on 6-18 shooting. He also recorded 3 steals, and a block. Brown scored 34 points in the Celtics loss to the Warriors and shot remarkably from the field. Robert Williams III once again excelled on defense recording 5 blocks shutting down Jordan Poole in the second half from three. Marcus Smart had 9 points on 4-12 from the field. The team recorded a total of 22 turnovers with 18 coming from their starters and 10 contributed by Tatum and Brown.
The Warriors on the other hand took care of the business with their offensive power. Stephen Curry finished with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists shooting 6 three-pointers. Andrew Wiggins demolished Boston in defense with 3 blocks and 4 steals which majorly came against Tatum. He also had 18 points including 4 three-pointers. Draymond Green had 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists working through the defense of the Celtics to get Curry opens looks. They shot 41.3% from the field and deep sinking 100% of their free-throws.
Boston Celtics fans turn against their own team in disappointing loss
The fans of the TD Garden Arena did not see a happy ending to the finals series. At one point when the Celtics were visibly struggling to work their defense against the Dubs off-ball movement, they were heard booing their team. By the end of the game fans were already leaving the arena in disappointment. Throughout the series they were harsh against the Golden State team especially Draymond. But it is as if the tables have turned around. Here are a couple of reactions from Boston fans on Twitter.
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