What was the message coming out of the Celtics’ locker room after overcoming a twelve-point deficit in the fourth quarter and stealing Game 1 and homecourt advantage from the Warriors?
They can be better.
For Boston, the many concerns heading into to The Finals materialized in the opener. A Steph Curry explosion? Curry had 21 points in the first quarter on 6-for-8 shooting from behind the arc, a Finals record. Offensive rebounds and turnovers? Golden State grabbed twelve and scored 26 second chance points and Boston seemed unpoised to start the game. Yet another third quarter collapse?