The Golden State Warriors are one win away from their fourth NBA championship in eight years, while the Boston Celtics are looking to win their first championship since 2008.
The Warriors lead the series 3-1, and they will look to close it out at home in Game 6 on Thursday night. The Celtics will be desperate to force a Game 7, but they will need to find a way to stop Stephen Curry and the Warriors' offense.
Curry has been sensational in the Finals, averaging 34.3 points per game. He has also been a great playmaker, with 6.3 assists per game. The Warriors' other stars, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, have also been playing well. Thompson is averaging 21.3 points per game, and Green is averaging 7.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.
The Celtics have been led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.0 points per game. Jaylen Brown has also been playing well, averaging 22.7 points per game. However, the Celtics have struggled to defend the Warriors' offense. They have allowed the Warriors to shoot 48.2% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range in the series.
The Warriors are the clear favorites to win Game 6 and the NBA championship. However, the Celtics have shown that they are not going to give up without a fight. They will need to play their best basketball of the series if they want to force a Game 7.
Here are some key matchups to watch in Game 6:
Stephen Curry vs. Marcus Smart: Curry will be looking to continue his stellar play, while Smart will need to find a way to slow him down.
Klay Thompson vs. Jaylen Brown: Thompson and Brown are two of the best scorers in the NBA, and this matchup could be decisive.
Draymond Green vs. Al Horford: Green and Horford are two of the best defenders in the NBA, and this matchup will be key to both teams' success.
The Warriors are looking to cement their legacy as one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. The Celtics are looking to end their championship drought and write their own chapter in NBA history. Game 6 is sure to be a classic.
