Kevin Durant, Skip Bayless and Dave Portnoy took to Twitter to react to the Boston Celtics' amazing comeback win over the Golden State Warriors.
The Boston Celtics shocked the NBA world when they beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals 120 – 108. The Celtics did not start well and were run over by Stephen Curry who scored 21 points in the first quarter. It seemed like Golden State would run away with yet another routine victory but Boston Celtics pulled up their socks and scored 40 points compared to the Warriors’ 16 in the fourth quarter and sealed a memorable comeback win. Twitter was abuzz with fan reactions and in this article, we take a look at some of the best ones.
Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports was hyped once the win for the Celtics was certain.
Emergency Press Conference – WE MURDERED THE WARRIORS!!!!! pic.twitter.com/ww1WDYHCED
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 3, 2022
A Warriors fan pointed out a worrying trend for his team.
Can’t believe the warriors choked a big lead like that at home. This has been happening so much in this years playoffs. ?♂️ #nba #NBAFinals2022 #WarriorsVsCeltics
— Vee. P .Cee ↩ (@VictorPChavez) June 3, 2022
Another fan hailed Stephen A. Smith for his predictions.
Stephen A smith was right y’all should be nervous #WARRIORSVSCELTICS ? @stephenasmith
— Jimmyboy81 (@houstonj60) June 3, 2022
Jaylen Brown recently signed with Kanye West’s marketing agency and this fan thinks that is the reason he performed so well today.
Jaylen Brown with that Donda Sports confidence ??? #NBAFinals #DondaSports #WARRIORSVSCELTICS pic.twitter.com/6xCo5ETwPP
— Pumulo Kathurima (@PumuloKathurima) June 3, 2022
One fan compared Al Horford and Jaylen Brown to Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant.
Al Horford and JB in the 4th #NBAFinals #WARRIORSVSCELTICS pic.twitter.com/pXC9JoK2oV
— ReeshyReesh ?? (@reesh0001) June 3, 2022
This one seems to be a history buff.
Curry facing the NBA he created and experiencing an unexpected death by 3s tonight. #NBAFinals #WARRIORSVSCELTICS pic.twitter.com/K83QbgPbRy
— Dave Sikkema (@Sikkematx) June 3, 2022
Brooklyn Nets star and former Warriors player, Kevin Durant gives his opinion on the game.
High level of basketball being displayed gentlemen
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 3, 2022
Outspoken analyst Skip Bayless hailed the Celtics for not being afraid of Stephen Curry.
The Celtics are the first team that isn’t overwhelmed and intimidated by Steph’s showboating, hotdogging and front-running. They just shrug and keep battling.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 3, 2022
Did Al Horford summon his inner LeBron James?
Ain’t No Way Al Horford? #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/yxChX4ZZ8L
— SpongeBob Sports (@ZainHaf) June 3, 2022
There isn’t a Warriors loss that goes by without a Kevin Durant meme.
Kevin Durant watching the warriors #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/UCxu9QYwO5
— dbook (@SUNSINFOURRR) June 3, 2022