As we mentioned earlier, it’s a good thing we’re not watching the NBA Finals live. Too stressful. Anyway, it starts at about 3 a.m. local time, and that’s late, even on vacation.
However, we have one observation about Game 2 that may be some encouragement for glum Lakers fans:
And it is: 11-for-16.
That is what the Celtics shot from behind the three-point line.
If Boston can shoot 11-for-16 on threes — 68.8 percent — well, more power to them because it will indicate they are the better team.
But considering that they are shooting 37.4 percent from 3-land after 18 playoffs games (including last night’s) … and considering they shot 34.8 percent from beyond the arc during the regular season … odds seem strong that the Celtics couldn’t make 68.8 of 16 three-point attempts in an empty gym, let alone with a Lakers defender flying toward them. (If they make 6-of-16 last night, which would be in keeping with their average), Game 2 would have been a cliffhanger.
So, if Ray-Ray (8-for-11 from three) can continue to tie or set three-point accuracy records for the NBA Finals, congrats, Boston.
We’re guessing he will not, and the Celtics will have to win this some other way. Which they very well might. But this three-point business? Probably a one-night freak show, and the Lakers should keep on keepin’ on with what they did the first two games.
Kobe could score 30, though. That would be helpful.
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