Watch: Stephen Curry Closes the Quarter Out in Epic Fashion as Warriors Face the Celtics in a 2022 NBA Finals Rematch

It is a finals rematch as the Boston Celtics go up against the Golden State Warriors for the first time this season. The Celtics seem to be on an absolute roll as they have the best record in the league with 21-5. The Celtics have already won their last three games in a row, looking to make it four. But not if Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has something to do with it.

Being the reigning NBA champions, the Warriors are clearly struggling. More than they should be. With a 13-13 record, the Warriors are out of the top eight positions in the Western Conference.

Stephen Curry making sure to stay ahead

Currently, the Warriors sit in the 11th position in the West. Having lost their last two games, the Warriors would be looking to do everything in their power to avoid losing three games in a row.

And it seems like Stephen Curry is making sure of it. As the first quarter came to a close, Curry ended it in his own fashion. In the final seconds of the first quarter, Curry was defended by a 6?8 power forward, Sam Hauser.

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But that was no problem for ?The Chef.? He made a series of dribble moves, did a little shake and bake, and hit a stepback three-pointer from 30 feet away. The Warriors went into their locker rooms with a 33-25 lead.

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However, it is not just Curry who was looking to avoid losing their third straight game. Warriors star, Klay Thompson may end up having one of those breakout games that he had earlier this season.

Klay Thompson proving his worth

Thompson has faced a lot of doubt and criticism from fans and NBA analysts from around the league. But rarely has anyone been talking about the gradual improvement he is making to increase his point production.

What a lot of people do not notice is, Thompson is also an excellent defender. He may not put the clamps on its matchup but his length and agility sure make it hard for the opposing player to get a shot off.

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As for the Boston Celtics, after being handed a disappointing loss in last year?s finals, the team would like to send a message. Especially to the Golden State Warriors. Though the Celtics have been doing so and their record does reflect that.

But handing a loss to the team they lost to in the finals would be some sweet revenge they have been looking for.