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May 29, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after winning the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy after game seven of the 2022 eastern conference finals at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
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May 29, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after winning the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP trophy after game seven of the 2022 eastern conference finals at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
The best part of the NBA season is just around the corner. The Golden State Warriors take on the Boston Celtics in a highly anticipated final that is sure to excite fans. One of the best matchups to look forward to is the battle between Jayson Tatum and Stephen Curry.
Interestingly enough, Tatum’s teammate has sent out a message in the form of a warning to the Warriors. Taking to Twitter, Marcus Smart shared a pic of himself, Taytum, and Jaylen Brown with an interesting caption.
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Feb 8, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) high fives guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports| Reuters
His caption read, “Some said a split. We said a family. 4 more to go.” Safe to say, his cryptic tweet has sent the Internet into a frenzy; NBA fans and Celtics fans, in particular, expect a big performance from the three to back their talk.
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Marcus Smart’s message to the Golden State Warriors
Marcus Smart has been an integral part of the incredible run of the Boston Celtics this year. Alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, he has managed to land his team into an NBA final.
Smart shared a pic of the three along with a message/warning for the Warriors that has sent NBA Twitter into a frenzy. Here are some of the best reactions.
You're absolutely wrecking my emotions right now.
— ☘️C's in 6 IN THE FINALS☘️ (@justmikaela9) May 30, 2022
Please continue 😍
THATS RIGHT KING!!
— Bennny (@Driftwould2) May 30, 2022
This core is gonna run the league for years to come! 🔥🏆🍀
— § (@22Sarim) May 30, 2022
LFG Marcus, time to win it all!!
— Celticsnation1212 (@AnirudhPrakas18) May 30, 2022
These vibes are amazing I love all three of you
— Jakob Potemri (@jakpo02) May 30, 2022
Only time will tell whether Marcus Smart can really live up to his huge claim before the match. One thing is for sure, defeating the Warriors will never be easy.
Jayson Tatum vs Stephen Curry: Battle of two MVPs
The NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics brings forward an interesting matchup. The Eastern Conference playoffs MVP Jayson Tatum takes on the Western Conference playoffs MVP Stephen Curry.
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While Curry is a seasoned veteran when it comes to handling an NBA final, it is Taytum’s first final. Safe to say, he has had a tough road to the final. The Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Miami Heat.
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Mar 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Team LeBron guard Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors (30) handles the ball against Team Durant forward Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics (0) during the 2021 NBA All-Star Game at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
On the other hand, the Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, and the Dallas Mavericks. In the playoffs, Tatum averaged 27.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. Curry averaged 25.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.9 rebounds during the playoffs this year.
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Can the Celtics beat the Warriors to win the NBA title this year? Let us know in the comments down below.
