At the moment, the best option looks like a change and subsequ | MVP Sports Consulting

At the moment, the best option looks like a change and subsequent safety net. If the Warriors want to drive Peyton on big minutes, then he will often go out with Green and/or Looney, at the start of each of the halves, a couple of "big ones" generally play. Need to switch to the barrier, and then at the expense of one of them to help at the ring. Even if Horford can't defend against Stef at the top, he should be able to at least put Curry on the safe side. Yes, the real overall "big" ones will not always help, but it's still better than nothing.

An alternative can be a "zone" or a box-n-1 (when one player has a personal assistant hanging on him, and the other four play the "zone"). This is a classic way to monetize the lack of the opponent's throwing potential. It is also important that Rob Williams does not shine with mobility in his current state. It will be difficult for him to play in exchange, but he can still get into the "zone" and defend the ring. That is, Rob in such a game may be more playable. But Boston didn't seem to be doing much of such things-zone defense-during the season. Will they be able to consistently and productively enable such protection for long minutes?

In any case, both options (exchange + safety net and "zone") will slow down the pace, which does not contribute to high performance.

What according to the layouts

At the moment, bookmakers consider the most likely outcome of the series to be the victory of Warriors in seven games, the second most likely outcome is Boston in six. Golden State is a very small favorite, they give 1.86 for their title, 1.96 for the Boston title.

All statistical models (ESPN, basket-ref, 538) predict Celtics' victory in the series. Depending on the specific model, the probability of such an outcome is from 60 to 87 percent.

For the third match, the Celts are 3.5 points favorites.

Again, statistical models say that "Boston" is a fierce favorite here, the probability of their victory is from 73 to 80 percent

And of course, before the third match, we are waiting for an injury report. He can make serious adjustments (first of all we are thinking about Rob Williams, but there are other contenders).