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Are the Celtics done? | Slam N Jam

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May 10, 2025
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INSIGHT

Sengun’s Strength Amid Playoff Toughness

  • Rockets’ Alperen Sengun showed toughness despite offensive inefficiency against strong Warriors defense.
  • Defensive strategy in playoffs evolves with double-big zones and physicality favoring teams like Houston.
INSIGHT

Warriors Adapt Post-Curry Injury

  • Warriors set an NBA record using 14 players in one playoff half after Steph Curry’s injury.
  • Without Curry, they rely on defense, Jimmy Butler’s extended minutes, and reinvigorated young players to extend series.
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Draymond Green’s Intensity Dilemma

  • Draymond Green manages a high technical foul count but his intensity is vital to Warriors' defense.
  • Steve Kerr permits Green’s fiery play despite suspension risk because it fuels team success.
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