The defending champion Celtics secured a hard-fought 120-117 win against the undefeated Cavaliers in a dominating performance, making 22-of-41 three-pointers. Despite the victory, Charles Barkley criticized Boston for not driving to the basket more instead of relying on outside shooting. He pointed out that when the Celtics went cold from three-point range, the Cavaliers capitalized and closed the gap. However, fellow co-host Kenny Smith defended the Celtics’ approach by highlighting their previous NBA championship win without necessarily needing to change their strategy. The Celtics will face the Wizards next after visiting the White House to celebrate their championship. On a historical note, in 1928, the Boston Garden opened with a Bruins game, which they unfortunately lost. On a lighter note, Jayson Tatum’s emphatic performance in a recent game was highlighted as a daily highlight. Across different sports, rookie quarterback Drake Maye of the struggling Patriots continues to impress. Overall, despite criticisms, the Celtics are continuing their winning ways with a solid performance against tough opponents.
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Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith had differing opinions on the Celtics’ game plan
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