Golden State has been to the finals six times in eight years. But the young stars of the Celtics may finally be ready for their big moment.
It would be either Stephen Curry's fourth or Jayson Tatum's first NBA title. Klay Thompson's comeback would be legendary, and Ime Udoka's first season as head coach would be a fairy-tale conclusion.
For Golden State and the Boston Celtics, two teams with a lot on the line in the 2022 NBA finals, there's a lot on the line. It's a chance for Golden State to overcome the odds and resurrect a dynasty after two seasons away from the spotlight. This is, as they say, when legends are born for Boston and its rising stars.
Here's what to anticipate from the NBA finals, which get off on Thursday in San Francisco.
Third-seeded Golden State has the home-court edge over the second-seeded Sacramento Kings.
seeded Boston because of its better regular-season record.