Celtics face Warriors in NBA Finals showdown
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The Boston Celtics, aiming for a first NBA crown since 2008, face a Warriors team who are enjoying their own golden era

Game Schedule 
At Warriors: Jun 2, 5, 13*, 19*
At Celtics: Jun 8, 10, 16*


JAYSON TATUM
Play-off averages
Points: 27.0 
Assists: 5.9 
Rebounds: 6.7 
Field goal %: 44.6

STEPHEN CURRY
Play-off averages
Points: 25.9 
Assists: 6.2 
Rebounds: 4.9 
Field goal %: 44.9
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Boston Celtics
Coach: Ime Udoka

2021-22 season
W51-L31 (2nd)

Play-offs: First round
v Brooklyn 4-0 

Conference semi-finals v Milwaukee 4-3 

Conference Finals
v Miami 4-3

Tied with LA Lakers as 17-time champions. Victory here would take outright record
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Golden State Warriors

Coach: Steve Kerr

2021-22 season
W53-L29 (3rd)

Play-offs: First round
v Denver 4-1

Conference semi-finals 
v Memphis 4-2 

Conference Finals 
v Dallas 4-1
    
Five consecutive appearances in Finals from 2015-19. Aiming to win 7th title overall
 
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HEAD-TO-HEAD: All-time wins
 
Celtics 208
Warriors 138
      
Celtics have won all four previous ties in play-offs, including 1964 NBA Finals
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Source: NBA
Pictures: Getty Images
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