Curry injured in Warriors win + New owners for the Boston Celtics
Digest
This podcast covers two major topics: Steph Curry's injury and the Boston Celtics' record-breaking sale. The first segment details Curry's injury during a close game against the Raptors, highlighting the Warriors' ability to adapt without him, particularly Draymond Green's role. The second segment focuses on the $6.1 billion sale of the Celtics, discussing the new ownership group (including private equity involvement), and the potential implications for the team's future, roster moves, and the likelihood of NBA expansion. The high sale price suggests a significant increase in potential expansion fees. The podcast analyzes the Raptors' defensive strategy against the Warriors, revealing potential offensive vulnerabilities when Curry is absent or underperforming. It also explores the potential impact of the new Celtics ownership on the team's on-court performance and salary cap management.
Outlines

Steph Curry's Injury and the Warriors' Resilience
Analysis of Steph Curry's injury during a game against the Raptors, the Warriors' subsequent victory despite the injury, and the team's adaptation strategies, including Draymond Green's performance and the Raptors' defensive approach.

Record-Breaking Celtics Sale and NBA Implications
Discussion of the $6.1 billion sale of the Boston Celtics, the new ownership group, and the potential impact on team management, future roster moves, and the increased likelihood of NBA expansion due to the high valuation.
Keywords
Steph Curry Injury
Steph Curry's injury, its impact on the Warriors, and the team's response.
Draymond Green
Draymond Green's performance and its significance to the Warriors' success.
NBA Team Sale
The record-breaking sale of the Boston Celtics and its implications for the NBA.
Boston Celtics
Analysis of the Boston Celtics sale and its potential consequences.
NBA Expansion
The potential expansion of the NBA and the factors influencing it.
Private Equity in Sports
The role of private equity in professional sports ownership.
Raptors Defensive Strategy
The Raptors' defensive strategy against the Warriors and its effectiveness.
Q&A
How did the Raptors' defensive strategy impact the Warriors game, and what does it suggest about the Warriors' offensive vulnerabilities?
The Raptors' focus on weaker Warriors shooters exposed offensive vulnerabilities when Steph Curry is not at his best.
What are the potential implications of the Boston Celtics' sale for the team's future and the NBA as a whole?
The sale could lead to changes in team management, roster moves, and increase the likelihood of NBA expansion.
What is the significance of the Celtics' sale price in relation to potential NBA expansion?
The high sale price makes NBA expansion more financially viable, potentially leading to higher expansion fees.
Show Notes
Stephen Curry scored 17 points before exiting the game with an injury as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Toronto Raptors. Dave DuFour and Marcus Thompson discuss Steph’s injury, the Warriors win, and the problem with the Lakers resting players. Then, the Athletic’s Jared Weiss joins Dave to discuss the sale of the Boston Celtics, how it will affect the team, and what it means for the NBA’s expansion plans.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Marcus Thompson & Jared Weiss
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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