SAN FRANCISCO —Of the multiple times the host group lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals, numerous times they returned and dominated Match 2.

The host group lost Game 2, and they didn't return quickly to win the series.

This is the reason, even though they appeared to be accessible at training on Saturday, the Warriors conceded they need to play with more urgency in Game 2 Sunday night (8 p.m. ET on ABC).

The Celtics are not the Mavericks — they are vastly improved protectively. They are longer and more athletic, and Boston has a fair assault where various players are a danger to score consistently. This is a fantastic group, and Golden State got its reminder in Game 1.

The following are three things that will be basic in choosing Game 2.

It might appear to be unreasonable. However, you can fault the Warriors' guard for a massive piece of their contentious battles in the final quarter of Game 1, scoring only 16 focuses.

With Boston's hot shooters establishing the vibe, apparently every excursion down the court, Golden State removed the ball from the container and afterwards conflicted with a set Celtics' guard. No group is scoring reliably against this Boston protection when it gets fixed. The Warriors' offence flourishes when they get stops or power turnovers, then, at that point, push the speed and get the rival group scrambling and in turmoil. There wasn't enough of that.

The Warriors need to up the speed in Game 2 — they need to get more stops, then they need to hit their shots, experiencing significant change. Brilliant State shot 4-of-9 on its quick break potential open doors in Game 1, utilising the NBA's moderate choice of quick break shots). Cleaning the Glass said the Warriors had a 114.3 negative rating on the move in Game 1, which for the setting would have been the most terrible in the association throughout the regular season.

The Warriors need to complete better around Robert Williams at the edge — Golden State shot 13-of-29 (44.8%) in the paint in Game 1 (Draymond Green was 2-of-8). More change containers at the border would he; however, the Warriors additionally have to shoot better nearer to the bushel. Williams' athletic shot-hindering irritated them to for extent.

Jayson Tatum says he made the right play more often than not. Every time he's had a lousy shooting night this postseason, he's bounced back with at least 30 the next time out.

Jordan Poole was a team-worst -19 against the Celtics in Game 1, and he could be even worse in Game 2. The Warriors need more from their second-best shot creator if they bounce back from this series deficit. Klay Thompson: "I just tell Jordan to relax and not be too hard on yourself".

"He must remain forceful," Atkinson said. "We're not winning this thing without him. That is only the reality of it, and he knows it."

Poole is among the players Golden State needs to welcome a little urgency energy on Sunday to even this series. If one doesn’t, things get a lot harder for the Warriors.