Celtics Stun Warriors In Game 1
By Dan Bruno
The Boston Celtics defeated the host Golden State Warriors, 120-108, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center on Thursday evening.
The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Warriors led, 32-28, after one quarter. The Celtics picked up the pace the second and rallied to a two~point lead by halftime. The hosts came out on fire in the third and outscored the Celtics, 38-24, to take a 12-point lead into the final frame. However, the Celtics did not give up and charged all the way to an 14-point lead, using a 17-0 run. The visitors had no trouble the rest of the way and closed out the impressive road win.
Al Horford led the way for the Celtics with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Jaylen Brown followed up with 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while Jayson Tatum finished with 12 points, five rebounds, 13 assists and a steal.
Meanwhile, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 34 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 38 minutes. Andrew Wiggins followed up with 20 points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal, while Klay Thompson added 15 points, two rebounds and three assists.
Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday in Golden State.
The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Warriors led, 32-28, after one quarter. The Celtics picked up the pace the second and rallied to a two~point lead by halftime. The hosts came out on fire in the third and outscored the Celtics, 38-24, to take a 12-point lead into the final frame. However, the Celtics did not give up and charged all the way to an 14-point lead, using a 17-0 run. The visitors had no trouble the rest of the way and closed out the impressive road win.
Al Horford led the way for the Celtics with 26 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Jaylen Brown followed up with 24 points, seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while Jayson Tatum finished with 12 points, five rebounds, 13 assists and a steal.
Meanwhile, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 34 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals, in 38 minutes. Andrew Wiggins followed up with 20 points, five rebounds, three blocks and a steal, while Klay Thompson added 15 points, two rebounds and three assists.
Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday in Golden State.