The Boston Celtics kicked off and took home the opening game of the Finals this Thursday. NBA vs Golden State Warriors (108-120). Dominican Al Horford (26 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists), Jaylen Brown (24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists) and Derrick White (21 points) were the Celtics bests (16-40) to sweep the fourth quarter and their star Jayson Tatum He said they had overcome the gray night (12 points out of 17). Stephen Curry was the key player for the Warriors who melted in the fourth quarter (34 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists).
The Celtics taught a great survival lesson for both teams in a competitive game. Curry dazzled with 21 points and 6 three pointers in the first quarter, but the Celtics bounced back in the second quarter and went into halftime by two points. After the break, the Warriors rushed out and managed to win by 15 points in the third quarter, but outstanding Celtics last quarter (including a massive 0-17) gave them victory and now gives them the home advantage in their favour. This is also Golden State’s first home loss in these playoffs.
Steve Kerr’s players were far from the collective spirit and collective contribution of the Celtics and missed out on the best version of Klay Thompson (15 points on 14 on 15 points) and Draymond Green (4 on 12 on 4 on 12).
The Warriors are looking for their fourth ring in eight years, and these are their sixth Finals since 2015, while the 17-time NBA champion Celtics (the most champions along with the Los Angeles Lakers) have not won a title since 2008 and are yet to win. He has reached the Finals since 2010.
Game two of these Finals between the Warriors and Celtics will be played again this Sunday in San Francisco.