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WEB Inside the Box Score: Celtics Steal Home-Court Advantage in NBA Finals Opener
Boston's Fourth-Quarter Surge Stuns Warriors
Celtics 120, Warriors 108
The Boston Celtics delivered a commanding performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, securing a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Thursday night. The Celtics' triumph marked the first time in the series they had stolen home-court advantage from the defending champions.
Jayson Brown played a pivotal role in Boston's fourth-quarter comeback, scoring 11 of his 24 points in the final period. Brown's late-game heroics, coupled with the Celtics' relentless defense, proved too much for the Warriors to overcome.
Stephen Curry led the way for Golden State with 27 points, but his efforts were largely overshadowed by Boston's suffocating defense. The Celtics held Curry to just 10-of-24 shooting from the field, forcing him into a number of turnovers.
Key Statistical Takeaways:
- The Celtics dominated the paint, outscoring the Warriors 48-30 in that area.
- Boston shot a blistering 55% from the field, compared to Golden State's 43%.
- The Warriors committed 14 turnovers, which led to 16 Celtics points.
With the series shifting to Boston for Game 2 on Sunday, the Celtics will look to maintain their momentum and take a commanding 2-0 lead. The Warriors, meanwhile, will need to find a way to improve their offensive execution and tighten up their defense in order to even the series.
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