Boston Celtics Rally to Beat Golden State Warriors in Game One

So many things went in the Boston Celtics' favor in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

the Celtics not only didn't get demolished by the Warriors in the third quarter -- but outplayed Golden State during the frame.

Boston Celtics defeated Golden State Warriors 120-108 in game one of the NBA Final

Celtics veteran Horford scored 26 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, as Boston inflicted Golden State’s first home defeat of the post-season at their Chase Center fortress.

the Celtics not only didn't get demolished by the Warriors in the third quarter -- but outplayed Golden State during the frame.

after all of that, the feeling emanating from the Celtics was one of regret, as Boston scored five points over the first eight minutes of the fourth quarter

nd watched Golden State pull away for a 104-94 victory, giving the Warriors a chance to close out the series Thursday night at TD Garden.

NBA 2022 Defensive Player of the year Marcus Smart credited Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s maturity and selflessness as a key to the Boston Celtics’ successful season.

with Smart, Tatum, 23, and Brown, 25, made the Playoffs in every season of their respective careers.