After a thrilling NBA season, we finally reached the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors They hope to win their fourth title since 2015. Boston Celtics They will be looking to claim their first title since 2008.
This Celtics team was brand new to the Finals. No one from Boston had ever played in a NBA Championship game prior to Game 1. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Golden State’s 123 games of Finals experience to Boston’s zero games was the largest gap since the Chicago Bulls (134) vs. Utah Jazz (0) in 1997.
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However, Boston’s inexperience at the NBA’s largest stage was a pointless.
Golden State seemed to be in total control during most of this contest Stephen Curry Klay Thompson The final 12 minutes, however, were not as historic.
Boston led by 12 points at the start of the fourth quarter. Derrick White Al Horford to lead.
Horford was the leader of the team with 26 points in his first Finals appearance. Jaylen Brown White and White had respective point totals 24 and 21.
With the 120-108 Boston was the first team in NBA Finals History to win a game by two digits, after trailing by twice as many entering the final frame.
In the fourth quarter, the Celtics outscored Warriors 40-16 and finished the game with a 20-5 run. This caught the attentions of many stars, including long-time NBA star Mark Cuban. New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, Kevin Durant Alex Caruso.
Gentlemen are able to play high-level basketball
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 3, 2022
Boston won the heart
— Alex Caruso (@ACFresh21) June 3, 2022
Wow!
— ? Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) June 3, 2022
Boston fuego muchooo
— kuz (@kylekuzma) June 3, 2022
Sheesh Celts win with tatum shooting 3-17. They lost game 1 and won the series. . Shocked. The fourth quarter was a masterpiece
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) June 3, 2022
40-16
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) June 3, 2022
Although I was expecting Boston to win Game 2, the game turned out to be a close one. However, Golden State should be concerned about tonight’s performance.! #Bostonin6
— Antoine Bethea (AB41) (@ABethea41) June 3, 2022
Al Horford gave a show !!!! tonight. I can tell you that the DR has gone crazy!
— Javale PIERRE 3Xs McGee (@JaValeMcGee) June 3, 2022
It was a special quarter.
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) June 3, 2022
The return of team ball! Learn from the experts! This is going be a long series!! ? #Game1 #BOSvsGS #NBAFinals2022 ?
— Bogdan Bogdanovic (@LeaderOfHorde) June 3, 2022
Mahcus maht
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) June 3, 2022
Tonight was a great night for boston.
— King me (@sammywatkins) June 3, 2022
3 mo
— Matthew Judon (@man_dammn) June 3, 2022
Hoopin Horford
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) June 3, 2022
Al Horford
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) June 3, 2022
Horford was hot throughout the playoffs
— PJ Washington (@PJWashington) June 3, 2022
Actually, I think the person who wins this game 1 is the one who will win it all. https://t.co/TzbcE92BHv
— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) June 3, 2022
Klay makes history
It is a sign that the Warriors are dangerous from beyond the arc. Klay Thompson passed LeBron James Second on the all time playoff 3-pointer list for the second quarter…and No. Steph Curry is his teammate.
SPLASH ROYALTY@KlayThompson LeBron James is now the second-most NBA career playoff threes.☔️ pic.twitter.com/x06DfeAa5Z
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 3, 2022
Jay-Z enjoys the action
Musician, Roc Nations Sports founder and noted Brooklyn Nets Jay-Z, a fan, walked up to Chase Center for Game 1.
He thanked his team after the game. Jayson Tatum We are proud of our comeback win.
Jay-Z and Jayson Tatum show their affection after the Celtics’ win?
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/NbUTZ6xrR5
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 3, 2022
Curry Chef
Stephen Curry The series got off to a strong start with the first quarter. The Finals record for most 3-pointers per quarter is six.
Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson, legend, couldn’t help but admire Curry’s remarkable feat.
To respond to Steph’s three, Magic had to stop the convo? pic.twitter.com/oT41J7MjdG
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 3, 2022
Ja Morant He was also a star to be noted for his rapid start.
steph locked
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) June 3, 2022
Welp Wardell can be found here
— Quincy Pondexter (@QuincyPondexter) June 3, 2022
Wardell: Don’t fall for it
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) June 3, 2022
Spike is in the house
Spike Lee, the famed director can be seen at the courthouse. New York Knicks games, but tonight, he’s at Chase Center For Game 1.
There’s always a good vibe. @Spike_Lee_Joint It is located in the house? #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/pUUOxQu5tt
— ESPN (@espn) June 3, 2022
Look stunning in eye-catching outfits
The fashion choices of a few players made a big impact before the game ended. Take Jayson Tatum He wore a multi-patterned suit coat on the pregame runway, for instance. His teammate Jaylen Brown A leather jacket was paired with graphic jeans.
Dress to impress? pic.twitter.com/dens4ReoON
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 2, 2022
Food and Drink
The Warriors went all out for refreshments at Chase Center Game 1. Fans could get chicken waffle cones, souvenir cups for beer or other drinks, Moet & Chandon champagne, black sturgeon caviar and a stone-fruit old fashioned cocktail. Some boxes contained popcorn bars and oyster bars.
The setting
Both teams chose to go with gold in the series opener.
Boston used the color in a complementary fashion, adding a Finals logo to its jerseys. Golden State, however, continued to follow its “Gold Blooded”, postseason theme with Tshirts.
Add a touch of gold pic.twitter.com/wnWq5iCqPX
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 2, 2022
Finals ready pic.twitter.com/J5om811Cnx
— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) June 2, 2022