Celtics mount huge fourth-quarter comeback to stun the Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 0830 GMT (1630 HKT) June 3, 2022

Boston Celtics center Al Horford celebrates during the second half of Game 1.

(CNN)«High level of basketball being displayed gentlemen.» Even Kevin Durant couldn't take his eyes off of Thursday's night of basketball.

The Boston Celtics saved their best for last, mounting a huge fourth-quarter comeback to stun the Golden State Warriors 120-108 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After a nip-and-tuck game, Boston eventually won by a comfortable margin, riding a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull ahead at Chase Center in San Francisco. According to ESPN, it was the second-largest scoring run in the final quarter of a Finals game over the last 50 seasons. Al Horford led the way for the Celtics with 26 points, while Jaylen Brown had 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists and Jayson Tatum pitched in a double-double performance of 12 points and 13 assists. Derrick White added 21 points off the bench. Read MoreBrown shoots against Warriors forward Draymond Green.Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said his players were «down,» but made a point to give Boston credit. «You want to go out and win the first one,» Kerr told the media. «We had every opportunity, 12-point lead going into the fourth. Guys are bummed, as you would expect. But it's a seven-game series for a reason. I think you give Boston credit. They came in and earned the win. Played a great fourth quarter. We'll come in, watch the film and see where we can get better, and you know, it's one game.»It all started so well for the Warriors. The team's talisman, Steph Curry, erupted for 21 points in the first quarter, setting a new NBA Finals record for three-pointers made in a single quarter. Behind Curry's red-hot