Golden State’s double-digit lead coming into the ultimate quarter evaporated with the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Al Horford and Derrick White combining to guide an explosive 17-0 run that handed Golden State its first dwelling lack of the 2022 playoffs.
After the Warriors received the third quarter 38-24, Boston roared again and outscored Golden State 40-16 within the fourth to safe a 1-0 lead within the best-of-seven Finals sequence.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) and Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) battle for the ball in opposition to Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) within the first quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins (22) struggles for a unfastened ball in opposition to the Boston Celtics’ Derrick White (9) within the fourth quarter of Sport 1 of their NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.(Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced (23) fouls Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) within the fourth quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) dribbles previous Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) within the fourth quarter of Sport 1 of their NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.(Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball in entrance of Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) within the first quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala (9) makes a dunk in opposition to the Boston Celtics within the fourth quarter of Sport 1 of their NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.(Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) dribbles in opposition to Boston Celtics’ Derrick White (9) within the first quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Inexperienced (23) is fouled by Boston Celtics’ Al Horford (42) within the fourth quarter of Sport 1 of their NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.(Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Kevon Looney (5) takes a shot by Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) within the third quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) argues a name in opposition to him within the second quarter of Sport 1 of their NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.(Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala (9) is kneed within the groin by Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) within the first quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Jordan Poole (3) checks on Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala (9) after he was kneed within the groin by Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) within the first quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after a referee’s name in opposition to the Golden State Warriors within the third quarter of Sport 1 of their NBA Finals in opposition to the Boston Celtics on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022.(Ray Chavez/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) passes the ball behind his again whereas driving in opposition to Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) within the third quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 2: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) exhibits his frustration as he walks off the courtroom after a basket by Boston Celtics’ Al Horford (42) within the fourth quarter of Sport 1 of the NBA Finals on the Chase Heart in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Space Information Group)
