Horford inspired Boston Celtics shock Golden State Warriors to take Game 1

The Boston Celtics recorded a 120-108 away victory against the Golden State Warriors to take Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals in the early hours of Friday, June 3, 2022.

The Warriors won all nine first games at the Chase Center this season and were confident to start the game taking the first quarter 32-28.

The Celtics bounced back to take the second quarter 28-22 as they went to the halftime break ahead.

The Warriors dominated the third quarter 38-24 but the Celtics produced an incredible comeback to take the fourth quarter 40-16 to close out the victory.

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The Boston Celtics are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers as the most decorated franchise in the NBA

They however came into Game 1 as underdogs against a Golden State Warriors side that has dominated the modern era of basketball.

Steph Curry aiming to get his first NBA Finals MVP started the first quarter as hot as fish grease knocking down six three point shots.

The Warriors took control of the game early but Nigerian-born coach of the Celtics Ime Udoka settled his side with sets to get easy baskets.

Despite the avalanche by the Warriors in the third quarter, the game was within reach as Jaylen Brown and Al Horford took matters into their own hands with star player Jayson Tatum struggling.

Horford ended the game as top scorer for the Celtics with 26 points, nine of 12 from the field and six for eight from three.

He played a huge role in the fourth quarter as the Celtics made 10 straight shots to shift the momentum of the game.

The Warriors now have a chance to respond again in front of their fans in Game 2 scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 5.