Celtics surge in fourth quarter, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals

Boston is looking to capture its record-breaking 18th title, which would move the Celtics past the Lakers — and now is just three wins away from doing it.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is defended by Boston Celtics Al Horford (42) and guard Derrick White (9) in Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in San Francisco late Thursday. 

Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA Finals first-timers found a groove from long range, the determined Celtics delivered a memorable comeback and rallied past Stephen Curry and the Golden State old guard.

Jaylen Brown fuelled the late charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers, and the Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night.