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Celtics' Al Horford on long journey to get to NBA Finals, Game 1 performance

Headline from WMUR, on the newest of 3 developments

Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Celtics reach NBA Finals, hold off Heat 100-96 in Game 7

    Headline from Daily Hampshire Gazette ·

  2. The Golden State Warriors Have One Key Advantage Over The Boston Celtics In The NBA Finals

    Headline from Forbes ·

  3. Newest

    Celtics' Al Horford on long journey to get to NBA Finals, Game 1 performance

    Headline from WMUR ·

Reports & sources

24 articles, oldest first.

  1. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Celtics reach NBA Finals, hold off Heat 100-96 in Game 7 (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    Daily Hampshire Gazette's feed description

    MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each added 24 and the Boston Celtics held off a frantic rally in the final seconds to beat the Miami Heat 100-96 on Sunday night and reach the NBA Finals for the first time...

  2. The Guardian

    Celtics set up NBA finals with Warriors after holding off Heat in Game 7 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Jayson Tatum scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics held off a frantic rally in the final seconds to reach the NBA finals for the first time since 2010

  3. France 24

    Celtics beat Heat, advance to face Warriors in NBA Finals (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Boston Celtics, led by 26 points from Jayson Tatum, advanced to the NBA Finals by defeating Miami 100-96 on Sunday, setting up a showdown against the Golden State Warriors.

  4. Washington Times

    Celtics reach NBA Finals, hold off Heat in Game 7 (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each added 24 and the Boston Celtics held off a frantic rally in the final seconds to beat the Miami Heat 100-96 on Sunday night and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

  5. The Week

  6. CNN

    The Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat in Game 7 to reach NBA Finals for first time in 12 years (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Boston Celtics secured a nerve-wracking 100-96 Game 7 victory over the Miami Heat to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years.

  7. France 24

    Bond between Celtics stars helped Boston reach NBA Finals (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    With star defender Marcus Smart as a vocal leader plus scoring spark from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics have reached their first NBA Finals since 2010.

  8. Forbes

    The Golden State Warriors Have One Key Advantage Over The Boston Celtics In The NBA Finals (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Boston Celtics missed several opportunities to close out the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals early. They are going to have to play smarter basketball to pull off an upset against the better-rested Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.

  9. Forbes

    Inside The Numbers Of The Boston Celtics’ Historic Playoff Defense Entering NBA Finals (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Boston Celtics are heading to the 2022 NBA Finals. The biggest reason for their midseason turnaround and successful playoff run so far? Defensive intensity. Just how great have they been since late January?

  10. The Guardian

    The Celtics’ fourth-quarter deluge beat the Warriors at their own game | Tom Dart (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Golden State’s aberrant and confounding fourth-quarter meltdown in Game 1 of the NBA finals was more like business as usual for Boston

  11. Kokomo Tribune

    Celtics have huge 4th, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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

  12. WMUR

    Celtics' Al Horford on long journey to get to NBA Finals, Game 1 performance (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Warriors in Game 1.

  13. Portland Press Herald

    NBA Finals: Celtics rise up in fourth quarter to beat Warriors, 120-108 (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The Celtics open the fourth quarter with a 9-0 run, erase a 12-point deficit, go on a 17-0 run and surge past the Warriors in San Francisco to seize control of the NBA Finals.

  14. France 24

    Celtics rally to beat Warriors in game one of NBA Finals (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Al Horford led an electrifying fourth quarter comeback as the Boston Celtics stunned the Golden State Warriors 120-108 to draw first blood in their best-of-seven NBA Finals series on Thursday.

  15. The Guardian

    Celtics use huge fourth quarter to roar past Warriors in NBA finals opener (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night

  16. Forbes

    2022 NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Ride Incredible Fourth Quarter To Victory In Game 1 (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Despite trailing by 15 points with just over 14 minutes left, the Boston Celtics displayed their resilience yet again in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Behind a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter, they stole homecourt from the Golden State Warriors in epic fashion.

  17. WMUR

    Boston Celtics have huge 4th, beat Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

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

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