PHOTOS: Celtics beat Nets in Game 1 of their playoff series
The Boston Celtics took on the Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of their 2022 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series on Easter Sunday at TD Garden. Check out photos from the game.
Apr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsJayson Tatum spun around Kyrie Irving to finish a clutch layup as time expired, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 115-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets in a thrilling Game 1 of their 2022 NBA Playoff series.
Irving nearly led the Nets to victory as he scored 39 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter. The Nets came back from down 15 points to take a late-fourth-quarter lead, as Irving drained a three-pointer to give the Nets a 114-111 lead with just 45.9 seconds left in regulation. Jaylen Brown made a quick lay-in to cut the deficit to one and give the Celtics the chance at the two-for-one to close the game, then stifled Irving with double-teams at the other end to get themselves to the deciding final possession.
Check out photos from Game 1 of Celtics-Nets below.
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates the game winning basket as Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the fourth quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 115-114. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts with the crowd after his three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts after his foul against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket against Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 115-114. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after his basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics defends Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the first quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives the ball against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics takes a shot oaver Andre Drummond #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesKyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets defends Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesKyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles downcourt against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Brooklyn Nets v Boston Celtics - Game One
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesJayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks through a crowd of fans after the Celtics defeat the Nets 115-114 in Round 1 Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at TD Garden on April 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
NBA: Playoffs-Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsApr 17, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets in the first quarter during game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
