In the end, the Nets' trio of All-Stars combined for 82 points to give Brooklyn a 1-0 lead in their opening round series against Boston. Here are the three biggest takeaways from Brooklyn's win.

His finish in Game 1 said otherwise. Tatum made a layup at the buzzer on a pass from Marcus Smart to give Boston a dramatic 115-114 victory on Sunday in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.

Marcus Smart hit Jayson Tatum for a cutting layup with zero seconds left on the clock, and the second-seeded Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-114 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff ...

The Boston Celtics led Game 1 of their first-round series by as many as 15 points, and they were ahead by 11 at the start of the fourth quarter. But one 15-2 run later, Brooklyn had the lead.

His finish in Game 1 said otherwise. Tatum made a layup at the buzzer on a pass from Marcus Smart to give Boston a dramatic 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in Game 1 of their ...

Nobody ever truly stops Kevin Durant, but Boston slowed him down enough to take Game 1 by essentially throwing the kitchen sink at him early, which likely affected his ability to get into a rhythm ...

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates after making a layup at the buzzer to score and win Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the ...

BROOKLYN — What looked like the best series in the first round, especially after an incredible Game 1, is now on the brink of a sweep. The Boston Celtics took complete control of their first ...

Celtics Boston Celtics show impressive fight, but fall 104-93 to Brooklyn Nets in Game 1 of NBA Playoffs Updated: May. 22, 2021, 10:47 p.m. | Published: May. 22, 2021, 10:47 p.m.