Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Golden State used a signature third-quarter surge to build a big lead and did not let up this time, finishing off a 107-88 win over Boston in Game 2.

The love the Boston Celtics have for Al Horford is obvious, and he’s been delivering time and time again throughout their playoff run.

Down by 12 entering the fourth, the Celtics could have wilted. But the moment wasn’t too big and they stormed back to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

For the sixth time in the eight seasons, the Warriors are in the NBA Finals. Team owner Joe Lacob is intent on sustaining that success.

The Celtics are trying to break a tie with the Lakers for most titles in NBA history. The Warriors can snap a tie with the Bulls for the third-most.

After a sometimes chaotic Eastern Conference finals against the Heat, the Celtics are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

The Boston Celtics are in the NBA Finals for the 22nd time in franchise history, and will square off against the Golden State Warriors

It’s fitting that such a chaotic Heat-Celtics series comes down to a final decisive game. But good luck trying to figure out who will win.