Boston hosts Celtics Watch Party for NBA Finals Game 1
BOSTON – The city was buzzing with anticipation of the Celtics' first appearance in the NBA Finals in over a decade. The game was held 3,000 miles away in San Francisco, but hundreds gathered outside Faneuil Hall for a watch party.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu had a big screen put up so fans could watch Game 1 between the Celtics and Golden State Warriors.
Mayor Wu said it is a family-friendly event with Boston Police on patrol.
She knows it's an exciting time to be a Celtics fan, but Wu asked for spectators to keep the peace.
"Come out and watch with everyone else and make sure to just be aware of who's around you and that you'll be celebrating alongside families and others," said Wu. "We all know what to do, and we can have a great time, celebrate our team, cheer our hardest, and come back and get rested for Game 2."
Another watch party was held at Big Night Live near the TD Garden.
"Emotions are running high," one fan told WBZ. "We are so hyped for this game."
The Celtics are now three wins away from the championship after beating the Warriors 120-108 in Game 1.
"Last time we were in the Finals, I was 11-years old. I barely remember it. This is electric right now," another fan said.