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Golden State led by as many as 15 points, but could not fend off a young Celtics team that came roaring back in the fourth quarter.

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Boston’s Jaylen Brown, center, dribbles against Golden State’s Klay Thompson during the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the N.B.A. finals. Brown finished with 24 points.

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After a long and eventful road to the N.B.A. finals, Golden State was grateful for a full week to rest and recover before facing the Boston Celtics in Game 1 on Thursday night.

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Golden State’s modest break came to an abrupt end. Boston made sure of it, stunning Golden State, 120-108, to take the opening game of the best-of-seven series at Chase Center.

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Jayson Tatum scored 12 points in the win while shooting 3 of 17 from the field. The Celtics also managed to overcome effort from Golden State’s Stephen Curry, who scored 34 points.