What a dramatic test that was, and I say dramatic because, thanks to the weather conditions, some of the rugby wasn't vintage but it sure had its moments of drama and physicality and it was a genuine contest.
The All Blacks, of course, were severely disadvantaged without Sonny Bill Williams on the field.
But my take on that Lions victory was that after so much negative talk about them, this test at Westpac Stadium, and next Saturday's at Eden Park, highlight why these tours are so special and unique.
To be in Wellington for that test and to see the fans of both teams fully engaged in an electric atmosphere was amazing. The game needs it.
That's going to be heightened at Eden Park with the series decider. It's incredibly exciting and arguably the most eagerly anticipated test here since the 2011 World Cup final.