The Boston Celtics achieved a historic 125-85 victory over the Golden State Warriors, handing them their most lopsided home loss in 40 years. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 18. The Celtics established an early double-digit lead and secured the game with a dominant 43-24 third-quarter performance, leaving no room for a Warriors comeback.
Celtics’ Depth and Balance Stand Out
Boston’s balanced scoring effort highlighted their depth, with Jaylen Brown contributing 17 points and Payton Pritchard adding 14 off the bench. This win marked a strong start to the Celtics’ four-game road trip and provided a confidence boost after a recent 3-4 stretch. Their team-oriented approach and efficient execution allowed them to outmatch the Warriors on both ends of the court.
The short-handed Warriors, missing Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Brandon Podziemski, couldn’t keep up with the Celtics’ intensity. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 18 points, but the team shot a poor 34.8% from the field. Andrew Wiggins had a particularly rough game, hitting just 1 of 11 attempts as Golden State struggled to generate consistent offense.
Turning Point Ends Warriors’ Hopes
The game’s momentum shifted decisively in the first half when the Warriors went 7:32 without making a field goal. This scoring drought turned a slim two-point lead into a 13-point deficit. Boston capitalized on this lapse and controlled the game from that point forward.
The Warriors shot just 12.5% from three-point range in the first half, their second-worst performance since 1996-97. Both teams play again Wednesday: Boston visits the Clippers, while Golden State faces Sacramento.
