In a rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics got their revenge, dominating Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 125-85 at Chase Center in San Francisco, handing the Warriors their worst loss at home in 40 years.
Curry pointed out how the Celtics are everything the Warriors aren’t at the moment stating, “They are the defending champs, so they’re coming in with a level of confidence and swagger. And it’s the exact opposite of what we have right now. Obviously great memories. Definitely feels like a long time ago.”
The Warriors missed Draymond Green, who sat out with a calf injury he suffered in Sunday’s 122-114 win over the Washington Wizards.
The Warriors worst loss in 40 years
The 40-point gap resembled the 140-88 thrashing the Celtics handed the Warriors last March, following Golden State’s 132-126 overtime victory three months prior.
Curry recorded 18 points, three rebounds, four assists, and two steals, shooting 4-of-12 from beyond the arc in the loss. Moses Moody added 13 points, six rebounds, and five assists coming off the bench.
Jayson Tatum led the way with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists on 9-of-20 shooting, helping the Celtics improve to 30-13 for the season. Meanwhile, the Warriors fell to 21-21, ending their two-game winning streak.
