The Boston Celtics registered a dominant victory over the Golden State Warriors, defeating them 125-85 on January 20, 2025. In this match, Jayson Tatum contributed significantly with 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points.

• The Celtics established an early double-digit lead and extended it with a 43-24 advantage in the third quarter.

• Additional scoring came from Jaylen Brown with 17 points and Payton Pritchard with 14 points for Boston.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 18 points, but the team struggled overall, shooting only 34.8% during the game. Andrew Wiggins had a particularly tough outing, making just 1 of 11 shots.

This marks the Warriors’ most significant home loss since relocating to California, a setback not seen since 1985.

Takeaways:

• The Celtics started strong on a four-game road trip, recovering from a recent 3-4 stretch successfully.
• The Warriors, missing critical players including Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, faced difficulties maintaining their performance.

Key Moments:

• A pivotal point in the game came when the Warriors went 7:32 without a basket, turning a slight lead into a devastating 13-point deficit that was unrecuperable.

Upcoming Games:

Both teams are scheduled to play again on Wednesday, with the Celtics heading to Los Angeles to face the Clippers, while the Warriors will be playing against the Sacramento Kings.