The Golden State Warriors endured a humiliating night at Chase Center, falling 125-85 to the Boston Celtics in what became arguably the most embarrassing home loss in four decades. Missing key players and struggling to find their rhythm, the Warriors were overwhelmed by a dominant Celtics performance.
From the start, it was evident that Golden State was in for a long night. Despite an early two-point lead, the Warriors faltered as Boston unleashed a 13-point swing during a seven-and-a-half-minute stretch in which the home team failed to score a single basket. By halftime, the Celtics had established firm control, and the third quarter only widened the gap as Boston outscored the Warriors 43-24, effectively sealing the game.
Golden State’s offense was disjointed, with Stephen Curry managing just 18 points on a night when the team shot a woeful 34.8% from the field. The Warriors’ long-range shooting, typically their hallmark, was historically poor—just 3-for-24 from beyond the arc in the first half, marking one of their lowest percentages in decades. Andrew Wiggins struggled mightily, going 1-for-11, and the absence of Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, and Brandon Podziemski further depleted the team’s options.
Meanwhile, the Celtics showcased why they remain a top contender. Jayson Tatum led with 22 points, while Kristaps Porzingis added 18. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard provided valuable contributions off the bench, combining for 31 points. Boston’s balanced attack and stifling defense ensured that Golden State had no answers.
For the Warriors, this defeat was a stark reminder of their vulnerabilities. While they have been known for their resilience, this game exposed the depth of their struggles, particularly without key players. The loss also carried historical weight—it was just the sixth time since 1962 that Golden State has lost a home game by 40 or more points, a humbling moment for a franchise that once dominated on its home court.
As the Warriors regroup, questions about their consistency and depth loom large, especially after a night where everything seemed to go wrong. For the Celtics, this was a statement win, a display of their firepower and defensive prowess that keeps them firmly in contention for another deep playoff run.
Stephen Curry: B
Stats: 18 PTS, 3 REB (0 OREB, 3 DREB), 4 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 3 TO, 3 PF, 6-16 FG, 4-12 3PT, 2-2 FT, -15, 27 MIN
Curry led the Warriors with 18 points, hitting four 3-pointers and adding 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. However, he struggled with efficiency, shooting just 6-for-16 from the field and posting a -15 plus/minus as Boston’s defense smothered him throughout the game.
Moses Moody: B
Stats: 13 PTS, 6 REB (1 OREB, 5 DREB), 5 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO, 1 PF, 5-13 FG, 3-9 3PT, 0-0 FT, -25, 32 MIN
Moody contributed 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in 32 minutes, showing hustle on both ends. Despite his effort, he shot an inefficient 5-for-13 from the field and 3-for-9 from deep, ending with a team-worst -25 plus/minus.
Quinten Post: C+
Stats: 9 PTS, 1 REB (0 OREB, 1 DREB), 3 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 4-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT, -8, 14 MIN
In limited action, Post provided 9 points, 1 rebound, and 1 block while shooting 4-for-8 from the field. Though efficient offensively, his minimal presence on the glass and defense limited his overall impact in 14 minutes of play.
Kevon Looney: C+
Stats: 5 PTS, 7 REB (1 OREB, 6 DREB), 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 1 PF, 2-4 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT, -11, 16 MIN
Kevon Looney tallied 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist in 16 minutes, maintaining his usual physical presence inside. While his efficiency (2-for-4 FG) was steady, his limited role left him unable to provide a spark in a blowout loss.
Dennis Schroder: C
Stats: 7 PTS, 0 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 1 PF, 3-8 FG, 1-4 3PT, 0-0 FT, -29, 17 MIN
Schroder chipped in 7 points, 1 assist, and 1 steal but struggled to make an impact in his 17 minutes. Shooting 3-for-8 from the field and 1-for-4 from beyond the arc, his -29 plus/minus underscored the team’s difficulties when he was on the court.
Gui Santos: C
Stats: 7 PTS, 2 REB (2 OREB, 0 DREB), 0 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 2 PF, 3-8 FG, 1-6 3PT, 0-0 FT, -18, 27 MIN
Santos scored 7 points and grabbed 2 offensive rebounds in 27 minutes but had a rough shooting night, going 3-for-8 overall and 1-for-6 from three. His energy was evident, but his inefficiency and defensive lapses contributed to his -18 plus/minus.
Lindy Waters III: C
Stats: 6 PTS, 4 REB (0 OREB, 4 DREB), 2 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 4 PF, 2-7 FG, 2-6 3PT, 0-0 FT, -10, 19 MIN
Waters contributed 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in 19 minutes. Despite hitting 2 of his 6 three-point attempts, his -10 plus/minus and lack of defensive impact reflected his struggles to influence the game positively.
Trayce Jackson-Davis: C
Stats: 5 PTS, 5 REB (2 OREB, 3 DREB), 4 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 2-3 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT, -21, 18 MIN
Jackson-Davis had a quiet night with 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in 18 minutes. Although he was efficient (2-for-3 FG), his lack of defensive presence and -21 plus/minus mirrored the team’s overall struggles.
Pat Spencer: C
Stats: 3 PTS, 2 REB (1 OREB, 1 DREB), 3 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 1-6 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-0 FT, -6, 12 MIN
Spencer scored 3 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in 12 minutes but shot just 1-for-6 from the field. Despite his 3 assists, his offensive inefficiency and limited defensive contributions were evident in his -6 plus/minus.
Gary Payton II: C
Stats: 2 PTS, 3 REB (1 OREB, 2 DREB), 3 AST, 1 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 1-3 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT, -10, 12 MIN
Payton had a minimal impact offensively with 2 points on 1-for-3 shooting, though he added 3 rebounds and 3 assists. His defense remained active, but his -10 plus/minus highlighted his limited influence in 12 minutes.
Buddy Hield: C-
Stats: 6 PTS, 2 REB (1 OREB, 1 DREB), 2 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 2-5 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-3 FT, -18, 22 MIN
Hield struggled offensively, scoring 6 points on 2-for-5 shooting with 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 22 minutes. His 1-for-4 performance from three and defensive lapses resulted in a -18 plus/minus.
Andrew Wiggins: D
Stats: 4 PTS, 3 REB (1 OREB, 2 DREB), 0 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 1-11 FG, 0-4 3PT, 2-2 FT, -29, 24 MIN
Wiggins had a dismal night, scoring just 4 points on 1-for-11 shooting and going 0-for-4 from three. Adding 3 rebounds and 1 block, his -29 plus/minus underscored his inability to contribute effectively in 24 minutes.
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