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In a rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics got their revenge, stunning the Golden State Warriors 125-85 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, much to the disappointment of the home crowd.
The Warriors were without Draymond Green, who was sidelined with a calf injury suffered during Sunday's 122-114 win over the Washington Wizards.
The loss ranks as one of the worst in Warriors history and one of the most unusual losses during Steve Kerr's tenure as head coach:
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The Warriors lost to Boston 125-85. The 40-point loss is their heaviest under Steve Kerr. Worst home loss for the Warriors since 1985 vs. Dallas. The 85 points are the fewest in a home game by Stephen Curry since Kerr became head coach. @ESPNStatsInfo
Stephen Curry finished with 18 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals while shooting 4-of-12 from the three-point line in the loss. Moses Moody had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench.
After the loss, Steve Kerr he told reporters“We have to throw this one in the toilet and get ready for the Sac,” adding that the Warriors' several losses this season have been “demoralizing.”
On the other side of the court, Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists on 9-of-20 shooting as the Celtics improved to 30-13 on the season, while the Warriors fell to 21-21, snapping their two-game hitting streak. win the game.
Jaylen Brown contributed 17 points, four rebounds and two assists, while Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points and seven rebounds to the win.
After the Warriors' loss on Monday, fans expressed their disappointment and growing concern for the future of the dynasty.
Hater Central @TheHateCentral
The Warriors tonight:
85 points
34% FY
26% 3PT
63% FT
Lost at 40
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Nobody @nikotaughtyou
This is a bad product @warriors
The Warriors won Game 1 against the Celtics in November with a 118-112 victory at TD Garden, led by Curry's 27 points.
However, Boston was looking for revenge, going on a 29-18 run in the first quarter to fall behind by eight points to Tatum.
Jrue Holiday opened the second quarter with a layup, adding a 3-pointer, while the Celtics defense stifled Curry, holding him to 0-of-3 from beyond the arc. Boston led 54-39 at halftime.
The second half quickly got away from Golden State as the Celtics extended their lead to 97-63 by the end of the third quarter, fueled by 10 more points from Tatum.
With a good game, most of the starters were pulled in the fourth quarter as Boston secured a dominant 40-point victory.
Golden State will try to bounce back against the Sacramento Kings on the road on Wednesday.
