Celtics Vs Warriors: Boston Cruises to 121-110 Win as Kerr Calls Celtics a ‘Machine’
The Celtics Vs Warriors matchup ended with Boston dominating most of the game, cruising to a 121-110 victory after building a lead as large as 34 points. The result kept Boston rolling, extended their recent hot stretch, and left the Warriors grappling with injuries and adjustments.
Celtics Vs Warriors: How the game unfolded
Boston controlled the contest through the first three quarters, putting on an emphatic display while the Warriors struggled to keep pace without their All-Star guard. Golden State applied full-court pressure in the fourth quarter, which helped trim the margin, but the late rally was not enough to overcome Boston’s earlier dominance. The final margin stood at 11 points.
Key game facts:
- Final score: Celtics 121, Warriors 110.
- Celtics led by as many as 34 points during the game.
- Boston’s win was their seventh in eight games, improving their record to 36-19.
- Warriors sit at 29-27 and were holding the No. 8 seed at the time of this game.
- Stephen Curry did not play and is expected to miss at least 10 more days with knee soreness.
- Kristaps Porzingis made his Warriors debut, scoring 12 points off the bench.
Coaching and roster notes: Kerr reaction and Porzingis debut
Warriors coach Steve Kerr focused his comments on Boston’s performance, calling the Celtics an exceptional team and praising the continuity and staff work that have kept them performing at a high level despite roster departures and injuries. Kerr acknowledged his own club’s slow start out of the break and said the team only found its grit and competitiveness late in the game.
The Warriors did find some late energy—most notably through their full-court pressing in the fourth quarter—but it was not enough to erase Boston’s sizable early advantage. The arrival of Kristaps Porzingis provided a scoring boost off the bench, with Porzingis finishing with 12 points in his first appearance for the Warriors and echoing Kerr’s assessment of the Celtics as an elite group.
Implications and what’s next
Boston will look to carry this momentum forward as they continue their road trip, while the Warriors face the immediate task of managing without Curry and attempting to stabilize their standing in a crowded Western Conference. The Celtics’ recent run — seven wins in eight games — underlines their consistency and raises questions about how opponents will respond to their first-three-quarter dominance.
For Golden State, the combination of injury management and roster integration will shape short-term prospects. Missing Curry for at least 10 more days creates a window of vulnerability in the standings, and the team will hope recent lineup additions can help offset the absence as they aim to maintain competitiveness in the West.
Recent updates indicate roster status and standings could evolve; details may change as teams continue through the schedule.
