The Celtics led by a franchise-high 44 points at halftime, which increased to 50 soon after. The bench players kept the energy up, and their starters would jump off the bench to celebrate every good play.
The Warriors, who had won 12 of their previous 15 games, return home after a four-game Eastern Conference swing, determined to erase this loss from their memories as soon as possible
The Celtics are now on a season-high 11-game winning streak, but must travel for the next five, including a trip to the defending champion Nuggets’ home
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Brown dominated the first quarter, but Tatum responded in the second. He exploded, scoring 20 of his 22 first-half points in the quarter and putting on a show for the crowd, who eventually sung him happy birthday later in the game.
Tatum and Brown outscored the Warriors 47-38 in the first 24 minutes before both exiting in the third quarter. Tatum finished the game with 27 points, while Brown had 29.
The Celtics offense was unstoppable, while the defense allowed only 6 points in a 12-minute stretch against a team that featured two of the best scorers in history. Steph Curry entered the game with reservations, yet despite his presence, he made little impact. He finished the game with four points, Thompson with six, and both sat out the second half.
The Birthday Boy had a lot to be happy about on his special day in front of his family and fans. The Celtics still remember their home defeat to the Warriors in the Finals two years ago, and they demonstrated how much and for how long they can retain a grudge. They handed Golden State a historic beating on a night when the majority of their starters received much-needed rest.
