NBA: Celtics Hand Warriors Most Lopsided Home Loss Last Four Decades

Jayson Tatum scored 22 points to lead a balanced Boston attack as the Celtics rolled to a 125-85 rout of Golden State Warriors, marking the side’s most lopsided home loss in the last four decades. Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 points and Jaylen Brown registered 17 before both players, along with Tatum, were taken out of the fourth quarter with the result almost accomplished.

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Updated on: 21 January 2025 4:38 pm

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NBA: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) shoots against Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA: Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown (7) and Jrue Holiday (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball Game: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball Game: Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) catches a pass in front of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, back right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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NBA Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.

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Basketball: Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, goes up to shoot against Golden State Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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Basketball: Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors

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Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, top, goes up to shoot against Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.

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Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) is defended by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco.