Jaylen Brown Leads Celtics to Victory
In an impressive display, Jaylen Brown recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a comfortable 121-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. This win marked Boston’s seventh victory in their last eight games.
Payton Pritchard contributed significantly with 26 points and Sam Hauser added 16, as the Celtics cruised past a Warriors team missing their star player, Stephen Curry.
Brown’s All-Around Performance
Brown, prior to the All-Star break, was the top scorer in the Eastern Conference and showcased his all-around skills by matching his personal best in rebounds, all of which came from the defensive end. His assist total of 13 also marked a career-high, making this the fifth triple-double of his career.
Warriors’ Struggles
On the opposing side, Kristaps Porzingis made his debut for the Warriors after being traded from the Atlanta Hawks. Porzingis had played 99 games over two seasons with the Celtics, where he won a championship, before the summer trade. However, due to an ongoing left Achilles injury, his impact on the game was limited to 12 points.
The Warriors were also trying to cope without two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, who is sidelined due to a knee injury. The team’s struggles were evident, as they have now recorded a dismal 6-11 record in games that Curry does not play. In his absence, De’Anthony Melton stepped up, scoring 18 points, while Will Richard and Gui Santos each added 17.
Game Highlights
Boston started strong and left Golden State at a 30-point disadvantage, but the Warriors rallied in the fourth quarter, with Gary Payton II’s dunk closing the gap to 111-99. Despite the late push, back-to-back three-pointers by Pritchard helped seal the win for the Celtics. The Celtics were relentless, as they opened the second quarter with a 17-2 run, effectively pulling away and establishing a strong 74-51 lead by halftime.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Celtics are set to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in an anticipated matchup on Sunday, while the Warriors will host the Denver Nuggets the same day, hoping to bounce back from this setback.
