Celtics dismantle Warriors 140-88 in historic rout

The Celtics dropped a franchise-record 82 points in the first half as Boston embarrassed Golden State 140-88 Sunday afternoon.

The Boston Celtics dominated the visiting Golden State Warriors 140-88 Sunday afternoon, a big dose of revenge for Boston after coming up short in the 2022 NBA Finals. This time around, the Celtics were dramatically the better team, dropping a franchise-best 82 points in the first half en route to the club’s third-largest victory ever.

Birthday boy Jayson Tatum and his fellow All-Star Jaylen Brown led the way for Boston with 46 combined points. In total, the Celtics’ offense was firing on all cylinders. They kept the engine running hot, pushing the pace to the tune of 42 fast break points. Combined with Boston’s physical, stingy defense, the Warriors were faced to wave the white towel early in the third quarter in what was one of the most lopsided games you can find in the NBA.

Let’s take a look at a dramatic 140-88 Celtics victory over the Warriors here at TD Garden.