NEW DELHI: The
Boston Celtics
put on a show in a historic first half, routing the
Golden State Warriors
140-88 to extend their winning streak to an impressive 11 games. Boston's dominance was evident from the start, particularly highlighted by their remarkable shooting performance, as they connected on 15 of 24 3-point attempts in the first two quarters alone.
By halftime, the
Celtics
held a staggering 82-38 lead, marking the largest halftime lead in the franchise's history.
Led by
Jaylen Brown
's 29 points and
Jayson Tatum
's 27 points on his 26th birthday, the Celtics maintained their offensive onslaught throughout the game, ultimately hitting 25 of 49 shots from beyond the arc for an impressive 51 percent success rate.
On the defensive end, Boston stifled the Warriors' offense, limiting star guard Stephen Curry to just four points on a challenging shooting night, where he went 2-for-13 from the field and 0-for-9 from 3-point range in the first half alone. With
Curry
struggling and
Klay Thompson
sidelined due to a hamstring injury, the
Warriors
couldn't find their rhythm, leading to the end of their eight-game road winning streak.
Although the Celtics were without center Kristaps Porzingis due to a left quad contusion, their depth and stellar performance from key players like Brown and Tatum propelled them to a dominant victory. The Celtics' hot shooting, especially their 3-point barrage in the first quarter, set the tone for the game and allowed them to avenge their earlier loss to the Warriors this season.
Boston's impressive win solidifies their status as a force to be reckoned with in the league as they continue their push towards the postseason.
(Inputs from Reuters)
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