In an extraordinary display of basketball, the Boston Celtics have set a new franchise record for the largest halftime lead, dominating the Golden State Warriors with a score of 82-38 at the break. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum led the charge for the Celtics, combining for a staggering 47 points in the first half alone. Brown contributed 25 points, with 19 of those coming in the first quarter, while Tatum added 22 points, 20 of which were scored in the second quarter. The Celtics' performance was highlighted by their shooting accuracy, making 30 out of 50 field goals and 15 out of 24 three-point attempts, and delivering 20 assists. This game marks the biggest halftime deficit for the Warriors in the shot-clock era and the Celtics' biggest halftime lead in the same period. Notably, the Warriors shot 17% from 3 and went without a field goal for the final 6:05 of the first quarter. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green did not appear for the second half, signaling a strategic decision by the Warriors amidst the Celtics' overwhelming lead.
51-point lead. Looks like Steph, Klay and Draymond didn’t even come out for the 2H.
It's been all Celtics in the first half against the Warriors 😮 https://t.co/REMfDKyTdm
Celtics are on the floor, but Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond are not to begin the second half. https://t.co/mMDAC8RtDQ
What's the live line on #Celtics-#Warriors?
No Curry, Klay or Draymond to start the 2nd half.
No Curry and Draymond to start the second half. That's the right move.
It appears Steph Curry and Draymond Green are done for the day.
#Warriors begin 3Q with Steph, Klay and Draymond on the bench. #Celtics
The Warriors can't seem to fight the Sunday scaries in this game. 🫤 https://t.co/YE2vghEBkI https://t.co/XZ7lLCNGKH
82-38 at half... The game was tied at 21 with 6 minutes left in the first quarter 😳 https://t.co/L1i2TibUlJ https://t.co/hsJT083SZs
A dominant showing in Q2 💪🏽 https://t.co/kh1th0aYeZ
The Warriors are down 44 points at the half to the Celtics 😲 ◽️Most points given up by the Warriors in a half this season: 82 ◽️ Fewest points scored by the Warriors in a half this season: 38 H/t @anthonyVslater https://t.co/ZmO6DcIpDp
The Warriors shot 17% from 3 and are down 44 at the half 👀 https://t.co/vdBafSn5KF
The Celtics COOKED the Warriors in the first half! 🤯 Live Odds: ☘️ BOS -38.5 ↕️ 235.5 Total Points https://t.co/IMxKYSK250
Celtics end the 1st half on a 61-17 run! Lead GS 82-38 at the break 🏀largest halftime lead in Celtics franchise 🏀Celts 30-50 from floor, 15-24 from 3 🏀Brown 25 pts…had 19 pts, 5-9 from 3 in 1st quarter 🏀Tatum 22 pts, 20 in 2nd quarter 🏀Celts 20 assists 🏀Steph 4… https://t.co/WF78BFmoRv
Biggest halftime deficit for the Warriors in the shot-clock era, biggest halftime lead for the Celtics in the shot-clock era, blah blah blah, just make up the rest of the superlatives. 82-38 Celtics at the break.
47 PTS from the duo in ONE HALF 😱 https://t.co/uvOlJdLGY1
What an impossible 2H handicap Celtics blew big lead in last meeting so they’re unlikely to let up. And Warriors seem checked out.
excuse me the Celtics-Warriors score is what
Checking in on the Warriors 😳 https://t.co/XKNtYY8ZoJ
The Boston Celtics 😳 https://t.co/qJtXIRsZ1f
Boston was on FIRE in the first half! 🤯 ☘️ 82 PTS (season-high) ☘️ 15 3PM ☘️ 20 AST The C's lead the Warriors 82-38 https://t.co/nxOrRKmiga
OOF. 🫣 VERY rough half from Steph Curry. 😬 https://t.co/I3mtkQ4rnG
Probably will be up to Curry if he wants to at least start the second half. Maybe 5 minutes and out. Maybe just rest. https://t.co/Qivf8lRvQM
The Warriors are beating Jaylen Brown 38-25 at the half! https://t.co/HnTrk3jyOj
Celtics are up 44 POINTS at the half 🤯 Insane. https://t.co/QEnRXLMWL6
82 to 38 at halftime??????? 🤯🤯🤯🤯 #celtics #warriors
the largest halftime lead in franchise history 👀 https://t.co/tusuIskYOh
44-point halftime lead is the largest in Celtics history.
Man Celtics are so so good https://t.co/N1P8xYcYNt
Free Steph Curry
*Celtics up by 44 at halftime* Klay Thompson: https://t.co/XTJNinoaYk
The Celtics’ 44 point lead over the Warriors at the break is their largest halftime lead in franchise history.
Steph Curry at the half: 4 points 2/13 FG 0/9 3P https://t.co/SmY5Kksypj
61-17 from there to halftime https://t.co/TmtdcT00HC
#Celtics lead #Warriors 82-38 at half. Game was tied at 21. Brown 25, Tatum 22, White 11; Moody 9. BOS 30 for 50 FG; 15 for 24 on 3pt.
Halftime. https://t.co/ontw3KU2Jh
Celtics 2nd quarter points: 38 Warriors total points: 38 Celtics just set a franchise record for points in a half with 82. https://t.co/zFSoNc85ia
Lol, 82 points in a half is absurd. The Celtics are just absolutely toying with a team that has four future Hall of Famers. What a preposterous start.
👀👀 Celtics just on a different level right now https://t.co/3Y7EQ6A5bO
Warriors trail 82-38 at the half. Getting annihilated on both ends. Boston with 15 triples, shooting 62.5% from deep. Good look after good look for the Celtics as Golden State founders possession after possession against Boston's switch-heavy defensive scheme.
Tatum & Brown at the half — 47 points Warriors at the half — 38 points https://t.co/weCQrCEvtL
Halftime: Celtics 82, Warriors 38. That might be the most one-sided half of NBA basketball l've ever seen.
The Celtics are up by 40 points... It's only the second quarter 🤯 https://t.co/O9CkogZtrt
The Boston Celtics are DESTROYING the Warriors 😳 https://t.co/5VbpcRIECJ
raining fire ☄️ https://t.co/6U6Wg5uP5O
The Celtics are insane. 🔥🔥 https://t.co/FErzzH6rmr
The Celtics are on a 50-11 run 🤯 https://t.co/BAwRFRVh2O
This is wild. Celtics are just doing whatever the hell they want.
FIRST QUARTER STARS as the Boston Celtics lead the GS Warriors 44-22. ⭐️⭐️⭐️: Jaylen Brown 19 points ⭐️⭐️ Derrick White 8 points, 4 assists ⭐️ Pritchard 5 points, rebound.
#Celtics lead #Warriors 44-22 after 1Q. End period on a 23-1 run and GSW goes without FG for the final 6:05. Brown 19, White 8; Moody 7.
JAYLEN BROWN DROPPED 19 PTS IN THE 1ST QUARTER 🥵 (🎥: @NBATV) https://t.co/P9Ofo6NFwY
Celtics finish first quarter on a 97-to-3 run.
Jaylen Brown is off to one of his best starts EVER ‼️ 19 points in the first seven minutes 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/xWHQjqv38W
Jaylen Brown has 19 PTS (5 3PT) after 8 MINS! The Warriors have 21. 📷 @celtics https://t.co/pxLZEqapmW
Jaylen Brown is scorching early! 19 PTS in just 7 minutes 🔥 GSW-BOS on ABC https://t.co/6sCl0ZblLZ
Jaylen Brown has 19 points in 8 minutes. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/uwP806gfc8
Jaylen Brown is scorching early! 19 points just 7 minutes into the game 🔥 GSW-BOS on TNT https://t.co/BRQUrokW7S