After a promising 12-3 start to the season, the Golden State Warriors find themselves slipping back into familiar struggles. Their woes were on full display Monday night as they suffered a crushing 40-point loss to the Boston Celtics at home. Despite Stephen Curry’s consistent effort, the Warriors looked outmatched from the start against the defending champions.
From the opening quarter, it was clear that Golden State could not keep pace with Boston’s dominance. By the third quarter, the Celtics were firmly in control, leading 90-58. Curry’s visible frustration on the bench captured the mood of a team searching for answers.
look at steph, he's exhausted.
— nanax (@namxsj) January 20, 2025
3rd quarter, only him and moody scored double digits on the court. the team’s completely lost.
the twitter fingers were right. make the trades. pic.twitter.com/VwEReGt3d9
Curry finished the game with 18 points, three rebounds, and four assists but received little support. Moses Moody was the only other Warrior to make a notable contribution, scoring 13 points. The absence of Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, both sidelined with injuries.
Curry’s frustration has been a recurring theme this season. After a recent loss to the Miami Heat, the Warriors star was seen pacing the court in visible frustration. Curry even expressed his concerns about the team’s offensive woes, admitting he has “no idea” how they would improve.
Jaylen Brown Targets Stephen Curry In Celtics’ MLK Day Victory Over Warriors
After the Celtics’ dominant win over the Warriors, Jaylen Brown revealed his strategy against Warriors star Stephen Curry. Brown, who played a key role in the Celtics’ 125-85 victory, shared that he wanted to put pressure on Curry on both ends of the floor.
“I’m guarding him. So chasing him around, but on the defensive end, making him pay as well. Anytime we got in transition or he was cross-matched, he was on me. I’m trying to just make him pay, make him work, and just make the right play,” Brown said.
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Brown finished the game with 17 points, four rebounds, and two assists. In addition to Brown, five other Celtics players scored in double figures, helping the team improve their record to 30-13.
