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The Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 121–110 on February 19 at Chase Center, controlling the contest through superior efficiency and rebounding. Payton Pritchard led Boston with 26 points, while Jaylen Brown added 23, anchoring an offense that shot 51.6 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers. The Celtics' dominance was evident in the first half, outscoring Golden State 74–51 through two quarters, with Boston's 54 rebounds and 36 assists overwhelming the Warriors' 40 boards and 30 assists. D. Melton paced Golden State with 18 points and G. Santos contributed 17, but the Warriors' 44.8 percent shooting and 20 made threes proved insufficient against Boston's defensive intensity, which held a 114.0 defensive rating compared to Golden State's 123.4. The Warriors mounted a fourth-quarter surge with 37 points but could not overcome the 23-point halftime deficit. Boston's bench depth and ball movement, reflected in their 36 assists, proved decisive in a contest that finished well below the Vegas total of 211.5. The victory reinforces Boston's status as a top-tier contender, while Golden State faces continued questions about roster depth in the Western Conference race.
