Warriors Roar Back, Extend Home Win Streak To Seven With Decisive Victory Over Black Bears

Warriors Fight Back Strong, Extend Home Win Streak to Seven

The Golden State Warriors extended their home win streak to seven games with a decisive 123-101 triumph over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night at Chase Center. After dropping three straight road games, the Warriors bounced back in emphatic fashion, dominating the Celtics from start to finish.

Stephen Curry led the way for Golden State with a game-high 32 points, followed by Klay Thompson with 25 points and Andrew Wiggins with 20 points. Jayson Tatum paced Boston with 27 points, but the Celtics were unable to keep up with the Warriors' offensive firepower.

The Warriors shot 50.6% from the field, including 43.5% from three-point range, while the Celtics shot just 37.3% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. Golden State also outrebounded Boston 52-37 and dished out 28 assists compared to the Celtics' 15.

The victory was a much-needed one for the Warriors, who had struggled on the road in recent weeks. Golden State is now 19-16 overall and 13-5 at home this season. The Celtics, meanwhile, fell to 22-11 overall and 10-7 on the road.

What Went Right for the Warriors?

There were several factors that contributed to the Warriors' victory over the Celtics.

Stephen Curry's Efficient Shooting: Curry was on fire from the field against the Celtics, shooting 11-of-19 overall and 6-of-11 from three-point range. He also dished out 9 assists and committed just 1 turnover.
Klay Thompson's Hot Streak: Thompson has been on a tear lately, and he continued his hot shooting against the Celtics. He shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 6-of-12 from three-point range.
Andrew Wiggins' All-Around Performance: Wiggins had a solid all-around game for the Warriors, scoring 20 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists.
Strong Defense: The Warriors played excellent defense against the Celtics, holding them to just 37.3% shooting from the field. Golden State also forced 14 turnovers.
Home Court Advantage: The Warriors have been nearly unbeatable at home this season, and they used their home court advantage to their benefit against the Celtics.

What Went Wrong for the Celtics?

The Celtics struggled in several areas against the Warriors.

Poor Shooting: The Celtics shot just 37.3% from the field and 25.9% from three-point range. They were unable to keep up with the Warriors' offensive firepower.
Turnovers: The Celtics committed 14 turnovers, which led to several easy baskets for the Warriors.
Lack of Rebounding: The Celtics were outrebounded by the Warriors 52-37. Golden State's size and athleticism was too much for Boston to handle.
Defensive Breakdowns: The Celtics had several defensive breakdowns against the Warriors, which allowed Golden State to get easy baskets.
Road Woes: The Celtics have struggled on the road this season, and their loss to the Warriors was their third straight road defeat.

Conclusion

The Warriors' victory over the Celtics was a statement win. They showed that they are still one of the best teams in the NBA, even after dropping three straight road games. The Celtics, meanwhile, have some soul-searching to do after their third straight road defeat.

The Warriors will look to extend their home win streak to eight games when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Celtics will try to get back on track when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.