Boston Celtics Face Warriors in Key Road Game

Celtics look to strengthen Eastern Conference standing after All-Star break

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Boston Celtics resume their NBA season on Thursday, February 19, with an away game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco. This matchup marks the first contest following the All-Star Break and initiates a four-game road trip for the Celtics as they aim to strengthen their standing in the Eastern Conference.

Why it matters

The Celtics are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings, narrowly ahead of the New York Knicks. This road game against the Warriors provides an opportunity for the Celtics to build momentum and solidify their position as they push towards the playoffs.

The details

Fans can tune in to the game through Prime Video, NBC Sports Boston, and NBC Sports Bay Area. Viewers may access the game for free by taking advantage of DIRECTV's free trial or the Prime Video free trial, which includes NBA games, WNBA contests, NFL Thursday Night Football, and a wide range of sports documentaries and entertainment programs.

  • The game is scheduled for Thursday, February 19 at 10 p.m. EST.

The players

Jaylen Brown

The Celtics' All-Star forward is maintaining a career-high scoring average of 29.3 points per game.

Nikola Vucevic

The Celtics are working to integrate the newly acquired center into their lineup ahead of the playoff push.

Steph Curry

The Warriors' star guard continues to recover from a knee injury with no clear timetable for return.

Kristaps Porzingis

The Warriors' newly acquired player is listed as a game-time decision due to an Achilles injury.

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What’s next

The Celtics will continue their four-game road trip after this matchup against the Warriors.

The takeaway

This game is a crucial test for the Celtics as they look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference standings and build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.