Celtics Rout Warriors in San Francisco

Jaylen Brown records triple-double as Boston cruises to 121-110 victory

Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:39pm by Ben Kaplan

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The Boston Celtics defeated the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in San Francisco on Thursday night. Celtics star Jaylen Brown led the way with a triple-double, recording 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists. The Celtics used a dominant second quarter to build a 23-point halftime lead and never looked back, leading by as many as 34 points in the third quarter. The Warriors, playing without injured star Stephen Curry, were led by De'Anthony Melton's 18 points.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Celtics, who are looking to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Warriors, meanwhile, have struggled without Curry and will need to find a way to stay competitive in the tough Western Conference.

The details

The Celtics outscored the Warriors 38-19 in the second quarter to take a 74-51 halftime lead. Boston made 12 of 26 (46.2%) 3-point attempts in the first half. The Celtics stretched their lead to 34 points in the third quarter before the Warriors made a late push, but Boston was able to hold on for the double-digit victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who recorded a triple-double in the win.

Stephen Curry

The injured star player for the Golden State Warriors who missed his sixth consecutive game due to a right knee injury.

Kristaps Porzingis

A player who made his debut for the Warriors after being acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

This game showcased the Celtics' depth and balanced scoring attack, as they were able to cruise to victory despite the Warriors' late push. The Celtics' win also highlighted the Warriors' struggles without Curry, and the team will need to find a way to stay competitive in the Western Conference playoff race.