Jaylen Brown's Triple-Double Fuels Celtics' 121-110 Win Over Warriors

Celtics build big lead, hold off Warriors' late rally to secure victory

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Boston Celtics built a 34-point lead and held on for a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors. Jaylen Brown recorded a triple-double, Payton Pritchard had a big game off the bench, and the Celtics' passing and cutting were keys to the victory.

Why it matters

This win over the Warriors, led by former Celtics players Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis, shows the Celtics' ability to win against tough opponents even after the All-Star break. Jaylen Brown's triple-double performance highlights his continued growth as a star player for the team.

The details

The Celtics jumped out to a 34-point lead by halftime, thanks to a balanced attack and strong passing and cutting. Jaylen Brown led the way with a triple-double, while Payton Pritchard provided a big boost off the bench with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Warriors made a late push to cut the deficit to 12, but the Celtics were able to hold them off and secure the victory.

  • The Celtics built a 34-point lead by halftime.

The players

Jaylen Brown

The Celtics' star guard recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Payton Pritchard

The Celtics' reserve guard had 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists off the bench.

Al Horford

The former Celtics player now plays for the Golden State Warriors.

Kristaps Porzingis

The former Celtics player now plays for the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“He just had a clear understanding of what the advantage was every time down the floor. I thought his rebounding was great tonight … and you can see in real time where the game just completely slowed down for him, and he was able to just recognize where the two on one was every single time. And so he takes a ton of pride in that and I thought he did a great job.”

— Joe Mazzulla, Celtics Head Coach (NBC Sports Boston)

“The starting thing is kind of pointless. I played probably more minutes than I did as a starter. So I just don't play the first five minutes and I check in, and I actually would rather play longer stints like that.”

— Payton Pritchard (NBC Sports Boston)

What’s next

The Celtics will look to build on this win as they continue their push towards the playoffs.

The takeaway

Jaylen Brown's triple-double performance and the Celtics' strong passing and cutting were key factors in their victory over the Warriors. The team's ability to hold off a late rally shows their resilience and depth, which will be important as they make a run towards the postseason.