Jaylen Brown climbs Celtics scoring chart in big win vs. Warriors

Celtics extend winning streak to three games with 120-99 victory over Warriors

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:25am

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Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, six rebounds and five assists to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Golden State Warriors 120-99 on Wednesday night. Brown passed Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens to move into 10th place on the Celtics' all-time scoring list. Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who extended their winning streak to three games.

Why it matters

The Celtics' win over the struggling Warriors, who have lost six of their last seven games, keeps Boston in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. Brown's climb up the Celtics' all-time scoring list is a significant individual milestone for the young star.

The details

The Celtics jumped out to a 36-23 lead after the first quarter, with Brown scoring 19 points in the period. Boston led by as many as 20 points in the second quarter and took a 63-50 lead into halftime. The Warriors got within seven points early in the third quarter, but the Celtics pulled away in the second half, leading by as many as 26 points late in the game.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
  • Brown moved into 10th place on the Celtics' all-time scoring list in the second quarter.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star forward for the Boston Celtics who scored 32 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the win over the Warriors. Brown moved into 10th place on the Celtics' all-time scoring list.

Jayson Tatum

A star forward for the Boston Celtics who scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the win over the Warriors.

Payton Pritchard

A guard for the Boston Celtics who scored 19 points off the bench in the win over the Warriors.

Pat Spencer

A player for the Golden State Warriors who scored a team-high 14 points off the bench.

Gary Payton II

A player for the Golden State Warriors who scored a team-high 14 points off the bench.

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What’s next

The Celtics will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, March 21.

The takeaway

The Celtics' win over the struggling Warriors, combined with Jaylen Brown's climb up the franchise's all-time scoring list, demonstrates the team's continued success and the emergence of Brown as a star player in the league.