Celtics Crush Curry-Less Warriors, 121-110

Jaylen Brown records third triple-double of the season in dominant Boston win.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Jaylen Brown tallied 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists for his third triple-double of the season as the Boston Celtics routed the Golden State Warriors 121-110 on Thursday night. The Warriors were without star Stephen Curry, who was sidelined due to injury.

Why it matters

The Celtics' victory over the short-handed Warriors is an important win for Boston as they jockey for playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the loss is a setback for the Warriors, who are trying to secure a top seed in the West despite Curry's absence.

The details

Brown led the way for the Celtics with his impressive stat line, recording his third triple-double of the 2026 season. Boston dominated the game, leading by as many as 20 points at one stage. The Warriors struggled without Curry, their leading scorer, and were unable to mount a serious comeback attempt in the second half.

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

The players

Jaylen Brown

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

Stephen Curry

The star point guard for the Golden State Warriors who missed the game due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“Jaylen was dominant tonight. When he's playing like that, we're a tough team to beat.”

— Ime Udoka, Celtics Head Coach

The takeaway

The Celtics proved they can win convincingly without their top stars, while the Warriors showed they still have work to do to remain an elite team in the West without Curry leading the way.