Warriors Defeat Celtics 118-112 at Home

The Boston Celtics suffered a 118-112 loss to the Golden State Warriors in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals. Despite leading late in the game, the Celtics could not hold off a strong offensive surge from the Warriors, spearheaded by Stephen Curry, who recently returned from an ankle injury and contributed significantly to the win. The Celtics played without key players Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, who are sidelined due to injuries, impacting their overall performance. Derrick White initially led the Celtics with a strong start, but the Warriors' bench provided crucial support during the game, especially in the second quarter, allowing them to secure the victory. With this win, the Warriors improved their record to 7-1, while the Celtics dropped to 7-2 on the season. The matchup highlighted the ongoing talent and competitiveness between these two elite teams in the NBA.