Brown’s Triple-Double Leads Dominant Boston Display Over Curry-less Golden State

Key Takeaways:

• Jaylen Brown recorded his third triple-double of the season with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists
• Boston Celtics secured a 121-110 victory against the Golden State Warriors, who were without Stephen Curry
• Payton Pritchard contributed 26 points as the Celtics won for the seventh time in their last eight games

Match Analysis

The Boston Celtics delivered a forceful performance last night in San Francisco, defeating the Golden State Warriors 121-110. Jaylen Brown was instrumental for Boston, registering 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists, achieving his third triple-double of the season and the fifth of his career. Brown, who led the Eastern Conference in scoring before the All-Star break, equalled his personal best in rebounds and set a new career high for assists.

Comes back from All-Star & casually drops a triple-double 😤@FCHWPO is tonight's @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/CutLJMHmfF

— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 20, 2026

The Celtics, winning seven out of their latest eight fixtures, also saw strong showings from Payton Pritchard with 26 points and Sam Hauser with 16 points. Their effort handed Boston another impressive win, while simultaneously overshadowing the Golden State debut of Kristaps Porzingis, who previously played 99 games for the Celtics across two seasons, won a championship, and then moved to Atlanta before eventually landing in Golden State via a trade deadline move. The Warriors’ new 7-foot-2 centre, who has battled recurring injuries, contributed 12 points in his first appearance for the team, having recently managed a left Achilles issue.

Warriors Miss Curry’s Influence

Golden State competed without their marquee player, two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry, who is currently sidelined due to a knee injury. The Warriors have struggled in his absence, now holding a 6-11 record in games where Curry does not feature. The lack of their talisman was evident as Golden State found it difficult to mount any sustained momentum.

De’Anthony Melton was the Warriors’ top scorer with 18 points, while Will Richard and Gui Santos each contributed 17. As Boston built a commanding advantage – leading by 30 points at one stage – Golden State did close the gap late in the fourth quarter. Gary Payton II’s dunk reduced the margin to 111-99 with six minutes remaining, but Pritchard responded immediately with consecutive three-pointers to stave off any comeback.

Celtics Seize Early Control

Brown set the tone with eight points in the first quarter, contributing as one of eight Celtics players to score during the opening period. Boston asserted their dominance in the ensuing period, unleashing a 17-2 run to start the second quarter and attacking the basket with pace, often getting the better of Porzingis at the rim. This onslaught built a formidable 74-51 lead at half-time.

What’s Next

• Boston Celtics are set to face the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday
• Golden State Warriors will play host to Denver on Sunday