In a nail-biting showdown, the Golden State Warriors (13-14) clinched a dramatic 132-126 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics (20-6), snapping the Celtics’ five-game winning streak.
The defining moment came with 12 seconds left in overtime when Stephen Curry, showcasing his trademark 3-pointer, drained a shot from the top after receiving a skip pass from Chris Paul, finishing the game with 33 points.
Klay Thompson played a pivotal role, hitting a tying 3-pointer in regulation and contributing 24 points, surpassing Vince Carter for eighth place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list.
Despite a strong performance from Jaylen Brown, who scored 28 points, and Derrick White’s 30-point effort, the Celtics couldn’t overcome the Warriors in the closing moments.
With Jayson Tatum contributing 15 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, the Celtics faced adversity as he dealt with a left ankle injury but returned to make an impact.
The absence of Celtics’ 7-foot-3 big man Kristaps Porzingis, resting his strained left calf, posed a challenge for Boston.
