On Monday night, the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors will face off for the inaugural game of their 2024-25 regular season. Both teams have played 48 regular season contests against one another with Boston holding an even 24-24 record against Golden State.

The Celtics began the game strong against the Warriors despite missing Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, but ultimately found themselves powerless against their tough defensive front. Ultimately, however, this proved too much for them.

In this article, we will discuss the high lights or top players list of Boston Celtics Vs Golden State Warriors Match Player Stats.

Here is a table summarizing the key players and their contributions in that game:

Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum has emerged as one of the NBA’s most electrifying young players. A five-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA honoree, he also won gold with both of the US Olympic teams (2020-2024). Additionally, he was honored as a two-time All-Defensive Team member while scoring more points per regular season game than any other player his age in history of NBA.

He earned McDonald’s All-American status during high school basketball before going on to play college ball for Duke Blue Devils. Boston Celtics selected Tatum with the third overall selection in 2017 NBA draft, where he quickly became fan-favorite leading his team in scoring while making All-Rookie First Team honors as rookie season came to an end.

Tatum recorded 30+ points in three of his first six games as a Celtic, and has averaged 29 per game over his past seven contests. Additionally, Tatum leads all playoff players with 11 double-doubles while ranking fifth in franchise history for points, rebounds, assists, and steals in postseason play.

Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown scored 22 points each to lead Boston to an easy 125-85 win against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Marcus Smart also contributed 17 points, as Porzingis and Brown each finished with 22.

Golden State struggled with their top-ranked defense and shot only 34.8% in the second half; Andrew Wiggins and Dennis Schroder missed many shots, while their bench only managed nine points for them.

Boston began their run late in the fourth quarter with a 7-0 spurt led by Brown baskets and an alley oop from Smart to Robert Williams; later on a Derrick White three completed it and gave them an overwhelming 21-point advantage over Milwaukee.

The Celtics won Game 1 in San Francisco to improve to 8-2 on the road this postseason and face a potentially vulnerable Golden State squad when Game 2 returns on Sunday night.

Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown is one of the Boston Celtics’ top small forwards and an elite performer in the league. Known for taking charge and leading by example, Jaylen is also revered by both teammates and opponents alike; being both an effective defender and always looking for new ways to improve his game makes him one of the team leaders and role models on his squad. His teammates respect him greatly while opposing teams value his leadership role within their ranks as well.

The Celtics quickly took control of this game with an 8-0 run led by Kristaps Porzingis’ two threes and led by Boston’s defense, holding Warriors to just 19 points at halftime.

Second Half Results The Boston Celtics continued their dominance of the Warriors by scoring 31 points in just the third quarter, expanding their lead to 25 points thanks to strong play from Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard as well as their bench corps featuring Moses Moody and Derrick White.

The Celtics currently rank second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 29-13 record and will face off against Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Warriors currently hold 10th place in Western Conference with 21-20 record.

This will be the second meeting between these teams this season; Boston won their initial meeting 109-99 at home back in November. They have faced each other 35 times during the regular season and Warriors hold an 18-13 advantage against Celtics.

Brown has been performing admirably for the Celtics this season, averaging 21.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while maintaining an outstanding defensive presence and making some plays with the ball on offense in open court play.

However, he will miss Monday’s game against the Heat with a right knee injury and be replaced in the lineup by either Sam Hauser or Payton Pritchard – although there has not yet been a timeline provided by the team as to his return.

Payton Pritchard

Payton Pritchard has emerged as a crucial scoring option off of Boston’s bench this season, scoring 15 or more points in three out of his four appearances and hitting five threes each time out. Without Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford on hand to fill critical roles for them this campaign, this Oregon native has come through to fulfill an essential function for them this campaign.

He’s also an integral component of both sides of the court, contributing to both sides with strong legs and upper body strength that allows him to disrupt defenses with various screening actions and set screens, stretching defenses out past the three-point line and sprinting into open space after setting them, further increasing offensive efficiency.

The Celtics selected Pritchard with the 26th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and gave him much fanfare upon entering the league, yet struggled to secure consistent playing time until this season when Grant Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, and Marcus Smart had to depart and give their 22-year-old an opportunity to shine.

His off-ball movement is aggressive and dynamic, adding another dynamic layer to his solid shooting performances. His speed on the court allows him to break free from his defenders, while his quick release makes him a potent threat when driving to the basket. Furthermore, he’s proven himself an exceptional three-point shooter this season by connecting on 43.1 percent of 3-point attempts.

Payton Pritchard was added late to the injury report for Sunday’s game against the 76ers but is expected to play. If necessary, Sam Hauser or Jaden Springer could receive extra minutes as potential replacements.

Derrick White

No matter his recent struggles, Celtics guard Derrick White remains an invaluable fantasy asset. In two of his last three appearances he scored 20 or more points and averaged 16.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 blocks over that stretch. While not the centerpiece of their offense, White makes for a solid addition to any starting lineup.

The Golden State Warriors enter this matchup riding a two-game win streak, yet have failed to replicate their dominant performance from previous weeks. Their shooting has been inconsistent while road shots have proven more difficult. Additionally, there have been multiple injuries over recent weeks which may hamper them further.

Derrick White was added to the injury report Sunday with a right shin contusion that is expected to keep him out for at least one more game but should return by Wednesday against the Bulls. Al Horford will likely start in his place while Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard take on additional responsibilities on both ends of the court in his absence.

Since returning from their All-Star break, the Boston Celtics have shown steady improvement and appear poised to challenge for a championship run. Boston has won seven out of its last 10 games and are favored against Golden State by 10.5 points according to current NBA odds.

On Monday night at Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics will square off in the 2025 NBA Season. It will air live on TNT and TruTV as well as streaming via Max. If you’re intrigued by this matchup, we suggest starting a seven-day trial of Max to experience how it works; its lineup offers over 250 channels of live TV that can be streamed simultaneously on up to 10 devices simultaneously! You can stream this game live using smart TVs or streaming apps for maximum viewing pleasure!