The Golden State Warriors had a night to forget on Monday, enduring their most lopsided home defeat in four decades. The Boston Celtics dominated the court, securing a 125-85 victory that left fans and players stunned. This marks the first time since 1985 that the Warriors have lost by 40 or more points in their own arena. Back then, it was the Dallas Mavericks who handed them a crushing 149-104 defeat. Fast forward to Monday, and the Celtics showed no mercy, outplaying the Warriors in every aspect of the game. Jayson Tatum led the charge for Boston with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Kristaps Porziņģis and Jaylen Brown chipped in with 18 and 17 points, respectively, while six Celtics players scored in double figures. On the other side, Steph Curry managed 18 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough to keep the Warriors competitive. Golden State’s struggles were evident early on. They went over seven minutes without scoring a basket, and their three-point shooting in the first half was a dismal 3-for-24. By halftime, the Celtics had built a 15-point lead, which they extended to 43 points in the third quarter alone. “This one’s tough,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “We’ve got to move on and prepare for our next game. These kinds of losses can be demoralizing, but we’ve got to keep fighting.” Adding to their woes, the Warriors were without key players like Draymond Green, who sat out due to a calf injury. With a roster already missing several starters, the team’s challenges only seem to be mounting. Currently sitting at 21-21, the Warriors are a far cry from their championship-winning form in 2022. Meanwhile, the Celtics are thriving with a 30-13 record, solidifying their place as top contenders in the Eastern Conference. For Warriors fans, this loss is a hard pill to swallow. But as Steph Curry put it, “It’s a mentality thing before it’s a physical thing. We’ve got to believe we can turn this around.” The road ahead won’t be easy, but the Warriors are determined to bounce back. Will they find their rhythm and reclaim their former glory? Only time will tell.