In a stunning display of basketball brilliance, the Boston Celtics dismantled the Golden State Warriors 125-85, handing them their worst home defeat in 40 years while Jayson Tatum led the charge with 22 points.

The Celtics' blowout victory not only highlighted their offensive prowess—six players scored in double figures and they shot over 50% from the field—but it also exposed the Warriors' struggles, as they suffer from an alarming lack of firepower without key contributors. With this win, Boston solidifies its position as a serious title contender, while Golden State, haunted by flashes of 1985, finds itself in the middle of a midseason crisis, currently languishing in 11th place in the Western Conference.

Jayson Tatum, the Celtics’ talisman, notched up a staggering game-high of 22 points, while also managing to haul in nine rebounds and dish out seven assists. It appears his only flaw was in not single-handedly carrying the weight of an entire franchise, which is thankfully not in his job description. His teammate Kristaps Porzingis lent a helping hand with 18 points, ensuring that the Warriors were not entirely able to concentrate their defensive efforts on Tatum alone. Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown kept the scoreboard ticking with 17 points, proving that the Celtics' depth is not merely a rumor, but a reality that would haunt the Warriors all night long.

The Celtics’ shooting performance was practically surgical, finishing the game with an impressive 53.3 percent from the field and an even more astonishing 41.7 percent from beyond the arc. Contrast that with the Warriors, who could only muster a mere 34.8 percent overall and a disheartening 26.4 percent from three-point range. If there was ever evidence that it’s hard to win basketball games with all the bricks being laid, last night was it. Stephen Curry, despite being the Warriors' leading scorer with just 18 points, had a shooting night best described as perplexing, going an underwhelming 4-of-12 from three. It’s not exactly the hallmark of Splash Brothers when it feels more like a splash into a kiddie pool.

To add to the Warriors' woes, Andrew Wiggins had a game he’ll want to forget quickly; scoring just four points on 1-of-11 shooting. One wonders if perhaps the ball was dropped into a black hole on its way to the basket, because it certainly found no friendly nets throughout the game. Missing key players—including Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga—due to injuries didn’t exactly leave the Warriors with a fighting chance. Their rotation seemed to resemble a lineup of class substitutes, clearly unprepared for what was about to unfold on their home court.

As the game wore on, the Celtics further asserted their dominance, executing a 43-24 onslaught in the third quarter. It was as if someone flipped a switch, and switched the Warriors off entirely. The energy in the building changed from the usual raucous cheers of the fans to a quiet, collective disbelief, accompanied by the shuffling of feet as spectators pondered if they had mistakenly bought tickets to a comedy show instead of a competitive basketball game.

With this victory, the Celtics improved their record to 30-13, which firmly places them in second place in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Warriors find themselves wallowing at 21-21, stuck in 11th place in their conference. For a team that previously dominated the league landscape, it raises questions about whether they need a pep talk, or perhaps a time machine to return to an era that suits them better. After all, their last home game defeat by over 40 points was back when arcades were considered cutting-edge technology.

As the dust settles, one can only assume there’ll be serious conversations in the Warriors locker room. On the contrary, the Celtics can bask in the glory of their victory. Their performance last night was not just a win; it was a symphony of teamwork, skill, and perhaps a touch of old-fashioned luck that has eluded the Warriors in recent weeks.

In a nutshell, the Celtics are flying high after defeating the Warriors 125-85. The Warriors suffered their worst home defeat in four decades, and as the sun rises this morning, one has to wonder if Golden State will find a way out of this slump or if they'll just keep throwing bricks. Their struggles continue, but hey, at least they didn't lose by a hundred!