Warriors overcome Boston Celtics in overtime behind Steph Curry’s late-game heroics
December 20, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO — Steph Curry hit the dagger rainbow 3-pointer in overtime to give the underdog Warriors a thrilling 132-126 win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night at Chase Center. The Warriors have won three straight and move to 13-14 on the year.
The Warriors closed a tense fourth quarter and overtime with Curry, Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga and rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Jackson-Davis had his first double-double with 13 rebounds and 10 points in 28 minutes. He also had a key block in overtime, flying into the paint to deflect Jaylen Brown’s layup and preserve a four-point lead with 2:20 remaining. Jackson-Davis was a team-best plus-25.
Curry had six points in overtime and finished with 33 points overall shooting 6-of-11 from 3. He played in some foul trouble having three against him by halftime. Jaylen Brown went at Curry plenty to start the third quarter, resulting in his fifth personal foul with six minutes remaining in the third quarter. That brought Cory Joseph off the bench in Curry’s place with the Celtics up 13.
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Curry returned to start the fourth quarter and didn’t draw a foul for the remaining 23 minutes, inspiring the fourth-quarter comeback. The Celtics led by as many as 17 in the third quarter. Thompson finished with 24 points with six 3s and Kuminga had 17 points and seven rebounds.
The Warriors continue this three-game home stand on Friday, when they welcome Jordan Poole back to town with the Washington Wizards. Then the Portland Trail Blazers visit before Golden State departs for Denver to play the Nuggets on Christmas.
Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga (00) celebrates his basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) high-fives Golden State Warriors’ Chris Paul (3) after a play against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga (00) takes a shot against Boston Celtics’ Jrue Holiday (4) in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) scores a basket and is fouled against Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) and Boston Celtics’ Jrue Holiday (4) in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson (11) celebrate his 3-point basket against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (0) takes a shot against Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) loses control of the ball against Boston Celtics’ Boston Celtics’ Derrick White (9) in the first quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a defensive play by Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga (00) against the Boston Celtics at the end of the fourth quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga (00) dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics in overtime at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) watches his 3-point basket score against the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) blocks a shot against Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) in overtime at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) heads to the basket against Boston Celtics’ Jaylen Brown (7) in overtime at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) scores a 3-point basket against Boston Celtics’ Boston Celtics’ Derrick White (9) late in overtime at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) celebrates his 3-point basket against the Boston Celtics late in overtime at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
