Everybody wants to defeat the defending champions.
That’s what Golden State did Wednesday night at TD Garden, topping the Celtics 118-112.
The two teams split the season-series last year. The Celtics went on to win the NBA Finals, and the Warriors lost in the play-in tournament.
Now the Warriors, who are aiming to make a return to the playoffs, are one of three teams sitting at 7-1 atop the Western Conference after a hot start.
Golden State guard Buddy Hield called the victory a statement win.
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