The Boston Celtics have played with a decided lack of joy in recent weeks. Every game had become a slog. In Oakland, there was plenty of joyful noise, as the Celtics rolled over the Golden State Warriors 128-95. This was the Warriors worst home loss under Steve Kerr.
Gordon Hayward was the best player on the floor. Go ahead, rub the sleep out of your eyes and read it again, but it’s true. Hayward finished with 30 points on 12-of-16 from the field. He was aggressive from the moment he hit the floor.