Horford hits a game winning layup and blocks a shot to win the game. Horford scores 18 points and 11 rebounds in return to Celtics.

Horford hits a game winning layup and blocks a shot to win the game. Horford scores 18 points and 11 rebounds in return to Celtics.

November 19th, 2016: Boston Celtics travel to the Palace on a back-to-back as they square off against Andre Drummond and the Detroit Pistons

Kevin Durant nearly chose the Boston Celtics in free agency this summer, but on Friday night at the TD Garden, Durant and the Golden State Warriors proved why they’re currently in an elite class of only a few, with an emphatic 104-88 win.

The Celtics kept a good pace with the Warriors in the first quarter, and despite losing the battle of the second quarter, Boston was down just seven points at halftime.

And then the third quarter happened.

When Durant was brought in by the Warriors – the NBA’s biggest free agent acquisition since LeBron went back to Cleveland – the Warriors envisioned quarters like this.

Golden State was zipping the ball around the floor on the offensive end, and the defensive effort – a source of frustration for Steve Kerr thus far this season – was omnipresent during this time, as the Warriors forced the Celtics into difficult shots and forced turnovers.

There was even an alley-oop sighting that reminded everyone that these players are superhuman.

With the Warriors putting the heat on the Celtics – up 68-51 with eight minutes remaining in the third quarter – Durant contributed to one of Golden State’s 10 steals with a tip of an Avery Bradley pass. Curry gathered possession and with Durant racing down the right side of the basket, Curry lobbed a pass to the sky where Durant was there to throw down the slam, nearly shaking the Garden floor in the process.

The Warriors scored 18 straight points through a hellish quarter for the Celtics, and after a David West jumper to mercifully end the quarter, Golden State had effectively sealed the game 86-57.

November 19th, 2016: Boston Celtics travel to the Palace on a back-to-back as they square off against Andre Drummond and the Detroit Pistons

Kevin Durant nearly chose the Boston Celtics in free agency this summer, but on Friday night at the TD Garden, Durant and the Golden State Warriors proved why they’re currently in an elite class of only a few, with an emphatic 104-88 win.

The Celtics kept a good pace with the Warriors in the first quarter, and despite losing the battle of the second quarter, Boston was down just seven points at halftime.

And then the third quarter happened.

When Durant was brought in by the Warriors – the NBA’s biggest free agent acquisition since LeBron went back to Cleveland – the Warriors envisioned quarters like this.

Golden State was zipping the ball around the floor on the offensive end, and the defensive effort – a source of frustration for Steve Kerr thus far this season – was omnipresent during this time, as the Warriors forced the Celtics into difficult shots and forced turnovers.

There was even an alley-oop sighting that reminded everyone that these players are superhuman.

With the Warriors putting the heat on the Celtics – up 68-51 with eight minutes remaining in the third quarter – Durant contributed to one of Golden State’s 10 steals with a tip of an Avery Bradley pass. Curry gathered possession and with Durant racing down the right side of the basket, Curry lobbed a pass to the sky where Durant was there to throw down the slam, nearly shaking the Garden floor in the process.

The Warriors scored 18 straight points through a hellish quarter for the Celtics, and after a David West jumper to mercifully end the quarter, Golden State had effectively sealed the game 86-57.

Kevin Durant gave talked to reporters today about what he liked about the Boston Celtics pitch meeting in free agency, Al Horford and Jae Crodwer injury update 

November 18th, 2016: Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors make their only trip to the TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics.  Legendary Dubs color man Jim Barnett returns to CLNS Radio to discuss the Warriors season and what Boston and Golden State can each do to win this early season battle in the NBA.

November 18th, 2016: Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors make their only trip to the TD Garden to face the Boston Celtics.  Legendary Dubs color man Jim Barnett returns to CLNS Radio to discuss the Warriors season and what Boston and Golden State can each do to win this early season battle in the NBA.

Kevin Durant gave talked to reporters today about what he liked about the Boston Celtics pitch meeting in free agency, Al Horford and Jae Crodwer injury update