If the last time these two teams shared a floor was any indication, Wednesday night at TD Garden won’t lack for storylines - or reminders of just how high the ceiling can be for the Boston Celtics (45-23).

When Boston saw the Golden State Warriors (33-35) back on February 19 in San Francisco, the game was effectively over by halftime.

The Celtics blitzed Golden State with a 38-point second quarter, built a lead north of 30, and never really looked back in what became a 121-110 win that felt far more lopsided than the final score suggested.

It was one of those nights where everything clicked - the ball movement, the defensive intensity, the depth - and it served as a snapshot of what Boston looks like when it’s fully engaged.

A month later, that version of the Celtics has only become more defined.

They enter this matchup fresh off a 120-112 win over the Phoenix Suns (39-30), a game that didn’t come as easily but may have been just as telling. Boston led, lost control, and then reasserted itself with a 14-2 closing run, locking in defensively when it mattered most.

It was less about overwhelming an opponent for 48 minutes and more about execution under pressure - another box checked for a team with championship expectations.

At the center of it all has been Jaylen Brown, who continues to play at an All-NBA level.

Whether it’s a triple-double in San Francisco or a 41-point takeover against Phoenix, Brown has become the engine that dictates Boston’s tempo on a nightly basis.

Add in a ramping-up Jayson Tatum, a two-way force in Derrick White, and the steady contributions of a deep supporting cast, and the Celtics look every bit like a group gearing up for another deep postseason run.

The Warriors, meanwhile, arrive in a very different spot.

Golden State snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over Washington earlier this week, powered by a 30-point performance from Kristaps Porzingis - a familiar face making his return to Boston after helping the Celtics win a title in 2024. His presence adds another layer of intrigue to a team still trying to find consistency, sitting in the middle of the Western Conference play-in picture.

All of which sets the stage for a matchup that feels layered beyond just the standings.

For Boston, it’s another opportunity to reinforce who they are.

For Golden State, it’s a chance to prove the gap between these teams isn’t as wide as it looked the last time they met.

Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics Information

Game Date: March 18, 2026
Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN (National), NBC Sports Boston (Boston) & NBC Sports Bay Area (San Francisco)
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub (Boston) & 95.7 The Game (San Francisco)
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA
Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

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Brown was the best player on the floor, pouring in 41 points while relentlessly attacking the rim.

He attempted 21 free throws - including 10 in the first quarter alone - and converted 19 of them.

Nearly half of his scoring came at the stripe, as Phoenix had no answer for his physicality. It marked his sixth 40-point game of the season and set the tone for Boston’s offense all night.

I’ve said here before and I’ll say it again:

Take this man seriously for MVP.

For most of the night, Phoenix had answers.

Devin Booker’s 40 points kept the Suns within striking distance, and a 21-8 run early in the fourth gave them a brief lead.

But from that point on, Boston slammed the door.

The Suns went scoreless from the field over the final 4:46, managing just two total points while going 0 for 6 with no offensive rebounds.

Boston forced tough looks, cleaned the glass, and made every key stop.

But while we’re on the topic of defense, I have to give the Suns credit where is credit is due - they’re long and relentless. If they continue playing with that style in the coming years, this is going to be a dangerous team.

White’s second-quarter surge helped stabilize the Celtics when the game was still up for grabs.

He scored 16 points in the frame, as Boston caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting eight threes in the quarter.

That shooting burst helped the Celtics keep pace in what was a back-and-forth first half.

When Derrick White can be your third-or-fourth option, depending on the lineup, all you’ve done is raise Derrick White’s ceiling.

This is where having Jayson Tatum back in the lineup is a massive help.

Speaking of Tatum…

Tatum logged 32 minutes in his fourth game back, finishing with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

While not his most explosive outing, the increased workload is notable.

He’s gradually building toward full strength, and Boston is clearly prioritizing getting him into rhythm ahead of the postseason.

While tonight belonged to the other J, his performance was notable nonetheless.

After an inconsistent stretch, Pritchard delivered one of his better performances in recent weeks.

He scored 19 points off the bench, knocking down five threes and adding 6 assists.

In a game where Boston needed secondary scoring, his impact was significant - and a promising sign for the depth heading into the playoffs.

The Celtics finished with 31 assists on 39 made baskets, consistently generating quality looks through ball movement and spacing.

Even when the offense cooled late, their earlier three-point shooting advantage, and commitment to making the right play, proved to be the difference.

It wasn’t perfect. But in the final minutes, it looked exactly like the version of the Celtics that can win in May and June.

Everyone in the NBA should be terrified of this team right now.

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Tom Carroll is a contributor for Roundtable, with boots-on-the-ground coverage of all things Boston sports. He's a senior digital content producer for WEEI.com, and a native of Lincoln, RI.