Even without Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes, the Golden State Warriors kept rolling with a hard-fought 124-119 double-overtime victory over the Boston Celtics that improved their perfect start this season to 24-0.
If there was ever any doubt about the Warriors' ability to handle adversity, this game was proof positive that it will take a lot to faze the defending NBA champions. They blew an 11-point third-quarter lead, were outscored by seven in the fourth quarter and gave the Celtics an opportunity to win the game at the end of regulation.
Thompson missed his second game of the season after suffering a sprained ankle in Golden State's win over Indiana on Tuesday.
The Celtics presented an excellent challenge, ranking fourth in ESPN's defensive efficiency rankings, yet Golden State managed to score 124 points, despite shooting just 39.3 percent from the floor.
One reason the Warriors were able to hold off the Celtics in the second half is because of their strong defensive play. The Celtics hit just 43 percent of their attempts, and Shaun Livingston blocked ...
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