The Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Boston enters as a 5.5-point favorite after winning six of its last seven games, while Golden State has alternated wins and losses in its most recent four contests. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
The matchup marks the first meeting between the two teams this season, following splits in their season series over the previous four years. Boston holds a 35-19 record, placing second in the Eastern Conference, 5.5 games behind Detroit. The Celtics boast the league's No. 2 offensive rating and recently acquired Nikola Vucevic via trade, enhancing their scoring potential. They scored 124 points in their final game before the All-Star break, a win over the Chicago Bulls.
Golden State stands at 29-26, eighth in the Western Conference. The Warriors lost 126-113 to San Antonio in their last outing before the break and have gone over the total in seven of their last eight home games at the Chase Center. Their games have averaged 115.5 points scored this season, with recent outputs of 114 and 113 points.
Injuries impact both sides: Stephen Curry remains sidelined with a knee issue for Golden State, while Kristaps Porzingis is questionable for his Boston debut due to an Achilles concern. Betting odds list the over/under at 211.5 points, with the SportsLine Projection Model simulating the game 10,000 times and favoring the over in 68% of outcomes. Historical regular-season meetings have been high-scoring, averaging 232.5 points over the last six, with five surpassing 225 points.
The Celtics also rank No. 2 in scoring defense, allowing 108.4 points per game. This cross-conference clash resumes NBA action after the All-Star break, broadcast on Prime Video.
