Road warriors? Early success away from Chase Center, a good sign for Dubs, originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Two seasons ago, the Warriors had one of the worst road records in the NBA, yet reached the Western Conference semifinals. With them proving to be one of the best road teams in the league this season, there is legitimate reason to believe they can go even further.
Golden State’s 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday was the Warriors’ third straight victory on this crucial road trip that will conclude with trips to Cleveland and Oklahoma City.
“This was our test here, to see where we are [are] at,” Gary Payton II said on NBC Sports Bay Area’s “Warriors Postgame Live” show. “We knew they were going to release our best game, so we had to come here and show what we can do.”
It was indeed a good litmus test for the Warriors, easily the toughest of the 2024-25 NBA season. That Golden State won as easily as it did when playing outside of Chase Center is another encouraging sign and something the Warriors are getting quite good at.
This marks the first time the Warriors have won their first five road games since winning 14 in a row to open the 2015-16 season. That year, Golden State set an NBA record with 73 regular season wins.
“We’re capable of beating anyone,” Stephen Curry said. “It’s difficult. You have to take up the challenge, but this is a different year. We are trying to take small steps and develop an identity.”
The Warriors have won seven straight regular-season games dating back to last season, although the 2023-2024 season ended with a loss to the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament at Golden 1 Center.
Coach Steve Kerr’s team has actually won 22 of its previous 26 road games, something the Warriors had not done since the 2017-18 season.
“It was clear that Boston was without Jaylen Brown and [Kristaps] Porzingis, so this wasn’t their best version of their team, but they’re still damn good,” Kerr said. “It was a great win in a difficult environment.”
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