The Celtics have spent the first half of this quest to repeat season wildly inconsistent and erratic at times, and there was no better example than that befuddling overtime loss to the Hawks. And while this Celtics team may lack the consistency of their predecessor, they are still capable of dominance because they possess poised veterans.

Monday's Warriors-Celtics game was a matchup of championship-winning franchises that faced off for the NBA title just three seasons ago. Only one team on Monday looked remotely like a playoff team, much less a title contender in 2025.

Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory.