I spent my Monday afternoon watching the Warriors get obliterated by the Celtics — a 40-point loss, wire-to-wire domination and a stark reminder of just how far Golden State has fallen. One thought kept creeping into my mind: The path Boston took to become the powerhouse it is today is the exact lesson Golden State needs to learn.

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The Boston Celtics have had some struggles since the calendar flipped to 2025. They are 3-4 in their last seven games, alternating wins and losses. They are still trying to figure out how to fix their poor play.