Golden State Warriors vs Boston Celtics Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 18, 2026

The 216.5 market total invited caution, but Boston's opening barrage made the over case immediately. The Celtics and Warriors combined for 59 points in the first quarter—nearly a third of the closing total already in the books—and Golden State never mounted sufficient offense to drag the evening below the number. Boston closed at 120, Golden State at 99, for a combined 219, sailing 2.5 points over the pregame line. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed.

Jaylen Brown led Boston's attack with 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Pritchard chipped in 19 points and 7 assists as the Celtics dominated most of the night. Golden State's scoring was diffuse: Gary Payton II posted 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Pat Spencer matched him with 14 points; and Draymond Green contributed 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. The Warriors managed just 50 combined points across the second and third quarters (27 and 23), allowing Boston to build and hold control. The fourth quarter tightened slightly—both teams scored in the high 20s and low 30s (57 combined)—but the early margin had already settled the outcome. Boston's first half, 113 combined, set the tone over a second half that yielded 106, confirming a top-heavy scoring arc that still exceeded expectations at the close.