Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics (02-19-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

After losing to a Western Conference opponent at Chase Center, the Golden State Warriors will return to action this Thursday, February 19, hoping to get back in the win column after a lengthy break for All-Star Week. Meanwhile, after concluding their pre-All-Star schedule of games on a high note, the Celtics will be hoping to stay in the win column.The Celtics emerge from the All-Star break relatively healthy. In the last 10 games before the break, they went 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 straight up. On the other hand, the Dubs emerge from the break in poor health. Golden State finished its last six games 2-4 at the half. The most recent happened on February 11 when the San Antonio Spurs defeated them 126-113 at home and failed to cover as a 7-point underdog. The Golden State Warriors vs. the Boston Celtics match will tip off on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10 PM EST at Chase Center, San Francisco, CA. Fans can see the entire match on Amazon Prime Video, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston. PG Stephen CurrySG De'Anthony MeltonSF Moses MoodyPF Gui SantosC Draymond GreenPG Derrick WhiteSF Jaylen BrownPF Sam HauserC Neemias QuetaThe Celtics are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference rankings with a 35-19 record. With a 29-26 record, the Warriors are currently in 8th place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Celtics have a +7.2 net rating over the Warriors' +1.8, suggesting that this game will be a contest of efficiency and style. The Warriors bring a faster tempo and superior passing to this game, averaging 28.9 assists this season, but Boston has dominated defensively, holding opponents to 100.2 points over their last ten games. However, without a doubt, Golden State is playing without enough players. The Warriors, like the Celtics, are big fans of three-pointers and have made more of them than any other club. Now, their fans are waiting for the match.