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Celtics take on the Warriors, seek 10th straight win

By The Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker celebrates during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Boston. The Celtics won 104-102. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

By The Associated Press

Boston Celtics (9-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (2-10, 15th in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST

Boston heads into a matchup against Golden State as winners of nine consecutive games.

Golden State finished 57-25 overall with a 30-11 record at home during the 2018-19 season. The Warriors averaged 16.3 points off of turnovers, 12.6 second chance points and 30.3 bench points last season.

Boston went 35-17 in Eastern Conference play and 21-20 on the road in the 2018-19 season. The Celtics averaged 26.3 assists per game on 42.1 made field goals last season.

The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season for the two teams.

Warriors Injuries: Klay Thompson: out (left knee acl tear), Kevon Looney: out (neuropathy), Damion Lee: out (hand), Jacob Evans III: out (left abductor), Stephen Curry II: out (hand), Alen Smailagic: out (right ankle sprain).

Celtics Injuries: Daniel Theis: day to day (finger), Gordon Hayward: out (left hand), Robert Williams III: day to day (ankle).

Associated Press

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