The Golden State Warriors outlasted the Boston Celtics 115-111 in a potential preview of this year's Finals. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr now has 300 wins, becoming the fastest to ever accomplish that feat.

What a way to do it than in a game that's as intense as the one the Warriors had with the Celtics.

The game was already exciting right from the get-go, as neither of the teams allowed the other to break the game open. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson looked to be in playoff form, while Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum were also at their best.

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It was a slugfest. The Warriors took punches, and they landed some of their own. Still, both teams were standing tall until the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

The crowd was into the game and it felt like a playoff atmosphere in the Boston Garden. The fans knew that they could see this matchup come June, and they showed full support for the home team.

But it wasn't enough, as the Warriors drew first blood against a resilient Celtics team.

Both teams will meet again on March 3, this time it's the Celtics' turn to visit the Bay Area and try to exact revenge against the Dubs in Oracle.