SAN FRANCISCO — The Celtics kicked off their four-game west coast trip in dominant fashion on Monday, crushing the undermanned Warriors 125-85 at Chase Center.

It didn't take long for the action on the court to dispel any notion that it would be a dull contest. Or so we thought in the early going.

Before the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors tipped off Monday afternoon, Steve Kerr took a moment to reassure Boston fans disillusioned by their team’s recent struggles. Golden State’s head coach told reporters at the Chase Center he “wouldn’t worry” about the defending champs,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week with a strained left calf. The Warriors said Monday that an MRI determined that Green has only a minor strain and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Green got hurt in the first quarter of a win over Washington on Saturday night.

As the Golden State Warriors’ season slowly deteriorates, including a horrific 40-point home loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday, two NBA insiders are suggesting the Warriors strongly consider trading one of their two remaining links to four championships in Draymond Green.

With players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski already sidelined due to injury, another member of the Golden State Warriors has been added to the injury report. On Saturday, Draymond Green exited the game in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury.