Golden State Warriors

Danny Ainge on stopping Warriors: 'You just have to hope they miss some'

Published Dec. 10, 2015 12:14 p.m. ET

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The Golden State Warriors might be the best team in NBA history, which makes Friday night extra special for the Boston Celtics. As host to the 23-0 juggernaut, they have an opportunity to make history.

Here's what Celtics President Danny Ainge had to say about his team's chances, per CBS Boston:

The Celtics are a pretty good team. They have a top-five defense and are rapidly improving on the other end.

But the Warriors are a whole different animal, and if Klay Thompson's ankle lets him play, they present incredible problems for Boston's small backcourt. This should be fun.

“You just have to hope they miss some. We have to make shots and take really good care of the ball,” said Ainge. “They’re one of the best transition teams I’ve seen. In the half court, at least you have a chance to match up 5-on-5. We have to take really good care of the ball and have good shot selection.”