Nets vs. Celtics: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Brooklyn Nets (32-32) play against the Boston Celtics (27-27) at TD Garden Game Time: 1:00 PM EST on Sunday March 6, 2022 Brooklyn Nets 95, Boston Celtics 97 (Q4 08:50) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Pina @ MichaelVPina still can’t get over …

The Brooklyn Nets (32-32) play against the Boston Celtics (27-27) at TD Garden

Game Time: 1:00 PM EST on Sunday March 6, 2022

Brooklyn Nets 95, Boston Celtics 97 (Q4 08:50)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
still can’t get over big baby’s “respect the logo” shirt, in seats that don’t belong to him, with kyrie in town. iconic sunday afternoon for glen davis – 3:08 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Unsuccessful challenge. Durant FTs. Officials called push to Tatum “Marginal.” #Celtics #Nets3:08 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ime Udoka loses his coaches challenge, too. KD shooting two free throws looking to tie it at 97. – 3:08 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ruling on the floor stands. Challenge is unsuccessful. Durant going to the line for 3. – 3:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka is challenging this call on Tatum. He’s saying that Tatum was pushing into Durant. – 3:06 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics are challenging the foul on Tatum. Tatum is saying he was pushed into Durant – 3:06 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Both Celtics and Nets have deployed a bunch of two big lineups here.
Now it’s Horford-Theiss, vs Claxton-Aldridge… – 3:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum is arguing he got pushed into Durant on that 3 attempt. #Celtics will challenge. #Nets3:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ime Udoka’s reviewing the foul call on Kevin Durant’s 3 and it looks like that’s gonna get overturned. – 3:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics have to get rebounds. – 3:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash rocking with KD, Kyrie, LA, Dragon and Brown down 97-95. – 3:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kyrie could at least tried to contest Tatum on that layup. #Nets #Celtics3:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kevin Durant about to check in with 8:55 left. – 3:04 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That block looked cleaner from Claxton than the one against Tatum, but the Nets lost their challenge on the Tatum foul. – 3:04 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Kyrie Irving stomped on the logo last time he played in Boston. Big Baby is here wearing a “Respect the Logo” t-shirt lol. – 2:59 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nets have gotten really good production from Bruce Brown today, who is up to 16 points, five rebounds and four assists. Did not think he’d have more points than Kyrie Irving through three quarters today. – 2:59 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Nets lead 90-89 after three
Tatum – 36/4/3
Brown – 13 points
Smart – 12 points, 8 assists
Rob – 10/8/2/2/5
Horford – 11/5/2
Celtics – 47.6% FGs
Celtics – 13-27 threes
Durant – 28/5/5
Brown – 16/5/4
Irving – 10 points, 5 assists, 3 steals
Nets – 50% FGs
Nets – 9-20 threes – 2:59 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coming down to the wire ⏳ pic.twitter.com/ohQHouh8Lo2:57 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the third quarter: Nets lead the Celtics 90-89. Who knows how this one ends. KD has 28, Tatum has 36. Nets have four players in double figures, Celtics have all five starters. Celtics lead in fast break points (16-3), Nets lead in bench points (25-7). Fun finish coming. – 2:57 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
END OF Q3: Nets 90, Celtics 89
This has been a crazy game, which means we’re in for a crazy ending. Jayson Tatum’s got 36 in 29 minutes Kevin Durant’s got 28 in 30 minutes, and both stars are getting help from their role players.
Nets need more from Kyrie: 10 PTS, 4/10 FG – 2:57 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
A three-pointer and three foul shots for Jayson Tatum on the last two possessions of the quarter allow Boston to close to within 90-89 after 3. Tatum is up 36 points on the game, while Kevin Durant has 28-5-5. Sets up what should be a very fun final 12 minutes. – 2:56 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Jayson Tatum turned 24 years old three days ago. That just doesn’t seem right. It feels like he’s been at this for a decade. And when he’s on, he’s so much fun to watch. – 2:56 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
NBA ALL-TIME SCORING LIST
(Entering 4th quarter today)
22. Jerry West 25,192
23. Kevin Durant 24,995 – 2:56 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Something to keep an eye on in the fourth quarter: The Nets have only two timeouts left. – 2:56 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics close the quarter with a 8-0 run to trim Nets lead to one. – 2:56 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Officials say Steve Nash’s challenge is unsuccessful, that Nic Claxton made contact with Jayson Tatum’s wrist. Looked clean on the jumbotron, but they have a better vantage point. Tatum’s shooting 3. – 2:55 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets lose the challenge. Nash tried it for that foul on Claxton. – 2:55 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Official says Claxton hit Tatum’s wrist. It’s a foul. Tatum for 3 FTs. #Celtics #Nets2:55 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Call on the floor stands. Tatum going to the line for 3. – 2:55 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Those were absolutely enormous Danger Zone possessions by Tatum. – 2:54 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Steve Nash is challenging this foul on Nic Claxton. – 2:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum: must see television – 2:53 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets are challenging the foul call on Nic Claxton. Officials whistled him for fouling Jayson Tatum, but the green lights are on and Nash is going to review. – 2:52 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Brooklyn is challenging the foul on Claxton – 2:52 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Clax fouled Tatum on a 3 with 3.6 seconds left in the quarter. – 2:52 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Kevin Durant: good at basketball – 2:51 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Celtics now sending 2 at Durant. – 2:50 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
KD just intercepted a pass that looked like it was going to Goran Dragic. He pulled up and made the two, and Goran signaled to KD as if to say ‘my bad.’ – 2:50 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Robert Williams has basically the perfect wingspan, and vertical to contest this KD hesi pull up 3. Not sure KD could even see the rim. Buckets. pic.twitter.com/foSj5kv5Wf2:49 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Goran Dragic draws a charge. Didn’t put his hard hat on. Guess no one has yet to tell him that’s a thing. – 2:48 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Grant Williams missed a couple jumpers and has stopped looking to shoot. He’s too good now and too important to do that. – 2:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jayson Tatum just leveled Patty Mills. How was that not a foul? – 2:47 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets on an 11-0 run, lead 87-79. – 2:46 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
11-0 #Nets run. #Celtics need a bucket. – 2:46 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant just walked into a 3 right over Robert Williams. Williams’ hand was like 2 inches away from blocking that shot. I don’t know how KD made that. – 2:46 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If Giannis and Bron got the whistle KD gets 😂😂😂 – 2:45 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Bruce Brown has had several big games over the last couple of weeks and continues to gain more trust in the rotation today. He’s got 16 points, five rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes after starting alongside KD and Kyrie. – 2:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Man KD gets an alltime whistle 😂 – 2:45 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Every time KD hits the ground it’s scary. – 2:44 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Bruce Brown has been all about doing a little bit of everything, and today is no exception. He has 16 points, five rebounds and four assists in just 22 minutes for the #Nets2:42 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum is extremely frustrated by the officiating. He is now on his second conversation with two officials heading into the timeout. Then he tossed a towel up over his head. – 2:41 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout, Celtics: The Nets absorbed Boston’s best blow and responded. Jayson Tatum has 30, all 4 other Celtics starters have scored in double figures, but the Nets lead, 82-79, with 4:05 to go in the 3rd quarter. – 2:40 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Bruce Brown up to 16 points, four assists and five rebounds. He’s shooting 6-for-9 from the field. Continues to be a post-trade deadline revelation. LaMarcus Aldridge just put the Nets up 82-79 with a 3. – 2:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
When good stuff is happening for the Nets, Bruce Brown is involved. He’s making a ton of plays today. – 2:40 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Bruce Brown has been stellar in the 3Q, just making plays. He has 16 in 21 min. #Celtics #Nets2:39 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Bruce Brown is having himself yet another impressive game. – 2:39 PM
Salman Ali @SalmanAliNBA
Refreshing to see Kevin Durant have to operate like a playmaker again. He’s a freakish do-it-all guy who hasn’t had to do it all for a few years. – 2:39 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
No reason for Tatum to have even reached out there. It’s a soft call, but why even put the official in the spot to call it? – 2:37 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Bruce Brown has taken as many 3-pointers (3) as Seth Curry and Kyrie Irving combined. Celtics don’t mind this one bit. – 2:37 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
That Bruce Brown fast break was something. – 2:36 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Nets need to find someone, some way to slow Jayson Tatum. They need this win. – 2:36 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Tatum’s third three in the third has been downgraded to a two. – 2:35 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
That long 2-pointer by Tatum over Kyrie… pic.twitter.com/W0MKCHc0hQ2:35 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
That Tatum 3 is now overturned. #Nets down 74-70. – 2:35 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tatum’s last 3 has been ruled a 2. Celtics 74, Nets 70. – 2:35 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Officials have ruled that Tatum’s last 3 was a 2. He has 30. BOS up 74-70 – 2:35 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics now up 74-70 after Tatum lost a point on a 2pt/3pt review. – 2:34 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jayson Tatum with that pullup over Kyrie Irving gives him 31 and gives the #Celtics a 75-70 lead the #Nets. Brooklyn has coughed up a 17-10 run to open the half. – 2:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The plays where Boston gets it up the floor, makes even a semi paint attack and followed by a couple of quick passes are getting them awesome shots.
The Nets are ok defensively when you hold it and survey. Move the ball, and they don’t defend beyond the second pass. – 2:34 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The back and forth today with Tatum and Durant has been special, making most almost forget about Kyrie…almost. – 2:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Tatum and Durant are really going at it – 2:33 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
That’s five Celtics 3-pointers in seven possessions – the other two turnovers – including three threes from Tatum, who now has 31 points. – 2:33 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
tatum vs. durant. this is so much fun. – 2:33 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jayson Tatum is now up to 31 points – and 7-for-12 from 3-point range – after a heat-check pull-up over Kyrie Irving. Boston now leads 75-70, and has opened the second half with a 17-10 run. – 2:33 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Goodness Tatum. 31 points in 23 minutes. – 2:32 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jayson Tatum is en fuego. He’s got 31…with 7:36 left in the third quarter. Could maybe get to 50. Celtics lead 75-70. KD has 21, Drum and Kai each with 10. RW3, Smart and Brown all with 10 for Boston. – 2:32 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics have realized if you make a few quick passes against the Nets you’re going to get a wide open look. – 2:32 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum is 7/12 from 3 today.
The Nets are 8/15.
Celtics up 75-70 almost halfway through the third. – 2:32 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Joe Mazzulla discusses how we can contain Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving coming up in the second half. pic.twitter.com/KMvZrO71AJ2:32 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Timeout Steve Nash: I hope he has a fire extinguisher, because that’s the only thing that’ll cool Jayson Tatum off. Tatum’s hit 7 threes and now has 31 points in 23 minutes. There’s still 7:36 to go in the 3rd quarter. He could feasibly go for 50. – 2:32 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum is on one right now…
putting on a show for the ABC audience – 2:32 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Brooklyn’s hanging in via shot making and second-chance points, but the Celtics are getting incredible shots against the Nets’ starters and threatening to take this game over. – 2:32 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum with 28 points already, putting out quite the show vs. KD – 2:32 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum giving the #Nets that work, he has 31 in 23 minutes. #Celtics up 5. – 2:32 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
Al Horford is 3-for-4 from 3-point range. He’s up to 39.7 percent over his last 20 games. – 2:32 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Somehow the Nets have left Tatum open a lot. – 2:31 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jayson Tatum has 28 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field. He’s been unstoppable, but Kevin Durant just responded with a basket of his own and has 21. – 2:31 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That was one hell of a pass by Tatum to Horford in the corner. – 2:30 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Al Horford is shooting 56.2 percent from 3-point range in March. – 2:30 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Cam Thomas (back contusion) is out for the rest of today’s game. #Nets #Celtics2:30 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Cam Thomas is out for the remainder of the game with a back contusion. – 2:29 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Cam Thomas is out for the remainder of the game, per the Nets. – 2:29 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Cam Thomas (back contusion) is out for the remainder of today’s game. – 2:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jayson Tatum just flicked a pass to Al Horford in the corner like it was nothing. – 2:29 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets say Cam Thomas (back contusion) is out for the remainder of today’s game. – 2:29 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jaylen Brown with 10 in the first half passed Rajon Rondo into the Top 5 all-time leading scorers in TD Garden history.
(If you were ever wondering when you see this list, Pierce’s TD Garden total is higher than both Bird’s (11,630) and Havlicek’s (11,760) at Boston Garden) pic.twitter.com/woz1DXUIG82:24 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Celtics shot 17 free throws in the first half. Nets shot 9. – 2:19 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Nets lead 60-58 at half
Tatum – 20 points
Rob – 10 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks
Brown – 10 points
Smart – 7 points, 7 assists
Celtics – 50% FG
Celtics – 7-16 3P
Durant – 19 points
Irving – 8 points, 3 steals
Brown – 6 points
Aldridge – 6 points
Nets – 48.9% FG
Nets – 8-14 3P – 2:15 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
We’ve got ourselves a game 🔘🔘⚪️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/My2RSYUI2R2:12 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets 60-58 after a frenetic first half. Tatum has a game-high 20 for the #Celtics, while Kevin Durant has 19 on 6-of-9 shooting. – 2:12 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Halftime: Nets lead Celtics, 60-58
The NBA needs a 1-on-1 tournament at All-Star Weekend, and the first set should be Jayson Tatum vs. Kevin Durant. These 2 are going at each other every chance they get, and it’s not gonna stop. Great second half loading here in Boston. – 2:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Nets lead 60-58 at half. Tatum with a game-high 20 points, Durant close behind with 19. – 2:11 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Halftime: Nets lead the Celtics 60-58. Hell of a game so far. We’ve had 15 lead changes and 13 ties. Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum are in a duel and both teams have gotten support from their role players. Fun second half coming. – 2:11 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
man, that tatum iso against kyrie…didn’t settle, took him middle, made the soft floater. – 2:10 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Tatum used to miss that floater all the time. That shot has come so far for him. – 2:09 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Tatum literally just cooking whoever is in front of him. Superstar behavior. – 2:08 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jayson Tatum just shifted Kevin Durant and created space for a stepback 3. KD goes right back at him, gets to the rim for the and-one. I love this type of basketball. – 2:07 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jayson Tatum with a team-high 18 first half points. – 2:06 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
That turnover by Cam Thomas was pretty bad. Not because he turned it over, but because no one – NO ONE – on the Nets came to help when it was pretty obvious Jaylen Brown’s pressure was a problem. – 2:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Not sure if Cam Thomas was still laboring after taking a hard spill on that charge a few moments earlier. But he got harassed into a turnover by Jaylen Brown and is off the floor coming out of this timeout. #Nets2:05 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I hope Cam Thomas is ok. That looked like a controller glitch. – 2:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nets guard Cam Thomas just pulled up short and grabbed at his back, and immediately walked off the court and heads back to Brooklyn’s locker room. After Jaylen Brown’s steal turned into a layup, Nets call time up 54-51. Brooklyn is shooting 8-for-13 from 3 so far today. – 2:03 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Cam Thomas pulled up lame chasing down that loose ball, grabbing his back as Jaylen Brown came in to take the ball and score. – 2:03 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Robert Williams has made all five shots to go with five blocks. Has flown under the radar a little bit today. He’s been great. – 2:03 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Cam Thomas appears to be dealing with a lower back injury from when he fell on the ground after that offensive foul. He gave up on this last play and labored his way to the Nets bench. Bad sign. – 2:02 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Cam Thomas turns the ball over and immediately clutches at his back and comes off. #Nets2:02 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas and Bruce Brown with back to back 3s. Nets lead by seven, their largest one today. – 2:00 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
lol I guess Kevin Durant learned something from James Harden after all. – 1:58 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Drummond just left Horford wide open in the corner. Horford’s 3 rims out but absolutely cannot leave that man open. – 1:57 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Powering through the contact 💪 pic.twitter.com/y0St0TXWMD1:57 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash rolling with KD, Clax, Drummond, Curry and Cam Thomas. – 1:57 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Six missed free throws for the Celtics in the first half. – 1:56 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Cam Thomas has checked in, but Kevin Durant just walked into a pull-up 3. – 1:56 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
The Nic Claxton-Andre Drummond minutes you always wanted to see but never wanted to publicly admit. – 1:56 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
This lineup is interesting. Steve Nash Has Andre Drummond and Nic Claxton on the floor with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Goran Dragic. The Celtics are playing Al Horford and Daniel Theis. Nash matching dual bigs. – 1:55 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nic Claxton in now. – 1:54 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nic Claxton’s in – 1:54 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
10 fouls on the Nets in the first 15 minutes. Celtics spending most of the half shooting the bonus. – 1:54 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics are in the bonus for the final 8:53 of Q2. – 1:54 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics will get shooting FTs for final 8:53 of the quarter. – 1:53 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics in the bonus for the final 8:53 of 2Q. #Nets1:53 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Celtics coaches wearing Ukraine pins pic.twitter.com/SDK1zxBgwY1:53 PM

A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Tatum leading second quarter surge by Boston with back-to-back buckets as part of an 8-0 run to now lead 37-34. pic.twitter.com/6ExknwMsWC1:49 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
A quick 8-0 #Celtics run spanning the first and second quarters, and Brooklyn takes a timeout. #Nets down 37-34. – 1:48 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jayson Tatum on fire from deep… 3-3 now, 2 in 26 seconds – 1:48 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Is Tatum Tatuming? – 1:48 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Tatum with a pair of 3’s and he’s up to 15 in 11 minutes. Even in these matchups with Durant and Irving, he’s gotta feel like he’s the best MF on the floor. #Celtics #Nets1:47 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Back-to-back 3-pointers from Jayson Tatum force a timeout from Steve Nash 90 seconds into the second quarter. Celtics are back out in front 37-34 after an 8-0 start to the quarter. – 1:47 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jayson Tatum feeling it. He’s got back-to-back 3s to put Boston up 37-34. Now has a game-high 15 points. – 1:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Bad stretch here for James Johnson. Poor pass leads to a turnover on one end, late closeout gives Jayson Tatum a transition 3. – 1:47 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
8-0 Celtics run to open second quarter. Tatum + bench continues to do good things. – 1:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Nets lead 34-29 after one
Tatum – 9 points
Smart – 7 points, 5 assists
Rob – 6 points, 4 blocks
Celtics – 50% shooting
Celtics – 3-5 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Durant – 12 points
Irving – 6 points
Curry – 5 points
Nets – 50% shooting
Nets – 4-7 threes
Nets – 4 turnovers – 1:44 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
End of the first quarter: Nets lead the Celtics 34-29. Nets and Boston both shooting 50 percent from the field and 57 percent from 3. Interesting to see James Johnson bring the ball up and initiate offense with Irving, Mills and Dragic on the court with him. – 1:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Nets 34, Celtics 29.
Both teams shot 50 percent from the field in the first quarter, and both teams have four turnovers (and five points given up off of them).
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined for 18 points on 6/8 shooting. Jayson Tatum has nine to lead Boston. – 1:42 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets lead the Celtics, 34-29, after the first quarter, which is particularly encouraging because they didn’t play a particularly good quarter of basketball. They shot the ball well (50% FG, 57% 3PT) but you can still tell they’re a team learning to play with each other. – 1:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Amazing hustle by Derrick White there to get back and break up what looked like a clear layup for Brooklyn, and eventually the Nets were unable to score on the play. – 1:41 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
The Nets offense looks all sorts of out of whack. – 1:40 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Letting Dragic get these ORs is a mess. Boston is wrecking some good defensive possessions by not securing redounds. – 1:40 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Some pretty horrific rebounding by Celtics early. Nets have offensive boards on 55 percent of their misses. – 1:40 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
3️⃣➕1️⃣ for the birthday boy pic.twitter.com/6F082zCkd91:38 PM

Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Celtics fans here at the Garden might want to rethink their strategy. They’re booing Kyrie Irving every time he touches the ball…
But then he gives it to Kevin Durant, which is worse for them. – 1:35 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets and Celtics tied at 28 with 2:54 left in the first quarter. Kevin Durant as 12 points in nine minutes on 4-for-5 shooting. Playing with two fouls. – 1:34 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart putting himself in double-double range for the first half with 6 points and 5 assists already. – 1:33 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Run the floor, get the reward pic.twitter.com/ZlxuZ9kwhq1:32 PM

Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
KD has 12 points in eight minutes — 4/5 from the field — making it look easy. The space his presence creates leaves so much more room for everybody else. – 1:31 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
It really is crazy that KD is this good after the torn Achilles. Then he missed two months with a knee injury and came back like it was nothing. – 1:31 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Durant out there with two fouls and the second string unit of Dragic, Mills, Aldridge and James Johnson. – 1:30 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
LaMarcus Aldridge just appeared to slip on a wet spot. Looks fine. He’s had a few foot injuries this year. – 1:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Goran Dragic was the first guard off the bench, not Patty Mills. – 1:29 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
He would have a ring, but with KD leading the way…. it is not my point that he isn’t an all-star player… it’s that he isn’t at that NEXT level…. Kawhi, Giannis, KD level… Did you watch the Olympics? – 1:29 PM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
How much is Bruce Brown getting in free agency? Dude is really, really good. – 1:28 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Marcus Smart has been playing great lately, and already has made a couple of ridiculous passes in this game – one crosscourt to Al Horford for a 3, and a beautiful behind the back dish to Robert Williams for a bucket inside just now. – 1:28 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
LaMarcus Aldridge and Goran Dragic are Nash’s first two subs today. – 1:27 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
That lefty around the back pass from Marcus Smart was pretty nasty. – 1:27 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown looks a little too amped up to start once again. Need to slow down a bit. – 1:27 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Marcus Smart’s been picking the Nets apart in the pick-and-roll so far. – 1:27 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
It’s wild the Kevin Durant and Robert Williams are the same size – 1:26 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jayson Tatum has significantly improved on the defensive end. He just forced a turnover on Kevin Durant. – 1:25 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘺 with it 🤩 pic.twitter.com/VDvCUn9xNS1:25 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Ime Udoka said before today’s game that Boston is a team that tries to goad opponents into isolating, but today is facing two of the best isolation scorers in the league in Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. They have already combined for 14 points on 5/6 shooting in first 5 mins. – 1:24 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Follow my boys @Jay King and @Jared Weiss for your Boston needs today. – 1:23 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Timeout Celtics. Tatum just had a layup and the foul. Celtics lead the Nets 18-16 with 6:43 left in the first quarter. KD and Kyrie with 14 combined points so far. Just one shot each for the other three starters. Rob Williams with two easy dunks through the backdoor. – 1:23 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
First time seeing Kevin Durant in person since February 2019. Appears he’s still very good. pic.twitter.com/9atSFsyaOJ1:23 PM

Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Durant talked Nash into letting him stay in with two fouls, but then stood there as the Celtics had a couple of putbacks to avoid his third, and Tatum finished it off with an and-1 on Bruce Brown. – 1:22 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That’s a big time rebound and finish by Tatum. – 1:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Officials are calling everything. Eight combined fouls in the first 5:17. #Celtics #Nets1:22 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
I lied, Kevin Durant has remained in the game with 2 fouls. He started walking toward the bench but eventually walked back. – 1:21 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Our tough stretch of competition continues this afternoon as we host the Nets and the duo of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Follow along on @NBCSBoston pic.twitter.com/wr8fm5xSxu1:21 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
The Celtics are shooting free throws for the final 7:04 of Q1.
That last foul was the second foul on Kevin Durant. – 1:21 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
KD picks up second personal foul in less than 5 minutes. – 1:21 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
two fouls on Durant is a big development. Also Brooklyn’s 4th team foul so bonus the rest of the way for Boston. – 1:21 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Two early fouls for Kevin Durant. – 1:20 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
When was the last time we saw a team manage to take advantage of the Celtics’ switching? Feels like it’s been months. – 1:20 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Two fouls on Al Horford. Nets are making an effort to go at him in ISO off switches.
Grant now in. – 1:20 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics worst nightmare early, Durant and Irving with 14 combined points in the first five minutes. #NEts1:20 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
am i the only one laughing every time Kyrie steps on Lucky’s face as he dribbles past half court? i am. i know i have no life no need to waste your time reminding me. – 1:20 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have 14 of the Nets’ first 16 points here. – 1:20 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Celtics fans literally stopped booing Kyrie Irving for the millisecond it took for him to inbound the ball and get it back. S-class dedication to hating this man. Then he comes up and gets the and-one on a stepback over Al Horford. – 1:19 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Al Horford picks up his second personal foul 4:48 into this thing. – 1:19 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Marcus Smart gets a nice runway to the rim because of the prior alley oops to Robert Williams. Drummond stayed tight on Williams and Smart just got a nice little gimme – 1:19 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Celtics use mismatch with Kyrie to create open shot for Tatum. pic.twitter.com/yKokbWnbRU1:18 PM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
This might be shocking and controversial, but adding Kevin Durant to a team makes them much, much better – 1:18 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Here’s a little Sunday morning reality check – Miami, Brooklyn, Philly (if Harden does in fact re-up) and Milwaukee currently will be running back very similar squads the next two years. Bulls current core will never beat that. What to look for? Jokic free agency ’23 offseason. – 1:17 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics are gonna have to try to get Horford off of isos with Durant. #Celtics #Nets1:16 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Quick Rob lob to start things off pic.twitter.com/9kgW13Erby1:15 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Rare to see Tatum miss two free throws in a row. – 1:15 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant’s complaining the Jayson Tatum kicked his foot out on that shot. The official said it’s Tatum’s natural shooting motion. – 1:14 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Rob Williams catches lob for game’s first points. Kyrie Irving immediately turns it over. Celtics Nation is like… pic.twitter.com/rt8XggxQp81:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Loud boos for Kyrie Irving in his first game back at the TD Garden since the playoffs last season. pic.twitter.com/EZRrLFKHn01:13 PM

Jay King @ByJayKing
The Celtics’ switching against all of Brooklyn’s scoring and shooting is interesting. Horford and Robert Williams have been in some tough matchups already. – 1:13 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
As expected, Rob Williams is “guarding” Bruce Brown to open the game. – 1:12 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie gets booed on his first touch. Turns it over on a behind-the-back pass. – 1:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Very, very juiced up crowd for today’s game between the Celtics and Nets here in Boston. Massive boos for Kyrie Irving as he was introduced and when he has the ball – and a massive cheer when his first pass is a turnover out of bounds. – 1:12 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Irving gets booed the first time he touches the ball, this should continue all day. #Celtics #Nets1:12 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Seth Curry guarding Jaylen Brown, which could be a toughhhh matchup for Brooklyn. – 1:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Jaylen Brown has cornrowed his hair. Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing yet for the Nets. But it’s something. – 1:10 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
unsurprisingly, Kyrie Irving got booed pretty hard pregame by Celtics fans pic.twitter.com/CxRCRfFyba1:07 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Thunderous boos for Irving in TD Garden. #Nets #Celtics1:07 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Loud boos for Kyrie Irving during intros, though that’s no surprise. – 1:06 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Kyrie Irving gets some heavy boos during Garden intros. – 1:06 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Kyrie gets booed loudly during starting lineup introductions in Boston. – 1:06 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Boos as lusty as ever for Kyrie Irving. – 1:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving heavily booed upon being introduced in Boston. Bruce Brown, a local, got a small cheer. – 1:06 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets are at #76ers Thursday. It seems likely Simmons will make that trip but not play. I asked Steve Nash if Simmons is on pace to start practice after that: “I don’t know. I won’t comment on that. I dont think I know the answer to that but that would be fantastic.” #NBA #Sixers1:03 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard back to their pre-game one-on-one duel. – 12:55 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Good afternoon from Boston. Nets-Celtics tip in 15. Kyrie Irving is back to face his former team with KD. First game they’ve played together since Jan. 12. Garden isn’t as full as I’d have hoped. Nets need a win. Celtics have the league’s top defense. Updates coming. – 12:49 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Fun fact*…Grant Williams has dropped to 4th in the NBA in 3-point shooting, but if he makes his first one this afternoon…he jumps to 44.92%..which would lead the league.
* May not be considered ‘fun’ by everyone. pic.twitter.com/2xAnRW4pHC12:46 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets will start Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry, Kevin Durant, Bruce Brown and Andre Drummond today against the Celtics. – 12:38 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Irving, Curry, Durant, Brown and Drummond start for the #Nets today vs the #Celtics12:36 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Nets at Celtics – TD Garden – March 6, 2022 – Starting Lineups
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Brooklyn – Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry, Bruce Brown, Kevin Durant, Andre Drummond
OUT: Boston: Nesmith Brooklyn: Joe Harris, Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/wt2UBm0cXt12:36 PM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters in Boston: Irving, Curry, Durant, Brown and Drummond – 12:35 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Look for Al Horford to guard Andre Drummond today.
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart will switch between Kevin Durant, Seth Curry and Kyrie Irving.
Robert Williams will “guard” Bruce Brown, but will mostly float and play that roaming, free safety role he’s had lately. – 12:35 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters today:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Nets starters:
Andre Drummond
Kevin Durant
Bruce Brown
Seth Curry
Kyrie Irving – 12:33 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nets hope Ben Simmons will start ramp-up this week, expect him to join team later on current road trip
https://t.co/4ZHEeRGotN pic.twitter.com/UgZ3mwV44h12:23 PM

Boston Celtics @celtics
Smart Day on the #JetBlueRunway pic.twitter.com/jFYkV8wa5T12:18 PM

Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Double header today!
First up! On the call with @ZManCavs for @ChargeCLE taking on the Long Island Nets!
Join us on Bally Sports Great Lakes @BallySportsCLE! pic.twitter.com/eikvzjgjKj12:13 PM

Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown will be back in action on Sunday after a one-game absence masslive.com/celtics/2022/0…12:13 PM
Mark Murphy @Murf56
The Celtics have upgraded Jaylen Brown to available following his pre-game workout. – 12:12 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash admits it might be tricky getting Ben Simmons, a unique player, to fit without a ton of time. But because of all the things Ben does well, Nash doesn’t think it will be an overly mechanical process with square pegs and round holes.
#Netsworld pic.twitter.com/TFByi4M7Ty12:11 PM

Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
This is just the fourth game Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving have started together all season, and the first the pair have played alongside newcomers Seth Curry and Andre Drummond. #Nets #Celtics12:09 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown is officially available today – 12:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
#StatMuseSunday
We’re giving away $150 in https://t.co/gd8GLxQrlo voucher to the person who can guess who will have more points today between Kevin Durant or Jayson Tatum AND their exact points. pic.twitter.com/ungAkYAST212:04 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown is still working out on the floor but he’s been listed as available for today against the #Nets. #Celtics. – 12:02 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics have cleared Brown to play today. – 12:00 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
#NEBHInjuryReport update:
Jaylen Brown – AVAILABLE – 12:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nash had no update on Ben Simmons. – 12:00 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jaylen Brown will play today, per the Celtics. – 12:00 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Celtics say Jaylen Brown is available for today’s game against the Nets. – 12:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown is available to play today. – 12:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Asked Nash where his influence may have stuck in Goran Dragic’s game over time: “I think I’d be giving myself way too much credit to say that…”
Me: “It’s not a question for the humble…”
Nash: “But fuck yeah…I’m just kidding.”
Said Dragic’s athleticism has impressed him. – 12:00 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
One hour until showtime ⌛️ pic.twitter.com/6rjEwyzZHo12:00 PM

Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown testing out his right ankle prior to #Nets game. #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/nAY96zszDy11:59 AM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I think I’d be giving myself way too much credit to say that, you know, but f–k yeah. Just kidding.”
-Steve Nash was asked if he’s had an impact on Goran Dragic’s development over the years. pic.twitter.com/hqV8Ko8fmf11:55 AM

John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jaylen Brown testing his ankle pregame pic.twitter.com/7gPI8Rkpu011:53 AM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Ime Udoka was asked pregame if it would be a challenge to have to change game plans multiple times during a series if Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in home games.
“No,” Udoka said. “The difficulty is guarding him. So, if he’s out, it’s fine by me.” – 11:51 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Seth Curry (ankle) is available for the Nets today. – 11:42 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says there is no update on when Simmons might be able to play again. Simmons isn’t with the Nets in Boston — but Nash says he will join them later on this trip. – 11:38 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said Ben Simmons isn’t currently on the trip with the #Nets but will join them. Wouldn’t comment on whether Simmons is still on track to practice by the end of this coming week. – 11:37 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says Ben Simmons is not with the team yet, he’ll join them on this trip eventually. Says what he’ll need to do to get back to high intensity practice is up to his performance staff. – 11:37 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash said Ben Simmons isn’t with the Nets in Boston, but will join them on this road trip, which ends in Philly. – 11:37 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
No new update on Ben Simmons timetable to return from Steve Nash. – 11:35 AM
Boston Celtics @celtics
TODAY ☘️ Celtics vs @Brooklyn Nets
⏰ 1PM
📺 @ABC
🎙 @985TheSportsHub
#BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/Nh5byWEch811:34 AM

Mark Murphy @Murf56
Jaylen Brown will test out his right ankle prior to today’s Nets game to determine his status. – 11:32 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said he never had any COVID symptoms during his time out. His numbers were high but it was really just waiting it out. #Nets11:32 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Nik Stauskas picked the Celtics over several other teams pursuing him according to Ime Udoka. Boston’s injury situation could give him an opportunity early on masslive.com/celtics/2022/0…11:27 AM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Udoka says Jayson Tatum’s versatility and competitiveness on the defensive end shouldn’t be overlooked: “He’s taken on any challenge.” – 11:24 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Nets say Seth Curry is available. – 11:24 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka said Boston was looking at signing Nik Stauskas before Aaron Nesmith got hurt. Udoka said the Celtics are “always looking at available shooters” and liked Stauskas because of that. Boston feels fortunate to have gotten Stauskas because other teams were interested too. – 11:23 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Seth Curry is upgraded to available today for the #Nets against the #Celtics. – 11:22 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka on Nik Stauskas addition: “We’re always looking at available shooters.”
Udoka said a handful of other teams were after Stauskas too. Said Celtics were looking at him before the Nesmith injury and that didn’t impact the pursuit. – 11:22 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Seth Curry has been upgraded to available for the Nets today. – 11:22 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Nets say Seth Curry is available today against the Celtics. – 11:22 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets say Seth Curry is available to play today. – 11:21 AM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Jaylen Brown will test out his ankle prior to tip-off and will be a gametime decision, per Coach Udoka. – 11:19 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ime Udoka says it’s not about the Nets offensive sets because “they’re not running anything complicated.” Said dealing with Brooklyn is about their talent. – 11:19 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Derrick White will start for the Celtics today if Jaylen Brown can’t play, per Ime Udoka. – 11:19 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Derrick White will get the start if Jaylen Brown can’t go – 11:19 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka said that Aaron Nesmith had more significant swelling in his sprained ankle than Jaylen Brown did with his. Udoka said that will keep Nesmith out longer than Brown is expected to be. – 11:19 AM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Jaylen Brown is going to get tested and go through pregame warmups according to Ime Udoka. Status still up in the air vs the #Nets. #Celtics11:19 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jaylen Brown is going to test his ankle sprain before the game and see if he can play, Ime Udoka says. Swelling has gone down and Udoka says he’s hoping for some good news.
Aaron Nesmith is out with his own ankle sprain, one Udoka said is going to keep him out longer than Brown. – 11:18 AM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
There’s no decision on Jaylen Brown’s availability tonight, but the Celtics have upgraded him to questionable with an ankle injury. – 11:18 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Ime Udoka says Jaylen Brown is testing out his right ankle sprain pregame to see if he can play today. Swelling has gone down but there will be a bit of pain tolerance.
Aaron Nesmith had more significant swelling and will “be out for a longer period of time, for sure.” – 11:18 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Jaylen Brown will “test it” pre-game according to Ime Udoka, he’ll be the proverbial gametime decision for this afternoon against the Nets. – 11:17 AM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown will test his right ankle prior to the game. Gametime decision. #Celtics11:17 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Jaylen Brown will get evaluated pregame and see how he feels. He will be a game time decision. Ime Udoka said he will still be dealing with pain but the swelling has gone down. – 11:17 AM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Ime Udoka says Jaylen Brown is going to go through pregame warmups and see how he feels. – 11:17 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Jaylen Brown is doing pregame testing, per Ime Udoka. If he feels good, he’ll play today. If not, Brown will remain out. – 11:17 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Have you heard of NBA Flashback? It’s a podcast where @Sarah Kustok revisits big moments from @NBA history. On the latest episode, she looks back at Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game.
Sarah joined me to talk Wilt, NBA Flashback, the new-look Nets and more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…10:55 AM
Abby Chin @tvabby
#Celtics bringing their best 👘 game in honor of Marcus Smart’s 28th birthday!! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/tBGjMrrLR610:50 AM

A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
Former Celtic Kyrie Irving among the first players to warmup for today’s game between his old team (Boston) and his new one, the Brooklyn Nets. pic.twitter.com/E7n9J2599Y10:47 AM

Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving warming up in Boston this morning. pic.twitter.com/PRT9V9wCuK10:25 AM

Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Nets winning a title would be bad business for the NBA nydailynews.com/sports/basketb…9:49 AM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
With the Warriors allowing the Lakers to score 120+ pp100p last night, the Celtics now have the No. 1 defense in the league for the season: nba.com/stats/teams/ad…9:37 AM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
“I think how you earn the respect of people that you look up to is you’ve got to compete against them. You got to go at them.”
JT and KD take center stage on Sunday.
nbcsports.com/boston/celtics…9:20 AM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
The Celtics now lead the NBA in defensive efficiency, surpassing the Warriors after Saturday’s games.
It is the first time the Warriors have not led in defensive efficiency since the morning of November 3. – 9:05 AM