The Boston Celtics (34-26) play against the Brooklyn Nets (28-28) at Barclays Center
Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Thursday February 24, 2022
Boston Celtics 0, Brooklyn Nets 0 (7:30 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Nash: Ben Simmons’ conditioning keeping him from #Nets‘ debut. #NBA nypost.com/2022/02/24/ben… via @nypostsports – 7:38 PM
Nash: Ben Simmons’ conditioning keeping him from #Nets‘ debut. #NBA nypost.com/2022/02/24/ben… via @nypostsports – 7:38 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Once upon a time, Kyrie Irving really did plan on staying with the Celtics… To the point where he was out there trying to recruit Anthony Davis to join him.
That and how it all fell apart with Kyrie and the Celts in the latest column…
bit.ly/3sr4rIR – 7:31 PM
Once upon a time, Kyrie Irving really did plan on staying with the Celtics… To the point where he was out there trying to recruit Anthony Davis to join him.
That and how it all fell apart with Kyrie and the Celts in the latest column…
bit.ly/3sr4rIR – 7:31 PM
Sean Deveney @SeanDeveney
Quite a tale from @Steve Bulpett about how Kyrie Irving was working on recruiting Anthony Davis to the @Boston Celtics in early 2018-19 … before everything went sour.
Great insight here:
heavy.com/sports/boston-… – 7:25 PM
Quite a tale from @Steve Bulpett about how Kyrie Irving was working on recruiting Anthony Davis to the @Boston Celtics in early 2018-19 … before everything went sour.
Great insight here:
heavy.com/sports/boston-… – 7:25 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Mills, Curry, Brown, Johnson and Drummond will start for the #Nets tonight vs the #Celtics. – 7:08 PM
Mills, Curry, Brown, Johnson and Drummond will start for the #Nets tonight vs the #Celtics. – 7:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
New #Bucks guard Jevon Carter (@Jevon Carter) pic.twitter.com/GvFDG5RD8P – 7:08 PM
New #Bucks guard Jevon Carter (@Jevon Carter) pic.twitter.com/GvFDG5RD8P – 7:08 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Nets starters:
Andre Drummond
James Johnson
Bruce Brown
Seth Curry
Patty Mills – 7:07 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Nets starters:
Andre Drummond
James Johnson
Bruce Brown
Seth Curry
Patty Mills – 7:07 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
George Hill, Jrue Holiday and Jevon Carter getting some work in after tonight’s Bucks practice. pic.twitter.com/sLu2h6DIcl – 7:06 PM
George Hill, Jrue Holiday and Jevon Carter getting some work in after tonight’s Bucks practice. pic.twitter.com/sLu2h6DIcl – 7:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Nets starters:
Andre Drummond
LaMarcus Aldridge
Bruce Brown
Seth Curry
Patty Mills – 7:06 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Nets starters:
Andre Drummond
LaMarcus Aldridge
Bruce Brown
Seth Curry
Patty Mills – 7:06 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
The NBA leaders in Net Rating since the Celtics buzzer loss at MSG seven weeks ago… pic.twitter.com/dDHjmxxZmG – 7:04 PM
The NBA leaders in Net Rating since the Celtics buzzer loss at MSG seven weeks ago… pic.twitter.com/dDHjmxxZmG – 7:04 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Marcus Smart returns tonight for his 500th NBA game.
In the last 14 games he’s played, the Celtics are 13-1 and have outscored the opposition by a ridiculous 20.0 points per game.
He leads the NBA in Net Rating in that 7-week span. pic.twitter.com/f3O6dOdBG7 – 7:03 PM
Marcus Smart returns tonight for his 500th NBA game.
In the last 14 games he’s played, the Celtics are 13-1 and have outscored the opposition by a ridiculous 20.0 points per game.
He leads the NBA in Net Rating in that 7-week span. pic.twitter.com/f3O6dOdBG7 – 7:03 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at Nets – Barclays Center – February 24, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Brooklyn – Patty Mills, Seth Curry, Bruce Brown, LaMarcus Aldridge, Andre Drummond
OUT: Boston: N/A Brooklyn: Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joe Harris, Goran Dragic pic.twitter.com/95S2jTkb1q – 7:01 PM
Celtics at Nets – Barclays Center – February 24, 2022 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Brooklyn – Patty Mills, Seth Curry, Bruce Brown, LaMarcus Aldridge, Andre Drummond
OUT: Boston: N/A Brooklyn: Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, Joe Harris, Goran Dragic pic.twitter.com/95S2jTkb1q – 7:01 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Patty Mills, Seth Curry, Bruce Brown, James Johnson and Andre Drummond are your Nets starters against the Celtics tonight. – 7:01 PM
Patty Mills, Seth Curry, Bruce Brown, James Johnson and Andre Drummond are your Nets starters against the Celtics tonight. – 7:01 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Daniel Theis tells us what rejoining the Celtics has felt like, and how we can continue our momentum following the All-Star break. pic.twitter.com/kkdTIEX9Bi – 7:00 PM
Daniel Theis tells us what rejoining the Celtics has felt like, and how we can continue our momentum following the All-Star break. pic.twitter.com/kkdTIEX9Bi – 7:00 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
LaMarcus Aldridge reunites with Ime Udoka. pic.twitter.com/nR6LY4n6vJ – 6:49 PM
LaMarcus Aldridge reunites with Ime Udoka. pic.twitter.com/nR6LY4n6vJ – 6:49 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Spoelstra after today’s practice in Brooklyn on Oladipo and Morris: “They were able to do a lot. I’m not going to give you all the details. There’s nothing that’s imminent right now. This is all just part of the process.” – 6:48 PM
Spoelstra after today’s practice in Brooklyn on Oladipo and Morris: “They were able to do a lot. I’m not going to give you all the details. There’s nothing that’s imminent right now. This is all just part of the process.” – 6:48 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Goran Dragić on the court for pregame work for the first time as a Net. He’s not playing tonight, mainly helping LaMarcus Aldridge warmup. pic.twitter.com/DzGVZ2C9JC – 6:43 PM
Goran Dragić on the court for pregame work for the first time as a Net. He’s not playing tonight, mainly helping LaMarcus Aldridge warmup. pic.twitter.com/DzGVZ2C9JC – 6:43 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Goran Dragić on the court for pregame work for the first time as a Met. He’s not playing tonight, mainly helping LaMarcus Aldridge warmup. pic.twitter.com/FfPHAuaIpk – 6:42 PM
Goran Dragić on the court for pregame work for the first time as a Met. He’s not playing tonight, mainly helping LaMarcus Aldridge warmup. pic.twitter.com/FfPHAuaIpk – 6:42 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I suppose it’s not out of the question… it’s probably less likely that he would play but I think in the next three games there’s a good chance he’s out there.”
-Coach Nash on Goran Dragic’s Nets debut being vs. MIL or after – 6:32 PM
“I suppose it’s not out of the question… it’s probably less likely that he would play but I think in the next three games there’s a good chance he’s out there.”
-Coach Nash on Goran Dragic’s Nets debut being vs. MIL or after – 6:32 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“I think Kevin’s probably the closest but has some time to make up still. Ben and Joe trail behind him.”
-Coach Nash gives updates on Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, and Joe Harris. – 6:25 PM
“I think Kevin’s probably the closest but has some time to make up still. Ben and Joe trail behind him.”
-Coach Nash gives updates on Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, and Joe Harris. – 6:25 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Milwaukee #Bucks make the signing of Jevon Carter official. They’re practicing today.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 6:24 PM
Milwaukee #Bucks make the signing of Jevon Carter official. They’re practicing today.
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 6:24 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Conditioning, just got to try and get him to a place where he can, – you know it’s been a long lay off so he hasn’t played NBA basketball for a long time. So just try and work through that.”
-Coach Nash’s answer if conditioning or something else is why Ben Simmons isn’t ready. – 6:17 PM
“Conditioning, just got to try and get him to a place where he can, – you know it’s been a long lay off so he hasn’t played NBA basketball for a long time. So just try and work through that.”
-Coach Nash’s answer if conditioning or something else is why Ben Simmons isn’t ready. – 6:17 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets Star Kevin Durant ‘More Likely’ To Return By Monday Than Saturday via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 6:16 PM
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets Star Kevin Durant ‘More Likely’ To Return By Monday Than Saturday via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 6:16 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Kevin [Durant’s] traditionally been an unbelievably quick and strong healer….but at the same time we don’t want to risk him for 2 or 3 games at this point, we want to make sure he feels confident on top of the performance team….”
-Steve Nash on not pushing KD’s return. – 6:12 PM
“Kevin [Durant’s] traditionally been an unbelievably quick and strong healer….but at the same time we don’t want to risk him for 2 or 3 games at this point, we want to make sure he feels confident on top of the performance team….”
-Steve Nash on not pushing KD’s return. – 6:12 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Udoka on Derrick White: “He’s a guy I don’t really have to worry about. He’s accustomed to being coached hard, he’s receptive to it, and he’s ready to roll.” – 6:09 PM
Coach Udoka on Derrick White: “He’s a guy I don’t really have to worry about. He’s accustomed to being coached hard, he’s receptive to it, and he’s ready to roll.” – 6:09 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says it’s “possible” KD could play in Milwaukee — but sounds more optimistic about him returning early next week. Same goes for Dragic. – 6:08 PM
Nash says it’s “possible” KD could play in Milwaukee — but sounds more optimistic about him returning early next week. Same goes for Dragic. – 6:08 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Coach Udoka on Rob Williams’ defensive presence: “That’s the guy that most teams want to stay away from in general.” – 6:06 PM
Coach Udoka on Rob Williams’ defensive presence: “That’s the guy that most teams want to stay away from in general.” – 6:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Ime Udoka said the Celtics are always monitoring which players are available as free agents, but that Boston “answered our questions for our roster at the trade deadline”. – 6:04 PM
Ime Udoka said the Celtics are always monitoring which players are available as free agents, but that Boston “answered our questions for our roster at the trade deadline”. – 6:04 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Join us on 2/27 as students & alumni of HBCUs come together for a career fair & networking panel from 12:30-3:30 p.m., followed by an alumni mixer from 3:30pm-5pm! Then stay for an HBCU-themed game night vs DET! 🙌
🔗: https://t.co/No7ZUVfrHt
#BlackHistoryMonth | @BlueCrossNC pic.twitter.com/TWWO5c3NAG – 6:00 PM
Join us on 2/27 as students & alumni of HBCUs come together for a career fair & networking panel from 12:30-3:30 p.m., followed by an alumni mixer from 3:30pm-5pm! Then stay for an HBCU-themed game night vs DET! 🙌
🔗: https://t.co/No7ZUVfrHt
#BlackHistoryMonth | @BlueCrossNC pic.twitter.com/TWWO5c3NAG – 6:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Nets coach Steve Nash on the Celtics: “They’re far and away the best defensive team of 2022.” – 5:59 PM
Nets coach Steve Nash on the Celtics: “They’re far and away the best defensive team of 2022.” – 5:59 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Steve Nash saying it’s possible Durant and Dragic play in the next three games but not making it sound as if it will be Saturday in Milwaukee. – 5:58 PM
Steve Nash saying it’s possible Durant and Dragic play in the next three games but not making it sound as if it will be Saturday in Milwaukee. – 5:58 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash won’t rule out newcomer Goran Dragic playing Saturday in Milwaukee, but aldds its “less likely.” Probably somewhere in the next three games. #Nets – 5:56 PM
Steve Nash won’t rule out newcomer Goran Dragic playing Saturday in Milwaukee, but aldds its “less likely.” Probably somewhere in the next three games. #Nets – 5:56 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant is closer to return than Ben Simmons and Joe Harris. Says KD has had at least one high intensity practice. – 5:56 PM
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant is closer to return than Ben Simmons and Joe Harris. Says KD has had at least one high intensity practice. – 5:56 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says “I suppose it’s not out of the question” that Goran Dragic plays in Milwaukee, but says it’s less likely. Nash also says it’s not likely Kevin Durant plays in Milwaukee, either, but doesn’t rule it out. #Nets – 5:55 PM
Steve Nash says “I suppose it’s not out of the question” that Goran Dragic plays in Milwaukee, but says it’s less likely. Nash also says it’s not likely Kevin Durant plays in Milwaukee, either, but doesn’t rule it out. #Nets – 5:55 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Steve Nash says “it’s not out of the question” that Goran Dragic plays in Milwaukee on Saturday. Expects him to play in the next three games. Said it’s possible Durant plays Saturday, but expects him back in the next three games, too. – 5:55 PM
Steve Nash says “it’s not out of the question” that Goran Dragic plays in Milwaukee on Saturday. Expects him to play in the next three games. Said it’s possible Durant plays Saturday, but expects him back in the next three games, too. – 5:55 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash said Kevin Durant has already had at least one high intensity workout. Once he gets in a third, he’ll be cleared. #Nets – 5:55 PM
Steve Nash said Kevin Durant has already had at least one high intensity workout. Once he gets in a third, he’ll be cleared. #Nets – 5:55 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant has had 1 high-intensity workout so far, and that the team will assess him after he works out tomorrow to determine when he’ll be ready to play. – 5:54 PM
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant has had 1 high-intensity workout so far, and that the team will assess him after he works out tomorrow to determine when he’ll be ready to play. – 5:54 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says the primary reason Ben Simmons isn’t in yet is conditioning. Mentions the long lay-off he’s had going back to June. – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash says the primary reason Ben Simmons isn’t in yet is conditioning. Mentions the long lay-off he’s had going back to June. – 5:51 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Steve Nash says its conditioning right now thats keeping Ben Simmons off the court. #Nets – 5:51 PM
Steve Nash says its conditioning right now thats keeping Ben Simmons off the court. #Nets – 5:51 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
“I think if he’s ready to play, he’s ready to play.”
Steve Nash on Kevin Durant, who won’t play tonight – 5:50 PM
“I think if he’s ready to play, he’s ready to play.”
Steve Nash on Kevin Durant, who won’t play tonight – 5:50 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Steve Nash on the #Celtics: “They’re far and away the best defensive team in 2022.” #Nets. – 5:50 PM
Steve Nash on the #Celtics: “They’re far and away the best defensive team in 2022.” #Nets. – 5:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Steve Nash says the Celtics are “far and away the best defense of 2022”
and have a lot of continuity with their starters. So, the usual. – 5:50 PM
Steve Nash says the Celtics are “far and away the best defense of 2022”
and have a lot of continuity with their starters. So, the usual. – 5:50 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
“It’s going to take all of us. That’s the belief I know is there.”
In pursuit of the end goal 😤 pic.twitter.com/H4Gsrfteka – 5:15 PM
“It’s going to take all of us. That’s the belief I know is there.”
In pursuit of the end goal 😤 pic.twitter.com/H4Gsrfteka – 5:15 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
On a scale of 1 to @Terry Rozier, how hyped are you for Hornets basketball tomorrow?! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/BTZyEdnHzP – 5:13 PM
On a scale of 1 to @Terry Rozier, how hyped are you for Hornets basketball tomorrow?! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/BTZyEdnHzP – 5:13 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
It’s time for another #Celtics mailbag. Send all your roster, trade, player or any other questions here or to brobb@masslive.com – 4:33 PM
It’s time for another #Celtics mailbag. Send all your roster, trade, player or any other questions here or to brobb@masslive.com – 4:33 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
In case you’re wondering: Malik Fitts will wear No. 8 for the #Celtics and Kelan Martin #4. – 4:32 PM
In case you’re wondering: Malik Fitts will wear No. 8 for the #Celtics and Kelan Martin #4. – 4:32 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
🐝 What?
Hang out with @HugoTheHornet & have a chance to win free tickets courtesy of @wfnz!
🐝 Where?
Walmart at 701 Hawley Ave in Belmont, NC
🐝 When?
Today, between 5pm & 6pm
#AllFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/ejaUVtEQeK – 3:43 PM
🐝 What?
Hang out with @HugoTheHornet & have a chance to win free tickets courtesy of @wfnz!
🐝 Where?
Walmart at 701 Hawley Ave in Belmont, NC
🐝 When?
Today, between 5pm & 6pm
#AllFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/ejaUVtEQeK – 3:43 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
As Ben Simmons starts the Brooklyn chapter of his NBA career, his former teammate in Philly, Seth Curry, believes Simmons is in a much better place mentally than he’s been in a while. Curry also doesn’t think Simmons owes him an apology for his Sixers exit.espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:40 PM
As Ben Simmons starts the Brooklyn chapter of his NBA career, his former teammate in Philly, Seth Curry, believes Simmons is in a much better place mentally than he’s been in a while. Curry also doesn’t think Simmons owes him an apology for his Sixers exit.espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:40 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Ime Udoka preaches work ethic when looking back on his journey to basketball success 💪🏽
Listen to the latest edition of View from the Rafters presented by @Cardless: https://t.co/26CpvBgLWv pic.twitter.com/fGUzS9PnJT – 3:12 PM
Ime Udoka preaches work ethic when looking back on his journey to basketball success 💪🏽
Listen to the latest edition of View from the Rafters presented by @Cardless: https://t.co/26CpvBgLWv pic.twitter.com/fGUzS9PnJT – 3:12 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Goran Dragic would have stayed overseas 15 years ago had it not been for the opportunity to play under Steve Nash in Phoenix.
For @NYDNSports: The Nash-Dragic pairing has come full circle in Brooklyn.
“To finish my career with him would be awesome.”
trib.al/Jn5WXx6 – 3:01 PM
Goran Dragic would have stayed overseas 15 years ago had it not been for the opportunity to play under Steve Nash in Phoenix.
For @NYDNSports: The Nash-Dragic pairing has come full circle in Brooklyn.
“To finish my career with him would be awesome.”
trib.al/Jn5WXx6 – 3:01 PM
Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
Our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration continues with HBCU night tonight, which includes highlighting several HBCU pioneers who have made an impact in society in their own way.
These pioneers will be celebrated outside Barclays Center and during tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/eyga3jCdlm – 2:20 PM
Our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration continues with HBCU night tonight, which includes highlighting several HBCU pioneers who have made an impact in society in their own way.
These pioneers will be celebrated outside Barclays Center and during tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/eyga3jCdlm – 2:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers practicing. I believe everyone is here: Jackson, Mann, Batum, Morris, Zubac, Coffey, Kennard, Boston, Covington, Hartenstein, Ojeleye, Hood. pic.twitter.com/gqgubNZSap – 2:05 PM
Clippers practicing. I believe everyone is here: Jackson, Mann, Batum, Morris, Zubac, Coffey, Kennard, Boston, Covington, Hartenstein, Ojeleye, Hood. pic.twitter.com/gqgubNZSap – 2:05 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2021, the @Jaryd Wilson Danilo Gallinari was 🔥 in a 127-112 win over the Celtics:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 13-16 FG
✅ 10-12 3P
Gallinari set the franchise single-game record for 3P made.
It’s one of five times in NBA history a nonstarter has made at least 10 3P in a game. pic.twitter.com/RD0IJ47OaE – 2:01 PM
📅 On this day in 2021, the @Jaryd Wilson Danilo Gallinari was 🔥 in a 127-112 win over the Celtics:
✅ 38 PTS
✅ 13-16 FG
✅ 10-12 3P
Gallinari set the franchise single-game record for 3P made.
It’s one of five times in NBA history a nonstarter has made at least 10 3P in a game. pic.twitter.com/RD0IJ47OaE – 2:01 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
The glow from the Boston performance and the bounce from having three core young players recognized on All-Star Weekend gives the #Pistons some wind at their sails for the final 24 games to unfold over the next 46 days.
@Keith_Langlois
Read more: on.nba.com/3LVCGQ9 – 2:00 PM
The glow from the Boston performance and the bounce from having three core young players recognized on All-Star Weekend gives the #Pistons some wind at their sails for the final 24 games to unfold over the next 46 days.
@Keith_Langlois
Read more: on.nba.com/3LVCGQ9 – 2:00 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets vs TOR 2/25
McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) doubtful
Richards (R Foot Soreness) doubtful
Martin (L Ankle/Achilles) probable
Hayward (L Ankle) out
#AllFly – 1:35 PM
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets vs TOR 2/25
McDaniels (L Ankle Sprain) doubtful
Richards (R Foot Soreness) doubtful
Martin (L Ankle/Achilles) probable
Hayward (L Ankle) out
#AllFly – 1:35 PM