Celtics pull away from Nets, climb above .500 for first time this season

Derrick White added 15 points for the Celtics, who won their third straight game to improve to 8-7. They played the Nets even for about three quarters before smothering them defensively in the fourth, allowing just one basket for the first 10 minutes of the period.

Nets shock Celtics as Nic Claxton records first career triple-double

After that, the Nets never surrendered the lead the rest of the night. Michael Porter Jr. powered the offense with a game-high 33 points on 13-for-21 shooting, including four made 3-pointers. Porter saved his best for the fourth quarter,

Nic Claxton has 1st NBA triple-double to help the Nets beat the Celtics 113-105

The Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 113-105 on Friday night for their first victory in the NBA Cup in-season tournament.

Three Things to Love About the Nets' Win Over the Celtics

The wins have come few and far between for the Brooklyn Nets thus far, so last night's 113-105 victory over the Boston Celtics was one to remember for the seaso

Nets close strong to stun Celtics at TD Garden

Three nights after letting one slip away at Barclays Center, the Nets didn’t flinch in Friday’s rematch against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown rips Celtics’ effort after loss to Nets: ‘Come ready to play, or don’t play at all’

The Celtics had won three straight games to move to above .500 for the first time before this defeat dropped them back to 8-8. They allowed Brooklyn’s Michael Porter Jr. to score 33 points on 13-for-21 shooting, while Nic Claxton recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds.
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