Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics
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Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points, and Noah Clowney had 19 to help Brooklyn snap a nine-game losing streak against Boston. The Nets improved to 3-12 overall and 1-2 in NBA Cup play.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points but was limited to 32 minutes because of trouble. Neemias Queta had 16 points and 12 rebounds as Boston dropped to 8-8 overall and 1-2 in the tournament.
The Celtics’ comeback bid was dealt a tough blow when Brown picked up his fifth foul with 5:52 remaining in the third quarter. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla challenged, but the call on the floor was upheld.
Brooklyn led 71-68 when Boston’s leading scorer took a seat. Brown’s absence was felt as the visitors regained the momentum behind a 17-4 run that helped Brooklyn widen its lead to 92-77 entering the fourth.
Celtics: Host Orlando on Sunday night.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 1-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 113 - 105 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 113 - 105 |
| 4th 0.3 |  |
Baylor Scheierman defensive rebound | 113 - 105 |
| 4th 1.5 |  |
Noah Clowney misses 30-foot three point jumper | 113 - 105 |
| 4th 26.8 | |
Payton Pritchard makes two point shot | 113 - 105 |
Statistics
 BKN |
 BOS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 43-82 | FG | 42-90 |
| 52 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 13-33 | 3PT | 11-34 |
| 39 | Three Point % | 32 |
| 14-21 | FT | 10-14 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 41 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 14 |
| 34 | Defensive Rebounds | 30 |
| 31 | Assists | 24 |
| 5 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 1 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 14 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 19 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 20 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 8 |
| 44 | Points in Paint | 52 |
| 17 | Fouls | 25 |
| 18 | Largest Lead | 6 |
Boston Celtics Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|
Brooklyn Nets Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Brown Jr., G | Day-To-Day | Oct 1 |
Game Information
Location: Boston, MA
Attendance: 19,156 · Capacity:
2026-27 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boston |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Brooklyn |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 New York |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Philadelphia |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
 Toronto |
0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
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