Nets Vs Celtics: Celtics 148-111 in Boston on Feb 27, 2026
BOSTON — In the nets vs celtics meeting on Feb. 27, 2026, the Boston Celtics overwhelmed the Brooklyn Nets 148-111, powered by big nights from Jaylen Brown and Nikola Vucevic. The win gave Boston five victories in six games since returning from the All-Star break and pushed Brooklyn's skid to seven straight losses.
Nets Vs Celtics third-quarter blowout
Boston seized control in the third quarter, outscoring the Nets 43-26. Brooklyn managed only seven points over the final 6: 23 of the period as the Celtics closed the quarter on a decisive run. In that pivotal frame Boston shot 15 of 19 from the field, registered 12 assists and connected on 5 of 7 attempts from beyond the arc.
Brown, Vucevic and Pritchard fuel the Celtics' attack
Jaylen Brown finished with 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in the victory. Nikola Vucevic also scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, marking his third double-double since joining the Celtics. Payton Pritchard added 22 points, and Boston’s bench supplied 77 points overall.
Searing shooting numbers — season highs and halftime paradox
The Celtics shot a season-high 66. 7% from the field and connected on 22 three-pointers in the game. Boston also shot 62% from the field (24 of 39) and 60% from three (12 of 20) yet led by just nine at halftime, 66-57.
Brooklyn's losses deepen amid Porter Jr. 's 18 points
Michael Porter Jr. finished with 18 points for Brooklyn, which has now lost seven straight games. The Nets were able to stay close early partly because of Boston's turnovers; Brooklyn converted those turnovers into 12 points. The Celtics had only four turnovers in the second half, and Boston’s lead expanded to as many as 41 points in the fourth.
What the box score shows
The final 148-111 score reflected balanced scoring from Boston and a crushing third quarter that swung the game decisively. Key lines: Jaylen Brown 28 points, nine assists, seven rebounds; Nikola Vucevic 28 points, 11 rebounds and his third double-double since joining the Celtics; Payton Pritchard 22 points; bench 77 points for Boston; Michael Porter Jr. 18 points for Brooklyn. The nets vs celtics result underlined Boston’s offensive efficiency and Brooklyn’s continued struggles.
