Nets Vs Celtics: nets vs celtics ends in 148-111 offensive clinic
The Boston Celtics delivered an offensive masterclass in a blowout 148-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Feb. 27, in a game billed as a dominant Nets vs Celtics performance. The victory ensured Joe Mazzulla’s team bounced back from a disappointing loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Half-to-full game swing
The first half saw the Nets remain within touching distance, with Boston leading 66-57 at halftime. The margin belied what came next: Boston turned its offense up in the third quarter and pulled away decisively over the final 24 minutes.
Nets Vs Celtics third-quarter surge
In the third quarter’s 12 minutes, the Celtics scored 43 points while allowing Brooklyn just 26. By the end of the fourth quarter, Boston had outscored Brooklyn across the final two quarters by a combined 82-54. The sequence of a competitive first half, a 43-26 third quarter and an 82-54 advantage across the last two quarters drove the final 148-111 result.
Clowney's blunt assessment
When speaking with the media after the game, Nets forward Noah Clowney detailed why the Celtics can be so difficult to contain once they find a rhythm. He said: “They got open, and they did not miss when they got open. They drive, we help, they kick, swing the ball over and over and over and over. To be honest, they have players who are very hard to guard one-on-one, so they require help. Somebody’s open, and at that point we’re scrambling, and we didn’t scramble good enough. ”
Shooting numbers and ranks
Boston went 22-of-34 from deep (64. 7%) during its win over Brooklyn. Even for a team that is currently third in three-point makes and tenth in three-point percentage on the season, that collective marksmanship stood out in the 148-111 victory.
What’s next for Celtics
Looking ahead, Mazzulla’s team faces a tough task next with a game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, March 1. The challenge for the Celtics will be continuing to find success on the offensive end as the regular season’s stretch run approaches; if they can continue to create easy scoring opportunities at will, they will be in with a chance to add another impressive win to their growing stockpile.
The win on Friday not only served as a response to the Denver loss on Wednesday, Feb. 25, but also came with further praise for individual effort: Mazzulla praised Celtics' Nikola Vucevic after the dominant victory.
Final score: Boston Celtics 148, Brooklyn Nets 111. The box-score sequence featured a 66-57 halftime, a 43-26 third quarter, and an 82-54 advantage across the final two quarters, punctuated by 22-of-34 three-point shooting (64. 7%).
