Boston will look to avoid another slow start against the Nets tonight. They have seen plenty of successes this season overcoming deficits, but cannot allow themselves to fall behind by double digits in the opening quarter against this opponent.
The Celtics should capitalize on being at home and should take advantage of the atmosphere at TD Garden to get an edge against the Nets’ perimeter shooting. They must play solid team defense to stop their opponent.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or top players Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Match Player Stats.
Boston Celtics Starting Lineup:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Point Guard | Sam Hauser |
| Shooting Guard | Al Horford |
| Small Forward | Kristaps Porziņģis |
| Power Forward | Jayson Tatum |
| Center | Derrick White |
Brooklyn Nets Starting Lineup:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Point Guard | D’Angelo Russell |
| Shooting Guard | Keon Johnson |
| Small Forward | Ziaire Williams |
| Power Forward | Cameron Johnson |
| Center | Nicolas Claxton |
Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum is the star of Boston Celtics’ offense, leading in points, rebounds and assists while being instrumental in their playoff wins. Tonight against Brooklyn Nets will give Tatum another opportunity to showcase his skills.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 113-102 on Wednesday at TD Garden to take an early 2-0 advantage in the series. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving both contributed heavily, but it was their supporting players who truly shined; bench scoring accounted for 59 of 113 points scored by them; their opponent struggled offensively as only 23.1% of three-point attempts from outside were converted; additionally they outrebounded them 57-32.
The game began as an even affair, but the Celtics managed to pull ahead during the second quarter. Robert Williams hit a baseline slam which gave them their initial lead before increasing it further with Jayson Tatum’s three point shot and closing out half time with an 12-0 run of their own.
Tatum has found his rhythm after an inauspicious start to the season and is playing some of his finest basketball yet. Over his past four games he has averaged 25.6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game and helped the Celtics move into second place in the Eastern Conference with 7-2 record thanks to Tatum.
Tatum has already set franchise records this year. On January 5, he recorded his second triple-double with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Dallas Mavericks; at NBA All-Star Weekend he won the Skills Challenge competition; on March 18 both Tatum and Jaylen Brown scored 30 points simultaneously for four consecutive games this season to match Larry Bird and Kevin McHale who each achieved four such feats during their careers.
At the 2015 Nike Peach Jam tournament, Tatum demonstrated his talents on both ends of the court, contributing significantly to their winning team while garnering MVP honors – an indication that Tatum could soon become one of the league’s elite players.
Jaylen Brown
The Celtics proved their dominance on both ends of the court during Game 2 against the Nets with Jayson Tatum leading this effort with 31 points and 8 assists, including some key late fourth quarter shots. Tatum began this matchup by providing more of an organizational role early on for his teammates to follow him into battle.
The Nets struggled with shooting from deep and had many turnovers in the first half, while the C’s went on an 8-0 run to take an initial lead of 17. They would ultimately trim it back down to 10 at halftime.
Following a slow start, the Celtics went on a 15-5 run that gave them a five-point edge and gained momentum for victory. Their defense provided much-needed momentum during this stretch as Nets struggled to make plays both offensively and defensively.
Brown hit a floater in the lane to extend their lead by seven points and made his first trip to the line where he successfully shot both free throws. As a result, they took their first timeout of the second half.
After halftime, Caris Levert provided the Nets with their first lead since taking over as coach via three-point shot from downtown. But Boston countered with their own run that increased their advantage back up to 10 points; although two chances for Levert to tie were missed by his teammates late in the game.
The Celtics outscored the Nets in the second half, scoring 20 points in the third quarter to pull away. Additionally, they controlled boards and secured eight steals to close out their victory.
It marks the first time since 2008-09 season that the Nets have lost at home to the Celtics since 2008-09. Both teams will meet up again at Barclays Center on Monday night – in the meantime you can view match player stats of Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets match play on Flashscore basketball – an international website covering sports from over 500 competitions worldwide such as NBA, Euroleague and NBB with live score updates and analysis!
Neemias Queta
Neemias Queta is an effective big man off the bench for the Celtics, providing reliable scoring from long range and capable of holding his own in the paint. His passing game also helps open up shots for teammates. Queta offers flexibility at both low post and elbow position – shooting jumpers or using his speed to get into the paint for layups.
Queta had an outstanding game against the Clippers on Oct. 30, scoring 12 points (5-6 FG and 2-2 FT) and collecting nine rebounds across 25 minutes of action. Queta capitalized on his opportunity without Al Horford or Luke Kornet for this second of consecutive contests by seizing every opportunity available to him and making most of them count.
Starting off the game on a 9-0 run where he scored six consecutive baskets to put Boston ahead by double figures at the end of the first quarter, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White went on a 15-5 run to bring Brooklyn within striking distance in the fourth quarter through scoring 65 points while holding them only 20. However, Boston eventually pulled ahead thanks to their superior play overall and continued their dominance during this second quarter, scoring an astounding 63 while only managing 20 for Brooklyn in response. However, Boston managed to pull away in this game thanks to their superior play through two 15-5 runs by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White which allowed them to catch up by half time through an 11-5 run led by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White and put Brooklyn within striking range in time of taking over in the fourth quarter thanks to some fantastic play by Jaylen Brown and Derrick White that helped to narrowing the score gap significantly by half time thanks to Jaylen Brown and Derrick White joining forces on offense with two 15-5 runs themselves and ultimately outscored Boston’s 45-16 victory by one score but in spite of it all, as Jaylen Brown and Derrick White’s 15-5 run allowed Brooklyn back into contention thanks to an 11 point second-quarter run from Jaylen Brown and Derrick White who managed 63 points as opposed to only 20 by scoring 64-point out-field in scoring 20 while they managed during fourth-quarter run from Jaylen White to catch up as Jaylen Brown and Derrick White’s 15-5 run being responsible.
Queta played an instrumental role in the Boston Celtics’ win on Sunday and will look to continue his streak against Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. He has scored in every game this season – leading his team with 57 points scored at 23.4 percent from 3-point range!
The Celtics are currently 13.5-point favorites against the Nets, with an over/under set at 222.5 points for their game set to begin at TD Garden at 7:30 PM ET. Fans can tune into live coverage via NBC Sports Boston or YES Network; streaming options such as FuboTV and NBA League Pass may also be available online viewers.
Payton Pritchard
Payton Pritchard made a critical impact off of Boston’s bench during their 108-104 overtime victory against Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, scoring 20 points and providing key defensive support as they improved to 8-2 for the season.
The Celtics opened with a commanding 29-point lead in the first half and were still ahead in the third quarter. But, after an impressive second-half performance and late surge from Brooklyn forced overtime, Kyrie Irving hit one final free throw for Boston to give them their fourth consecutive win.
Pritchard made up for being limited to just 27 minutes during Boston’s 131-104 win against New York by scoring 20+ points twice and hitting five or more 3-pointers on 17 occasions, both achievements marking significant improvements from his 2017 performance average of 13.6 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds as a sub.
Erving was also a strong defensive player, holding opponents to 34.1 percent shooting in the first half and 8.0 below their expected output from inside six feet, according to NBA tracking data. These are outstanding statistics for a small guard.
Pritchard has demonstrated his worth as an impact bench player on championship teams, and it seems likely the Celtics will continue giving him that role. If an extension agreement can be negotiated between him and the team, Pritchard could become more fantasy relevant this season in deeper leagues.
The Nets have struggled against the Celtics over recent seasons and will face an intense test on Wednesday at home against them. If they can keep up their intensity and implement their offensive plan effectively, perhaps another surprising victory can occur. While Boston is heavily favored in this matchup, that hasn’t stopped Brooklyn from producing some shocking victories this season.