Boston Celtics chase fourth straight win over Brooklyn Nets
Boston Celtics meet Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden, Sunday 11:00am (NBA). Boston Celtics have won 42 of the 65 meetings with Brooklyn Nets since 2012.
The big picture
Boston Celtics come in 4th on the ladder; Brooklyn Nets are 26th. Boston Celtics have the higher position to protect.
Boston Celtics are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 114.8 points for and 105.1 against.
Brooklyn Nets are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.6 points for and 112.9 against.
Form
Boston Celtics have won four of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 119–80.
Brooklyn Nets have won two of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 114–104.
Head to head
These sides have met 65 times on our records since 2012: Boston Celtics 42, Brooklyn Nets 23.
Last time out (2026-27), Boston Celtics won 125–124 at TD Garden.
Boston Celtics have won the last three against Brooklyn Nets.
Biggest margin between these two: Boston Celtics by 50 points in 2023-24 (136–86).
Players to watch
For Boston Celtics, watch Jayson Tatum (27.9 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Paul George (19.6 points a game, 44 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Brooklyn Nets, watch Michael Porter Jr. (21.4 points a game, 59 rebounds in 2026-27) and Julius Randle (21 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).
At TD Garden
Boston Celtics have won 18 of their last 23 at TD Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Boston Celtics go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
