- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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On Friday, TD Garden will serve as the battleground as the Boston Celtics (8-7) take on the struggling Brooklyn Nets (2-12).
In their previous encounter, the Nets fell to the Celtics with a score of 113-99. Brooklyn ended the game with a field goal percentage of 40.2% (33 of 82) and converted 14 of their 38 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, the Nets succeeded on 19 of 27 attempts, achieving a rate of 70.4%. Brooklyn totaled 39 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end, and recorded 25 assists while forcing 20 turnovers and making 12 steals. Defensively, they allowed the Celtics to shoot 49.3% from the field, successful on 37 of 75 attempts. Boston matched this with 25 assists and 6 steals, dominating the boards with 49 rebounds (10 offensive, 39 defensive) and registering 2 blocks. The Celtics shot 76.9% from the charity stripe, converting 20 of 26 attempts, and were effective from beyond the arc, hitting 19 of 42 shots. Foul counts for the game saw the Nets at 22 and the Celtics at 24.
Michael Porter Jr. was pivotal in the last matchup for the Nets. He recorded a field goal percentage of 50.0%, dishing out 2 assists in 34 minutes, and grabbed 6 rebounds while scoring 25 points on 8 of 16 shooting.
Brooklyn enters this contest with a challenging record of 2-12. They average 109.6 points per game, placing them 29th in the league, and convert at a rate of 43.7% from the field. The Nets make 33.4% of their three-point attempts (194 of 580) and are shooting 78.3% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they are grabbing 38.9 rebounds per game and have registered a total of 345 assists, ranking 27th in the league in this category. Ball security is a concern as they turn the ball over 15.1 times each game and commit an average of 22.2 personal fouls.
On defense, the Nets force 14.6 turnovers per game while conceding 22.9 fouls. They rank 22nd in the league, allowing a total of 408 assists this season. Opponents shoot 50.8% against them from the field (611 of 1,203), and they grant an average of 45.5 rebounds per game while permitting 39.7% from three-point range. Defensively, the Nets rank 23rd in points per game allowed at 121.3.
The last time these teams met, Boston secured a 113-99 win against Brooklyn. The Celtics allowed the Nets to secure 39 rebounds (12 offensive) and shot 36.8% from three-point range, going 14 of 38. They finished the game with a free throw success rate of 70.4%, making 19 out of 27 attempts. Brooklyn converted on 40.2% of their field goal attempts (33 of 82), while Boston finished with an impressive 49.3% shooting (37 of 75). From deep, they hit 19 of 42 attempts for a 45.2% success rate and converted 20 free throws for a 76.9% free throw percentage. Brooklyn committed 22 fouls in total, allowing the Celtics 26 free throw attempts and turned the ball over 20 times while securing 6 steals. Boston’s rebounding total reached 49, comprised of 39 defensive and 10 offensive boards.
Jaylen Brown was a key contributor for Boston in that contest, notching 29 points in 32 minutes, along with 4 assists. He shot 9 of 19 for a 47.4% field goal percentage and pulled down 4 rebounds.
Currently, Boston holds an 8-7 win-loss record this season. They average 23.5 fouls per game and maintain a 77.6% free-throw shooting accuracy. The Celtics accumulate 24.3 assists per contest (ranked 26th in the league) while averaging 11.6 turnovers. With 1,706 total points this season (113.7 per game), they boast a 45.0 rebounds per game average. Offensively, Boston shoots 45.1%, placing them 22nd in the NBA.
On defense, the Celtics hold opponents to a 35.5% three-point shooting percentage (194 of 547) and allow an 81.1% free throw shooting rate. They average 24.1 assists allowed and 44.5 rebounds against, ranked 4th and 18th, respectively, in the league. Boston stands 2nd in points per game allowed with a rate of 108.5, forcing 15.5 turnovers each game and limiting opponent field goal percentage to 43.4% (2nd in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Boston
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