- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Boston
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The Boston Celtics (38-19) are set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (15-42) at TD Garden this Friday.
In their last game, the Nets struggled against the Mavericks, suffering a defeat with a final score of 123-114. Brooklyn recorded a shooting percentage of 51.3% from the field (41 out of 80) and hit 13 of their 32 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 19 of 27 shots for a conversion rate of 70.4%. The Nets secured 28 rebounds in total, with 5 coming from the offensive end. Additionally, they provided 29 assists while committing 16 turnovers and registered 11 steals on defense. Brooklyn’s opponents shot 58.5% from the field, going 48 of 82 in total. Dallas also accumulated 26 assists and achieved 5 steals, along with gathering 44 rebounds (10 offensive, 34 defensive) and blocking 2 shots. The Mavericks finished 79.2% in free throw shooting, making 19 of 24 attempts, and they connected on 8 of 23 from three-point range. In terms of fouls, the Nets committed 21, while the Mavericks were called for 19.
Michael Porter Jr. was a standout player in his last outing, scoring 26 points on 9 of 16 shooting with a 56.3% field goal percentage over 33 minutes, though he didn’t record any rebounds. He also contributed with 3 assists.
This game sees Brooklyn holding a win-loss record of 15-42 this season. They average 106.9 points per game (30th in the NBA) with a field goal percentage of 44.4%. From three-point range, the Nets have a 34.0% success rate (773 of 2,272), while shooting 77.0% from the free-throw line. Collectively, Brooklyn grabs 40.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated a total of 1,449 assists this season, ranking 23rd for passing efficiency. The team averages 15.5 turnovers and commits 20.2 fouls per game.
On defense, the Nets force 14.0 turnovers per game while allowing 19.6 fouls. They rank 15th in giving up assists, with 1,552 allowed throughout the season. Brooklyn’s opponents are shooting at a 49.3% rate (2,406 of 4,878), and the Nets are conceding an average of 43.1 rebounds per game. Opponents are making 37.4% of their three-point attempts, ranking the Nets 13th in points allowed per game at 114.8.
The Celtics won their most recent game against the Suns with a score of 97-81. They dominated the boards with 39 defensive rebounds and 22 on the offensive end, totaling 61. The team turned the ball over 11 times while recording 4 steals. The Suns committed 16 fouls, leading to 9 free throw attempts for Boston, of which they converted 8 for an impressive 88.9% success rate. From three-point range, the Celtics hit 13 of 47 attempts (27.7%), shooting 40% overall with 38 of 95 field goals made. The Celtics allowed the Suns to shoot 29 of 79 from the field (36.7%), along with a three-point shooting rate of 33.3% (12 of 36) and finished 11 of 13 at the free-throw line (84.6%). In total rebounds, Boston gave up 34, including 9 offensive boards.
Sam Hauser played a vital role for the Celtics, scoring 16 points on 6 of 14 shooting (42.9%) with 3 rebounds and 4 assists over 29 minutes.
Boston currently holds a record of 38-19 this season. They average 19.5 fouls per game and have an excellent free-throw percentage of 79.3%. They are dishing out 24.2 assists per game (29th in the league) and average 12.1 turnovers. The Celtics have tallied 6,553 points this year (115.0 per game) and bring down 45.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting 46.7%, ranking 17th in the league.
On defense, the Celtics are the top team in the league for points allowed per game, giving up 107.6. They force 13.0 turnovers per game and have allowed opponents to shoot at a 44.2% rate (3rd in the NBA). Their opponents are shooting 35.9% from three-point range (795 of 2,213) and converting 78.5% of their free-throw attempts. They allow 24.9 assists and 42.0 rebounds per game, placing them 6th and 7th in those categories in the NBA.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA encounter against the spread?
Selection: Bet on Boston
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