The Boston Celtics host the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden on Tuesday, marking the second night of a back-to-back for Boston. The Celtics enter the matchup with a 2-1 record and a perfect 2-0 home mark, while the Nets struggle with a 0-3 start and a 0-1 road record. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC Sports Boston, with officials John Goble, Jonathan Sterling, and JD Ralls presiding over the action.
Boston’s back-to-back test meets a winless Brooklyn squad seeking a rebound.
Boston’s projected starting lineup features Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Mitchell Robinson. Notably, White is listed as available despite a right hip synovitis diagnosis, while Devin Carter remains out due to illness. The Nets will counter with Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr., Day’ron Sharpe, Keon Ellis, and Egor Demin. Brooklyn currently holds no reported injuries, but their offensive struggles are evident, as they possess the league’s fifth-worst net rating, losing an average of 11.8 points per 100 possessions.
Head coach Jordi Fernandez expressed frustration following the Nets’ recent loss to the Indiana Pacers, citing a collapse after the first quarter. “The performance we put up after the first quarter was just unacceptable,” Fernandez stated. “112 points in three quarters, you’re not winning basketball games. So it didn’t feel good on either end of the floor.” The Nets must improve their defensive intensity and offensive efficiency to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat against a Celtics team looking to extend its home winning streak.
Source: Yahoo Sports
