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    Brooklyn Nets @ Boston Celtics

    Preseason
    BKN
    Brooklyn NetsNetsBKN
    3-0, 1-0 Away
    97
    3-0, 1-0 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Nets
    BKN
    2522272397
    Celtics
    BOS
    2128341396
    BOS
    Boston CelticsCelticsBOS
    1-4, 0-2 Home
    96
    1-4, 0-2 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Recap
    • Box Score
    • Team Stats

    Game Leaders

    BKNBOS
    Andray Blatche
    23
    A. Blatche#0
    8/12 FG, 7/9 FT
    23
    Points
    Paul Pierce
    29
    P. Pierce#34
    10/17 FG, 3/3 FT
    29
    Reggie Evans
    10
    R. Evans#30
    7 DREB, 3 OREB
    10
    Rebounds
    Jared Sullinger
    9
    J. Sullinger#0
    5 DREB, 4 OREB
    9
    Tyshawn Taylor
    5
    T. Taylor#55
    1 TO, 17 MIN
    5
    Assists
    Rajon Rondo
    11
    R. Rondo#1
    6 TO, 35 MIN
    11
    Full Box Score

    Team Stats

    BKN
    BOS

    49% (37-76)

    Field Goal %

    46% (33-71)

    33% (8-24)

    Three Point %

    45% (9-20)

    56% (15-27)

    Free Throw %

    88% (21-24)

    16

    Turnovers

    17

    41

    Rebounds

    35

    6

    Largest Lead

    12

    Full Team Stats

    Game Information

    Boston, MA

    TD Garden
    NBA TVCSNN

    Referee:Karl Lane

    Referee:Sean Corbin

    Referee:Ed Malloy

    TD Garden

    Nets rely on reserves, rally past Pierce, Celtics

    Mirza Teletovic made a foul shot with 4.1 seconds left and the Brooklyn Nets reserves rallied from a 12-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 97-96 in a preseason game Tuesday night.
    Oct 16, 2012, 10:39 pm - Associated Press
    Data is currently unavailable.

    Matchups

    BKN
    BKN
    BKN wins season
    3-1
    BOS
    BOS
    102
    Game 1@ BKN
    Final
    97
    95
    Game 2@ BOS
    Final
    83
    76
    Game 3@ BKN
    Final
    93
    101
    Game 4@ BOS
    Final
    93

    2025-26 Standings

    Eastern Conference
    AtlanticWLPCTGBSTRK
    Boston5626.683-W2
    New York5329.6463L1
    Toronto4636.56110W1
    Philadelphia4537.54911W2
    Brooklyn2062.24436L3
    Full Standings

    NBA News

    Celtics president Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

    Celtics president Brad Stevens named NBA Executive of Year

    Celtics president Brad Stevens built a Boston roster that earned the East No. 2 seed last season, then had to part ways with four members of that roster to escape a massive luxury tax bill, but for his efforts, he was named the NBA Executive of the Year.

    7h

    Sources: Franz Wagner uncertain to play for Magic in Game 5

    Sources: Franz Wagner uncertain to play for Magic in Game 5

    Magic forward Franz Wagner's status for Game 5 is uncertain due to a right calf strain, and his return will depend on how the injury responds to treatment, sources told ESPN.

    7h

    What's next after Damon Jones' guilty plea to gambling charges?

    What's next after Damon Jones' guilty plea to gambling charges?

    Ryan Smith discusses Damon Jones pleading guilty to gambling charges and what lies ahead for Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.

    7h

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