Celtics Crush Nets
The Boston Celtics delivered a historic blowout win against the Brooklyn Nets, cementing their status as serious title contenders. The dominant performance was led by Jaylen Brown and Nikola Vucevic, reinforcing the team's strong position this season.
The Celtics' 148-111 victory over the Nets on February 27, 2026, was a historically efficient offensive showcase. Boston shot a blistering 66.7% from the field, the second-highest mark in franchise history. This performance set a new NBA record for effective field goal percentage at 80.8%, the best since the shot clock was introduced. Jaylen Brown and Nikola Vucevic each poured in 28 points to lead the charge. Brown was remarkably efficient, shooting 9-for-12 from the field and a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range, while also dishing out nine assists. Vucevic recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds in one of his best games as a Celtic. The Celtics' offensive explosion was a total team effort, with their bench contributing a massive 77 points. Payton Pritchard added 22 points, and the team sank 22 three-pointers in the contest. The dominant performance came even without star forward Jayson Tatum in the lineup. This win marked the Celtics' fifth victory in their last six games, improving their season record to 39-20. Conversely, the loss was the seventh straight for the struggling Brooklyn Nets, dropping their record to 15-44 on the season. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 18 points in the losing effort.
