Celtics Crush Nets 148-111

The Celtics' 66.7% field goal percentage was a season-high and the second-best in franchise history. This offensive explosion was fueled by an 80.8% effective field goal percentage, the highest ever recorded in NBA history. The game was a tale of two halves. Boston led by a relatively slim 66-57 margin at halftime before erupting in the third quarter. They outscored the Nets 43-26 in the period, including a decisive 27-7 run over a 6:23 span to break the game wide open. This victory marked the Celtics' fifth win in six games since the All-Star break, improving their season record to 39-20. In stark contrast, the loss extended the Brooklyn Nets' losing streak to seven games, dropping their record to a dismal 15-44. Nikola Vucevic, acquired at the trade deadline, recorded his third double-double as a Celtic with 28 points and 11 rebounds. The bench also played a significant role, contributing a massive 77 points to the blowout win. While the starters were dominant, the Celtics' offensive depth was on full display, with all 13 players who entered the game scoring. Payton Pritchard was a key contributor off the bench, pouring in 22 points. The Nets struggled to keep pace, with Michael Porter Jr. leading the team with 18 points. The game got out of hand quickly in the second half, with the Celtics' lead growing to as many as 41 points in the fourth quarter.