The Celtics aim to extend their winning streak to five games as they face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
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Right after the last buzzer sounded, the Boston Celtics were eager to shift gears from the intense matchup against the Miami Heat, all the while acknowledging Jaylen Brown’s robust presence during a fourth-quarter confrontation with Duncan Robinson on Sunday.
Following a series of nail-biting victories that put their resilience to the test, the Celtics aim to extend their winning streak to five games as they face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
With a record of 15-6 in their last 21 games since a six-game winning streak from December 20th to 31st, the Celtics are striving to achieve their fifth five-game winning streak of the season. Their ongoing streak commenced with a commanding 40-point triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies on February 4th, followed by triumphs over the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, and Heat, securing wins by a combined margin of 18 points.
For the Nets, Johnson (thigh injury), Sharpe (knee injury), and Whitehead (foot injury) will not be playing the game. As for the Celtics, Springer (ankle injury) and Tillman (knee injury) could sit this one out.
Following a nail-biting victory against Washington, where they fended off a late comeback to secure a 133-129 win on Friday, the Celtics continued their winning streak with a hard-fought 110-106 triumph against Miami on Sunday. Boston maintained a commanding 15-point lead early in the third quarter and a 12-point advantage early in the fourth, managing to retain their lead until the end.
Not long after establishing a 12-point lead, Brown incurred a flagrant foul after colliding with Robinson. This sparked a momentum shift as the Celtics were outscored 17-10 until they managed to halt the opposition with two crucial defensive stops in the final 61 seconds.
In addition to their poise during crucial moments, the Celtics benefited from an offense that boasted a 50.6 percent shooting accuracy and nailed 16 3-pointers. Boston’s record improved to an impressive 22-1 when shooting at least 50 percent from the field and 30-4 when sinking at least 16 shots from beyond the arc.
Leading the charge for the Celtics was Jayson Tatum, who contributed 26 points and has been averaging 28.8 points per game throughout the winning streak. Kristaps Porzingis also made a significant impact with 25 points, maintaining an average of 29 points per game during the streak.
Furthermore, extending beyond their current success, the Celtics have dominated recent matchups against the Nets, boasting a record of 12-1 in their past 13 encounters, including a four-game sweep in the opening round of the 2022 playoffs. Additionally, Boston has enjoyed a seven-game winning streak in Brooklyn. Tatum notably shined in their last visit, scoring 32 points in Boston’s 124-114 victory on November 4th.
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