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The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-114, handing the Nets their first home loss and extending the Celtics' winning streak to 5-0. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 32 points, becoming the 15th player in NBA history to reach 10,000 total points before turning 26. The Nets were without Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton, while Lonnie Walker IV was listed as questionable. The Celtics' offense was dominant, scoring at least 119 points for the fourth consecutive game.
Nets offensive pace slowed in Ben Simmons’ absence vs. Celtics https://t.co/8phvkmDXjj https://t.co/AiSvrNb6Bt
The Celtics tribute to Jayson for 10,000 points is great. Look at the variety of buckets. https://t.co/CvSskscpkL
Ben Simmons, as expected, is back for the #Nets tomorrow per the team. Only change is Lonnie Walker IV is probable with knee soreness. Nic Claxton remains OUT for a 6th straight game as is Cam Johnson.
Jayson Tatum https://t.co/KeUt3j5Zdv
Jayson Tatum's milestone points were scored by a perfect blend of the finesse moves he relied on early in his career, with the power and aggression that have catapulted him to superstardom. It was a reflection of who he was and who he has become ⤵️ https://t.co/ALy2xp7a13
Jayson Tatum didn’t think he was good enough for Celtics #BostonCeltics #JaysonTatum https://t.co/GBF21cJnqT
Jayson Tatum didn't think he would get any playing time in Boston. 👀 https://t.co/mXPwEM2JBl
Jayson Tatum: "Man, I was ignorant when I got drafted. First of all, I didn't even want to come because I didn't think I was going to play. They had Gordon (Hayward) and JB and Isaiah Thomas, Smart... I didn't think I was good enough to be on that team." https://t.co/obPbgofT85
Jayson Tatum drops 32 points as Celtics maintain perfect record with win vs. Nets #BostonCeltics #BrooklynNets #JaysonTatum https://t.co/x6mkLPW3VV
NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum makes Boston history in defeating Nets https://t.co/FE9QgzTYqB https://t.co/1E3SFiikFP
As Jayson Tatum became the youngest Celtic to score 10,000 points, in the place he was drafted, I asked him what he’s learned about winning since that night 7 years ago. Here’s my story on his answer: https://t.co/qZiW7BjncV https://t.co/YqYpcKcdwU
Jayson Tatum: “I didn't even want to come [to Boston] because I didn't think I was going to play. [Celtics] had Gordon [Hayward], [Jaylen Brown], Isaiah Thomas, [and Marcus] Smart, I didn't think I was good enough to be on that team.” (via @NBCSBoston, h/t @ClutchPoints) https://t.co/G1ByusbzIf
Standings update ‼️ - The Celtics remain the NBA's only undefeated team - The Nuggets are off to a hot 6-1 start For more: 📲 https://t.co/02ml5YIBRq https://t.co/99WV8xtd9O
Jayson Tatum on the special connection he has with the city of Boston 🍀🎙️ https://t.co/zhTwuVwzdJ
Tatum sets franchise mark as Celtics bury Nets, 124-114 https://t.co/GLaV5Q4DS9 https://t.co/JuTSHnUo1H
With Ben Simmons sidelined, the Nets' three-game win streak ended Saturday thanks to Jayson Tatum (32 pts) and the Celtics. https://t.co/mbSXCHJiHb
Nets can’t keep up with late Celtics run in loss while down three starters https://t.co/kd5qtNTyue https://t.co/40eRyvfZ6x
A pretty good night for Jayson Tatum 👀 🔥 32 PTS, 11 REB, 6 3PM 🔥 Celtics move to 5-0 🔥 Becomes the 15th player in NBA history to reach 10,000 total points prior to turning 26 years old https://t.co/8tgmrmreve
The Celtics stay perfect to improve to 5-0. 🥵 https://t.co/rNzeVqC3oY
Tatum walks off with 32 points, a 5-0 Celtics record, AND a hug from mom! https://t.co/YAvujF8s42
Nets lose 124-114. Still winless at home as the 3-game win streak ends. Boston got 32 pts from Tatum. Nets shot 43% from the field
That's four straight games the Celtics have scored at least 119 points. Their offense can lose its momentum at times, but nobody has been able to stop it yet. Too many options, too many answers.
Jayson Tatum tonight: 32 points 11 rebounds 6 threes 50% FG Easy work. https://t.co/YSmAxxDMD5
The Boston Celtics are 5-0. 🔥 https://t.co/rAThi3qnVS
Tatum. Tough. He's got 32 and 6 3PM 🎯 Celtics/Nets - 4Q Live on the NBA App 📱 https://t.co/1wqRX7Uwkw https://t.co/6DtiV9iApt
11-4 Nets run out the gate. Can they sustain it or will the Celtics answer.
Jayson Tatum beats the halftime buzzer!🚨 🔥 21 at halftime for JT 🔥 70 at halftime for Boston Celtics/Nets - Live on the NBA App 📱 https://t.co/1wqRX7Uwkw https://t.co/qHdg7WIsaZ
Halftime: Celtics 70, Nets 58 Jayson Tatum buries a jumper at the halftime buzzer, and now has 21 points at the break. Boston is shooting 51 percent. Nets only have one turnover, but shot 38 percent overall and 28 percent from 3.
The loud cheer when Tatum hit that buzzer beatre made me question if I'm in Brooklyn or Boston. Hella Celtics fans here and making their presence known (which I'm told is normal). Celtics 70, Nets 58 at halftime. 21 for Tatum. 14 for Cam Thomas as the Nets are shooting 38.5%
MVP chants for Jayson Tatum at Barclays Center. #Celtics #Nets
JT gets the bucket + the foul! With the free throw, Jayson Tatum becomes the 15th player in NBA history to reach 10,000 total points prior to turning 26 years old 👏 Celtics/Nets - Live on the NBA App https://t.co/L8NHVvwiV8
Jayson Tatum gets the and-1 to reach 10,000 career points
Jayson Tatum's up to 13 points. Meanwhile Mikal Bridges is shooting 1-6 seeing a mix of coverages.
3-pt play by Cam Thomas before the end of 1st ties this up. 34-all Nets and Celtics going into the 2nd. 9 pts Walker, 6 pts Thomas 8 pts Tatum, 7 pts for Brown Both teams have 13 rebounds (5 by Porzingis who also has 2 blocks.
Celtics are dominating the glass early and it's mostly 1 and done for the Nets shooting with Porzingis down low. Not a good combo when the Nets are 5-17 shooting to start. 22-13 Celtics up.
Very interesting contrast in styles here in Brooklyn, where the Celtics – without Derrick White, who is out for personal reasons – started Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford together, while Brooklyn is essentially playing Dorian Finney-Smith at center. So far, Boston is up 22-13.
Jayson Tatum has come out HOT, scoring 8 points in the first 3 minutes of the game 🔥 Celtics/Nets - Live on the NBA App 📱 https://t.co/1wqRX7Uwkw https://t.co/gefLTSnvYj
#Celtics and #Nets playing at a breakneck pace, with BOS getting anything it wants offensively. BRK staying close with 3-pointers.
Nets have added Lonnie Walker IV to the injury report as questionable with left knee soreness
JT always brings great ENERGY 🔊 Watch Tatum and the unbeaten Celtics go head-to-head against the Nets TONIGHT at 8pm/et on the NBA App! 📲: https://t.co/vvogwAtpDR https://t.co/IhfoX7IINm
Nets say Ben Simmons is OUT tonight (Night 2 of a back to back) for back maintenance. First game he’s missed all season. As expected, no Nic Claxton tonight either vs the Celtics.
Nets say Ben Simmons (back - injury maintenance) is out tonight against Boston.
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons is OUT for tonight’s game versus the Boston Celtics, league sources told @hoopshype.
Boston has an offensive rating of 124.8. Dallas is second (110.9). Celtics net rating (+20.1) is nearly nine points higher than second place Philly (+11.8). The C's are fourth in defensive efficiency, too. Ridiculous start for Boston, in Brooklyn tonight.
Celtics enter Brooklyn with momentum from 155-point game https://t.co/P6ppHz90FO https://t.co/jfXwi0Cm7v
Nets held the Bulls to 49 points in the 2nd half and 40.8% shooting. Defense was the key for their 3rd straight win