In the first In-Season Tournament game, Jaylen Brown’s stellar performance, scoring 28 points and sinking five of the Celtics’ 19 3-pointers, propelled Boston to a 121-107 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points and 10 rebounds, aiding the Celtics in snapping a two-game skid and securing a win in the tournament opener.
The Boston bench, crucial after recent struggles, stepped up with 37 points, featuring 15 from Sam Hauser and 13 from Payton Pritchard.
Lonnie Walker IV led the Nets with 20 points and seven rebounds, while Trendon Watford added 14 points. Despite a 30-27 third-quarter push to narrow the deficit, Brooklyn couldn’t overcome Boston’s dominance.
Despite missing key players like Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas, the short-handed Nets showcased resilience, relying on 11 first-half 3-pointers to stay competitive.
