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Celtics-Nets recap: Porzingis powers C's to victory in return

Kristaps Porzingis delivered a game-high 24 points in his first game since Feb. 26.

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Abby Chin catches up with Kristaps Porzingis in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview following the Celtics’ 115-113 win over the Nets.

What to Know

  • Celtics (49-19) won their seventh consecutive matchup against the Nets (22-45).
  • Kristaps Porzingis scored a game-high 24 points in his return from an eight-game absence.
  • Payton Pritchard (22 points, 5-8 3-PT) broke the NBA record for most 3s in a season off the bench.
  • Jaylen Brown exited the game with a low back spasm and did not return.
  • Boston will return home for a rematch with Brooklyn on Tuesday.

The Boston Celtics escaped Barclays Center with a 115-113 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night.

Kristaps Porzingis sealed the narrow victory with 14 of his game-high 24 points coming in the fourth quarter. The C's big man shot 9-of-16 from the floor in his first game since Feb. 26 due to an illness.

Boston and Brooklyn will face off again Tuesday at TD Garden. Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Saturday's game:

March 15, 2025 8:22 pm

FINAL: Celtics 115, Nets 113

March 15, 2025 9:28 pm

Mazzulla heaps praise on Pritchard

March 15, 2025 8:10 pm

Can C's hold on?

March 15, 2025 8:03 pm

Pritchard sets bench 3-point record

March 15, 2025 8:02 pm

KP keeping C's on top

March 15, 2025 7:48 pm

End of third quarter

March 15, 2025 7:38 pm

Jaylen doubtful to return

March 15, 2025 7:07 pm

Halftime

March 15, 2025 6:53 pm

Pritchard makes history

March 15, 2025 6:47 pm

C's pulling away

March 15, 2025 6:35 pm

End of first quarter

March 15, 2025 6:31 pm

Tatum getting MVP chants in Brooklyn

March 15, 2025 6:20 pm

Porzingis doesn't miss a beat

March 15, 2025 5:44 pm

Starting lineups

March 15, 2025 4:48 pm

Porzingis set to return

March 15, 2025 4:38 pm

Injury updates

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