The Latest Breaking News from Brooklyn

It’s Desperation Time for the Nets

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving didn’t click Wednesday, and now Brooklyn is staring down a 2–0 hole against a more well-organized Boston squad.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2022

Celtics injury update: Boston’s Robert Williams III, Nets’ Ben Simmons progressing towards returns, not ready yet

A cloud -- likely intentional -- hangs over exactly when either will return.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022

‘You’ve got to be ready for what you get’ in Nets series, says Celtics’ Payton Pritchard

While his shorter stature may limit the time he gets vs. Brooklyn, don't mistake Payton Pritchard's playing time as a weakness for Boston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022

Best NBA Playoff Performances and Biggest Surprises So Far

Nets-Celtics drama, Game 1 upsets and high-scoring postseason debuts—the first weekend of the 2022 playoffs had it all.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022

Kyrie Forces Celtics’ Defense to Bend, but Not Break

Boston’s top-rated defense didn’t look the part on Sunday, as Kyrie Irving thrived in a hostile environment. But the Celtics got a stop when it mattered most.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2022

Boston Celtics – Brooklyn Nets full Game 1 highlights: Jayson Tatum’s buzzer-beater saves the day

Check out all the best plays from an instant classic in this clip.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

Tatum’s layup gives Celtics 115-114 Game 1 win over Nets

BOSTON — In a first-round game that had the hype and energy of the conference finals, the Celtics and Nets rose to new heights for a Game 1 in mid-April.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022

Watch: Tatum’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Celtics to Stunning Win vs. Nets

The three-time All-Star’s clutch layup gave Boston a 1–0 series lead over Brooklyn.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17, 2022

WATCH: Boston secures Game 1 against Brooklyn as Marcus Smart hits Jayson Tatum for buzzer-beating layup

Check out the electric play that won the Celtics the game in this clip.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022

Kevin Durant moves up to No. 8 in all-time playoff scoring list past Jerry West

Marc J. Spears: With his first four points of the afternoon, Nets say Kevin Durant (4,458 points) has moved past Jerry West (4,457 points) into eighth place on the NBA's all-time playoff scoring list. Next up: Karl Malone (4,761 points). Source: ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2022