Celtics vs Nets Game Recap: Boston’s NBA Cup prospects diminish following defeat

The Boston Celtics faced off against the Brooklyn Nets in an intense 2025 NBA Cup game at TD Garden. Unfortunately, the Celtics didn’t just need to win – they needed a big margin of victory to boost their standing in Group B. However, despite their efforts, the Nets claimed a 113-105 victory with a strong performance in the second quarter.

This defeat was a setback for the Celtics, who are now back to .500 on the season with an 8-8 record. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. On the other side, Michael Porter Jr. shined for the Nets with 33 points, 16 of which came in the crucial fourth quarter.

With this loss, the Celtics are now 1-2 in 2025 NBA Cup Group B play and have a challenging minus-20 point differential. Their chances of advancing to the knockout stage look slim, especially with the stiff competition in their group. To have a shot at moving forward, the Celtics will need a significant win against the Pistons in their final group stage game, along with some luck with other team performances.

Keep an eye out for more exciting NBA Cup action as the tournament unfolds!