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Nets Upset Celtics 113-105 as Porter Closes and Claxton Records First Triple-Double

The upset highlighted Boston’s slim margin for error without Jayson Tatum.

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Boston, MA - Nov. 12 - Neemias Queta (88) and Anfernee Simons (4) of the Boston Celtics rebound away from Jock Landale (31) of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at the TD garden. (Photo By Matt Stone/Boston Herald).
Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman, center, and center Neemias Queta, right, react to a dunk by guard Derrick White (9) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Overview

  • Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points and delivered 16 in the fourth quarter to secure Brooklyn’s road win at TD Garden.
  • Nic Claxton posted his first career triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, anchoring the Nets on both ends.
  • Jaylen Brown led Boston with 26 points but picked up his fifth foul late in the third quarter, and an unsuccessful challenge preceded a decisive Nets run.
  • Rookie Egor Dëmin steadied Brooklyn with a clutch late 3-pointer, and Noah Clowney added 19 points as the Nets snapped a nine-game skid against Boston.
  • The result moved Brooklyn to 3-12 overall and 1-2 in NBA Cup play and dropped Boston to 8-8 and 1-2, denting the Celtics’ tournament outlook as Brown criticized the team’s effort.