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Nets Upset Celtics 113-105 Behind Porter Jr.’s Late Surge, Claxton’s Triple-Double

The result kept Brooklyn alive in NBA Cup group play, denting Boston’s advancement hopes.

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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)
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, left, attempts a layup against Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney, right, during the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Overview

  • Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to close out the road win at TD Garden.
  • Nic Claxton recorded his first career triple-double with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as Brooklyn secured its first NBA Cup victory.
  • The Nets moved to 3-12 overall and 1-2 in group play, while the Celtics fell to 8-8 and 1-2 with a damaging point-differential setback.
  • Jaylen Brown had 26 points but went to the bench with a fifth foul at 5:52 of the third, after which Brooklyn turned a three-point lead into a 92-77 cushion.
  • Noah Clowney added 19 points and rookie Egor Demin drilled a timely three, helping snap a nine-game skid against Boston and reverse Tuesday’s late-game breakdown.