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NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Tatum scores 33, Pritchard has six points in OT to lead Celtics to 108-104 win over Nets

Jayson Tatum had 33 points and nine rebounds, Payton Pritchard scored six points in overtime and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-104

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics - Full Game Highlights | November 8, 2024-25 NBA Season

NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Career-high 12 boards vs. Boston Williams registered nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes in Friday's 108-104 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Impact Williams' 12 rebounds Friday were not only the most on the Nets but also a career high as he surpassed his 10-rebound effort against the Wizards on Oct. 28, 2023 as a member of the Grizzlies. Williams has been a key piece off the bench for the Nets this year, and he has played at least 20 minutes in five of the last six regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fills box score in reserve role Simmons tallied eight points (4-6 FG), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes in Friday's 108-104 overtime loss to the Celtics.

Impact After starting in each of his six appearances during the regular season, Simmons shifted to a reserve role Friday as Nic Claxton started at center for a second straight game. Simmons still managed to get his minutes and finished the contest with a team-high eight dimes. Simmons has yet to reach double-digit scoring this season, but he's managed to log at least five rebounds in all seven of his outings.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 33 points vs. Boston Thomas finished Friday's 108-104 overtime loss to the Celtics with 31 points (11-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, one asst and one steal over 38 minutes.

Impact Thomas had scored 30 points cumulatively over his last two outings, but he returned to his high-volume scoring Friday as he registered his fourth 30-point outing of the regular season. The 2021 first-round pick is a high-volume shooter, having logged at least 17 field-goal in all nine regular-season games. To start the 2024-25 campaign, Thomas is averaging 25.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jokes Are Pouring In After Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons Decision It took the Nets six games before making the decision.

NOVEMBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Coming off bench Friday Simmons won't start Friday's game against the Celtics, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Simmons will come off the bench for the first time this season, as Nic Claxton has taken over as the starting center after being limited to start the campaign while working his way back from a preseason hamstring injury. Simmons has averaged 5.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in 24.5 minutes per game across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Clowney (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Clowney was deemed questionable with a non-COVID illness, but the big man will add depth in the frontcourt in this matchup against the reigning champions. Clowney is averaging 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds across 16.1 minutes per game in seven appearances (one start) this season.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Watch Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics free live stream The Boston Celtics take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Nov. 8.

NOVEMBER 8 • MASSLIVE.COM

Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics odds, picks and predictions The Brooklyn Nets (4-4) take on the defending-champion Boston Celtics (7-2) Friday at TD Garden. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analy...

NOVEMBER 8 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics: Game Preview, Betting Odds The Brooklyn Nets kick off a three-game road trip tonight at TD Garden, taking on the reigning champion Boston Celtics in their biggest test...

NOVEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Nets at Celtics preview: Jaylen Brown remains out as Ben Simmons and the Nets come to town - The Boston Globe The Celtics will play their fourth straight game without Jaylen Brown, who is out as he continues to recover from a strained hip flexor.

NOVEMBER 8 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Celtics host Nets, out to rebound from first home loss The Boston Celtics look to bounce back from their first home loss of the season when they entertain the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.The Celtics...

NOVEMBER 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Another absence coming Bogdanovic (foot) is out for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Bogdanovic has yet to make his season debut while recovering from left foot surgery. There is no timetable for the veteran forward's return.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Boston Simmons (back) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Simmons will return to action Friday after sitting out Brooklyn's previous outing. With Nic Claxton returning to the team's starting lineup, Simmons will likely come off the bench and play around his season average of 24.3 minutes. However, the 28-year-old is expected to sit out the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back against Cleveland on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Officially deemed questionable Clowney (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact While Clowney could miss Friday's game due to an illness, he had missed Brooklyn's previous contest with a hip injury. If Clowney is ruled out against Boston, Nic Claxton, Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith will likely soak up most of the team's minutes in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Clowney (hip) didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness and his status for Friday's game versus Boston is uncertain, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Clowney missed Brooklyn's previous contest due to a hip injury, but it is unclear if that ailment is still bothering him. Regardless, the Nets should release an official injury report clarifying Clowney's status against the Celtics sometime Thursday.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out for next three games Watford (hamstring) will not play in Brooklyn's three-game road trip that ends with Monday's game versus the Pelicans, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Watford has yet to make his season debut while dealing with a left hamstring strain. While he was initially expected to play against Chicago, the 23-year-old forward appears to have suffered a setback. Watford's next chance to suit up will be Wednesday's matchup with Boston.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn heads to Boston for conference matchup

The Celtics will play host to conference opponent Brooklyn

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs two steals Monday Williams chipped in two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two steals and one assist in 21 minutes during Monday's 106-104 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Williams was a non-factor on the offensive end against his former squad. The 23-year-old reached double-digit points in three straight outings, though in his last two regular-season appearances he has amassed only six points, four rebounds, two steals and an assist while shooting a combined 2-for-7 from the field and 0-for-5 from three-point range. The fourth-year forward has yet to play fewer than 16 minutes in a game this year, though the eventual return of Noah Clowney (hip), Trendon Watford (hamstring) and Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) could affect Williams' playing time.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Prospect Watch: Cooper Flagg Shows Out in Duke's Season Opener Flagg is giving Nets fans all the more reason to be excited after last night's performance.

NOVEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Mavericks predicted to reunite with 'dream target' $55.6 million Nets veteran | Sporting News The Dallas Mavericks could be calling the Brooklyn Nets this winter to work out a deal for one of Luka Dončić's favorite teammates.

NOVEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Steps up with 20 points Johnson finished with 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes during Monday's 106-104 victory over Memphis.

Impact Through eight games, Johnson has scored at least 20 points three times. He's key to Brooklyn's attack and has been a massive asset in fantasy leagues with averages of 16.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Tatum scores 33, Pritchard has six points in OT to lead Celtics to 108-104 win over Nets

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