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The Boston Celtics dominated the Brooklyn Nets 148–111 on February 27 at TD Garden, delivering a decisive 37-point victory that far exceeded the Vegas total of 208.5. Jaylen Brown and Nikola Vučević each scored 28 points to lead Boston's offensive barrage, which shot 66.7 percent from the field and made 22 three-pointers while committing only 11 turnovers. The Celtics' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Brooklyn 43–26 to effectively put the game out of reach. Brooklyn's defense proved helpless, allowing an offensive rating of 157.6, while the Nets managed only 111 points on 48.9 percent shooting; Mfiondu Kudzayi Porter Jr. led the visitors with 18 points. Boston's 38 assists and 39 rebounds underscored a complete team performance, with their defensive rating of 113.2 reflecting suffocating perimeter pressure that limited Brooklyn to just 14 three-pointers. The rout solidifies the Celtics' status as Eastern Conference contenders heading into the stretch run.
