The Boston Celtics return to TD Garden on February 27, 2026, to face the Brooklyn Nets. Boston is near the top of the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn comes in on a losing streak and is trying to steady its season.This looks like a one-sided matchup on paper. Still, it can be a tricky spot for Boston. They are coming off a road loss and this is their first game back home. Brooklyn has already shown this season it can win games when its shooting holds up.
Boston Celtics injury report vs Brooklyn Nets (February 27, 2026)
Boston Celtics are still without Jayson Tatum, who has not played this season. • Jayson Tatum – Out (right Achilles surgery/rehab) • Max Shulga – Out (Two-way, G League assignment) • Amari Williams – Out (G League assignment) • Chris Boucher – Out (illness)The rest of the main rotation is available. Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Neemias Queta, Baylor Scheierman, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic are all expected to play.
Brooklyn Nets injury report vs Boston Celtics (February 27, 2026)
Brooklyn Nets have most of their core players available but is missing a few depth pieces. • Drake Powell – Out • Tyson Etienne – Out (Two-way, G League) • Chaney Johnson – Out (Two-way, G League) • E.J. Liddell – Out (Two-way/G League)Players like Michael Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Egor Demin, Noah Clowney, Nolan Traore and others are expected to be in the lineup.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Current rosters after trade deadline (February 27, 2026)
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is built around young players with a few experienced names. • Michael Porter Jr. • Nicolas Claxton • Noah Clowney • Egor Demin • Ben Saraf • Nolan Traore • Danny Wolf • Drake Powell (out for this game) • Day’Ron Sharpe • Haywood Highsmith • Terance Mann • Ziaire Williams • Tyrese Martin • Jalen Wilson • Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, E.J. Liddell (two-way players)
Boston Celtics
Boston is led by Jaylen Brown while Tatum is out. • Jaylen Brown • Derrick White • Baylor Scheierman • Sam Hauser • Neemias Queta • Payton Pritchard • Nikola Vucevic • Jordan Walsh • Hugo Gonzalez • Ron Harper Jr. • Dalano Banton • John Tonje • Max Shulga, Amari Williams (two-way/assignment)
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Recent head-to-head results
Boston has had better results overall, but Brooklyn has picked up a few wins. • Jan 23, 2026 – Celtics 130, Nets 126 (2OT) • Nov 21, 2025 – Nets 113, Celtics 105 • Nov 18, 2025 – Celtics 113, Nets 99
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Mini H2H table (last 10 meetings)
| Date | Home | Result | Notable angle |
| Jan 23, 26 | BKN | BOS 130–126 (2OT) | Brown triple-double, grind-out win. |
| Nov 21, 25 | BOS | BKN 113–105 | Nets road upset. |
| Nov 18, 25 | BKN | BOS 113–99 | Boston smothers Nets offense. |
| Mar 18, 25 | BOS | BOS 104–96 | Low-scoring game. |
| Mar 15, 25 | BKN | BKN 115–113 | Close finish. |
| Nov 13, 24 | BKN | BKN 139–114 | Nets shoot well. |
| Nov 8, 24 | BOS | BOS 108–104 (OT) | Overtime win. |
| Feb 14, 24 | BOS | BOS 136–86 | Blowout. |
| Feb 13, 24 | BKN | BKN 118–110 | Nets respond. |
| Nov 10, 23 | BOS | BOS 121–107 | Boston home win. |
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Team form entering the game
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown argues for a foul after driving to the net for a basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Boston is 38-20 and has won nine of its last eleven games. Their last game was a loss in Denver where they scored only 84 points and struggled in the second half.Brooklyn has lost six straight games. In their last outing, they gave up 126 points to San Antonio. Michael Porter Jr. had 25 points and 14 rebounds in that game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Team stats comparison
Brooklyn:
• 107.0 points per game • Offensive rating (last five): 107.5 • Defensive rating (last five): 113.7 • Effective field goal percentage: 52.4% • Points in the paint: 43.6
Boston:
• Around 115+ points per game • Effective field goal percentage: 54.9% • Points in the paint: 44.4
Defense:
• Nets allow 115.0 points per game • Celtics allow 107.5 points per game • Nets allow 56.6% effective shooting • Celtics allow 52.2%Boston also defends the paint better.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Betting lines and projection (February 27, 2026)
• Spread: Celtics -17.5 • Total: 208.5 • Projection: Celtics 120, Nets 102The numbers reflect the gap between the teams.
What to watch in tonight’s Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics game (February 27, 2026)
Boston
• Jaylen Brown handling scoring and playmaking • Derrick White’s role on both ends • Shooting from Hauser, Scheierman and Pritchard
Brooklyn
• Michael Porter Jr. as the main scorer • Egor Demin running the offense • Shot-making from younger guards
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Expected game flow
Boston will likely attack the paint early and rely on its defense. Brooklyn will try to spread the floor and create open looks.If Boston shoots at a normal level, it should control the game. If they start slow and Brooklyn makes shots, the game could stay close for a while.
Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Final note
Boston is still without Jayson Tatum but has most of its rotation available. Brooklyn is missing a few depth players but has its core group.Boston has the stronger team on both ends. Brooklyn needs a strong shooting night to stay competitive.