The NBA had a loaded schedule on Wednesday night. The Boston Celtics, the second-ranked team in our NBA power rankings, hosted the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets still have a spot in our top ten, however, that could change soon.
The Celtics won the game on Wednesday in a contest that was a total one-sided blowout. They put up a large double-digit margin of victory in the uncompetitive affair, winning by 43 points. The final score was Brooklyn 96, and Boston 139 as the Nets continue a run of form that discredits the team's depth.
Nets @ Celtics Wednesday: Jayson Tatum scores 31
With the loss, the Nets are now 31-20 overall on the season. About a few weeks ago, they were a 27-13 team following a win over Miami. That's the game where Brooklyn lost Kevin Durant and it has been mainly downhill since then. Brooklyn is 4-7 in their last 11 games, all of which were played without Durant. He is due for a re-evaluation next week and the Nets need him badly.
Brooklyn Nets: Recent Form Alert
- Brooklyn Nets were 27-13 (January 11th, 2023)
- Following Wednesday's game, they are 31-20
Meanwhile, the Celtics improved to 37-15 with the 43-point victory. The top scorer in the game was Jayson Tatum. He had an impressive 31 points in the contest despite limited minutes. The blowout win allowed Boston to rest their best players and that sets them up nicely for success in the games ahead.
Boston Celtics: #2 Ranked Team at a Glance
- Overall record: 37-15
- Home record: 20-6
- Away record: 17-9
- Winning/losing streak: W2
- Last ten games: 7-3
Boston entered this week as the No. 2 ranked team in our power rankings. Philadelphia was No. 1 but they already have a loss this week.
Further reading: NBA Power Rankings
