The Brooklyn Nets (22-45) had a disappointing road trip that saw them drop games that they could've won as they're trying to have a chance at the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. With the Boston Celtics (49-19) coming to town on the second night of a back-to-back, Brooklyn had an opportunity to get a win over one of the best teams in the NBA.

Kristaps Porzingis returned from a viral infection and scored 14 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter as the visiting Boston Celtics continued their recent dominance over the Brooklyn Nets by holding on for a 115-113 victory Saturday night in New York.

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will be available for the team's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. It could be Porzingis' first appearance since Feb. 26. He missed the Celtics' last eight games due to a mystery illness.

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Atlantic Division opponents square off when the Boston Celtics (47-19) visit the Brooklyn Nets (22-44) at Barclays Center, beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This is the third matchup between the squads this season.

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The Boston Celtics have released the final injury status for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum against the Brooklyn Nets.