The Boston Celtics had a four-game winning streak heading into the NBA's All-Star Break.
Unfortunately, they couldn't keep it going against the Brooklyn Nets.
Though the Nets were without Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden put on a show for Brooklyn. Irving had 40 points against his former team while Harden had a well-rounded stat-line, posting 22 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists during the game.
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Jaylen Brown had a rough return to action after the break, as he only shot 5-of-23 from the field during the game.
Here are the highlights from Boston's loss:
FINAL SCORE:
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CELTICS' RECORD: 19-18
HIGHLIGHTS
Kemba Walker blocks Kyrie Irving in transition:
Marcus Smart drains the 3-ball in his first game back:
Payton Pritchard drains a deep shot:
Robert Williams with the massive block:
Kemba gets angry after being called for a blocking foul:
Jayson Tatum drains the turnaround for two:
Jaylen Brown drains a 3-pointer after some interesting ball movement:
Daniel Theis throws it down in transition:
Time Lord with the monster dunk:
Theis with another jam:
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