Michael Porter Jr. finished with 33 points on 13-of-21 shooting, eight rebounds, and two assists, showing he might just be ready to take his game to the next level.

Joe Mazzulla needs to find that energy every game now for the Celtics to have a chance against tough opponents. On Friday, he waited too long, keeping Hugo Gonzalez on the bench until the fourth quarter and keeping Jordan Walsh on the sidelines during the Nets’ 19-4 run. Those were the only two guys Brown praised after the loss.

After rallying from 18 down to make it a 2-point game with just over five minutes left, the hosts could not stop Porter as Brooklyn won for just the third time this season.

The Boston Celtics (8-7) will attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Brooklyn Nets (2-12) on Friday, November 21, 2025 at TD Garden. The game airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCS-BOS and YES. For same-game parlay picks, check out the piece below.

Yes, you can. To listen to Tuesday's Celtics game on the radio, tune in to 98.5 FM The Sports Hub at the time of tip-off, as 98.5 is the flagship station of the Boston franchise, according to their website. "Occasionally when scheduling conflicts arise, select games can be heard live on ROCK 92.9," the Sports Hub website said.