The Brooklyn Nets (13 - 15) defeated the Boston Celtics (10 - 17) 109 - 107 on Friday. Brooklyn extended their win streak to three games with Friday’s win, their longest streak of the season. Deron Williams returned from a two - game absence with a calf injury to come off the bench and score eight points with four assists in 21 minutes. Jarrett Jack, who started in Williams' place, carried this game to make an argument for bigger minutes going forward, finishing with 27 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 34 minutes. The win further separated the eighth place Nets from ninth place Celtics as the Nets continue to position themselves for the playoffs as the team gets healthy. Brooklyn will return to the court Saturday to play the Pacers at home. Boston is heading in the opposite direction from the Nets as Friday’s loss made it three in a row for the Celtics. Despite starting off the third quarter strong, Boston was unable to stop a second half push by Brooklyn to get back in the game. Compared to the previous two losses, the Celtics got solid all - around production from their starters. Jeff Green and Jared Sullinger both bounced back to score 22 and 19 respectively, after combining to score four points collectively against Orlando. Boston travels to Washington to face off against the Wizards on Saturday.
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