The Boston Celtics (19 - 15) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (10 - 24) 103 - 94 on Monday. After back - to - back losses to two inferior teams in the Lakers and this same Nets squad, the Celtics got back to playing fundamental team basketball Monday. They took outstanding care of the ball, only suffering seven turnovers on the evening, and received a highly balanced effort from their starting five. Boston needed one more point from Kelly Olynyk to have all five starters post double - digit scoring, and they received a double - double effort off the bench from Jared Sullinger. The visitors were also impressive near the basket, outscoring Brooklyn 54 - 40 in the paint. Jae Crowder furthered his case as one of the most improved offensive players in the league with 25 points, six rebounds, an assist, three steals and a block. The Celtics' small forward has now rattled off double - digit scoring efforts in 18 of his last 19 contests. Isaiah Thomas was next in line with 19 points, seven assists, three rebounds and a steal. Evan Turner, subbing for the injured Avery Bradley (hip), and Amir Johnson pitched in with a pair of 12 - point efforts. Turner made it a double - double by bringing in 11 rebounds, and he also added a trio of assists. Johnson managed four boards, three assists, a steal and a pair of blocks. Sullinger was highly efficient off the bench with 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three steals in just 18 minutes. The Celtics improved to 19 - 15 and remain in second place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They head to Detroit for a Wednesday showdown versus the Pistons. As they have all season, Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young did their part to try to insure a Nets victory. The latter led the way with a mammoth 23 - point, 15 - rebound double - double, while the former poured in 19 points and added five boards, an assist and a block. The seemingly ageless Joe Johnson continued to torment the Celtics, tallying 21 points, six rebounds and four assists after having hung 20 points on them Saturday. Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanovic suprised with his first career double - double, which came on a 12 - point, 12 - rebound effort. The Nets fell to 10 - 24 and currently reside in fourth place in the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. They remain home and await the Toronto Raptors for a Wednesday showdown.
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