The Boston Celtics (12 - 21) defeated the Brooklyn Nets (16 - 19) 89 - 81 on Wednesday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Nets continue to struggle, with this loss marking their third in a row. Despite out - rebounding the Celtics 50 - 41, they were forced into 18 turnovers compared to only seven from the Celtics, which very well may have been the difference in this ball game. While they may have secured the victory, the Celtics still only had two players reach double figures in points. Avery Bradley led the way, going 7 - for - 12 from the field and 3 - for - 5 from the three - point line to score a team - high of 21 points. Bradley struggled to only four points against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, so it was a nice bounce back game for him. Tyler Zeller was the other Celtic to reach double - digits in points. He finished with 18 points (7 - 14 FG, 4 - 4 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes. The four assists matched a season - high for him, while he's now averaging 10 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assists per game this season. Evan Turner did n't have his best game offensively with only six points, but he did get it done everywhere else, adding eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals to his totals. The Nets saw a good showing from starting center Mason Plumlee, who finished with 16 points (5 - 11 FG, 6 - 11 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocked shots. It marked his seventh double - double of the year, pushing his season averages to 10 points and 7 rebounds on the year. Joe Johnson also played well, scoring 17 points (7 - 16 FG, 1 - 7 3Pt, 2 - 2 FT) while adding three assists. He continues to be one of the most consistent scorers for this team. With Deron Williams playing only four minutes off the bench due to injury, Jarrett Jack got the start at point guard. He went 7 - for - 13 from the field and 1 - for - 2 from the three - point line to score 15 points. It was his second strong showing in a row, as he's combined for 35 points and 14 assists over those two games. Kevin Garnett finished with 10 points and eight rebounds. The Celtics' next game will be on the road against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, while the Nets will be at home against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
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