The Brooklyn Nets turned in their poorest defensive performance of the season on February 27, falling to a red-hot Boston Celtics team that scored almost at will throughout the matchup.
Boston’s offense set the tone early and never cooled, repeatedly finding open looks and converting at a pace the Nets could not match. Brooklyn’s struggles on the perimeter and in transition allowed the Celtics to build a comfortable lead that held for the remainder of the game.
The loss marked a new low for the Nets’ defense this year, underscoring ongoing issues with consistency on that end of the floor. Meanwhile, the Celtics’ win extended their recent run of strong form and further solidified their place near the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Source: New York Post
