Nets Drop Double-Overtime Battle to Celtics
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The Brooklyn Nets pushed the Boston Celtics through two exhausting extra periods on January 23, 2026, but came up short in a double-overtime defeat.
After a tightly contested regulation, the Nets forced an initial overtime and then a second. Momentum swung repeatedly until the Celtics secured the decisive edge in the final minutes of the second extra frame, handing Brooklyn a heartbreaking loss.
The game featured repeated lead changes and clutch baskets on both sides, with fatigue becoming a visible factor as the clock wore on. Despite the Nets’ resilience, Boston’s late surge proved enough to seal the outcome.
Source: New York Post
