Brooklyn's James Harden is a fantastic player that almost always puts the ball in the exact spot where his guys can catch in stride and put up jumpers, his apg leads the team and their pace. Durant, and Kyrie have no doubt been enjoying the sweet looks they are getting. Brooklyn will keep the Celtics running all game long. Harden and 29ppg Kevin Durant have hooked up, causing major damage due to their smooth connection, they have shown to be able to take out teams like Boston throughout the season, it doesn't change - even playing in Boston. Joe Harris is also off a terrible game missing badly on open looks for the Nets and Jayson Tatum is coming off a monster 50+ scoring day.





The Celtics won the hustle stats on Friday including a 46-37 rebounding advantage. It was a must win game for Boston and they did what they had to do.

PLAY THE BROOKLYN NETS
as they open it up here, in Beantown.



Brooklyn wins by 11 - 17 points.