The Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 116-95.
The Celtics led by as many as 24, pulling away with a 24-6 run bridging the first and second quarters.
Al Horford had 12 points (8 in the paint) and 9 rebounds. The Celtics had 8 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Nets, Rodions Kurucs scored 24 points (11 in the first quarter) with 5 3-pointers, and Treveon Graham went 1 for 8 from 3. Kenneth Faried had 13 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
The Celtics shot 50.5% from the field and 37.5% from 3 to the Nets’ 40.5% and 26.2%. The Nets turned it over 25 times, about 10 more than usual for this many possessions. The Celtics outscored the Nets 24-8 on the fast break.