Celtics edge Nets 115-113 in tight game
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The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 115-113 on Saturday. Kristaps Porzingis returned from an eight-game illness, scoring 24 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Payton Pritchard added 22 points, setting a new record for 3-pointers off the bench. The Celtics built a 21-point lead but faced a challenge as the Nets cut the deficit to two in the fourth quarter. Jayson Tatum contributed 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. The Celtics rested two players and lost Jaylen Brown to back spasms. Cam Johnson led the Nets with 23 points, while Keon Johnson added 21. This loss marked the Nets' 10th defeat in their last 11 games.