The Boston Celtics will make the trip to New York City’s Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets this Friday (Jan. 23) evening. There, the Celtics will be looking to continue with their recent winning ways (save a narrow loss to the first-place Detroit Pistons) in their last several games vs. Brooklyn, while the Nets will look to simply snap their current losing streak vs. Boston (though their front office night not be so pleased if they do).
We think the Celtics ought to win this one pretty handily so long as they respect their opponent – even considering a prominent name taking the tilt off to rest.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 27-16 record coming into the tilt. That has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
Nov 13, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) passes the ball as Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) defends during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Nets are the owners of a 12-30 record and a three-game losing streak, good enough for 13 place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston beat the Indiana Pacers 119-104 on the road.
Nov 18, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Brooklyn lost to the New York Knicks 120-66, also on the road.
Injuries
For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out, as is Josh Minott (ankle) and Derrick White (rest).
Mar 15, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
For the Nets, Haywood Highsmith (knee) is out.
Probable starting lineups – Celtics
Mar 18, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Baylor Scheierman (55) reacts after making a three point shot during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – Nets
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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: NBC Sports Boston
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics at Nets: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (1/23)