The Boston Celtics might not have expected a fight when they took on the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Friday (Jan. 23) night, but they got one and then some. A lax attitude early from Boston set the tone against a desperate Nets squad still stinging from a blowout loss to their crosstown rival New York Knicks, the Celtics needing not one but two extra periods to put away a determined Brooklyn team.

Boston held Brooklyn to just 30% from beyond the arc while hitting 43% of their shots from deep, and won the shot attempt fight 109-95, but lost the battle of the boards 58-41 with both Neemias Queta and Luka Garza fouled out in regulation. The ball moved for the Celtics with 35 total assists on the Nets 22, and Boston forced 18 turnovers to Brooklyn making the Cs cough it up just 9 times.

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Let’s take a look at some of the best plays captured in images from the win.

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) celebrates his three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets with guards Baylor Scheierman (55) and Payton Pritchard (11) during the first overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Hugo Gonzalez (28) celebrates his three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets with guards Baylor Scheierman (55) and Payton Pritchard (11) during the first overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates his three point shot against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the first overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) celebrates his three point shot against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the first overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) fights for a loose ball against Boston Celtics forward Amari Williams (77) during double overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) fights for a loose ball against Boston Celtics forward Amari Williams (77) during double overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guards Baylor Scheierman (55) and Anfernee Simons (4) and Jaylen Brown (7) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guards Baylor Scheierman (55) and Anfernee Simons (4) and Jaylen Brown (7) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) watches from the bench during double overtime against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) watches from the bench during double overtime against the Boston Celtics at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) brings the ball up court against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during double overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) brings the ball up court against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during double overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Baylor Scheierman (55) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) shoots a three point shot against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) shoots a three point shot against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Amari Williams (77) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Amari Williams (77) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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