The Boston Celtics will make the trip back to their own home arena of TD Garden to take on the Brooklyn Nets this Friday (Feb. 27) evening. There, they will be looking to get back in the win column after dropping their last contest of a West Coast swing to a formidable Western Conference foe.
The Nets (or at least the players and head coach, the front office likely has lottery odds as a priority) will be looking for their first win in some time as they are on one of the NBA’s longest losing streaks. We expect a Celtics win, but the first game back from a long road trip can always be a trap game.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Celtics have a 38-20 record, which has them second in the Eastern Conference standings.
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
The Nets are the owners of a 15-43 record and a six-game losing streak, good enough for 14th in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Boston lost to the Denver Nuggets 103-84 on the road.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 23: Hugo Gonzalez #28 of the Boston Celtics reacts to shooting the game tying 3-point shot during the first overtime period against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 23, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
Brooklyn lost to the San Antonio Spurs 126-11 at home.
Injuries
For Boston, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.
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 Brooklyn, no players of note were listed as injured.
Probable starting lineups – Celtics
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
Probable starting lineups – NetsWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Nets: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (2/27)