The Boston Celtics faced off against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night, but they were unable to contain James Harden in their 109-104 loss. The Celtics have struggled to find their footing this season, and this game was no different.
James Harden Leads the Way for the Nets
James Harden led the way for the Nets, scoring 34 points and dishing out 10 assists. He was a force to be reckoned with all game long, and the Celtics had no answer for him. Harden has been a key player for the Nets since joining the team earlier this year, and he showed why in this game.
Celtics Struggle to Keep Up
The Celtics struggled to keep up with the Nets throughout the game. They fell behind early and were never able to regain the lead. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both had solid performances for the Celtics, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Nets and James Harden’s dominant play.
Turnovers Prove Costly for Celtics
Turnovers proved to be costly for the Celtics in this game. They had 18 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Nets. The Celtics will need to do a better job of taking care of the ball if they want to be successful this season.
Celtics Look to Bounce Back
The Celtics will look to bounce back from this loss in their next game. They have a tough stretch of games coming up, but they know they have the talent to compete with any team in the league. It will be important for them to learn from their mistakes in this game and come out with a stronger performance in their next outing.