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Celtics survive 2-OT thriller against Nets
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Friday saw the Boston Celtics grab a 130-126 victory after two overtimes against the Brooklyn Nets.

The game saw 28 lead changes with both teams holding a double-digit lead at one point. It would be a 10-point deficit that the Nets stormed back from in the fourth quarter, helping to send the game into overtime.

It took two overtimes for the Celtics to finally pull away from the Nets, but they did, thanks to big plays from Amari Williams, Payton Pritchard, and Jaylen Brown. Pritchard led the way for Boston with 32 points, while Brown recorded a 27-point, 10-rebound, and 12-assist triple-double.

The Nets showed grit and competitiveness despite their record. This includes a 30-point performance from Michael Porter Jr.

Still, at the end of the day, it was the Celtics who proved to be the better team.

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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