Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics Preview and Prediction - Nov. 21 | 2025 NBA Emirates Cup

The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics will meet in one of nine NBA Cup games scheduled for Friday.

The Nets (2-12), who are at 13th in the Eastern Conference, have lost four of their last five games. Their only win in that period was a 129-106 road win against the Washington Wizards on Sunday.

Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. recorded 34 points, alongside nine rebounds and seven assists. Tyrese Martin added 20 points, two rebounds and four assists.

The Boston Celtics (8-7), on the other hand, are 10th in the Eastern Conference. They have won four of their last five games. The only loss was a 102-100 on the road to the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 11.

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Jaylen Brown finished with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. Derrick White recorded 18 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics game details

The Nets-Boston Celtics game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The matchup will air on NBC Sports Boston and YES Network. Streaming is via Fubo.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics betting lines

Moneyline: Nets (+700) vs. Celtics (-1100)

Spread: Nets (+15.0) vs. Celtics (-15.0)

Total: (O/U): Nets (o222.0) -110 vs. Celtics (u222.0) -110

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics preview

The Boston Celtics have had the upper hand in this matchup, with a 146-74 record. They've also dominated the last 10 meetings with a 9-1 record.

Their last matchup was this season on Tuesday, with the Celtics winning 113-99 on the road. Celtics guard Brown recorded 29 points, four rebounds and four assists. Nets forward Porter Jr. finished with 25 points, six rebounds and two assists.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics predicted starting lineups

Nets

PG: Egor Demin | SG: Terance Mann | SF: Michael Porter Jr. | PF: Noah Clowney | C: Nic Claxton

Celtics

PG: Derrick White | SG: Payton Pritchard | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jordan Walsh | C: Neemias Queta

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics betting tips

Michael Porter Jr. has an over/under of 23.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 24.2 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the under.

Meanwhile, Jaylen Brown has an over/under of 26.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 27.5 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Game prediction

The Celtics are the heavy favorites to win this game. They have a 91.7% win probability, compared to the Nets' 12.5% win chance.

Prediction: Over 231.5

Edited by Ubong Richard