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Nic Claxton has 1st NBA triple-double to help the Nets beat the Celtics
By BRENDAN McGAIR
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) --- Nic Claxton had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his
first NBA triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 113-105
on Friday night for their first victory in the NBA Cup in-season tournament.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points, and Noah Clowney had 19 to help Brooklyn
snap a nine-game losing streak against Boston. The Nets improved to 3-12
overall and 1-2 in NBA Cup play.
Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points but was limited to 32 minutes
because of trouble. Neemias Queta had 16 points and 12 rebounds as Boston
dropped to 8-8 overall and 1-2 in the tournament.
The Celtics' comeback bid was dealt a tough blow when Brown picked up his fifth
foul with 5:52 remaining in the third quarter. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla
challenged, but the call on the floor was upheld.
Brooklyn led 71-68 when Boston's leading scorer took a seat. Brown's absence
was felt as the visitors regained the momentum behind a 17-4 run that helped
Brooklyn widen its lead to 92-77 entering the fourth.
Up next
Nets: At Toronto on Sunday night.
Celtics: Host Orlando on Sunday night.
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