The Boston Celtics aim to complete their season sweep against the Brooklyn Nets tonight at TD Garden, with the defending champs looking to make it four straight wins over their division rivals.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum remains questionable with a knee issue as Boston hosts a struggling Nets team that’s playing mostly for draft position at this point.
## How to watch tonight’s game
You’ve got three options for catching the action tonight. If you’re in Massachusetts, NBC Sports Boston has you covered with the hometown broadcast.
New Yorkers can tune into YES Network for the Nets’ perspective.
NBA TV is also showing the game nationwide.
If you’ve got NBA League Pass, you can pick your preferred broadcast. Or you can simply click the Jazz Sports link for a free live stream of the action.
The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET from TD Garden in Boston.
Oddsmakers have installed the Celtics as heavy 13.5-point favorites according to BetOnline.
## Who’s in, who’s out
The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown, who’s sitting out with a knee issue. He left Saturday’s game early with back problems, so he’s dealing with a few different injuries right now.
Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable with a knee problem, though the Celtics often play it safe with their injury designations.
Brooklyn’s injury situation is much worse. They’ve lost both De’Anthony Melton and scoring machine Cam Thomas for the season. Ziaire Williams and Noah Clowney are likely to play but are dealing with their own ailments.
## What to expect
These teams just faced off on Saturday in Brooklyn, with Boston escaping with a narrow win. That game marked Kristaps Porzingis’ return after missing seven games with what the team called a “mystery viral illness.”
The Celtics have already beaten the Nets three times this season. A win tonight would complete the season sweep.
For Brooklyn, playoff hopes have essentially vanished. They’re now playing for pride and draft position, with their eyes likely set on Duke phenom Cooper Flagg in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft.
Boston has bigger goals. They’re trying to become the first back-to-back NBA champions since the Golden State Warriors pulled it off in 2017 and 2018.
With the way they’ve dominated the Eastern Conference so far, they’ve got a real shot at making that happen.
