The Boston Celtics rode Marcus Smart’s hot hand in the first half and Kyrie Irving’s in the second half, leading to a relatively easy 116-95 win over the surging Brooklyn Nets who are currently the 7th best team in the Eastern Conference. Smart posted 12 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists while Irving notched a team-high 17 points and 6 assist. Boston had 8 players score in double figures, and Brooklyn was led by Rodions Kurucs who finished with 24 points. The Celtics have beaten the Nets 10 straight times now.
Celtics out-shoot the Nets 116-95
