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Boston Celtics also beat Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 to win the series via sweep

The Boston Celtics actually ended the Brooklyn Nets’ season early after just four games! The Celts win a thriller 116-112 and defy a late comeback attempt by the Nets – even without Jayson Tatum.

The Celtics superstar was the best man on the floor for long stretches of the game, but had six fouls on the bench a few minutes before the end. In 36 minutes he still collected 29 points (9/16 FG, 4/6 trebles) and 5 assists.

He received support from Jaylen Brown (22) and Marcus Smart (20 and 11 assists). Grant Williams also contributed 14 points from the bench, Daniel Theis scored 6 points and 8 rebounds with 4 fouls in 20 minutes. The Celtics got revenge for last year’s first-round loss to Brooklyn and now they meet the Bucks vs. Bulls winner in the second round of the playoffs.

For the Nets, who started the season as title favorites, the season ended in disappointment. Kevin Durant defended himself against the sweep with 39 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, but he didn’t score particularly well (13/31 FG and 3/11 three-pointers). Kyrie Irving ended the game with 20 points and 5 assists, but he dived too often. Seth Curry (23, 5/9 threes) was the second best Nets scorer, Nic Claxton (13, but 1/11 FT!), Goran Dragic (10) and Blake Griffin (0, 4 rebounds) also showed from the bench. minimum effort and a few good minutes.

Since Ben Simmons wasn’t ready for his comeback after all – unlike in the previous games, he wasn’t on the bench either – there were no changes in the Nets’ starting five, and Boston also went into the game with the usual staff. The most important adjustment for the home side: Durant aggressively looked for his own throw from the start, 7 of the first 10 net points went to his account.

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