Brooklyn Nets @ Boston Celtics: Jan 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Brooklyn NetsNets
0-4 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Boston CelticsCeltics
3-1 · Home

Nets vs Celtics tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at TD Garden, Boston. TV: YES Network (Nets), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics).

How to Watch Nets vs Celtics: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 16, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nets YES Network · Celtics NBC Sports Boston
Stream
NBA League PassNets: DAZN · Celtics: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on
Arena
TD GardenBoston

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Derrick WhiteCelticsGDay-To-DayHipOct 27, 2026
Devin CarterCelticsGOutIllnessOct 18, 2026
Tyler BilodeauNetsFDay-To-DayShoulderOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nets

Celtics

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nets vs Celtics Preview

The Nets are 0-4 this season, while the Celtics are 3-1 this season.

The Celtics won last season's series 3-1. The Celtics rank 8th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Michael Porter Jr. (22.8 points per game) and Jayson Tatum (28.0 points per game).

Nets vs Celtics Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesCeltics 1-0
2025-26 season seriesCeltics 3-1

Previous meetings

Nets vs Celtics Season Stats 2026-27

Nets 4 GPCeltics 4 GP
114.3#15
Points per game
119.8#8
124.0#27
Opponent points
111.8#13
42.9%#26
Field goal %
46.5%#11
36.7%#10
Three-point %
38.6%#5
76.6%#12
Free throw %
76.0%#15
43.5#18
Rebounds
44.3#16
24.0#26
Assists
27.5#8
10.0#8
Steals
9.0#15
4.0#24
Blocks
3.8#26
17.5#26
Turnovers
15.5#14

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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This Nets vs Celtics page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Nets host the Bulls Jan 20; Celtics visit the Wizards Jan 18.

Nets vs Celtics FAQs

What time does Nets vs Celtics start?

The Brooklyn Nets play the Boston Celtics on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at TD Garden in Boston. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nets vs Celtics on?

Local TV: YES Network (Nets), NBC Sports Boston (Celtics). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Nets and Celtics records?

Going into this game the Nets were 0-4 and the Celtics were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Nets vs Celtics?

As of 6:30 PM ET, Oct 27: Derrick White (Celtics, day-to-day, hip); Devin Carter (Celtics, out, illness); Tyler Bilodeau (Nets, day-to-day, shoulder).

Who leads the Nets vs Celtics season series?

The Celtics lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Nets vs Celtics game?

The Celtics beat the Nets 125-124 on Oct 27, 2026 at home.

Where is Nets vs Celtics being played?

At TD Garden in Boston, the home arena of the Boston Celtics.

Is Nets vs Celtics on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nets and Celtics markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on for Celtics fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.