Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets: Live, Preview, top players, where to watch NBA

As the Boston Celtics have started the 2023 NBA season in an exceptional fashion, they will take on the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA on Saturday. By winning their first four games, including two blow-out wins in their last two games, the Celtics have shown that they are the championship contenders. New recruits Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday have performed well, while Derrick White continues to improve.

On the other hand, the Nets have won three of their first five games. However, they are still waiting for Ben Simmons to become the interior scorer he was with the Philadelphia 76ers. Cam Thomas and Mikal Bridges are both making waves at the offensive end. But the Nets have struggled to stop Boston's offense, their strong defense too have cracked. Brooklyn coach Jacques Vaughn will have to devise a scheme to inflict on the Celtics their first loss of the season.

Start Time, Venue

Boston Celtics will take place on Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, November 4 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET.

Where to watch

NBC Sports Boston will broadcast the Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets game live. Fans can listen to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Preview:

The Boston Celtics have the best top-six rotation in the NBA. Al Horford has been operating as the team's de facto sixth man after Kristpas Porzingis joined. However, the Nets may have to struggle to contain the Celtics, as their other four opponents have struggled.

Top 3 players: Boston

1. Jayson Tatum: 29.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 56.3 FG%.

2. Jaylen Brown: 22.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 48.6 FG%.

3. Kristaps Porzingis: 18.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 55.8 FG%.

Top 3 players: Nets

1. Cam Thomas: 28.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists: 51.3 FG%.

2. Mikal Bridges: 20.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 50 FG%.

3. Dorian Finney-Smith: 14 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 55.3 FG%.

FAQs:

How have the Boston Celtics performed this season?
By winning their first four games, including two blow-out wins in their last two games, the Boston Celtics have shown that they are the championship contenders.

When will the Celtics vs. Nets game will be held?
Boston Celtics will take place on Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, November 4 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET.