Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets
Celtics swept Nets in 2022 after losing to them in 2021.
The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets have faced each other in the NBA playoffs. In the 2021–22 season, the Celtics swept the Nets in four games in the first round.
- Franchise Origins
- Celtics (1946), Nets (ABA 1967, NBA 1976)
- Key Rivalry Era
- 2020s Eastern Conference Playoff Battles
- Notable Celtics Legends
- Bill Russell, Larry Bird, Paul Pierce
- Notable Nets Stars
- Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Kevin Durant
Lore & Background
In the 2021–22 season, the Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets in four games in the first round of the playoffs, marking their third series sweep in four seasons.
In Their Own Story
The air inside the arena was thick with anticipation as the final seconds ticked away on a pivotal playoff night. On one side, a sea of green jerseys chanted for their defense; on the other, Brooklyn's stars huddled around elite scorers looking to escape Boston's length. The tension embodied two philosophies: Boston’s switch-heavy scheme versus isolation offense. In their most memorable modern series, every possession felt like a war of attrition, with Boston ultimately prevailing by neutralizing the Nets' firepower.
Reader's Guide
The Celtics and Nets have met in the playoffs. In the 2021 Eastern Conference First Round, the Nets won 4-1. In the 2021–22 season, the Celtics swept the Nets 4-0.
Did You Know?
- The Celtics swept the Nets in four games in the 2022 first round.
- The Nets won the 2021 first-round series against the Celtics 4-1.
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