In a closely contested matchup, the Brooklyn Nets narrowly lost to the Boston Celtics, 115-113, at Barclays Center. This defeat marks the Nets' 11th loss in 13 games since the All-Star break, putting them in a precarious position in the NBA Draft lottery standings.

Brooklyn's leading scorer, Cam Thomas, was sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a left hamstring strain, adding to their woes. The Nets, who also missed Nic Claxton, Noah Clowney, and Trendon Watford, showed some resilience, especially from Maxwell Lewis, who posted a career-high 15 points. Despite late-game heroics and reduced leads, the Nets were unable to secure a victory.

With a strong performance from Cam Johnson and Keon Johnson, the Nets managed to keep the game competitive until the end. However, the Celtics' efficiency and dominance in the paint tipped the scales in their favor. The Nets will try to rebound in their next game against the Atlanta Hawks.