Led by Kyrie Irvings 40 points and eight rebounds, the Nets defeated the Celtics, 121-109. Additionally for the Nets, James Harden added 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in the victory, while Jayson Tatum tallied 31 points and five rebounds for the Celtics in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 25-13 on the season, while the Celtics fall to 19-18.