Boston Celtics @ New Jersey Nets
11-43, 2-26 Away
93
11-43, 2-26 Away
16-38, 10-17 Home
109
16-38, 10-17 Home
Game Information
IZOD Center
6:00 PM, 23 February 1997
East Rutherford, NJ
Attendance: 18,815
- Referees:
- Ronnie Nunn
- Woody Mayfield
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 31-87 | 38-81 |
| Field Goal % | 36 | 47 |
| 3PT | 7-23 | 7-18 |
| Three Point % | 30 | 39 |
| FT | 24-31 | 26-37 |
| Free Throw % | 77 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 51 | 66 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 15 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25 | 38 |
| Assists | 21 | 23 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 30 | 30 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 | 22 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 27 | 25 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Series
NJ leads 3-0
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | 9 | .690 | - | L1 |
| Boston | 18 | 11 | .621 | 2 | W3 |
| Toronto | 18 | 13 | .581 | 3 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Brooklyn | 9 | 19 | .321 | 10.5 | W2 |
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