The Celtics were looking good when the 4th quarter started as they were leading the game 84-76. Then the wheels fell off as the Nets outscored the Celtics 30-19 in the 4th quarter.

Paul Pierce led the way with 31 points, 5 assists and 3 steals. Wally Szczerbiak had a good game with 25 points and 6 rebounds. Sebastian Telfair did a good job of directing the offense with 13 points and 5 assists. Al Jefferson was solid as a rock off the bench with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Ryan Gomes was busy with 5 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Celtics fell to 5-9 with this loss.