Celtics Post One of NBA's Best Offensive Performances

Team awaits Jayson Tatum's possible return as they continue hot streak

Feb. 28, 2026 at 9:36am

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The Boston Celtics shot a blistering 66.7% from the field and 64.7% from 3-point range in a 148-111 win over the Brooklyn Nets, marking one of the best offensive performances in NBA history. All-Star Jaylen Brown led the way with 28 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, while trade deadline acquisition Nikola Vucevic added 28 points and 11 rebounds. The Celtics are now awaiting the potential return of star Jayson Tatum, who has been sidelined for 41 weeks with an Achilles injury.

Why it matters

The Celtics' dominant offensive showing highlights the team's potent scoring ability as they continue their strong play since the All-Star break. Tatum's potential return would further bolster an already formidable lineup, as the Celtics look to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

The Celtics shot a blistering 66.7% from the field, the second-best mark in franchise history, and an 80.8% effective field goal percentage, the highest in NBA history. All 13 Celtics players scored in the game, with the team committing only 3 turnovers after halftime. Jaylen Brown led the way with 28 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic added 28 points and 11 rebounds in his third double-double since joining the team.

  • The Celtics' win over the Nets came on Friday, February 28, 2026.
  • Jayson Tatum has been sidelined for 41 weeks since rupturing his Achilles tendon in May 2025.

The players

Jaylen Brown

An All-Star forward for the Boston Celtics who led the team with 28 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds in the win over the Nets.

Nikola Vucevic

A trade deadline acquisition for the Celtics who contributed 28 points and 11 rebounds in his third double-double since joining the team.

Jayson Tatum

The Celtics' star forward who has been sidelined for 41 weeks with an Achilles injury and is awaiting a potential return to action.

Joe Mazzulla

The head coach of the Boston Celtics who praised his team's offensive execution in the win over the Nets.

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What they’re saying

“I thought we just did a good job reading the game. I thought we made the right reads throughout most of the entire game. I thought tonight Vooch really looked comfortable in his offensive reads and his offensive screening. He unlocked a lot of stuff for us.”

— Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach, Boston Celtics (wbal.com)

“We just try to read the game and take what's there.”

— Jaylen Brown (wbal.com)

What’s next

The Celtics' home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, March 2, 2026 has been moved to a primetime 8 p.m. slot, fueling speculation that Jayson Tatum could make his return in that game.

The takeaway

The Celtics' historic offensive performance underscores the team's scoring prowess and depth, which has helped them surge up the Eastern Conference standings. Tatum's potential return would further bolster an already formidable lineup, as the Celtics look to solidify their position as one of the top contenders in the NBA.