Three thoughts on Brooklyn’s series-clinching 123-109 win over Boston on Tuesday …
In the end, the Celtics were outgunned
Credit Boston—down three starters, with Kemba Walker and Robert Williams joining Jaylen Brown on the sidelines for the last two games, the Celtics were scrappy, clawing their way back when Brooklyn built leads, drawing within seven points midway through the third quarter. But the Nets firepower is just overwhelming. After combining for 104 points in Game 4, James Harden (34 points), Kyrie Irving (25) and Kevin Durant (24) racked up 83 in Game 5. With the Celtics closing in the fourth, each knocked down a three-pointer, expanding the lead back into double digits and effectively putting the game out of reach.