Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets
Tip-off 3:00 PM ET (8:00 PM UTC) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
Game information
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Tip-off
- 3:00 PM ET · 8:00 PM UTC
- Status
- Scheduled
- Arena
- Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- TV broadcast
- NBA League Pass
- Radio
- SiriusXM
- Competition
- Week 8
- Official game ID
- 0022600349 (20261213/BOSBKN)
- Records
- BOS 5-2 · BKN 1-6
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets preview
The Boston Celtics (5-2) visit the Brooklyn Nets (1-6) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Sunday, December 13, 2026, tipping off at 3:00 PM ET. It's a Week 8 game of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.
This is a Atlantic Division matchup, so bragging rights and early standings position are on the line between two teams that know each other well. Brooklyn Nets have 0 titles and Boston Celtics have 18.
The game is carried on NBA League Pass, with radio coverage on SiriusXM. Fans outside the local markets can stream it through NBA League Pass, subject to blackout rules — see our guide to watching the NBA legally.
Keys to the game
- Home court: Brooklyn Nets host at Barclays Center, where crowd energy and familiarity with the rims and floor can swing close games.
- BOS on the road: Boston Celtics's first test away from home in Week 8.
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass.
- Early-season stakes: records reset to 5-2 and 1-6, so every result matters for seeding.
Players to watch
Boston Celtics
Team comparison
| BOS | BKN | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-2 | 1-6 |
| Conference | Eastern | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic | Atlantic |
| Arena | TD Garden | Barclays Center |
| Championships | 18 | 0 |
| Founded | 1946 | 1967 |
How to watch
National TV
No national TV for this game
National streaming
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BKN local TV
- YES / DAZN
BOS local TV
- NBCSB/PCK-BOS
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