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Celtics\u2019 Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown reveal how Nikola Vucevic became more comfortable on offense<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jaylen Brown<\/a> and Joe Mazzulla<\/a> had positive comments to share about Nikola Vucevic following the Boston Celtics\u2019 blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> on Friday night.<\/p>\n

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Vucevic is going through the 15th year of his NBA career, his first with the Celtics. He started the 2025-26 campaign with the Chicago Bulls before they traded him to Boston in exchange for Anfernee Simons. He is eight games into his stint with the 18-time NBA champions.<\/p>\n

Brown and Mazzulla reflected on Vucevic\u2019s improvement in the system over time after the game against Brooklyn, via Celtics on CNLS. The former likes seeing the veteran center get more comfortable<\/a> with the team, while the latter is looking forward to seeing the fit<\/a> fully flourish.<\/p>\n

\u201cAllow him to feel more comfortable is big time for our team. Today was a great step forward. I like to see him aggressive,\u201d Brown said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, I hope that he\u2019s never completely comfortable, because that would mean we don\u2019t get better\u2026,\u201d Mazzulla remarked.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s clear that the Celtics will only get better as long as Nikola Vucevic continues making strides with his production on the court. For Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla, they believe the sky is the limit for the team\u2019s ceiling when Vucevic accomplishes his goals.<\/p>\n

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In the meantime, the Celtics torched the Nets in a convincing 148-111 blowout win at home. Boston took control in the second half and never looked back, outscoring Brooklyn 82-54 in the last 24 minutes of regulation.<\/p>\n

Six players scored in double-digits for Boston in the win. Brown led the way with 28 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals, and one block. Vucevic came next with 28 points and 11 rebounds, Payton Pritchard had 22 points and five assists, Sam Hauser put up 13 points, while Derrick White provided 12 points and seven assists.<\/p>\n

Boston improved to a 39-20 record on the season, holding the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the New York Knicks by 1.5 games and the Cleveland Cavaliers by three games while trailing the Detroit Pistons by 5.5 games.<\/p>\n

The Celtics will look forward to their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Philadelphia 76ers as tip-off will take place on March 1 at 8 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

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