The Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 149-115, in Orlando on Wednesday.

While there were nine lead changes in the first 10 minutes of this game, Boston dominated the final three quarters. In fact, they led by nine points after the first, by 19 points at the half and by 29 points going into the fourth quarter. The Celtics shot 57 percent from the field and 51 percent from three-point range while holding the Nets to 47 percent from the field and 25 percent from long range. Boston also out-assisted Brooklyn, 29-23, while out-rebounding them, 42-34. The Celtics recorded nine blocks to the Nets two while winning the points in the paint battle, 70-44.

The Nets (32-36) highest-scoring starter was Joe Harris, who finished with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals. Caris LeVert tallied 13 points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Jarrett Allen totaled 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Jeremiah Martin led the bench with 20 points and four assists across just 15 minutes of action.

The Celtics (45-23) were led by Jaylen Brown, who tallied 21 points, four rebounds and two assists. Robert Williams went 7-of-7 off the bench to provide 18 points, five rebounds and three blocks. Jayson Tatum amassed 19 points, two rebounds and two assists. Gordon Hayward generated 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists while Marcus Smart accumulated 12 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals.

On deck for Brooklyn is a matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Boston also returns to action on Friday, facing the Toronto Raptors