Boston Celtics escape Brooklyn Nets 130-126
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And for today's article, we will continue with the 11th of 14 people to wear the No. 40 jersey, big man alum Yvon Joseph. After ending his high school career, Joseph was picked up with the 36th overall selection of the 1985 NBA Draft by the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets.
The Brooklyn Nets, like many other teams, have had active trade deadlines in year's past.
Gonzalez hit a 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to send it into double OT, where Pritchard (32 points) helped the Celtics seal it, 130-126.
During his time suiting up for the Nets, Lacey wore only jersey No. 40 and put up 2.9 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.
The Boston Celtics face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, Jan. 23. This will be the third meeting between the two teams, with the season series currently even at 1-1. Brooklyn is coming into the game following a disastrous performance against the New York Knicks earlier this week, where it lost 66-120.
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Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 40 - Earl Williams (1976)
During his time suiting up for the Nets, Williams wore only jersey No. 40 and put up 3.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and as many blocks per game.