Nets Rookies Deliver Contrasting Performances in Celtics Heartbreaker

Brooklyn Nets rookies Nolan Traore and Egor Demin experienced contrasting outings in a 125-124 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Making his first start of the season, Traore posted 15 points, three assists, and two steals before being limited by cramps. Meanwhile, Demin was ruled out during the second quarter after suffering a right-leg contusion, finishing with two points in 10 minutes.

Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez noted Traore was held back late due to mobility issues from cramping despite wanting to continue. Demin reported that his injury felt better postgame and was not serious, though his status for Brooklyn's upcoming matchup against the Detroit Pistons remains uncertain as the Nets dropped to 0-4 following Jayson Tatum's game-winning buzzer-beater.