The Nets’ second game in 36 hours against the Celtics went better than the first, as Brooklyn held on for a 112-107 win, which was arguably the team’s best of the season. Brooklyn is now 10-9 on the season and 6-2 without Kyrie Irving.



After the game, Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said Irving’s right shoulder impingement is improving but added that he will be out for Sunday’s game against the Heat. Atkinson said Irving is now doing on-court work with his rehab but hasn’t been cleared for contact.



The Nets changed a lot from Wednesday’s loss in Boston to come back and beat the Celtics two days later. Here’s what the biggest differences were for Brooklyn in Friday’s game compared with Wednesday:



Guarding Kemba Walker



Walker had 39 points in Wednesday’s game and shot 6-for-10 from 3-point territory, which made it a long night for the Nets. Atkinson said the Nets changed their game plan against Walker to...