NBA roundup: 46-point first quarter sends Celtics past Nets

The Boston Celtics didn't do much wrong in the opening quarter and breezed to a 139-96 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.

Boston was 18-for-29 from the field (62.1 percent) in the opening frame and led 46-16 after 12 minutes. It was the largest lead the Celtics have had afterthe first quarter in franchise history.

The Celtics made 8 of 11 3-pointers in the period -- including their first seven attem