Hugo Gonzalez Reunites With Egor Demin After Celtics Destruction Of Nets

Boston’s 148-111 demolition of the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night was notable for its historic offensive efficiency, but the final buzzer also marked a personal reunion that transcended the lopsided scoreboard. Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez, a 54-game veteran averaging 3.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in Joe Mazzulla’s rotation, lined up opposite fellow first-year guard Egor Demin, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The two had not merely shared a locker room in the past—they had shared an apartment while teammates at Real Madrid in Spain.

Gonzalez brought noticeable energy off Boston’s bench, shadowing Demin throughout the night and finishing with the same tenacity that has made him a trusted two-way wing for the Eastern Conference leaders. Demin countered with his customary playmaking, entering the night averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds on 39.9 percent shooting, but had no answer for the Celtics’ balanced assault that saw every active player contribute.

When the rout was complete, the former roommates met at mid-court, exchanged jerseys and shared an embrace that served as a reminder of the global pathways that converge on NBA hardwood. While Gonzalez’s stat line remains modest, his role within Mazzulla’s system continues to expand; Demin, meanwhile, will look to bounce back as Brooklyn pivots toward its next developmental phase.

Boston improves to 42-12 and will seek to keep its momentum alive Sunday against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. For Gonzalez and Demin, Friday’s clash will be remembered less for the 37-point margin and more for the brief intersection of two careers that began together in Madrid and now find themselves on opposite sides of an NBA rivalry.