Former Celtics Kyrie Irving leads Brooklyn to a Christmas Day win in his first game in Boston since leaving the Celtics.

Jones won eight titles as a player and two more as a coach with the Celtics.

Jayson Tatum banks in a go-ahead 3-pointer with .4 seconds left, and Giannis Antetokounmpo misses a potential tying free throw as Boston wins, 122-121.

Tristan Thompson’s status remains uncertain for Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The short preseason has not allowed Boston time to get healthy and integrate new players into the rotation.

Teague was a calming influence off the bench for the Celtics on Tuesday night, and the veteran guard will play a key role as he gets acclimated to his new team.

Boston’s Jaylen Brown goes 1 for 11 from the field and Jayson Tatum is 4 for 13.

This Boston team is built around Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and with a revamped roster the sights are set on taking the next step.

Tristan Thompson, a power forward/center who signed as a free agent in November, has been sidelined by a hamstring injury.