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Tatum's Buzzer-Beater Seals Celtics Victory
28 Oct
Summary
- Jayson Tatum scored 40 points, including the game-winner.
- Boston Celtics secured their third consecutive win.
- Brooklyn Nets rookie made a game-tying shot in regulation.
Jayson Tatum delivered a spectacular 40-point performance, highlighted by a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer, to lead the Boston Celtics to a thrilling 125-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. This marks the Celtics' third consecutive win.
The Celtics, who had not lost since their season opener, saw contributions from Paul George with 20 points and Derrick White with 16 points. The Nets fought hard, with Michael Porter Jr. scoring 27 points and Julius Randle adding 24.
Brooklyn's rookie Mikel Brown Jr. forced overtime with a tying 3-pointer with just 0.2 seconds remaining in regulation. However, his potential game-winning layup attempt with 2.3 seconds left in overtime was missed, setting the stage for Tatum's decisive shot.
