Tatum Beats Buzzer as Celtics Edge Nets in OT

Jayson Tatum scores 40 and hits a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer for Boston's third straight win

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Derrick White's dunk and free throw put the Boston Celtics ahead 114–111. Boston's Mitchell Robinson then missed two free throws in the final seconds, and Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. tied the game with a 3-pointer at the end of regulation.

In overtime, Brown missed a layup with 2.3 seconds left. White inbounded to Jayson Tatum, who hit a 17-foot jumper at the buzzer.

Tatum made 10 of 20 shots and 18 of 22 free throws and had eight assists. Paul George scored 20 points and White 16.

Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds for Brooklyn, Julius Randle scored 24, and Brown finished with 17.

Tatum finished with 40 points, and Boston won overtime 8–7 for its third straight win. The Celtics are 3–1, and the Nets are 0–4 and still looking for their first win.

Jayson Tatum scored 40 points and hit a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer as the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 125⁠–⁠124 for their third straight win.

Tatum made 10 of 20 shots and 18 of 22 free throws and had eight assists.

Derrick White's dunk and free throw put Boston ahead 114⁠–⁠111, but Boston's Mitchell Robinson missed two free throws in the final seconds, and Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. tied the game with a 3-pointer at the end of regulation.

Boston outscored Brooklyn 8⁠–⁠7 in overtime. Brown missed a layup with 2.3 seconds left, and White inbounded to Tatum for the winning shot.

Paul George scored 20 points and White 16.

Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds for Brooklyn, Julius Randle scored 24, and Brown finished with 17.

The Celtics are 3⁠–⁠1, and the Nets are 0⁠–⁠4.

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