Jayson Tatum hits game-winner as Celtics defeat Nets in overtime
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Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Jayson Tatum scored a last-second jumper to secure a 125-124 overtime victory for the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. The Celtics struggled against a winless Nets team, with Tatum leading all scorers with 40 points. His decisive shot followed a game-tying three-pointer by Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. that pushed the contest into overtime. Tatum’s performance solidified his status as a key player for the Celtics this season as they improved to 3-1, avoiding potential disappointment at home.
- •Celtics improve to 3-1 with the win against the Nets.
- •Tatum finished with 40 points on 10-of-20 shooting.
- •Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. tied the game to force overtime.
- •Tatum hit the game-winning jumper with no time left on the clock.
- •Paul George praised Tatum's MVP-level performance postgame.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Paul George anoints Jayson Tatum MVP after game-winning jumper vs. Nets
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Paul George credits ‘MVP’ Jayson Tatum for taking Celtics home vs. Nets
"It may have taken until the very last millisecond of overtime, but it counts as a win all the same for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics were pushed to the brink by the winless Brooklyn Nets, but Jayson Tatum put his foot down and decided that Boston wasn’t about to suffer a crushing loss at home — sending the Nets home heartbroken with a […] The post Paul George credits ‘MVP’ Jayson Tatum for taking Celtics home vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Boston Celtics wing Paul George threw Jayson Tatum's name into the MVP conversation on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 5:10 AMPaul George anoints Jayson Tatum MVP after game-winning jumper vs. Nets
Boston Celtics wing Paul George threw Jayson Tatum's name into the MVP conversation on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 4:42 AMPaul George credits ‘MVP’ Jayson Tatum for taking Celtics home vs. Nets
It may have taken until the very last millisecond of overtime, but it counts as a win all the same for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics were pushed to the brink by the winless Brooklyn Nets, but Jayson Tatum put his foot down and decided that Boston wasn’t about to suffer a crushing loss at home — sending the Nets home heartbroken with a […] The post Paul George credits ‘MVP’ Jayson Tatum for taking Celtics home vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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