Jayson Tatum leads Celtics to overtime win over Nets with game-winner
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Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Jayson Tatum scored a game-winning shot in overtime, leading the Boston Celtics to a 125-124 victory against the Brooklyn Nets on October 28, 2026. Tatum's performance included a historic 40-point game, allowing him to break records previously held by Celtics legends Larry Bird and Paul Pierce. He managed to shoot 50% from the field, recorded eight assists without any turnovers, and also contributed defensively with five rebounds and a block. This win marks the Celtics' third victory of the season, reinforcing Tatum's role as the team's leader. The game also saw Paul George excel defensively, achieving a notable average of 2.3 steals per game for the Celtics.
- •Tatum scored 40 points and recorded eight assists with zero turnovers.
- •Celtics secure their third win of the season with the overtime triumph.
- •Tatum breaks several Celtics records, surpassing Bird and Pierce.
- •The game-winner was a turnaround shot at the buzzer in overtime.
- •Paul George contributed defensively with two steals in 36 minutes.
- 4:50 AMESPN — Tatum caps 40-point night with buzzer-beater in OT to lift Celtics
- 4:16 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Even Joe Mazzulla has to acknowledge Jayson Tatum’s ‘greatness’ after OT winner vs. Nets
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum hits a buzzer-beating jumper in OT to give the Celtics a 125-124 win over the Nets
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics’ Jayson Tatum walks off Nets with epic OT buzzer-beater
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Jayson Tatum Scores 40, Hits Game-Winner in OT Win Against Nets
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Jayson Tatum breaks internet with clutch OT game-winner & historic 40-point game vs. Nets
"The Boston Celtics were able to escape Tuesday night’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, but needed overtime to do so. Jayson Tatum saved the day when it came down to it, looking like the superstar New England has come to know and love. Tatum finished Tuesday’s game with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and one blocked shot in 42 minutes […] The post Even Joe Mazzulla has to acknowledge Jayson Tatum’s ‘greatness’ after OT winner vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Another Boston Celtics game, another outstanding performance from Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar knocked down a game-winning jumper to defeat the Brooklyn Nets in a thrilling overtime finish on Tuesday, securing a narrow 125-124 victory . Boston’s third win of the season also marked a significant career milestone for Tatum. Despite entering […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"On the second night of a back-to-back, the Brooklyn Nets had the Boston Celtics on the ropes after pulling out a miraculous comeback near the end of regulation. Down by one, 124-123, the Celtics got the ball back with 2.3 seconds remaining in the contest. Everyone in the building knew where the ball was going — and Jayson Tatum still delivered. The […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum walks off Nets with epic OT buzzer-beater appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- ESPNOct 28, 2026, 4:50 AMTatum caps 40-point night with buzzer-beater in OT to lift Celtics
Jayson Tatum buried a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer in his first 40-point performance since his return from a torn Achilles as the C's beat the Nets.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 4:16 AMCeltics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched
Another Boston Celtics game, another outstanding performance from Jayson Tatum. The Celtics superstar knocked down a game-winning jumper to defeat the Brooklyn Nets in a thrilling overtime finish on Tuesday, securing a narrow 125-124 victory . Boston’s third win of the season also marked a significant career milestone for Tatum. Despite entering […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 4:15 AMEven Joe Mazzulla has to acknowledge Jayson Tatum’s ‘greatness’ after OT winner vs. Nets
The Boston Celtics were able to escape Tuesday night’s contest against the Brooklyn Nets, but needed overtime to do so. Jayson Tatum saved the day when it came down to it, looking like the superstar New England has come to know and love. Tatum finished Tuesday’s game with 40 points, five rebounds, eight assists, and one blocked shot in 42 minutes […] The post Even Joe Mazzulla has to acknowledge Jayson Tatum’s ‘greatness’ after OT winner vs. Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:51 AMJayson Tatum hits a buzzer-beating jumper in OT to give the Celtics a 125-124 win over the Nets
Jayson Tatum buried a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer to cap a 40-point night, and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:39 AMCeltics’ Jayson Tatum walks off Nets with epic OT buzzer-beater
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Brooklyn Nets had the Boston Celtics on the ropes after pulling out a miraculous comeback near the end of regulation. Down by one, 124-123, the Celtics got the ball back with 2.3 seconds remaining in the contest. Everyone in the building knew where the ball was going — and Jayson Tatum still delivered. The […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum walks off Nets with epic OT buzzer-beater appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:36 AMCeltics' Jayson Tatum Scores 40, Hits Game-Winner in OT Win Against Nets
Jayson Tatum scored 40 and produced late-game heroics for the Celtics.
- Yahoo SportsOct 28, 2026, 3:11 AMWATCH: Jayson Tatum breaks internet with clutch OT game-winner & historic 40-point game vs. Nets
Jayson Tatum took over in the clutch and hit a game-winner to get the Celtics an overtime win over the Nets. He and Paul George also got historic NBA records previously held by Larry Bird and other legends.
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