Jayson Tatum lifts Celtics over Nets with buzzer-beater
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Jayson Tatum secured a 125-124 victory for the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night at TD Garden. The game was tied at 117 going into overtime, and Tatum scored the game-winner from near the foul line. He led all scorers with 40 points, contributing eight assists and five rebounds. The Celtics improved to 3-1 on the season, while the rebuilding Nets fell to 0-4. The Celtics will next face the Bulls in the NBA Cup after a brief break.
- •Boston's victory marks their third win of the season.
- •Tatum shot 10-of-20 and 18-of-22 from the foul line.
- •Paul George added 20 points; Boston had solid overall performances.
- •Celtics shot 27% from three-point range.
- •Next game for the Celtics is against the Bulls in the NBA Cup.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics Winner: Jayson Tatum Sinks Nets at Buzzer
"The Celtics moved to 3-1 on the young season with a 125-124 win on Tuesday night.
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