Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater lifts Celtics past Nets in overtime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Jayson Tatum hit a buzzer-beater to secure a 125-124 victory for the Boston Celtics over the Brooklyn Nets on October 28, 2026. Tatum scored 40 points and registered eight assists, capitalizing on a missed layup by Mikel Brown that left time for one final play. The Celtics improve to 3-1 this season, while the Nets fall to 0-4, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
- •Celtics win 125-124 in overtime against the Nets.
- •Jayson Tatum scores 40 points, including the game-winning jumper.
- •Mikel Brown missed a critical layup, allowing the Celtics one last chance.
- •Boston improves to 3-1 on the season.
- •Brooklyn is now 0-4, losing four straight games.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum lifts Celtics past Nets with OT buzzer-beater after brutal Mikel Brown blunder
"Mikel Brown tried to force a layup and missed at the other end instead of taking a foul, which set up Jayson Tatum's game winner on Monday night in Boston.
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