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Tatum Hits OT Buzzer-Beater to Finish 40-Point Night in Celtics Victory
Boston edges Brooklyn 125-124 behind Tatum's late 17-foot jumper and strong free-throw shooting.
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Tatum Delivers Historic Finish
Jayson Tatum scored 40 points on 10-of-20 field goals and 18-of-22 free throws to lead the Celtics past the Nets. His 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer sealed the 125-124 win and marked his first 40-point outing since returning from a torn right Achilles. The performance gave Boston its third straight victory.
Supporting Cast and Team Effort
Paul George added 20 points while Derrick White scored 16 for the Celtics. The team trailed 61-56 at halftime after going 2-of-16 from three-point range but improved to 9-of-22 in the second half. No lead exceeded eight points throughout the contest.
Nets Fall Short Despite Strong Individual Shows
Michael Porter Jr. posted 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Julius Randle scored 24 for Brooklyn. Mikel Brown Jr. finished with 17 points after a tying three-pointer with 0.2 seconds left in regulation. The Nets dropped to 0-4 after Brown missed a layup with 2.3 seconds remaining in overtime.
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