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Celtics survive OT scare from Nets, Tatum hits game winner in 125-124 win

The 0-3 Brooklyn Nets came to Boston Tuesday night to face the Celtics on the second night of a back-to-back. The scrappy Nets came to play in this game as they forced overtime on the final play of regulation. They…

By Stephen Hooper · Celticsblog

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:34 AM

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Jayson Tatum hit a game-winning shot in the final second of overtime to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124.
Tatum paced the Celtics with 40 points and eight assists in the home victory.
Brooklyn forced overtime on a buzzer-beating fadeaway by Mikel Brown Jr. after Mitchell Robinson missed two late free throws.

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The Boston Celtics held off a strong challenge from the Brooklyn Nets to secure a 125-124 overtime victory on Tuesday night. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 40 points and eight assists, ultimately hitting the game-winning jumper from the foul line in the final second of overtime.

Brooklyn forced overtime after Mikel Brown Jr. sank a corner fadeaway following two missed free throws by Boston's Mitchell Robinson. Paul George added 20 points and Derrick White contributed 16 for Boston, who will next host the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

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Celtics survive OT scare from Nets, Tatum hits game winner in 125-124 win

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