Jayson Tatum leads Celtics to dramatic overtime win over Nets

Jayson Tatum delivered a spectacular performance to lead the Boston Celtics to a dramatic 125-124 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics star scored 40 points, including a buzzer-beating jump shot in overtime, to secure Boston’s third consecutive win on Tuesday night at TD Garden.

The Nets looked in control during the first half, taking a 61-56 lead into the break. Boston responded after the interval, improving offensively and moving ahead in the third quarter. Brooklyn refused to give in, however, and the teams traded the lead throughout a tense final period.

With Boston leading 114-111 in the closing seconds, Brooklyn rookie Mikel Brown Jr. hit a three-pointer with just 0.2 seconds remaining to force overtime. The drama continued in the extra period, where the Nets moved ahead 124-123. After Brown missed a late layup, Boston had one final opportunity with 2.3 seconds left.

Tatum made it count, sinking a 17-foot jumper as the buzzer sounded to complete his 40-point display. Paul George added 20 points for Boston, while Derrick White contributed 16. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Julius Randle finished with 24 points. The victory lifted the Celtics to a 3-1 record, while the Nets remained winless at 0-4.