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.
In a thrilling Monday night contest, Jayson Tatum guided the Boston Celtics to a narrow 125-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, thanks to a clutch buzzer-beater from Tatum. The Celtics' star forward seized the opportunity with two dribbles off an inbounds pass, expertly pulling up from the elbow and releasing a shot that secured the win as time expired. Tatum's emphatic celebration with his hand raised could be heard throughout TD Garden as fans erupted in appreciation.
However, Tatum's heroics were made possible by a critical error by Brooklyn's Mikel Brown. With the Nets leading by two points, Brown had the chance to secure the lead for his team with a simple foul or letting time run out. Instead, he attempted a layup but missed wide open, handing Boston a chance that Tatum capitalized on.
Jayson Tatum dominated the game, finishing with 40 points and eight assists, while hitting a career-high 18 free throws. The Celtics now start their season with a 3-1 record. The Nets, on the other hand, have lost their last four games of the 2026-27 season. Additional information will be provided shortly.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
