Jayson Tatum’s Overtime Buzzer-Beater Gives Celtics 125-124 Win Over Nets
Jayson Tatum made a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer, capping a 40-point performance, to secure a 125-124 victory for the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets in Boston.
Portland Auburn, ME, October 27, 2026 —
Jayson Tatum scored 40 points and made a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 125-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Boston.
The shot settled a one-point game at the end of overtime. Tatum’s jumper came as the extra period expired, according to the available account of the game. The summary does not provide a game date, the venue’s name, or details of the scoring during regulation and overtime.
The result was a victory for Boston over Brooklyn, with Tatum’s final shot accounting for the decisive moment described in the report. No other player statistics, scoring leaders, or play-by-play details were provided, so the teams’ scoring contributions beyond the final score and Tatum’s 40 points are not specified.
The available information also does not identify how the game reached overtime, whether either team held a lead in the closing minutes, or what happened on the final possessions before Tatum’s shot. It does not include comments from players or coaches, attendance figures, or information about the teams’ records.
As reported, the Celtics finished with a 125-124 win, capped by Tatum’s 17-foot shot at the buzzer after a 40-point performance. Further details about the game were not included in the summary.
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