Jayson Tatum scores 40 points and makes a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer to lift the Boston Celtics to a 125-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The game goes to overtime after a late sequence in regulation, and the Celtics avoid a home loss.
Several outlets emphasize Tatum’s comeback from a torn Achilles, noting it is his first 40-point game since his return (ESPN). Yahoo Sports and others also frame the finish as a defining “last-millisecond” or “game-winner” moment, with Paul George highlighted for crediting Tatum (Yahoo Sports). In-game scoring details are largely consistent across coverage.
Reporting agrees the Celtics record their third straight victory and that Brooklyn drops to 0-4. Beyond the headline act, some outlets add context such as the Celtics’ streak remaining alive after a prior season-opening blowout loss, while others focus more on narrative elements like a rookie mistake or milestones tied to Tatum’s place in Celtics history.
