All the way back: Jayson Tatum caps MVP performance with buzzer-beater
Jayson Tatum delivered a 40-point vintage performance capped off by an OT buzzer-beater against the Nets, proving his early MVP candidacy is for real.
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Brian Scalabrine takes another jab at Jaylen Brown amid Celtics fallout
During the Celtics’ overtime victory over the Nets on Oct. 27, former player Brian Scalabrine sparked fresh controversy by mocking Jaylen Brown’s league‑leading turnover total from last season while praising Jayson Tatum’s ball‑handling. On a live broadcast, Scalabrine highlighted Tatum’s performance and joked that Brown’s turnover numbers could be useful, reigniting speculation about a rift within Boston’s locker room.
Joe Mazzulla says Celtics will treat Nets win like a loss in film session
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says the team's 125‑124 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets will be reviewed as if it were a loss. Despite Jayson Tatum’s buzzer‑beater securing the win, Mazzulla stresses that execution flaws must be fixed in Wednesday’s film session as Boston moves to a 3‑1 record.
Paul George praises Jayson Tatum’s maturity after Celtics game-winner
After the Boston Celtics edged the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime on Oct. 28, 2026, Paul George lauds Jayson Tatum’s poise, highlighting his smart decision‑making and clutch 17‑foot buzzer‑beater that clinched the win. George says the play proved Tatum’s MVP‑caliber maturity, delivering the game‑winner under pressure. The powerhouse Celtics escape with a narrow victory, and George’s endorsement underscores Tatum’s rising leadership on the court.
Jayson Tatum says he is starting to feel like his pre-injury self
Jayson Tatum tells the media he’s regaining his pre‑injury form after a clutch 17‑foot buzzer‑beater sealed a 125‑124 overtime victory for the Boston Celtics over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Tatum poured in 40 points, went 18‑of‑22 from the line and recorded his first game‑winning shot since returning from injury, signaling a promising comeback for the star forward.
Nets’ Egor Demin downplays concerns about leg injury after exiting Celtics matchup
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin left the overtime 125-124 loss to the Boston Celtics with a right‑leg contusion after a knee clash with Paul George. Despite the setback, Demin told reporters the injury is “nothing serious” and expects to be ready in a couple of days for the Nets’ Friday game against Detroit. The sophomore, who has started all four season openers and is averaging 9.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists, praised teammate Mikel Brown Jr.’s late‑game effort despite the loss. Nolan Traoré also contributed 15 points for Brooklyn.
Jayson Tatum hits overtime buzzer-beater as Celtics edge Nets
Jayson Tatum drops 40 points and nails a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 125-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 28, 2026, at TD Garden. The victory lifts Boston to 3‑1 on the season and extends its three‑game streak, while the Nets fall to 0‑4. Tatum shoots 10‑of‑20 overall in the thriller.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum isn’t interested in becoming face of Achilles injury
Jayson Tatum delivers a 40‑point, game‑winning buzzer‑beater as the Boston Celtics edge the Brooklyn Nets 125‑124 in overtime, extending their win streak to three. Returning from a season‑ending Achilles tear, Tatum says he doesn’t want to become the "face of Achilles injuries," though he praises the NBA brotherhood and connections with fellow recoverees Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard. He now averages 28 points, 6.3 rebounds and 8 assists in four games, while other players like Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons grapple with similar setbacks.
Jayson Tatum makes MVP case in Celtics OT win over Nets | You Got Boston
Jayson Tatum fuels Boston’s 125‑124 overtime triumph over Brooklyn, dropping 40 points and dishing eight assists, including a regulation‑time buzzer‑beater that forces extra periods. Sam Hauser, Luka Garza and Baylor Scheierman spark a decisive third‑quarter surge, while Jordan Walsh logs heavy minutes. The win, reported by Noa Dalzell on October 28, 2026, bolsters Tatum’s MVP chatter as the Celtics edge the Nets in a thrilling finish.
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls
The Spurs break out offensively as Julian Champagnie hits eight first‑half threes and drops 26, while Victor Wembanyama adds 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks in a 130‑103 win over Sacramento, improving to 2‑2. Meanwhile, Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. forces overtime with a clutch three but a missed layup in the final seconds costs Brooklyn a 125‑124 loss to Boston, leaving them 0‑4. In Chicago, the Bulls lead the league in shot‑location quality but sit 29th in actual effective field‑goal percentage, shooting just 23.8% from three in a 1‑3 start, prompting coach Tiago Splitter to stress better execution beyond good shot placement.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum shares eye-opening take on Derrick White MVP chants
Jayson Tatum caps a 125-124 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets with a 40‑point, walk‑off jumper, while Derrick White contributes 16 points and draws unexpected MVP chants from the crowd. Tatum praises the Boston fans for recognizing White’s “spectacular” and subtle contributions, highlighting his high basketball IQ, defensive accolades, and role in the 2024 title. The guard, acquired from the Spurs in 2022, remains an underappreciated yet vital piece of the Celtics’ success.
Celtics’ Paul George on Jayson Tatum game-winner: ‘We got the ball to the MVP’
Jayson Tatum delivers a clutch 40‑point, eight‑assist performance to lift the Celtics 125‑124 in overtime over the Nets on Oct. 28, 2026. His buzzer‑beating pull‑up jumper—his first game‑winner since returning from Achilles surgery—sparks praise from Paul George, who calls Tatum the MVP, and coach Joe Mazzulla, who highlights his patience and greatness. Boston improves to 3‑1 despite relinquishing a four‑point lead with seconds left in regulation, cementing Tatum’s return to his pre‑injury form.
Jayson Tatum GAME WINNER in Celtics Win vs Nets | Garden Report
In a thrilling back‑to‑back matchup, Jayson Tatum seals the Celtics’ win over the Brooklyn Nets with a buzzer‑beating shot, finishing with 40 points. The Garden Report podcast dives into Tatum’s game‑winner, breaks down his performance, debates his Top‑5 status, and covers Jordan Walsh’s breakout, Derrick White’s concerns, and post‑game reactions from coach Joe Mazzulla and players. Highlights include a detailed 40‑point night analysis, a discussion on the Celtics’ late‑game collapse, and a dramatic showdown between Scavabrine and Jaylen Brown.
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum relishes ‘hell of a feeling’ recording 1st buzzer-beater since Achilles injury
Jayson Tatum seals Boston's 125-124 OT win over the Brooklyn Nets with a 17‑foot buzzer‑beater—the first of his career since returning from a torn right Achilles in the 2025 playoffs. The star drops 40 points, hits a career‑high 18 of 22 free throws and adds eight assists, tying Bill Sharman for third‑most buzzer‑beaters in Celtics history. The shot also makes Tatum the first player ever to record 40 points and a game‑winning buzzer‑beater before November. The victory moves the Celtics to 3‑1 overall and unbeaten at TD Garden, while the Nets fall to 0‑4.
Nets let first win slip away in heartbreaking fashion to Celtics, lose in OT, 125-124
The Brooklyn Nets fell just short of their season‑opening win, losing to the Boston Celtics 125‑124 in overtime on Oct. 27, 2026. Rookie Nolan Traoré earned his first start, scoring 15 points on 6‑9 shooting and briefly leading a strong first half, but cramping forced his exit early in the fourth. The Nets’ early defense, bolstered by Day’Ron Sharpe, held Boston’s normally lethal 3‑point shooting at 2‑15, yet the Celtics rallied in the third, shooting 8‑14 from deep to regain the lead. A late surge from Michael Porter Jr. and Mikel Brown Jr., who combined for 25 points, wasn’t enough as Boston clinched the win in OT.
Jayson Tatum Reacts To Game-Winning Shot vs. Nets: “Starting To Feel Like My Old Self…”
Jayson Tatum speaks up after leading Celtics to 125-124 win over Nets.
New York Notes: Brown, Demin, Jent, Knicks Stocks
Brooklyn passed on a potential trade for All‑Star forward Jaylen Brown, fearing the distraction his close friendship with Kyrie Irving could cause, despite the Celtics' interest and rumored offers involving Michael Porter Jr., Day’Ron Sharpe and draft picks. Meanwhile, Nets guard Egor Demin exits early with a leg contusion after logging two points and two assists in a loss to Boston. Knicks assistant/associate head coach Chris Jent is out for personal reasons, with T.J. Saint stepping in, and the Knicks have been spun off into a separate publicly traded entity (MSG Knickerbockers Corp.) with shares near $300, while the Rangers form a distinct MSG Rangers Corp.
Paul George credits ‘MVP’ Jayson Tatum for taking Celtics home vs. Nets
Jayson Tatum caps a thrilling Celtics win over the Brooklyn Nets with a buzzer‑beater, sealing a 125‑124 overtime victory on Oct. 28, 2026. The 40‑point star hit a mid‑range jumper after a designed play switched rookie Mikel Brown Jr. onto him, earning praise from NBA veteran Paul George, who called Tatum the “MVP” that took Boston home. The win gives Boston its third triumph of the season, while the Nets’ late triple tied the game and sent it to overtime.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum makes Boston history only Larry Bird has matched
Jayson Tatum rescues the Celtics with a 40‑point, eight‑assist, turnover‑free performance, hitting a game‑winning jumper in overtime to beat the Brooklyn Nets 125‑124 on Oct. 28, 2026. The feat puts him alongside Larry Bird as the only Celtic to post at least 35 points, eight assists and zero turnovers in a game, and makes Tatum the fourth player in three decades to nail an overtime buzzer‑beater. Boston improves to 3‑1, with Paul George adding 20 points and Derrick White 16, while the Nets fall to 0‑4. The Celtics next host the Bulls in their NBA Cup group stage.
Even Joe Mazzulla has to acknowledge Jayson Tatum’s ‘greatness’ after OT winner vs. Nets
Jayson Tatum lifts the Boston Celtics past the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, scoring 40 points on 10‑of‑20 shooting and sinking 18 free throws to secure a 3‑1 start to the season. Coach Joe Mazzulla hails Tatum’s “greatness,” noting his patience, decision‑making and clutch performance. Tatum now ranks sixth league‑wide in scoring, averaging 28 points, 6.3 rebounds and 8 assists over four games, despite a modest 43% field‑goal and 24% three‑point percentage. The win marks the Celtics’ third straight victory after an opening‑day loss to Detroit.
Bill Simmons congratulates Celtics on surviving the ‘Dumb Crunch-Time Olympics’ vs. Nets
Bill Simmons thumbs up the Celtics after a nail‑biting 125‑124 overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 28, 2026. After a back‑to‑back schedule and a previous 134‑99 blowout of the Bulls, Boston needed Jayson Tatum’s clutch jumper in OT to survive what Simmons called the “Dumb Crunch‑Time Olympics.” Missed free throws, a mis‑fired Mitchell Robinson, and a rookie mistake by Mikal Brown Jr. set the stage, but Tatum’s final bucket secured the victory.
Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. giveth and taketh away in tough OT loss to Celtics
Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. gave the Brooklyn Nets a lifeline against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 28, 2026, hitting a clutch three to force overtime and another to open the extra period, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds and five assists in 28 minutes. However, a missed layup on a disputed loose‑ball foul and a subsequent inbound error set up Jayson Tatum’s game‑winning mid‑range jumper, handing Boston the OT victory. The article notes Brown’s ankle‑related minutes restrictions and highlights both his promising performance and costly mistakes.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum walks off Nets with epic OT buzzer-beater
Jayson Tatum caps a back‑to‑back night with a dramatic overtime buzzer‑beater, lifting the Boston Celtics 125‑124 over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 28, 2026. After the Nets briefly seized a 124‑123 lead, rookie Mikel Brown Jr.'s risky layup miss set up an inbounds play that Tatum turned into a mid‑range jumper with 2.3 seconds left. Tatum finishes with 40 points on 10‑of‑20 shooting and improves to 3‑1 on the season, while the Nets fall to 0‑2.
How Kyrie Irving Caused The Nets To Reject Jaylen Brown Trade
Kyrie Irving is reportedly part of the reason why Nets rejected Jaylen Brown trade.
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 125, Nets 124 - Tatum helps Boston scrape by
The second nights of back-to-backs are rarely easy, no matter who you play. And the Jordi Fernandez-led Brooklyn Nets have always played the Boston Celtics tough. Tuesday night was no different.
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