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Game Summary
Match overviewThe Boston Celtics defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in an overtime regular-season game at TD Garden. The Nets built a narrow 61-56 halftime lead, but the Celtics fought back in the second half to force overtime. Boston outscored Brooklyn 8-7 in the extra period to secure the win. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 40 points and six rebounds, while Julius Randle paced Brooklyn with 24 points and nine rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. added 27 points for the Nets, and Paul George contributed 20 points for the Celtics.
Boston appeared to have the game under control late in regulation, leading by four points. However, costly defensive mistakes and poor game management let Brooklyn back in. In overtime, Brooklyn led by five (124-119) with about 1:22 left. Boston fought back at the free-throw line, and with the Nets up by one, Mikel Brown Jr. missed a layup that would have sealed it. With 2.3 seconds left, Jayson Tatum hit a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to give Boston a 125-124 win.