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CelticsThe Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime on Tuesday, October 27, at TD Garden in Boston, MA.
The Nets led 61-56 at halftime. Regulation ended tied at 117, and the Celtics outscored the Nets 8-7 in overtime.
Top performers
Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 40 points on 10-of-20 shooting, with 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Paul George added 20 points and 7 rebounds. For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. had 27 points on 8-of-16 shooting, including 6 3-pointers, with 12 rebounds. Julius Randle added 24 points and 9 rebounds.
Double-double: Michael Porter Jr. (27 points and 12 rebounds). The Nets bench outscored the Celtics reserves 52-27.
- Jayson Tatum (BOS): 40 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST, 10-20 FG, 42 MIN
- Michael Porter Jr. (BKN): 27 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST, 8-16 FG, 40 MIN
- Julius Randle (BKN): 24 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 10-23 FG, 44 MIN
- Paul George (BOS): 20 PTS, 7 REB, 7 AST, 8-16 FG, 36 MIN
- Mikel Brown Jr. (BKN): 17 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 5-17 FG, 28 MIN
- Derrick White (BOS): 16 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 5-15 FG, 33 MIN
Context
The Celtics improved to 3-1 with their third straight win, while the Nets fell to 0-4, their fourth loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Celtics host the Mavericks on Sunday, Nov 15; the Nets visit the Grizzlies on Saturday, Nov 14.
Attendance: 19,156 at TD Garden. Officials: John Goble, Jonathan Sterling and JD Ralls.