Jayson Tatum drained an ice-cold buzzer-beater in overtime to lift the Boston Celtics to a 125-124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on October 27. The dramatic win extends the team's winning streak to three games, improving their recent form to 3 wins and 1 loss in their last four outings. Tatum finished with a monster 40-point performance, carrying the Celtics to an ugly but vital victory.
The game was a back-and-forth affair that required an extra period. A costly mistake by a Nets rookie in the final seconds of overtime gave Boston one last possession. Tatum took full advantage, sinking the game-winning shot as time expired. Derrick White also had a notable night, drawing surprised 'MVP' chants from the TD Garden crowd for his all-around play. The Celtics had to win ugly, as the team's offense sputtered at times, but their defense made enough stops to stay in it.
Paul George, who joined the Celtics in the offseason, reportedly left the team's rookies in awe with his play and presence, with one source saying they were left thinking "Oh my God!". George himself said he feels "great"physically, a positive sign for Boston's depth."done"with talking about Brown, wanting the focus to remain on the current Celtics squad."winning ugly" theme acknowledged by players and analysts alike is a double-edged sword. It shows resilience, but also highlights areas for improvement as they look to solidify their standing early in the season. The focus now shifts entirely to preparing for Chicago and making it four in a row.
