Tatum’s overtime buzzer-beater lifts Celtics over Nets

Jayson Tatum hit a 17-foot jumper as time expired in overtime, giving the Boston Celtics a 125-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in Boston. Tatum scored 40 points as the Celtics secured their third consecutive victory. The Nets forced overtime when rookie Mikel Brown Jr. made a three-pointer with 0.2 seconds left in regulation. Brown later had a chance to put Brooklyn ahead in overtime, but missed a layup with 2.3 seconds remaining. Tatum made the game-winning shot on Boston’s ensuing possession, leaving the Nets no time to respond. Tatum shot 10-for-20 from the field and made 18 of 22 free throws. Paul George added 20 points for Boston, while Derrick White scored 16. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Julius Randle had 24 points. The lead changed hands late in regulation. With 33.7 seconds remaining, Tatum found White for a dunk that put Boston ahead; White converted the ensuing free throw for a 114-111 lead. Brooklyn had trailed by five with less than three minutes to play, then rallied to tie the game. Neither team led by more than eight points during the contest. Boston struggled from three-point range early, making two of 16...