Tatum’s OT Buzzer-beater Lifts Celtics Past Nets, 125-124

WHO:

Boston.com - Jayson Tatum scored the game-winning basket for the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets.

NY Post - A Nets rookie made a mistake that opened the door for Tatum’s buzzer-beater.

Pro Football Network - Brian Scalabrine and NBA fans reacted to Tatum’s game-winner; the article’s headline also referenced Jaylen Brown.

WHAT:

Boston.com - Tatum scored 40 points in the game, according to the article’s headline.

Boston.com - Tatum hit a buzzer-beating jumper in overtime to give the Celtics a 125-124 win over the Nets.

Boston.com - Tatum finished 10 of 20 from the field and 18 of 22 from the free-throw line.

NY Post - The Nets followed their worst outing of the season with what the article described as their best effort, but lost to the Celtics in overtime.

Pro Football Network - Tatum’s buzzer-beating jumper against the Nets prompted reactions from Scalabrine and NBA fans.

Pro Football Network - The headline included the reactions “Jaylen Brown Just Fell to His Knees,” “Kobe Would’ve Been Proud,” and “Heck of a PR Team.”

WHERE:

Boston.com - The game was between the Celtics and Nets.

WHEN:

NY Post - The Nets’ improved effort occurred on Tuesday night.

WHY:

NY Post - The rookie’s mistake opened the door for Tatum’s game-winning buzzer-beater.

HOW:

Boston.com - The article quoted an unidentified speaker saying, “I thought he just gave the game exactly what it needed.”

Boston.com - Tatum secured the win with a jumper at the overtime buzzer.

Jayson Tatum scored 40 points and hit a jumper at the overtime buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 125-to-124 win over the Brooklyn Nets. He made 10 of 20 shots from the field and 18 of 22 free throws, while a Nets rookie’s mistake opened the door for the game-winner. The loss came despite what was described as the Nets’ best effort of the season, and Tatum’s shot drew reactions from Brian Scalabrine and NBA fans.