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Nets fall to 0-4 with 125-124 OT loss to Celtics on Jayson Tatum's buzzer beater

The Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to three games after defeating the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime on Tuesday. Jayson Tatum secured the victory with a 17-foot jumper at the buzzer, finishing the game with 40 points on 10-of-20 shooting and 18-of-22 from the free-throw line.

Paul George contributed 20 points, while Derrick White added 16 for Boston, a team that has not dropped a game since blowing a 22-point lead in their season opener against Detroit.

For the Nets, who fell to 0-4, Michael Porter Jr. led the effort with 27 points and 12 rebounds, and Julius Randle scored 24.

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. tied the game with a three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation but missed a layup late in overtime, allowing Tatum to win it.

Mitchell Robinson missed two free throws with three seconds left in regulation, giving Brooklyn the opportunity to tie the score. The Nets will host Detroit on Friday, while the Celtics will welcome Chicago to Boston that same night.

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