Tatum Feels Like Old Self After Game-Winner

Jayson Tatum hits buzzer beater to lift Celtics past Nets in overtime.

Oct 28, 2026

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Tatum Feels Like Old Self After Game-Winner

Jayson Tatum hits buzzer beater to lift Celtics past Nets in overtime.

In brief

Jayson Tatum hits buzzer beater to lift Celtics past Nets in overtime. Jayson Tatum scored 40 points with a game-winning shot to help Celtics win 125-124 in overtime after 18 months from torn Achilles injury. Originally reported by CBS Sports.

Tatum's Game-Winner

Tatum hits buzzer beater to lift Celtics past Nets in overtime.

Tatum's Stats

Tatum finishes with 40 points, eight assists, five rebounds and 18 free throws.

Tatum's Injury Recovery

Tatum's Injury Recovery

Tatum is 18 months out from torn Achilles that cost him most of last season.

Tatum's Game-Winning Shots

Tatum has seven game-winning shots with three or fewer seconds remaining this decade.

Tatum's Confidence

Tatum says he's 'really starting to feel like my old self' after game.

“I'm 18 months out [from the torn Achilles]. For me, it's about progress and how I'm moving.”

Team Reaction

Paul George calls Tatum 'MVP' who 'took us home' after game.

The main idea

Jayson Tatum scored 40 points with a game-winning shot to help Celtics win 125-124 in overtime after 18 months from torn Achilles injury.

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