# Tatum Feels Like Old Self After Game-Winner

> Jayson Tatum hits buzzer beater to lift Celtics past Nets in overtime.
- Title: Tatum Feels Like Old Self After Game-Winner · CBS Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-jayson-tatum-feel-like-my-old-self-game-winner
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:38:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jayson tatum, boston celtics, nba, game-winning shot, torn achilles, over time win, 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 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.
## Key takeaway

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.