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Tatum's buzzer-beater lifts champion Celtics past Raptors in OT

Published November 17, 2024, 1:00 PMNBA.com Philippines Staff
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Jayson Tatum called game as the NBA champion Boston Celtics survive the Toronto Raptors in overtime.

Right on time for Jayson Tatum. Photo (c) Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum hit the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, lifting the Boston Celtics to a thrilling 126-123 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors Sunday (PHL).

 


 

The defending NBA champions notched their second straight win, improving to 11-3 and solidifying their hold on second place in the Eastern Conference.

Tatum nearly recorded a triple-double, finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 27 points and seven assists.

Boston showcased its depth with six players scoring in double figures, outlasting a gritty effort from the Raptors.

Toronto’s Jakob Pöltl had a career-high 35 points, and RJ Barrett recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists.

Despite their strong individual performances, the Raptors fell short and extended their losing skid to seven games, dropping to an NBA-worst 2-12.


[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]