Game Recap
Boston's Jayson Tatum scored 40 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out eight assists, to lead the Celtics to a 125-124 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Michael Porter Jr. paced the Nets with 27 points and 12 rebounds, while Julius Randle added 24 points and nine rebounds in the hard-fought contest that saw Boston emerge victorious after an extra period.
The Nets established an early advantage, outscoring Boston 31-26 in the first quarter and maintaining their lead with a 30-30 second quarter, heading into halftime ahead. The Celtics, however, mounted a significant third-quarter surge, limiting Brooklyn to 21 points while scoring 30 themselves to seize control. The momentum shifted again in the final quarter, with Brooklyn delivering a 35-31 run to force overtime.
In the extra frame, Boston outscored Brooklyn 8-7 to secure the narrow win. Paul George contributed 20 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Celtics, complementing Tatum's prolific scoring. For the Nets, Mikel Brown Jr. also chipped in 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists, including four three-pointers, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boston's late push. SportsFBI's pregame analytics had leaned toward Boston prevailing, a prediction that ultimately proved correct.
How the Prediction Fared
SportsFBI's model, locked before tip-off, favored the Boston Celtics (90% confidence). It gave a 37% chance of a 20+ point margin; the game was decided by 1 point.
Standouts
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Linescore
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKN | 31 | 30 | 21 | 35 | 7 | 124 | |
| BOS | 26 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 8 | 125 |
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