Celtics Top Nets 108-104 in Overtime

The Boston Celtics secured a hard-fought 108-104 overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, improving their record to 8-2. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 33 points and nine rebounds, showcasing his offensive prowess and playmaking ability as he also dished out six assists. Payton Pritchard contributed significantly, especially in overtime, finishing the game with 20 points while scoring crucial free throws down the stretch. The Nets, led by Cam Thomas's 31 points, fought back after an early 16-2 deficit, but ultimately fell short despite their efforts. The Celtics struggled shooting from behind the arc, hitting only 14 of 53 attempts, but managed to capitalize on fast breaks to outscore the Nets 20-10 in transition. Jaylen Brown missed another game due to injury, highlighting the challenges the Celtics faced going into this matchup.