Jayson Tatum He hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime, and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday.
Tatum finished with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 27 points.
The Dominican Al Horford He was one assist away from a triple double by scoring 18 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and giving up nine passes that ended in baskets for his team.
Toronto has lost seven straight and failed to achieve what would have been its first road win of the season despite Jakob Poeltl’s career-high 35 points.
Poeltl was 16 of 19 from the field and grabbed 12 rebounds. RJ Barrett added 25 points and 10 interceptions on the boards.
With the score tied at 112 in regulation, Barrett made a jumper from the alley while being fouled by Brown with 59 seconds left. However, Barrett missed the ensuing free throw.
Neemias Queta, who started in place of Jrue Holiday (left knee tendinopathy), scored a layup on Boston’s next possession.
