Tatum's last-second shot lifts Celtics past Nets in overtime

Boston Celtics won in the final second of overtime against the Brooklyn Nets, who they were hosting on the road. Jayson Tatum hit a shot from elbow height that gave the home side a 125-124 victory. With the win, Boston earned its third straight victory.

Tatum finished the game with 40 points and set a record by making 18 of 22 free throws, the first time in his career he had done so. Paul George added 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for his team. For Brooklyn, Michael Porter Jr. stood out with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Julius Randle scored 24 points. The loss leaves the Nets at 0-4 to start the season.

Brooklyn trailed 117-114 late in the fourth quarter, but Mikel Brown Jr. hit a three-pointer with one second left to force overtime. The home side Boston held on at the end, extending its winning streak with this result.

In other games, the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons to earn their first win of the season. Karl-Anthony Towns was the game's top scorer with 27 points and grabbed a season-high 20 rebounds. The Knicks outscored Detroit 37-13 in the third quarter. With the result, the defending champion New York avoided becoming the first champion since 1969-70 to start a season 0-4.

The San Antonio Spurs comfortably beat the Sacramento Kings. Victor Wembanyama recorded 29 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes. In the first half, the Spurs reached their highest season totals with 80 points, 23 assists and 13 three-pointers. Julian Champagnie scored 26 points and played a major role in the Spurs' second straight win. The Kings continued their poor start, now 0-4.