What happened: Jayson Tatum has compiled seven career game-winning field goals with three seconds or fewer remaining, the highest total in the NBA since the 2019-20 campaign. Tatum added to that mark by draining an overtime buzzer-beater in a 125-124 victory over the Nets to cap a 40-point outing. The forward previously scored 36 points with a late fourth-quarter run against the Knicks to open the scoring surge.

Why it matters: Tatum's late-possession execution anchors Boston's offense during close fourth-quarter sequences after roster adjustments altered closing lineups. Maintaining efficient crunch-time scoring solidifies Boston's position near the top of the Eastern Conference early in the regular season.

What to watch: Boston faces Orlando next as Tatum looks to extend his four-game streak of 20-plus points.