Mikel Brown Jr. scores 16 in fourth quarter and overtime as Nets fall to Celtics

Rookie hit four threes after Brooklyn's late tie at 117

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Mikel Brown Jr. in the 4Q and OT vs. BOS 16 PTS 4 3PM 3 AST https://t.co/S7sCTSOght Via @BrooklynNets on X

What happened: Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and overtime against Boston, hitting 4 three-pointers and adding 3 assists. His 0.2-second tie at 117 sent the game to overtime.

Why it matters: Brown scored 17 points in the game, all in the fourth quarter and overtime, after his first NBA basket on Oct. 21 and a 15-point preseason debut earlier this month.

By the numbers: 4Q/OT: 16 PTS, 4 3PM, 3 AST. Full game: 17 PTS, 5 AST, 5 REB.

What to watch: Brown's late-game role is the thing to track as Brooklyn's rotation settles.

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