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C's survive in OT, take win – NBC Sports Boston

What you should know

  • It wasn't until the fourth quarter that the Celtics took the lead for the first time
  • Jayson Tatum dropped a game-high 33 points.
  • Payton Pritchard scored 20 points off the bench,
  • Boston improved to 8-2 this season.
  • The Celtics travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks on Sunday.

The Boston Celtics outlasted the Brooklyn Nets in an overtime thriller at TD Garden.

Jayson Tatum led the way with a game-high 33 points in the Celtics' 108-104 win. Payton Pritchard added 20 points off the bench. Al Horford had 13 points – including a game-winning 3-pointer in OT – and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season.

Boston didn't take the lead until the fourth quarter and won despite shooting just 26.4 percent from 3-point range. There was also an outrebound 51-39.

The Celtics will look to carry the momentum of the victory into Sunday's game in Milwaukee. Kickoff for this match is set for 3:30 p.m. ET.

Check out our live blog below for a full recap of Friday night's game:

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