Jayson Tatum delivers a dramatic overtime winner for Boston, while Portland remains unbeaten after handing the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the NBA season.

Only four games were played in the NBA on Tuesday night, but the action delivered plenty of drama. Jayson Tatum stole the spotlight with a buzzer-beater in overtime, while Luka Dončić’s outstanding 41-point performance was not enough to save the Lakers.

Portland Extends Perfect Start, Lakers Fall 136–129

The Portland Trail Blazers continued their impressive start to the 2026–27 NBA season, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 136–129 on the road to improve to 3–0.

Ja Morant and Deni Avdija led Portland with 23 points apiece, while Damian Lillard added 21 points and hit a crucial three-pointer late in the game.

Dončić was the standout performer for Los Angeles, finishing with 41 points and nine assists. Austin Reaves contributed 26 points, but the Lakers could not overcome Portland’s balanced offense and decisive scoring in the closing minutes.

The defeat marked the Lakers’ first loss of the season, while Portland maintained its perfect record.

Tatum’s Overtime Heroics Lift Celtics Past Nets

In Boston, Jayson Tatum delivered a spectacular finish, hitting a jumper as the overtime buzzer sounded to give the Celtics a thrilling 125–124 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.

Tatum finished with a game-high 40 points and eight assists, leading Boston to its third consecutive victory.

Paul George added 20 points for the Celtics, while Derrick White contributed 16.

Brooklyn put up a strong fight, led by Michael Porter Jr., who recorded 27 points and 12 rebounds. Julius Randle also had an impressive night with 24 points, but the Nets ultimately fell one point short.

Tatum’s last-second shot capped a dramatic contest and gave Boston another memorable early-season win.