The Celtics narrowly defeated the Nets in overtime, and Joe Mazra said they would use the loss as a lesson.

Thanks to contributions from Jayson Tatum, Paul George, and Derrick White, the Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-124 in overtime in the fourth round of the 2026/27 NBA regular season. Joe Mazra stated that he would treat this game as a loss and reminded players to seriously address the issues that surfaced.

According to the data, Jayson Tatum scored 40 points and 8 assists for the Boston Celtics, Paul George scored 20 points and 7 assists, while Derrick White contributed 16 points and 7 assists in this game.

Despite achieving a three-game winning streak, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazra stated, "When watching the game film, we have to analyze this game as a loss. We can't review this game as a victory; we have to treat it as a loss."

“I don’t think it’s possible for us to play well in every game throughout the season, so this is the first time this season that we’re seeing if the team can stay united when we’re not performing well overall.”

When discussing how to handle the Brooklyn Nets' offense during a difficult period, Joe Mazra said, "I think we handled it well mentally, but I feel we could have done better in terms of tactical execution, and that's something we have to keep improving."

“Jason Tatum played exactly the way the game required him. He was focused on the moment, and we witnessed his exceptional ability. Then, he made that crucial shot and won the game for us.”

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