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Boston Defeats Atlanta 129-120 - Recap

Boston got 30 points and 11 rebounds from Kyrie Irving en route to a 129-120 victory over Atlanta on Saturday at TD Garden.

Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 233.5.

Boston got 23 points from Jaylen Brown and another 19 points from Marcus Morris. Marcus Smart contributed 9 assists, while Marcus Morris cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Atlanta got 26 points from Trae Young in a losing cause and another 20 points from John Collins. John Collins contributed 6 assists for the Hawks, while Dewayne Dedmon had 13 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 74-62.

The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 50 boards, while Boston only had 46

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Nuggets. The Hawks will aim to get back on the winning track at Orlando.