nba Game Recap
Celtics Down New York 104-102 - Match Report
Boston got 33 points from Kemba Walker en route to a 104-102 victory over New York on Friday at TD Garden.
Boston did not, however, defeat the Knicks against the spread, which closed at -9.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 210.5.
Boston got 24 points from Jayson Tatum and another 13 points from Gordon Hayward. Kemba Walker contributed 5 assists, while Gordon Hayward cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
New York got 29 points from Marcus Morris in a losing cause and another 15 points from RJ Barrett. Julius Randle contributed 5 assists for the Knicks, while Julius Randle had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed New York were victorious, as the score was 50-49 at the break.
The rebound battle favored New York as they grabbed 51 boards, while Boston only had 44
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cavaliers. The Knicks will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Sacramento.