nba Game Recap
Celtics Down Los Angeles 139-107 - Match Report
The battle between the Celtics and Lakers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Los Angeles was handed a 139-107 defeat on Monday at TD Garden.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 227.0.
Boston got 27 points from Jayson Tatum and another 20 points from Jaylen Brown. Kemba Walker contributed 7 assists, while Enes Kanter cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Lakers got a 18-point performance from JaVale McGee, who was supported by 15 points from LeBron James. LeBron James had 13 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Dwight Howard grabbed 10 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 69-55.
Boston had a 48-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grizzlies. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.