nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Memphis 119-95
The Celtics blew out Memphis on Wednesday, running up the score in a 119-95 win at TD Garden.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 232.5.
Jayson Tatum had 23 points for Boston and Daniel Theis chipped in with 14 points. Marcus Smart had 6 assists for the Celtics, while Enes Kanter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 16-point performance from Jonas Valanciunas, who was supported by 13 points from Solomon Hill. Ja Morant had 5 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 58-44 at the break.
Boston had a 44-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Magic. Memphis, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.