nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Miami 109-101
The Celtics got a 29-point performance from Gordon Hayward as Boston ran past Miami 109-101 on Tuesday at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Bettors who backed the Celtics were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 218.0.
Jaylen Brown had 25 points for Boston and Kemba Walker chipped in with 16 points. Kemba Walker had 8 assists for the Celtics, while Daniel Theis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Heat got a 23-point performance from Goran Dragic, who was supported by 20 points from Jimmy Butler. Goran Dragic had 4 assists in a losing cause for Miami, while Bam Adebayo grabbed 10 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 53-48 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-45.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Golden State looking for another win. For Miami, they head on the road to face Orlando.