nba Game Recap
Boston Defeats Los Angeles 141-133 - Recap
The Celtics got a 39-point performance from Jayson Tatum as Boston handed Los Angeles a 141-133 defeat on Thursday at TD Garden.
The Celtics were a -1.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 228.0.
Boston got 31 points from Marcus Smart and another 21 points from Gordon Hayward. Kemba Walker contributed 7 assists, while Gordon Hayward cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Los Angeles got 35 points from Lou Williams in a losing cause and another 28 points from Kawhi Leonard. Lou Williams contributed 8 assists for the Clippers, while Montrezl Harrell had 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 60-58 at the break.
Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-51.
Boston heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. Los Angeles, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacramento.