nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Falls 149-115 to Celtics - Recap
The Celtics blew out Brooklyn on Wednesday, running up the score in a 149-115 win at ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 224.5.
Boston got 21 points from Jaylen Brown and another 19 points from Jayson Tatum. Marcus Smart contributed 6 assists, while Gordon Hayward cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
The Nets got a 20-point performance from Jeremiah Martin, who was supported by 14 points from Joe Harris. Jarrett Allen had 4 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 71-52 at the break.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-34.
Next game, Boston takes its act on the road to face Toronto looking for another win. For Brooklyn, they head home to face Sacramento.