nba Game Recap
Orlando Magic vs Boston Celtics Recap - Celtics Win 122-119
Boston got 31 points from Gordon Hayward en route to a 122-119 victory over Orlando on Sunday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena.
Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 222.5.
Jayson Tatum had 29 points for Boston and Jaylen Brown chipped in with 19 points. Marcus Smart had 9 assists for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Orlando got 26 points from Nikola Vucevic in a losing cause and another 18 points from Terrence Ross. Markelle Fultz contributed 10 assists for the Magic, while Nikola Vucevic had 11 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 55-51.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 54 boards, while Orlando only had 52
Boston heads into a battle against the Grizzlies. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.