nba Game Recap
Celtics vs Suns Final: 99-86 - Recap
Boston got 32 points from Kemba Walker en route to a 99-86 victory over Phoenix on Thursday at TD Garden.
Boston was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 220.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Boston got 15 points from Jayson Tatum and another 11 points from Marcus Smart. Jayson Tatum contributed 6 assists, while Tristan Thompson cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Phoenix got 22 points from Chris Paul in a losing cause and another 15 points from Devin Booker. Chris Paul contributed 8 assists for the Suns, while Deandre Ayton had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 53-37 at the break.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-38.
Boston heads into a battle against the Nets. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.