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Celtics Fall 141-126 Against Brooklyn - Game Recap

Kevin Durant went off for 42 points and added 4 rebounds leading Brooklyn to a 141-126 win over Boston on Sunday at TD Garden.

The Nets were a -8.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 228.5.

Brooklyn got 39 points from Kyrie Irving and another 23 points from James Harden. James Harden contributed 18 assists, while Kyrie Irving cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Boston got 40 points from Jayson Tatum in a losing cause and another 16 points from Marcus Smart. Marcus Smart contributed 9 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Brooklyn were victorious, as the score was 73-60 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 36 boards, while Boston only had 35