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Celtics Fall 123-104 Against Brooklyn - Game Recap

Brooklyn got 23 points from Patty Mills en route to a 123-104 victory over Boston on Wednesday at TD Garden.

Brooklyn won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 217.5.

Kevin Durant had 21 points for Brooklyn and James Harden chipped in with 20 points. James Harden had 11 assists for the Nets, while DeAndre' Bembry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

The Celtics got a 20-point performance from Marcus Smart, who was supported by 15 points from Jayson Tatum. Marcus Smart had 8 assists in a losing cause for Boston, while Jayson Tatum grabbed 8 rebounds.

Brooklyn led at halftime, 62-49.

The rebound battle favored Brooklyn as they grabbed 50 boards, while Boston only had 45

Next game, Brooklyn takes its act home to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Boston, they head on the road to face San Antonio.