nba Game Recap
Nets Fall 126-91 Against Boston - Game Recap
The battle between the Celtics and Nets didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Brooklyn was handed a 126-91 defeat on Tuesday at Barclays Center.
The Celtics were a -10.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 214.0.
Jaylen Brown had 22 points for Boston and Marcus Smart chipped in with 22 points. Jaylen Brown had 9 assists for the Celtics, while Enes Freedom was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
The Nets got a 21-point performance from Jevon Carter, who was supported by 17 points from James Johnson. James Johnson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Day'Ron Sharpe grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 69-43 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 52 boards, while Brooklyn only had 40
Boston heads into a battle against the Nuggets. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.