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Recap - Celtics Defeat Atlanta 105-95

Jayson Tatum scored 38 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Boston over Atlanta, 105-95, on Sunday at TD Garden.

The Celtics were a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 223.5.

Boston got 17 points from Jaylen Brown and another 14 points from Derrick White. Marcus Smart contributed 7 assists, while Robert Williams cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Atlanta got 30 points from Trae Young in a losing cause and another 26 points from Bogdan Bogdanovic. Trae Young contributed 10 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 17 rebounds.

The Celtics hit the break losing 55-45 before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 54 boards, while Atlanta only had 48

Boston heads into a battle against the 76ers. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.