nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Toronto 116-110
Toronto was victimized for 31 points and 12 rebounds by Jayson Tatum as the Celtics defeated the Raptors 116-110 in NBA action on Monday.
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 228.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Boston got 22 points from Jaylen Brown and another 18 points from Marcus Smart. Jaylen Brown contributed 8 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Toronto got 29 points from Pascal Siakam in a losing cause and another 21 points from Scottie Barnes. Pascal Siakam contributed 7 assists for the Raptors, while Chris Boucher had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Toronto were victorious, as the score was 62-56 at the break.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 49-46.
Next game, Boston takes its act on the road to face Phoenix looking for another win. For Toronto, they head home to face Los Angeles.