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Boston Defeats Charlotte 130-118 - Recap
The Hornets were burned for 51 points by Jayson Tatum on Monday as the Celtics picked up a 130-118 win at Spectrum Center.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 229.5.
Boston got 19 points from Derrick White and another 16 points from Malcolm Brogdon. Derrick White contributed 8 assists, while Grant Williams cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Charlotte got 26 points from Jalen McDaniels in a losing cause and another 25 points from LaMelo Ball. Terry Rozier contributed 7 assists for the Hornets, while Mason Plumlee had 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 66-55 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 47 boards, while Charlotte only had 38
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Golden State looking for another win. For Charlotte, they head on the road to face Houston.