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Cavaliers Fall 116-107 Against Boston - Game Recap
Cleveland was victimized for 27 points and 11 rebounds by Jayson Tatum as the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 116-107 in NBA action on Thursday.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 227.5.
Boston got 22 points from Jaylen Brown and another 18 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Jaylen Brown contributed 5 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 31-point performance from Donovan Mitchell, who was supported by 26 points from Caris LeVert. Donovan Mitchell had 6 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 65-54 at the break.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-39.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Orlando looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head home to face Atlanta.