nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Cleveland 120-113
Jaylen Brown went off for 25 points and added 2 rebounds leading Boston over Cleveland, 120-113, on Tuesday at TD Garden.
Bettors who backed the Celtics were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 226.0.
Boston got 25 points from Jayson Tatum and another 21 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Jayson Tatum contributed 5 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Cleveland got 29 points from Donovan Mitchell in a losing cause and another 26 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland contributed 7 assists for the Cavaliers, while Max Strus had 9 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break losing 60-59 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-35.