nba Game Recap
Raptors Fall 132-125 Against Boston - Game Recap
The Celtics got a 27-point performance from Jayson Tatum, who added 12 rebounds as Boston ran past Toronto 132-125 on Thursday at TD Garden.
The Celtics earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -8.0-point spread. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 221.5 were rewarded with a winning wager.
Jaylen Brown had 21 points for Boston and Grant Williams chipped in with 17 points. Kemba Walker had 6 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Toronto got 30 points from Chris Boucher in a losing cause and another 25 points from Norman Powell. Kyle Lowry contributed 19 assists for the Raptors, while Aron Baynes had 9 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break losing 70-66 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston had a 39-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Nets. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Atlanta.