nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Brooklyn 109-98
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Boston on Thursday, leading the Celtics to a 109-98 victory over Brooklyn at Barclays Center.
Boston was an underdog by +1.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 225.5.
Marcus Smart had 16 points for Boston and Malcolm Brogdon chipped in with 16 points. Marcus Smart had 10 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Brooklyn got 24 points from Kyrie Irving in a losing cause and another 20 points from T.J. Warren. Ben Simmons contributed 13 assists for the Nets, while Ben Simmons had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 60-57 at the break.
Boston had a 48-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hornets. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Oklahoma City.