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Recap - Celtics Defeat Charlotte 122-106

The Celtics got a 33-point performance from Jayson Tatum as Boston handed Charlotte a 122-106 defeat on Saturday at Spectrum Center.

The Celtics were a -7.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 232.5.

Boston got 30 points from Malcolm Brogdon and another 16 points from Al Horford. Marcus Smart contributed 12 assists, while Robert Williams cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Charlotte got 31 points from LaMelo Ball in a losing cause and another 21 points from Terry Rozier. LaMelo Ball contributed 9 assists for the Hornets, while Mason Plumlee had 16 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Charlotte were victorious, as the score was 66-62 at the break.