nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Falls 139-96 to Celtics - Recap
Brooklyn was run off the court by the Celtics on Wednesday as Boston blasted the Nets 139-96 at TD Garden.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 224.0.
Boston got 31 points from Jayson Tatum and another 26 points from Jaylen Brown. Derrick White contributed 5 assists, while Derrick White cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Nets got a 20-point performance from Kyrie Irving, who was supported by 19 points from Cameron Thomas. Royce O'Neale had 4 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Day'Ron Sharpe grabbed 7 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 79-45.
Boston had a 57-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Suns. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Washington.