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Celtics vs Hawks Final: 134-125 - Recap
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and chipped in with 15 rebounds for Boston on Saturday, leading the Celtics to a 134-125 victory over Atlanta at State Farm Arena.
The Celtics were a -5.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 239.0.
Jaylen Brown had 24 points for Boston and Derrick White chipped in with 18 points. Derrick White had 7 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 15 boards.
The Hawks got a 35-point performance from Trae Young, who was supported by 17 points from Saddiq Bey. Trae Young had 13 assists in a losing cause for Atlanta, while Clint Capela grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 71-61 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 48 boards, while Boston only had 40
Boston heads into a battle against the Rockets. Atlanta, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.