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Recap - Celtics Defeat Detroit 117-108

Jayson Tatum scored 43 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Boston over Detroit, 117-108, on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.

Boston was a favorite by -8.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 225.5.

Boston got 19 points from Grant Williams and another 18 points from Marcus Smart. Marcus Smart contributed 10 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

The Pistons got a 28-point performance from Bojan Bogdanovic, who was supported by 26 points from Jaden Ivey. Killian Hayes had 7 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Jalen Duren grabbed 12 rebounds.

Boston trailed at halftime, 57-55.

The rebound battle favored Detroit as they grabbed 50 boards, while Boston only had 42

Boston heads into a battle against the Thunder. Detroit, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.