nba Game Recap
Boston Defeats Portland 126-112 - Recap
Portland was victimized for 34 points and 12 rebounds by Jayson Tatum as the Celtics defeated the Trail Blazers 126-112 in NBA action on Friday.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 235.0.
Boston got 27 points from Jaylen Brown and another 15 points from Marcus Smart. Al Horford contributed 10 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Portland got 41 points from Damian Lillard in a losing cause and another 17 points from Anfernee Simons. Trendon Watford contributed 8 assists for the Trail Blazers, while Jusuf Nurkic had 8 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 63-48.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-37.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Jazz. The Trail Blazers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.