nba Game Recap
Boston Celtics vs Brooklyn Nets Recap - Celtics Win 124-114
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds for Boston on Saturday, leading the Celtics to a 124-114 victory over Brooklyn at Barclays Center.
The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -10.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors. Those betting OVER the total were also victorious as the final score equalled an OVER play.
Boston got 23 points from Jaylen Brown and another 22 points from Kristaps Porzingis. Jrue Holiday contributed 10 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 27 points from Cam Thomas in a losing cause and another 19 points from Mikal Bridges. Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 6 assists for the Nets, while Dorian Finney-Smith had 8 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 70-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-42.
Boston heads into a battle against the Timberwolves. Brooklyn, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.