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Boston Defeats Houston 116-107 - Recap
Kristaps Porzingis poured in 32 points for Boston on Sunday, as they defeated Houston 116-107 at Toyota Center.
The Celtics won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -11.0-point spread. UNDER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an UNDER play.
Derrick White had 21 points for Boston and Jayson Tatum chipped in with 18 points. Jaylen Brown had 10 assists for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Houston got 25 points from Dillon Brooks in a losing cause and another 24 points from Alperen Sengun. Alperen Sengun contributed 10 assists for the Rockets, while Amen Thompson had 14 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 70-55 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 55-49.
Boston heads into a battle against the Mavericks. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Portland.