nba Game Recap
Boston Defeats New York 116-102 - Recap
Jaylen Brown poured in 30 points for Boston on Saturday, as they defeated New York 116-102 at Madison Square Garden.
Boston was a favorite by -6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 224.0.
Boston got 22 points from Kristaps Porzingis and another 19 points from Jayson Tatum. Derrick White contributed 6 assists, while Jaylen Brown cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
New York got 34 points from Jalen Brunson in a losing cause and another 16 points from Josh Hart. Jalen Brunson contributed 9 assists for the Knicks, while Precious Achiuwa had 9 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 62-58 before taking care of business in the second half.
New York had a 39-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the 76ers. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.