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Recap - Celtics Defeat New Orleans 104-92

Boston got 23 points from Jayson Tatum en route to a 104-92 victory over New Orleans on Saturday at Smoothie King Center.

Boston was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 224.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Boston got 19 points from Kristaps Porzingis and another 17 points from Jaylen Brown. Jrue Holiday contributed 7 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

New Orleans got 25 points from Zion Williamson in a losing cause and another 24 points from CJ McCollum. CJ McCollum contributed 6 assists for the Pelicans, while Trey Murphy III had 9 rebounds.

Boston led at halftime, 59-57.

Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 51-41.

Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hornets. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Phoenix.