nba Game Recap
Boston Defeats Orlando 120-89 - Recap
The battle between the Celtics and Magic didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Orlando was handed a 120-89 defeat on Tuesday at TD Garden.
Bettors who backed the Celtics were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 199.5.
Boston got 35 points from Jayson Tatum and another 23 points from Jaylen Brown. Jayson Tatum contributed 10 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Orlando got 25 points from Franz Wagner in a losing cause and another 19 points from Paolo Banchero. Paolo Banchero contributed 6 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Orlando were victorious, as the score was 49-47 at the break.
Orlando won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-38.