nba Game Recap
Celtics Down Houston 118-102 - Match Report
Jayson Tatum went off for 26 points and added 9 rebounds leading Boston over Houston, 118-102, on Friday at TD Garden.
Boston was a favorite by -11.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 223.0.
Boston got 23 points from Evan Fournier and another 22 points from Jaylen Brown. Marcus Smart contributed 10 assists, while Jaylen Brown cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Houston got 19 points from Christian Wood in a losing cause and another 15 points from Avery Bradley. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 8 assists for the Rockets, while Christian Wood had 10 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 52-44 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 50 boards, while Houston only had 40
Boston heads into a battle against the Hornets. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against New Orleans.