nba Game Recap
Celtics vs Warriors Final: 121-118 - Recap
Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and added 19 rebounds for a double-double, leading Boston over Golden State, 121-118, on Thursday at TD Garden.
Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -7.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 241.5.
Boston got 20 points from Al Horford and another 18 points from Marcus Smart. Jayson Tatum contributed 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
The Warriors got a 29-point performance from Stephen Curry, who was supported by 24 points from Jordan Poole. Draymond Green had 9 assists in a losing cause for Golden State, while Draymond Green grabbed 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Golden State were victorious, as the score was 55-54 at the break.
Boston had a 63-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Boston heads into a battle against the Raptors. Golden State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.