nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Brooklyn 136-86
Boston cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Brooklyn out of the gym and running up a 136-86 score 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 227.5.
Payton Pritchard had 28 points for Boston and Derrick White chipped in with 27 points. Jayson Tatum had 9 assists for the Celtics, while Luke Kornet was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
The Nets got a 15-point performance from Trendon Watford, who was supported by 10 points from Mikal Bridges. Dennis Smith Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Brooklyn, while Nic Claxton grabbed 8 rebounds.
Boston led at halftime, 68-32.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 51 boards, while Brooklyn only had 31
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bulls. The Nets will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.