nba Game Recap
Brooklyn Defeats Boston 104-93 - Recap
The Nets got a 32-point performance from Kevin Durant, who added 12 rebounds as Brooklyn ran past Boston 104-93 on Saturday at Barclays Center.
Bettors who backed the Nets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 233.0.
Kyrie Irving had 29 points for Brooklyn and James Harden chipped in with 21 points. James Harden had 8 assists for the Nets, while Kevin Durant was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Boston got 22 points from Jayson Tatum in a losing cause and another 17 points from Marcus Smart. Jayson Tatum contributed 5 assists for the Celtics, while Tristan Thompson had 10 rebounds.
The Nets hit the break losing 53-47 before taking care of business in the second half.
Brooklyn won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 50-40.