nba Game Recap
Recap - Celtics Defeat Brooklyn 115-114
Brooklyn was victimized by Jayson Tatum for 31 points as the Celtics defeated the Nets 115-114 in NBA action on Sunday.
Boston did not, however, defeat the Nets against the spread, which closed at -4.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 227.0.
Boston got 23 points from Jaylen Brown and another 20 points from Al Horford. Jayson Tatum contributed 8 assists, while Al Horford cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
Brooklyn got 39 points from Kyrie Irving in a losing cause and another 23 points from Kevin Durant. Kyrie Irving contributed 6 assists for the Nets, while Nicolas Claxton had 8 rebounds.
Boston had a 43-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.