nba Game Recap
Celtics Down Charlotte 131-98 - Match Report
Boston cruised to victory on Friday, running Charlotte out of the gym and running up a 131-98 score at TD Garden.
Bettors who backed the Celtics were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 217.5.
Payton Pritchard had 31 points for Boston and Neemias Queta chipped in with 16 points. Payton Pritchard had 11 assists for the Celtics, while Oshae Brissett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Charlotte got 19 points from Tre Mann in a losing cause and another 15 points from Nick Smith Jr.. Tre Mann contributed 8 assists for the Hornets, while Marques Bolden had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Boston were victorious, as the score was 69-43 at the break.
Boston won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-33.
Boston looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wizards. The Hornets will aim to get back on the winning track at Cleveland.