nba Game Recap
Pacers Fall 118-101 Against Boston - Game Recap
Indiana was victimized for 38 points and 13 rebounds by Jayson Tatum as the Celtics defeated the Pacers 118-101 in NBA action on Saturday.
Boston won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -7.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 250.0.
Jaylen Brown had 31 points for Boston and Al Horford chipped in with 10 points. Al Horford had 8 assists for the Celtics, while Jayson Tatum was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Pacers got a 20-point performance from Bennedict Mathurin, who was supported by 17 points from Tyrese Haliburton. Tyrese Haliburton had 7 assists in a losing cause for Indiana, while Myles Turner grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 58-49 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston had a 56-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.