nba Game Recap
Celtics Down Cleveland 113-98 - Match Report
Jayson Tatum scored 25 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Boston on Wednesday, leading the Celtics to a 113-98 victory over Cleveland at TD Garden.
Boston won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -15.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 205.0.
Boston got 22 points from Al Horford and another 18 points from Derrick White. Jayson Tatum contributed 9 assists, while Al Horford cleaned the glass with 15 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 33-point performance from Evan Mobley, who was supported by 25 points from Marcus Morris Sr.. Max Strus had 9 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Evan Mobley grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 58-52 before taking care of business in the second half.
Boston had a 43-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.