nba Game Recap
Celtics vs Pelicans Final: 120-119 - Recap
The Celtics got a 38-point performance from Jayson Tatum, who added 11 rebounds as Boston ran past New Orleans 120-119 on Sunday at TD Garden.
The Celtics won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -15.0-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.
Boston got 19 points from Kristaps Porzingis and another 16 points from Jaylen Brown. Jaylen Brown contributed 7 assists, while Kristaps Porzingis cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
The Pelicans got a 30-point performance from Trey Murphy III, who was supported by 26 points from Dejounte Murray. Dejounte Murray had 8 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Dejounte Murray grabbed 9 rebounds.
The Celtics hit the break winning 62-61 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Boston as they grabbed 55 boards, while New Orleans only had 42
Boston heads into a battle against the Raptors. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chicago.